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III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 88 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2017 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Brown , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Franken , Mr. Peters , and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources, shared by the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Provinces; Whereas the United States and Canada have, since 1909, worked to maintain and improve the water quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements; Whereas over 40,000,000 people in both Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from the Great Lakes for drinking water; Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent geological repository for nuclear waste less than one mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada; Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe levels; Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes could have lasting and severely adverse environmental, health, and economic impacts on the Great Lakes and the people that depend on them for their livelihood: Whereas 187 local, county, State, and tribal governments have passed resolutions in opposition to Ontario Power Generation’s proposed nuclear waste repository; Whereas tribes and First Nations’ citizens have a strong spiritual and cultural connection to the Great Lakes, and its protection is fundamental to treaty rights; Whereas Ontario Power Generation has promised not to move forward with their current proposal without the support of the First Nations that would be impacted; and Whereas, during the 1980s, when the Department of Energy, in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, was studying potential sites for a permanent nuclear waste repository in the United States, the Government of Canada expressed concern with locating a permanent nuclear waste repository within shared water basins of the two countries: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Government of Canada should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Government of Canada to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built within the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Government of Canada counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 89 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2017 Mr. Enzi (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2017 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas, in 2017, more than 135,430 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,260 more will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, which is when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual who is 50 years of age or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at that stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality, but 1 in 3 adults between 50 and 75 years of age are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide to the public information on methods of prevention and screening, as well as symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of March 2017 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month ; and (B) the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 94 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2017 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary April 4, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 2017 as National Read Aloud Month .

Whereas medical experts have concluded that reading aloud is the single most important activity in which parents can participate in order to prepare their children to read and learn; Whereas recent research has concluded that, by 3 years of age, there is a gap in early brain development between children whose parents read to them and children whose parents do not; Whereas Congress has highlighted the importance of early childhood literacy by including funding for State comprehensive literacy plans and targeted funds toward early childhood education programs in the Every Student Succeeds Act ( Public Law 114–95 ; 129 Stat. 1802); Whereas, in 2013, Read Aloud 15 MINUTES launched a decade-long national campaign highlighting the importance of reading aloud to children, starting from birth; and Whereas Read Aloud 15 MINUTES now has more than 21 National Leadership Partners and 10,000 grassroots partners, including day care facilities, schools, libraries, health centers, and rotary clubs in all 50 States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 2017 as National Read Aloud Month ; and (2) encourages parents and guardians to read to their children for 15 minutes every day because of the developmental benefits that activity has for children.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 94 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2017 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating March 2017 as National Read Aloud Month .

Whereas medical experts have concluded that reading aloud is the single most important activity in which parents can participate in order to prepare their children to read and learn; Whereas recent research has concluded that, by 3 years of age, there is a gap in early brain development between children whose parents read to them and children whose parents do not; Whereas Congress has highlighted the importance of early childhood literacy by including funding for State comprehensive literacy plans and targeted funds toward early childhood education programs in the Every Student Succeeds Act ( Public Law 114–95 ; 129 Stat. 1802); Whereas, in 2013, Read Aloud 15 MINUTES launched a decade-long national campaign highlighting the importance of reading aloud to children, starting from birth; and Whereas Read Aloud 15 MINUTES now has more than 21 National Leadership Partners and 10,000 grassroots partners, including day care facilities, schools, libraries, health centers, and rotary clubs in all 50 States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 2017 as National Read Aloud Month ; and (2) encourages parents and guardians to read to their children for 15 minutes every day because of the developmental benefits that activity has for children.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 95 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2017 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 28, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day .

