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III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 692 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. Risch (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Coons , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Booker , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Manchin , Mrs. Ernst , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Hatch , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Moran , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Roberts , Ms. Harris , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Scott , Mr. Udall , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tester , Ms. Hassan , Mr. King , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Menendez , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Portman , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing November 24, 2018, as “Small Business Saturday” and celebrating the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration, to help people in the United States start, build, and grow businesses.

Whereas, as of November 2018, there are more than 30,200,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the United States— (1) represent 99.9 percent of all businesses in the United States; (2) employ nearly 48 percent of private sector employees in the United States; (3) constitute almost 2 of every 3 new jobs; and (4) constitute 97.6 percent of firms that export goods; and Whereas November 24, 2018, is an appropriate day to recognize “Small Business Saturday”: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate joins the Small Business Administration in— (1) supporting the designation of November 24, 2018, as “Small Business Saturday”; (2) celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States; (3) recognizing the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary and burdensome regulations and red tape; (4) supporting and encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue passions and create more startup businesses; and (5) celebrating the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 693 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. Risch (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Heitkamp , Ms. Collins , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Booker , Mr. Daines , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Coons , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Harris , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Rounds , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating October 25, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988, while commending the unique entrepreneurial spirit shared by women small business owners of the United States.

Whereas, on October 25, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100–533 ; 102 Stat. 2689) into law; Whereas there are nearly 10,000,000 women-owned businesses in the United States; Whereas women-owned businesses employ more than 8,400,000 people of the United States; Whereas the number of women-owned businesses grew by 45 percent between 2007 and 2016; Whereas women-owned businesses generate nearly $1,500,000,000,000 in sales annually; and Whereas the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100–533 ; 102 Stat. 2689)— (1) empowered women entrepreneurs to independently pursue access to capital; (2) provided Federal assistance to women-owned small businesses through demonstration projects under the Small Business Administration, a precursor to the women's business center program established in 1997; (3) established the National Women’s Business Council; and (4) required the Census Bureau to report on women-owned C corporations: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the important contribution women entrepreneurs make to the economy of the United States; (2) celebrates the unique entrepreneurial spirit of women small business owners in the United States; (3) recognizes the importance of access to capital in the formation of small businesses; and (4) commemorates the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100–533 ; 102 Stat. 2689).
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 696 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Now, therefore, be it

1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate— (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within a Senate building or other office secured for a Senator nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of Federal law; and (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1). (b) Expiration The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the second session of the 115th Congress.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 699 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Coons , and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 25, 2018, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on roads and highways should drive in a safe manner so as to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents; Whereas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each year; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms— (i) to alert employee drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (ii) to publicize the importance of driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving on the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; (E) motorists to drive safely during the holiday season and throughout the rest of the year; and (F) the people of the United States— (i) to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt; and (ii) to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 25, 2018, as ‘‘Drive Safer Sunday’’.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 700 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston served the people of Kentucky in the United States Senate for 12 years; Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston served as a member of a number of Senate committees, including— (1) the Committee on Appropriations; (2) the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; and (3) the Select Committee on Intelligence; Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston was an ardent defender of the tobacco and coal interests of Kentucky in the United States Senate; Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston was elected to serve the people of Kentucky in the Kentucky State Senate from 1965 to 1972; Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston was a respected radio broadcaster; Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1949; Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston served in the United States Army as a tank gunner during World War II; and Whereas the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston served the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky with distinction: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston, former member of the United States Senate; (2) the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Walter Dee Huddleston.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 701 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Warner , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 15, 2018, as National GIS Day .

