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III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 519 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2018 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in Colorado v. Willenberg .

Whereas, in the case of Colorado v. Willenberg , Case No. 17M1242, pending in Municipal Court in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the defendant has requested the production of testimony from Andrew Merritt, an employee in the office of Senator Cory Gardner; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current or former Members, officers, and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Andrew Merritt, an employee in the Office of Senator Cory Gardner, is authorized to testify in the case of Colorado v. Willenberg , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent current and former Members, officers, and employees of the Senate in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 522 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2018 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Wicker , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Warren , and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 6, 2018 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother's Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day , and for other purposes , approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895); Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of members of the Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States and by the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 522 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2018 Mrs. Hyde-Smith submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother's Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day , and for other purposes , approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895); Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of members of the Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States and by the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 524 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2018 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Reed , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Markey , Mr. Carper , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Coons , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Brown ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 1 through June 3, 2018 as National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and June 2018 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, in the United States each year, more than— (1) 35,000 individuals are killed and 80,000 individuals are injured by gunfire; (2) 12,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving firearms; (3) 21,000 individuals commit suicide by using firearms; and (4) 500 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas, by one count, in 2017 in the United States, there were— (1) 346 mass shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; and (2) 64 incidents in which a gun was fired in a school or college; Whereas gun violence typically escalates during the summer months; Whereas nearly 2,700 children and teens are killed by gun violence every year, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age while standing in a Chicago park; and Whereas, during the weekend of June 1 through June 3, 2018, the weekend in which Hadiya Pendleton would have had her 21st birthday, people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and wear orange in tribute to Hadiya and other victims of gun violence and the loved ones of those victims: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of June 2018 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of June 1 through June 3, 2018 as National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, during the weekend of June 1 through June 3, 2018; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 528 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2018 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Ms. Harris , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Carper , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Barrasso , Ms. Smith , Mr. King , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas the public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 532 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2018 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Merkley , Mr. Paul , and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of June 4 through June 10, 2018, as Hemp History Week .

Whereas Hemp History Week will be held from June 4 through June 10, 2018; Whereas the goals of Hemp History Week are to commemorate the historical relevance of industrial hemp in the United States and to promote the full growth potential of the industrial hemp industry; Whereas industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that has been used for centuries to produce many innovative industrial and consumer products, including soap, fabric, textiles, construction materials, clothing, paper, cosmetics, food, and beverages; Whereas the global market for hemp is estimated to consist of more than 25,000 products; Whereas the value of hemp imported into the United States for use in the production of other retail products is estimated at approximately $76,000,000 annually; Whereas the United States hemp industry estimates that the annual market value of hemp retail sales in the United States is more than $688,000,000; Whereas, despite the legitimate uses of hemp, many agricultural producers of the United States are prohibited under current law from growing hemp; Whereas, because most hemp cannot be grown legally in the United States, raw hemp material and hemp products are imported for sale in the United States; Whereas the United States is the largest consumer of hemp products in the world, but the United States is the only major industrialized country that restricts hemp farming; and Whereas industrial hemp holds great potential to bolster the agricultural economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of June 4 through June 10, 2018, as Hemp History Week ; (2) recognizes the historical relevance of industrial hemp; and (3) recognizes the growing economic potential of industrial hemp.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 533 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2018 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Hassan , Mr. Jones , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the commissioning of the USS Manchester.