Whereas rehabilitation counselors conduct assessments, provide counseling, support families, and plan and implement rehabilitation programs for individuals in need of rehabilitation; Whereas the purpose of professional organizations for rehabilitation counseling and education is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to individuals with disabilities through quality education for counselors and rehabilitation research; Whereas various professional organizations have vigorously advocated for up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation counseling and education, including— (1) the National Rehabilitation Association; (2) the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association; (3) the National Council on Rehabilitation Education; (4) the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (5) the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (6) the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7) the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; and (8) the Council on Rehabilitation Education; Whereas, in March of 1983, the president of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education testified before the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and was instrumental in bringing to the attention of Congress the need for qualified rehabilitation counselors; and Whereas credentialed rehabilitation counselors provide a higher quality of service to individuals in need of rehabilitation and the development of an accreditation system for rehabilitation counselors supports the continued education of rehabilitation counselors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day ; and (2) commends— (A) rehabilitation counselors for their dedication and hard work in providing counseling to individuals in need of rehabilitation; and (B) professional organizations for their efforts in assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 95 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2017 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day .

Whereas rehabilitation counselors conduct assessments, provide counseling, support families, and plan and implement rehabilitation programs for individuals in need of rehabilitation; Whereas the purpose of professional organizations for rehabilitation counseling and education is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to individuals with disabilities through quality education for counselors and rehabilitation research; Whereas various professional organizations have vigorously advocated for up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation counseling and education, including— (1) the National Rehabilitation Association; (2) the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association; (3) the National Council on Rehabilitation Education; (4) the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (5) the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (6) the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7) the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; and (8) the Council on Rehabilitation Education; Whereas, in March of 1983, the president of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education testified before the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and was instrumental in bringing to the attention of Congress the need for qualified rehabilitation counselors; and Whereas credentialed rehabilitation counselors provide a higher quality of service to individuals in need of rehabilitation and the development of an accreditation system for rehabilitation counselors supports the continued education of rehabilitation counselors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day ; and (2) commends— (A) rehabilitation counselors for their dedication and hard work in providing counseling to individuals in need of rehabilitation; and (B) professional organizations for their efforts in assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 96 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2017 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Isakson , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 25, 2017, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day .

Whereas a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture that are attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occur in the developing brain is referred to as cerebral palsy ; Whereas cerebral palsy, the most common motor disability in children, is caused by damage to 1 or more specific areas of the developing brain, which usually occurs during fetal development before, during, or after birth; Whereas the majority of children who have cerebral palsy are born with cerebral palsy, but cerebral palsy may be undetected for months or years; Whereas 75 percent of individuals with cerebral palsy also have 1 or more developmental disabilities, including epilepsy, intellectual disability, autism, visual impairment, or blindness; Whereas, according to information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) the prevalence of cerebral palsy is not changing over time; and (2) an estimated 1 in 323 children has cerebral palsy; Whereas approximately 764,000 individuals in the United States are affected by cerebral palsy; Whereas, although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, treatment often improves the capabilities of a child with cerebral palsy; Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful for breakthroughs in cerebral palsy research; Whereas researchers across the United States conduct important research projects involving cerebral palsy; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness of cerebral palsy in the public and the medical community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 25, 2017, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day ; (2) encourages each individual in the United States to become better informed about and aware of cerebral palsy; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of Reaching for the Stars: A Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 97 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2017 Mr. Shelby (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

That a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate, together with related materials, be printed as a Senate document, and that there be printed 250 additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 98 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27, 2017 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Daines , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Warren , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 29, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the first week of April 2017 as National Asbestos Awareness Week .

Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer (such as mesothelioma), asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take between 10 and 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases, and there is no cure for asbestos-related diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve the prognoses of those patients; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced the consumption of asbestos in the United States, yet the United States continues to consume tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases and can further reduce the incidence of asbestos-related diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities built before 1975; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week will raise public awareness about the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of asbestos exposure: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the first week of April 2017 as National Asbestos Awareness Week ; (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 98 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27, 2017 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Daines , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Warren , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the first week of April 2017 as National Asbestos Awareness Week .

Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer (such as mesothelioma), asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take between 10 and 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases, and there is no cure for asbestos-related diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve the prognoses of those patients; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced the consumption of asbestos in the United States, yet the United States continues to consume tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases and can further reduce the incidence of asbestos-related diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities built before 1975; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week will raise public awareness about the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of asbestos exposure: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the first week of April 2017 as National Asbestos Awareness Week ; (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 99 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27, 2017 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services October 16, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

Whereas, in December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion, an African-American unit of the Army, were operating in support of the 106th Infantry Division when the 106th Infantry Division and the soldiers from the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion were overrun; Whereas, months after the Battle of the Bulge, the frozen bodies of 11 soldiers from the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion were found near the Belgian hamlet of Wereth; Whereas the bodies of the 11 soldiers were— (1) identified as James Stewart of West Virginia, Due Turner of Arkansas, Curtis Adams of South Carolina, Mager Bradley of Mississippi, George Davis, Jr., of Alabama, Thomas Forte of Mississippi, Robert Green of Georgia, James Leatherwood of Mississippi, Nathaniel Moss of Texas, George Motten of Texas, and William Pritchett of Alabama; (2) examined by Army Medical Corps officials; and (3) found to have been stabbed, shot, and struck by blunt force; Whereas the massacre of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion in Wereth remains unknown to the vast majority of the people of the United States; Whereas, in 2004, a permanent monument in Wereth was dedicated to the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who lost their lives in Wereth during the Battle of the Bulge in the effort to defeat fascism and defend freedom; and Whereas the 11 patriots have become known as the Wereth 11 : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate, on behalf of the United States, recognizes the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 99 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27, 2017 Mr. Manchin (for himself and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

Whereas, in December 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion, an African-American unit of the Army, were operating in support of the 106th Infantry Division when the 106th Infantry Division and the soldiers from the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion were overrun; Whereas, months after the Battle of the Bulge, the frozen bodies of 11 soldiers from the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion were found near the Belgian hamlet of Wereth; Whereas the bodies of the 11 soldiers were— (1) identified as James Stewart of West Virginia, Due Turner of Arkansas, Curtis Adams of South Carolina, Mager Bradley of Mississippi, George Davis, Jr., of Alabama, Thomas Forte of Mississippi, Robert Green of Georgia, James Leatherwood of Mississippi, Nathaniel Moss of Texas, George Motten of Texas, and William Pritchett of Alabama; (2) examined by Army Medical Corps officials; and (3) found to have been stabbed, shot, and struck by blunt force; Whereas the massacre of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion in Wereth remains unknown to the vast majority of the people of the United States; Whereas, in 2004, a permanent monument in Wereth was dedicated to the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who lost their lives in Wereth during the Battle of the Bulge in the effort to defeat fascism and defend freedom; and Whereas the 11 patriots have become known as the Wereth 11 : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate, on behalf of the United States, recognizes the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 101 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 28, 2017 Mr. Shelby (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: Mr. Shelby, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Udall. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Mr. Shelby, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Blunt, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. Leahy.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 107 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 30, 2017 Mrs. Capito (for herself and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the rifle team of West Virginia University on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Rifle Championship.

Whereas, in 2017, the West Virginia University Mountaineers rifle team (referred to in this preamble as the Mountaineers ) completed an undefeated regular season with a record of 12 wins and no losses and won the Great America Rifle Conference championship for the eighth consecutive year; Whereas, on March 11, 2017, the Mountaineers won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Rifle Championship; Whereas the 2017 NCAA Rifle Championship is the fifth consecutive title for the Mountaineers; Whereas the Mountaineers have now won 19 national championships, securing team NCAA titles in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017; Whereas the Mountaineers have won more national championships than any other rifle program in the United States; Whereas the Mountaineers shot a championship-record 4723 aggregate score at the 2017 NCAA Rifle Championship; Whereas freshman Milica Babic won the 2017 NCAA air rifle championship; Whereas freshman Morgan Phillips won the NCAA smallbore title and earned the Top Performer Award of the NCAA Rifle Championship; Whereas the Mountaineers swept the NCAA individual titles in 2017, the fifth time that shooters from the Mountaineers have swept the individual championships; and Whereas Head Coach Jon Hammond and all members of the Mountaineers, including Jack Anderson, Will Anti, Milica Babic, Noah Barker, Elizabeth Gratz, Jean-Pierre Lucas, Morgan Phillips, and Ginny Thrasher, completed a record performance to claim the 2017 national title: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates the West Virginia University rifle team on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Rifle Championship.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 112 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2017 Mr. Burr (for himself, Mr. Manchin , Mr. Heller , and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day .

Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability; Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945; Whereas April 5, 2017, marks the 72nd anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day ; (2) honors and recognizes— (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of— (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 4, 2017 Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

Whereas the Center on Human Development and Disability (referred to in this preamble as CHDD ) is one of the largest and most comprehensive interdisciplinary centers in the United States that focuses on improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities; Whereas, each year, hundreds of University of Washington faculty, staff, and students contribute to the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing— (1) model clinical services; (2) basic and translational research; (3) interdisciplinary clinical and research training; and (4) technical assistance and outreach to community practitioners and agencies; Whereas CHDD is a recognized University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, a national network authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 15001 et seq.); Whereas, as a member of the network of 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities located in every State and territory, CHDD provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in 11 different CHDD-based clinics at the University of Washington; Whereas CHDD scientists and clinicians conduct research to generate knowledge and disseminate information to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center; Whereas CHDD dynamically prepares graduate students and community professionals in health, education, behavioral, and other related fields to develop greater knowledge and skills to meet the unique needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; Whereas CHDD partners with premier national and State disability organizations and resources, such as the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights Washington, to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; and Whereas CHDD promotes the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities by improving— (1) community access, support, and inclusion in education, housing options, continuing education opportunities, employment, quality health care, and wellness programs; and (2) opportunities to build and grow friendships: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington; and (2) commends the Center on Human Development and Disability for— (A) creating more welcoming and supportive communities; and (B) improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 117 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 5 (legislative day, April 4), 2017 Mr. Daines (for himself, Ms. Hirono , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Udall , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Franken , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Warner , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Portman , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Collins , Mr. Reed , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Tester , Mr. Corker , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Peters , Mr. Schatz , Mr. King , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of April 15, 2017, through April 23, 2017, as National Park Week .

Whereas, on March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National Park as the first national park for the enjoyment of the people of the United States; Whereas, on August 25, 1916, Congress established the National Park Service with the mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of current and future generations; Whereas, in 2017, the National Park Service began its second century of stewardship of the National Park System after the 2016 National Park Service Centennial, which celebrated 100 years of the work of the National Park Service to protect and manage the majestic landscapes, hallowed battlefields, and iconic cultural and historical sites of the United States; Whereas the units of the National Park System span from Maine to Hawaii and Alaska and many of the units embody the rich natural heritage of the United States, reflect a unique national story through people and places, and offer countless opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, cultural exchange, education, civic engagement, and exploration; Whereas the national parks of the United States attracted record-breaking visitation during the National Park Service Centennial, with 331,000,000 recreational visits to these incredible places in 2016; Whereas the dedicated employees of the National Park Service carry out their mission to protect the national parks of the United States so that the vibrant culture, diverse wildlife, and priceless resources of the parks will endure for perpetuity; and Whereas the people of the United States have inherited the remarkable legacy of the National Park System and are entrusted with its preservation as the United States marks the beginning of the second century of the National Park System: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of April 15, 2017, through April 23, 2017, as National Park Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States and the world to visit and experience the treasured national parks of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 119 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6 (legislative day, April 4), 2017 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Requiring authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on Government Accountability Office investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or the COST Savings Resolution . 2. Requiring committee hearings on Government Accountability Office reports (a) Duplication reports Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States transmits each annual report to Congress identifying programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities within the Government under section 21 of the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt ( Public Law 111–139 ; 31 U.S.C. 712 note), each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any such program, agency, office, or initiative covered by that report shall conduct hearings on the recommendations for consolidation and elimination of such program, agency, office, or initiative. (b) High Risk List Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States publishes a High Risk List, or any successor thereto, each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any agency or program area on the High Risk List shall conduct hearings on the vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, or need for transformation, of the agency or program area. (c) Joint hearings For any program, agency, office, initiative, or program area over which more than 1 standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) has jurisdiction, to the extent determined beneficial and appropriate by the Chairmen of the committees, the committees may hold joint hearings under subsection (a) or (b).
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 120 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6 (legislative day, April 4), 2017 Mr. Manchin (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 20, 2017, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day .