Whereas the management, use, and exchange of geographic information and geospatial data and analysis are essential for operations and decisionmaking in Federal agencies; Whereas Geographic Information System technology (referred to in this preamble as GIS ) embraces new and innovative ways to use, discover, and share geospatial data through online portals and web services; Whereas GIS facilitates the sharing of geographic data, services, and maps through online portals such as GeoPlatform.gov; Whereas GIS helps provide shared and trusted geospatial data, services, and applications for use— (1) by the public; and (2) by government agencies and partners of government agencies to meet their mission needs; Whereas GIS is an interdisciplinary tool used by students, teachers, researchers, universities, and practitioners in numerous fields and disciplines; Whereas geography is identified as a core academic subject eligible for Federal funding under the Every Student Succeeds Act ( Public Law 114–95 ; 129 Stat. 1802); Whereas GIS helps foster collaboration and partnerships in the advancement of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (referred to in this preamble as the NSDI ); Whereas GIS provides a common framework for the Federal Government and State, Tribal, and local governments, non-Federal partners, communities, constituents, professional bodies for standards, data catalogs, partnerships, and tools that make up the NSDI; Whereas GIS is used to investigate and address societal, environmental, and cultural issues, including— (1) local issues; (2) global issues; (3) issues from the past; (4) issues in the present; and (5) potential future issues identified through modeling; Whereas GIS and related geospatial technologies are used in classrooms to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning; Whereas GIS fosters competition within the sector of geospatial technologies, which is considered a high-growth industry by the Department of Labor; and Whereas many Federal agencies, State and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and universities will join with others around the world to showcase their GIS mapping and geospatial applications on November 15, 2018: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 15, 2018, as National GIS Day ; and (2) encourages users of Geographic Information System technology (referred to in this resolving clause as GIS ), educators, students, and innovators to continue to employ GIS— (A) to learn and explore; (B) to analyze and address societal challenges; and (C) to drive economic growth for the betterment of the people of the United States and individuals around the world.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 703 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Donnelly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide; Whereas, in 2018— (1) an estimated 26,240 cases of stomach cancer were diagnosed in the United States; and (2) it was estimated that 10,800 people in the United States would die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 31 percent; Whereas approximately 1 in 111 individuals will be diagnosed with stomach cancer during his or her lifetime; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2018 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and (4) encourages States and territories and localities of the United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 706 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 26, 2018 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al.

Whereas, in the case of Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al., Case No. 617–6–15, pending in the Superior Court of Vermont in Chittenden County, defendant R.L. Vallee, Inc. has issued a deposition subpoena for testimony and documents to Daniel McLean, an employee in Senator Sanders' office; 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 or documents 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: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Sanders' office and Mr. McLean in this matter and in all proceedings related to it.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 710 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 28, 2018 Ms. Collins (for herself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 25, 2018.

Whereas more than 28,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage the study of science, technology, engineering, and math, that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating schools with the larger community; and Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs, held on October 25, 2018, highlights the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children and the families and communities of those children: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 25, 2018.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2018 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Roberts , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Reed , and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 11, 2018 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month .

Whereas results from the Voices of Youth Count national survey, as published by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago in Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America , indicates that an estimated 4,200,000 youth and young adults between 13 and 24 years of age experienced homelessness during a 12-month period ending in 2017, including— (1) an estimated 700,000 children between 13 and 17 years of age who experienced unaccompanied homelessness; and (2) an estimated 3,500,000 young adults between 18 and 24 years of age; Whereas the rates of youth experiencing homelessness are similar in rural and nonrural areas; Whereas runaway youth often have been expelled from their homes by their families, have experienced abuse and trauma, are involved in the foster care system, are too poor to secure their own basic needs, and may be ineligible or unable to access medical or mental health resources; Whereas runaway and homeless youth are at an increased risk for exploitation and becoming victims of sex and labor trafficking, and between 19 percent and 49 percent of young people who experience homelessness will become victims of trafficking; Whereas youth who run away from home or from foster care are more likely to be coerced into participating in criminal activity, joining a gang, or using illegal drugs, which lead to a higher likelihood of involvement in the criminal justice system; Whereas preventing youth from running away from home or from foster care and supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, community, and national responsibility; Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on the value placed on youth and the opportunities provided for youth to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to help youth successfully develop into safe, healthy, and productive adults; Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and assisting youth and their families in providing safe and stable homes succeed because of partnerships created among families, youth-based advocacy organizations, community-based human service agencies, law enforcement, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses; and Whereas the National Runaway Safeline and the National Network for Youth are leading the promotion of National Runaway Prevention Month in November 2018— (1) to raise awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues these young people face; and (2) to educate the public about solutions and the role they can play in ending youth homelessness: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month ; and (2) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 711 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2018 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Roberts , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Reed ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month .