Whereas the State of New Hampshire has a long and distinguished history of military service dating back to 1680, when militia companies were formed in the State to protect the citizens of New Hampshire; Whereas New Hampshire sent 3 regiments of minutemen to Boston in the wake of the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, and many of those minutemen went on to fight gallantly under the command of then Colonel, and future Major General, John Stark at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775; Whereas Portsmouth shipbuilder John Langdon, who would later become a United States Senator, oversaw the construction of some of the first vessels of the United States Navy, including the sloop-of-war the USS Ranger , which was built and equipped for naval hero Captain John Paul Jones; Whereas the city of Manchester, New Hampshire (commonly known as the Queen City ), is— (1) the largest city in northern New England; (2) an engine for the economy of New Hampshire; and (3) the namesake of the first industrialized city in the world, Manchester, England; Whereas the first vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the city of Manchester, New Hampshire, was the USS Manchester (CL–83), which— (1) was a Cleveland class light cruiser commissioned on October 29, 1946; (2) served with distinction in 3 combat tours during the Korean War; and (3) received 9 battle stars for her service; Whereas, on April 16, 2013, Secretary of the Navy Raymond Edwin Mabus, Jr., announced that an Independence class Littoral Combat Ship (commonly known as an LCS ) would be named the USS Manchester (referred to in this preamble as the USS Manchester (LCS–14) ); Whereas, on June 29, 2015, there was a keel-laying ceremony for the USS Manchester (LCS–14) in Mobile, Alabama; Whereas, on May 7, 2016, the USS Manchester (LCS–14) was christened in Mobile, Alabama, and sponsored by United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen; Whereas, on May 12, 2016, the United States Navy launched the USS Manchester (LCS–14); and Whereas the USS Manchester (LCS–14)— (1) will join the USS New Hampshire (SSN–778) fast attack submarine in the United States Navy fleet; and (2) will be commissioned in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on May 26, 2018: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commemorates the commissioning of the United States Ship Manchester (LCS–14), the mission of which will be to act as a networked, agile, stealthy surface combatant capable of defeating anti-access and asymmetric threats in the littorals.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 534 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2018 Mr. Heller (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 through the enactment of the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution to designate the week beginning May 27, 1984, as National Tourism Week ( Public Law 98–178 ; 97 Stat. 1126), on November 29, 1983, which recognized the value of travel and tourism; Whereas National Travel and Tourism Week is celebrated across the United States from May 6 through May 12, 2018; Whereas more than 500 celebrations throughout the United States are scheduled in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week ; Whereas 1 out of every 9 jobs in the United States depends on travel and tourism; Whereas the travel and tourism industry supports 15,600,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas the travel and tourism industry employs individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and all the territories of the United States; Whereas international travel to the United States— (1) is the single largest service export industry in the United States; and (2) generates a trade surplus balance of approximately $84,000,000,000; Whereas the travel and tourism industry have worked to streamline the visa process and make the United States welcoming to visitors from other countries; Whereas travel and tourism provide significant economic benefits to the United States by generating nearly $2,400,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas leisure travel allows individuals to experience the rich cultural heritage and educational opportunities of the United States and communities in the United States; and Whereas the immense value of travel and tourism cannot be overstated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week ; (2) commends the travel and tourism industry for important contributions to the United States; and (3) commends the employees of the travel and tourism industry for important contributions to the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 536 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2018 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Whereas, the United States Department of Justice has requested that the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence provide it with records in connection with a pending investigation arising out of allegations of the unauthorized disclosure of information; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the United States Department of Justice copies of Committee records sought in connection with a pending investigation arising out of allegations of the unauthorized disclosure of information, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 537 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2018 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the Yale University Men's Lacrosse Team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship.

Whereas, on May 28, 2018, the Yale University Men’s Lacrosse Team (referred to in this preamble as Yale ) won the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship with a 13–11 win over the Duke University Blue Devils at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts; Whereas this is the first time that Yale has won an NCAA lacrosse national championship; Whereas Yale finished the 2018 season with a record of 17 wins and 3 losses; and Whereas Yale has an overall record of 103 wins and 40 losses during the past 9 seasons: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Yale University Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Yale University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Yale University, Peter Salovey; and (B) the Head Coach of the Yale University Men’s Lacrosse Team, Andy Shay.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 538 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2018 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the Wesleyan University Men's Lacrosse Team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men’s Lacrosse Championship.

Whereas, on Sunday, May 27, 2018, the Wesleyan University Men’s Lacrosse Team (referred to in this preamble as Wesleyan ) won the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the “NCAA”) Division III title with an 8-6 win over the Salisbury Sea Gulls at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts; Whereas this is the first NCAA lacrosse national championship for Wesleyan; and Whereas Wesleyan finished the 2018 season with a record of 19-3: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Wesleyan University Men’s Lacrosse Team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III title; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Wesleyan University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Wesleyan University, Michael S. Roth; and (B) the Head Coach of the Wesleyan University Men’s Lacrosse Team, John Raba.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 541 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2018 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Paul , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that any United States-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium on its own territory, in keeping with the strongest possible nonproliferation gold standard .

Whereas the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, done at Washington, London, and Moscow July 1, 1968 (NPT), which is nearing its fiftieth anniversary, obligates non-nuclear weapon states, in Article II, not to receive the transfer from any transferor whatsoever of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices or of control over such weapons or explosive devices directly, or indirectly; not to manufacture or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices; and not to seek or receive any assistance in the manufacture of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that any United States-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement under section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2153 ), commonly known as a 123 Agreement , concluded in the future, must prohibit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium on its own territory, in keeping with the strongest possible nonproliferation gold standard .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 543 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2018 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Florida State University Seminoles softball team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s College World Series.