Whereas the United States should reduce dependence on foreign oil and enhance energy security by creating a transportation sector that is less dependent on oil; Whereas the United States should improve the air quality of the country by reducing emissions from the millions of motor vehicles that operate in the United States; Whereas the United States should foster national expertise and technological advancement in the development of cleaner, more energy-efficient alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas a robust domestic industry for alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced technology vehicles will create jobs and increase the competitiveness of the United States in the international community; Whereas the people of the United States need more options for clean and energy-efficient transportation; Whereas the mainstream adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles will produce benefits at the local, national, and international levels; Whereas consumers and businesses require a better understanding of the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas numerous audiences, such as first responders, require comprehensive training to become fully prepared for any precautionary measures for working with alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; and Whereas the Federal Government can lead the way toward a cleaner and more efficient transportation sector by choosing alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles for the fleets of the Federal Government: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 20, 2017, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day ; (2) proclaims National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day as a day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy; and (3) urges the people of the United States— (A) to increase the personal and commercial use of cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; (B) to promote public sector adoption of cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; and (C) to encourage the adoption of Federal policies to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 121 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 6 (legislative day, April 4), 2017 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 11, 2017, as the National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force .

Whereas, for 117 years, the broad strategic and tactical advantages created by the submarine force of the Navy (referred to in this preamble as the Submarine Force ) have enhanced the national security of the United States through undersea missions; Whereas, over the course of the last 11 decades, the submarines of the Navy have advanced through 4 generations; Whereas the Navy first acquired a commissioned submarine, the USS Holland (SS–1), on April 11, 1900; Whereas the first generation submarines of the Navy rapidly evolved from small, limited-capability submersibles to a dominant force in naval warfare; Whereas the second generation submarines of the Navy, defined by the heroes of World War II, made a decisive difference in a war in which control of the sea was crucial; Whereas the third generation submarines of the Navy, defined by the Cold War and the use of nuclear power, helped prevent a nuclear world war and secured the interests of the United States; Whereas the modern, fourth generation submarines of the Navy use long-range sensors and weapons to stay ahead of global threats and preserve freedom of navigation in the global maritime environment; Whereas, in 2017, the Submarine Force consists of 52 attack, 14 ballistic missile, and 4 guided missile submarines that enable the Navy to win wars, prevent conflicts, and defeat threats posed by terrorists; Whereas, throughout the history of the Submarine Force, the 1 constant has been the tremendous character, courage, and dedication of the men and women who maintain, equip, and train and fight in the submarines of the Navy; and Whereas April 11, 2017, marks the 117th birthday of the Submarine Force and is an appropriate date to designate as the National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 11, 2017, as the National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force ; and (2) acknowledges the critical role that the men and women of the submarine force of the Navy fulfill in defending the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 123 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 7, 2017 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Portman , Mr. Booker , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary April 26, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 20, 2017, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 7th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 20, 2017; Whereas the goal of Kids to Parks Day is to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people, foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks, and facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 20, 2017, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 123 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 7, 2017 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Portman , Mr. Booker , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating May 20, 2017, as Kids to Parks Day .

Whereas the 7th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 20, 2017; Whereas the goal of Kids to Parks Day is to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people, foster a safe setting for independent play and healthy adventure in neighborhood parks, and facilitate self-reliance while strengthening communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 20, 2017, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.