Whereas, on June 5, 2018, the Florida State University Seminoles softball team won the Women’s College World Series after sweeping the University of Washington Huskies 2–0 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Whereas the Florida State University Seminoles softball team has competed in 10 Women’s College World Series tournaments; Whereas, in winning the 2018 Women’s College World Series, the Florida State University Seminoles softball team— (1) won its first Women’s College World Series Championship; and (2) won Florida State University's 15th national championship in a team sport since the university began fielding intercollegiate athletic teams in 1946; Whereas the Florida State University softball team finished the season with a record of 58 wins and 12 losses; Whereas infielder Jessie Warren was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2018 Women’s College World Series, tying the National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) record for hits in a Women’s College World Series; Whereas pitcher Meghan King finished the Women’s College World Series allowing only 1 earned run over 34 innings of pitching, the lowest earned run average in a Women’s College World Series in NCAA history; and Whereas the Florida State University Seminoles softball team is the 2018 NCAA Division I National Champion: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends Florida State University for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s College World Series; (2) recognizes the achievement and dedication of all players, coaches, and support staff who contributed to winning the Women’s College World Series; (3) congratulates the citizens of Florida, Florida State University, and Seminole fans everywhere; and (4) requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) John E. Thrasher, President of Florida State University; (B) Stan Wilcox, Director of Athletics of Florida State University; and (C) Lonni Alameda, Head Coach of the Florida State University softball team.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 549 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2018 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Casey , Mr. Murphy , and Mrs. McCaskill ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 15, 2018, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day .

Whereas the Federal Government estimates that more than 1 in 10 persons over the age of 60 are victims of elder abuse each year; Whereas abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults in the United States are unidentified and unreported because of an inability to report or a fear of reporting; Whereas only 1 in 14 cases of financial abuse of older adults is reported; Whereas at least $2,900,000,000 is taken from older adults each year due to financial abuse and exploitation; Whereas elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation have no boundaries and cross all racial, social, class, gender, and geographic lines; Whereas older adults who are abused are 3 times more likely to die earlier than older adults of the same age who are not abused; Whereas ½ of all older adults with dementia will experience abuse; Whereas providing unwanted medical treatment can be a form of elder abuse and exploitation; Whereas there is evidence of an increase in elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation linked to individuals with opioid addiction; Whereas the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act ( 34 U.S.C. 21701 et seq.) was signed into law on October 18, 2017, but there is still more that can be done to stop elder abuse; Whereas financial abuse of older adults has consistently been one of the top 10 complaints made each year to the fraud hotline of the Special Committee on Aging of the Senate; Whereas public awareness has the potential to increase the identification and reporting of elder abuse by the public, professionals, and victims, and can act as a catalyst to promote issue-based education and long-term prevention; Whereas private individuals and public agencies must work together on the Federal, State, and local levels to combat increasing occurrences of abuse, neglect, exploitation, crime, and violence against vulnerable older adults and vulnerable adults, particularly in light of limited resources for vital protective services; and Whereas 2018 is the 13th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 15, 2018, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes judges, lawyers, adult protective services professionals, law enforcement officers, long-term care ombudsmen, social workers, health care providers, professional guardians, advocates for victims, and other professionals and agencies for efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse; and (3) encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies, long-term care ombudsman programs, and the National Center on Elder Abuse, and by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 550 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2018 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their dominant back-to-back championship victory in the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on June 8, 2018, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 108–85, to win the 2018 National Basketball Association (referred to in the preamble as the NBA ) Finals in 4 games; Whereas the Golden State Warriors captured their third championship in 4 years, and their sixth championship in the history of the franchise; Whereas this dominant championship victory of 2018 marks the first time a professional sports team from the San Francisco Bay area in California has clinched a back-to-back championship title in 28 years; Whereas every single member of the 2017–2018 Golden State Warriors team contributed to this championship, including Jordan Bell, Chris Boucher, Quinn Cook, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Damian Jones, Shaun Livingston, Kevon Looney, Patrick McCaw, JaVale McGee, ZaZa Pachulia, Klay Thompson, David West, and Nick Young; Whereas, despite capturing its third championship in 4 years, the Golden State Warriors overcame a grueling NBA season, in which the team suffered a rash of injuries both during the season and in the playoff run; Whereas Kevin Durant was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals for the second straight year, with 2 signature performances in Games 3 and 4 of the series, including scoring 43 points on the road in Cleveland, Ohio in Game 3, and registering a triple-double performance in Game 4; Whereas Steph Curry similarly registered signature performances in the NBA Finals series, in Game 2 when he scored 33 points to break the NBA Finals record for 3-pointers in a game, with 9 3-pointers made, and in Game 4 when he scored 37 points, bringing his scoring average to 27.5 points for the series; Whereas Steve Kerr, Mike Brown, and the entire team of coaches and staff have been instrumental in developing the Golden State Warriors’ dynamic and record-setting style of play, and have fostered a positive, selfless team spirit; Whereas Joe Lacob and Peter Gruber have built one of the most exciting and high-performing franchises in NBA history; and Whereas the dedicated fan base of the Golden State Warriors has offered unrelenting, passionate support to the team: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2018 National Basketball Association Championship, a back-to-back victory after the team's 2017 championship; (2) recognizes the historic achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2017–2018 season; and (3) celebrates the pride exhibited by the Golden State Warriors, including their selfless teamwork and extraordinary character, joy, determination, and hard-work.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 551 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 19, 2018 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mr. Isakson , Mr. Tester , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs June 21, 2018 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week.

Whereas, on June 22, 1944, in demonstration of the full support of the United States for the transition of members of the Armed Forces to civilian life, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284), more commonly known as the G.I. Bill of Rights ; Whereas such Act made available to 16,000,000 veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II immediate financial support and transformational education and home loan programs; Whereas such Act contributed 450,000 engineers, 240,000 accountants, 238,000 teachers, 91,000 scientists, 67,000 doctors, 122,000 dentists, 17,000 writers and editors, and thousands of other professionals to the workforce of the United States; Whereas this combination of opportunities changed the social and economic fabric of the United States, with a 1988 report from the Subcommittee on Education and Health of the Joint Economic Committee of Congress concluding that for every $1 the United States invested in such Act, $6.90 was returned in growth to the economy of the United States; Whereas such Act expressed the duty, responsibility, and desire of a grateful United States to see to it that those who served on active duty in the Armed Forces are afforded every opportunity to become disciplined forces for United States prosperity and progress, through economic opportunity and investment; Whereas Congress enacted subsequent Acts to provide educational assistance to new generations of veterans, including the Veterans' Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966 ( Public Law 89–358 ), the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Act of 1977 ( Public Law 94–502 ), the Veterans' Educational Assistance Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–525 ), and the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–252 ); and Whereas the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, is an appropriate week to designate as National GI Bill Commemoration Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the achievements of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284) in democratizing higher education, establishing greater citizenship through economic empowerment, and empowering a generation that would serve for decades to guide the transformation of the United States into a global force for good; and (2) affirms Congress’ responsibility to be faithful stewards of educational assistance provided under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that such assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 551 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 19, 2018 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mr. Isakson , Mr. Tester , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week.

Whereas, on June 22, 1944, in demonstration of the full support of the United States for the transition of members of the Armed Forces to civilian life, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284), more commonly known as the G.I. Bill of Rights ; Whereas such Act made available to 16,000,000 veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II immediate financial support and transformational education and home loan programs; Whereas such Act contributed 450,000 engineers, 240,000 accountants, 238,000 teachers, 91,000 scientists, 67,000 doctors, 122,000 dentists, 17,000 writers and editors, and thousands of other professionals to the workforce of the United States; Whereas this combination of opportunities changed the social and economic fabric of the United States, with a 1988 report from the Subcommittee on Education and Health of the Joint Economic Committee of Congress concluding that for every $1 the United States invested in such Act, $6.90 was returned in growth to the economy of the United States; Whereas such Act expressed the duty, responsibility, and desire of a grateful United States to see to it that those who served on active duty in the Armed Forces are afforded every opportunity to become disciplined forces for United States prosperity and progress, through economic opportunity and investment; Whereas Congress enacted subsequent Acts to provide educational assistance to new generations of veterans, including the Veterans' Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966 ( Public Law 89–358 ), the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Act of 1977 ( Public Law 94–502 ), the Veterans' Educational Assistance Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–525 ), and the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–252 ); and Whereas the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, is an appropriate week to designate as National GI Bill Commemoration Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the achievements of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284) in democratizing higher education, establishing greater citizenship through economic empowerment, and empowering a generation that would serve for decades to guide the transformation of the United States into a global force for good; and (2) affirms Congress’ responsibility to be faithful stewards of educational assistance provided under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that such assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 555 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 20, 2018 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Flake ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.

Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees religious freedom to people of all faiths; Whereas article VI of the Constitution of the United States asserts that no religious test may be required for public office, ensuring that people of all faiths may serve their country; Whereas the United States has always valued the right of individuals to practice their faith as they please, and religious freedom is fundamental to the national character of the United States; Whereas people of the United States of all faiths, including Muslims, both immigrant and native-born and from a variety of races and ethnicities, have made valuable contributions to the United States throughout its history; Whereas more than 3,000,000 Muslims now reside in the United States; Whereas Muslims have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for generations, with more than 5,000 Muslims currently serving and many having made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States; Whereas Muslim scientists and researchers in the United States have helped expand the understanding of medicine, engineering, and outer space; Whereas Muslim inventors in the United States have made breakthroughs ranging from brain tumor treatments to the creation of the ice cream cone; Whereas Muslim athletes have represented the United States in the Olympics and in most professional sports leagues; Whereas Muslim entrepreneurs and business leaders in the United States have helped shape industries including financial services, food, transportation, cosmetics, and furniture; Whereas countless Muslims contribute to the economy and well-being of the United States as business owners, firefighters, police officers, physicians, laborers, service workers, and teachers; and Whereas Muslims have served as Members of Congress, Ambassadors of the United States, and other types of public servants: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the religious freedom of Muslims of the United States and their civic contributions to the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 560 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2018 Mr. Heller submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the month of June 2018 as Immigrant Heritage Month .

Whereas the United States has a rich history because the United States has always been a country of immigrants; Whereas the diverse heritage of the United States is one of the defining aspects of the country's success story; Whereas generations of immigrants from every corner of the globe have helped build the economy of the United States and created the unique character of the country; Whereas the United States has long served as a melting pot of cultural diversity; Whereas immigrants continue to grow businesses, innovate, strengthen the economy, and create jobs for people in the United States; and Whereas many immigrants are entrepreneurs and business owners: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2018 as Immigrant Heritage Month ; (2) recognizes the significance of Immigrant Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of immigrants to the history of the United States; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe Immigrant Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 561 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2018 Ms. Stabenow submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and the month of July 2018 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises in the connective tissue of the body and accounts for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, and sarcoma contains approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes largely have not benefitted from immunotherapies because of the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS ) is a malignant, aggressive subtype of sarcoma derived from smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, gastrointestinal, or soft tissue origin, and can metastasize to the bone, spine, brain, and liver; Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender, research and clinical trials remain complicated, and survival and longevity remain difficult; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day ; (2) designates the month of July 2018 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month ; (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and Leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 564 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2018 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that President Donald Trump should hold the Government of the Russian Federation accountable for its interference in the 2016 United States election and ensure that the United States is prepared to counter future attempts at election interference.

Whereas it is the unanimous opinion of the United States intelligence community under both the Administration of President Barack Obama and the Administration of President Donald Trump that the Government of the Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 United States election; and Whereas it is the unanimous opinion of the intelligence community that the Government of the Russian Federation will interfere in the 2018 United States election and in future elections of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that President Donald Trump— (1) should use every opportunity and every tool at his disposal, including the upcoming summit with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, to hold the Government of the Russian Federation accountable for its attempts to undermine democracy in the United States and abroad; (2) should ensure that the United States Government is prepared to counter future attempts to interfere in United States elections; and (3) must clarify to President Putin that if the Government of the Russian Federation continues to interfere with democracy in the United States, it does so at its own peril.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 566 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 28, 2018 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Peters , Mr. Casey , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President of the United States must immediately establish an interagency Office for Locating and Reuniting Children with Parents in order to protect separated children from suffering additional trauma resulting from the Zero Tolerance policy.

Whereas families belong together, and innocent children must be quickly and safely reunited with their parents who are seeking asylum; Whereas children and parents are separated between 3 different Federal agencies and remain in an indefinite logistical chaos partly due to inadequate interagency communication; and Whereas the Department of Health and Human Services has currently identified 2,047 children in the Department's custody as a result of being taken away from their parents: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services must immediately establish an interagency Office for Locating and Reuniting Children with Parents; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services must appoint a Director for the Office to ensure the successful and safe reunification of children with their parents; and (3) the Office must move with extraordinary speed and urgency to safely reunify children with their parents.