Whereas results from the Voices of Youth Count national survey, as published by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago in Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America , indicates that an estimated 4,200,000 youth and young adults between 13 and 24 years of age experienced homelessness during a 12-month period ending in 2017, including— (1) an estimated 700,000 children between 13 and 17 years of age who experienced unaccompanied homelessness; and (2) an estimated 3,500,000 young adults between 18 and 24 years of age; Whereas the rates of youth experiencing homelessness are similar in rural and nonrural areas; Whereas runaway youth often have been expelled from their homes by their families, have experienced abuse and trauma, are involved in the foster care system, are too poor to secure their own basic needs, and may be ineligible or unable to access medical or mental health resources; Whereas runaway and homeless youth are at an increased risk for exploitation and becoming victims of sex and labor trafficking, and between 19 percent and 49 percent of young people who experience homelessness will become victims of trafficking; Whereas youth who run away from home or from foster care are more likely to be coerced into participating in criminal activity, joining a gang, or using illegal drugs, which lead to a higher likelihood of involvement in the criminal justice system; Whereas preventing youth from running away from home or from foster care and supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, community, and national responsibility; Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on the value placed on youth and the opportunities provided for youth to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to help youth successfully develop into safe, healthy, and productive adults; Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and assisting youth and their families in providing safe and stable homes succeed because of partnerships created among families, youth-based advocacy organizations, community-based human service agencies, law enforcement, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses; and Whereas the National Runaway Safeline and the National Network for Youth are leading the promotion of National Runaway Prevention Month in November 2018— (1) to raise awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues these young people face; and (2) to educate the public about solutions and the role they can play in ending youth homelessness: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month ; and (2) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 712 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2018 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of official office funds to purchase the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States.

1. Pocket version of the Constitution of the United States Section 2(3) of Senate Resolution 294 (96th Congress), agreed to April 29, 1980, is amended— (1) by striking and copies and inserting copies ; and (2) by inserting , and copies of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States published by the Government Publishing Office after Historical Society .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 713 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2018 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Ladies Christian Association, which became the Young Women’s Christian Association.

Whereas, in 1858, the Ladies Christian Association, which later became the Young Women’s Christian Association (referred to in this preamble as the YWCA ), was established in New York, New York, to support young working women and later expanded to become one of the first boarding houses for female students, educators, and factory workers; Whereas, in 1866, the YWCA was established in Boston, Massachusetts, as a residence for girls from Boston and rural areas; Whereas the national office of the YWCA was established in 1907 and later became an integral part of the civil rights movement; Whereas, for more than 160 years, the YWCA has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements, including the movements for civil rights, affordable housing, pay equity, violence prevention, and health care; Whereas the YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families thrive, and strengthen communities; Whereas the YWCA is the largest provider of domestic violence services in the United States and helps more than 535,000 women each year with safety services, including sexual assault survivor support programs, emergency shelters for survivors of domestic violence, counseling, and court assistance; and Whereas, each year, the YWCA reaches 2,300,000 women, children, and families through more than 210 local associations across 46 States and the District of Columbia: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Ladies Christian Association, which became the Young Women’s Christian Association; (2) commends the Young Women’s Christian Association and the local associations of the Young Women’s Christian Association on the strides the Young Women’s Christian Association has made for women and girls; and (3) supports policies that advance the mission of the Young Women’s Christian Association of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 721 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2018 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on October 21, 2018, as National Chemistry Week .

Whereas chemistry is the science of basic units of matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human life; Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food science, soil science, water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth and job creation and have applications for a wide range of industries; Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise and the practitioners of that enterprise for the benefit of communities and the environment; Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of chemistry; Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and major scientific breakthroughs; Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes and pigments, plastics, soaps and detergents, health products, and energy technologies; Whereas the theme of the 31st annual National Chemistry Week is Chemistry is out of this world! , which highlights the role of chemistry in the study of the chemical compositions of and processes relating to stars, planets, comets, and interstellar media; and Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on October 21, 2018, as National Chemistry Week ; (2) supports the goals of and welcomes the participants in the 31st annual National Chemistry Week; (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields; and (4) commends the American Chemical Society and the partners of that society for organizing and convening events and activities surrounding National Chemistry Week each year.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 722 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2018 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Tester , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2018, as Day of the Deployed .

Whereas more than 2,100,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to more than 150 countries in every region of the world; Whereas several million members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force (the regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves), who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate designated October 26 as Day of the Deployed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2018, as Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 723 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2018 Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Cassidy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary.

Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is the oldest and largest national medical specialty organization representing physicians who practice emergency medicine; Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians was founded in 1968 in Lansing, Michigan by 8 physicians and has grown to represent more than 37,000 members belonging to 53 chapters, including 1 chapter in each State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia and the Government Services Chapter that represents emergency physicians employed by branches of the military and other Government agencies; Whereas emergency physicians treat more than 141,000,000 patients each year; Whereas Anyone, Anything, Anytime is the approach of emergency physicians who provide diagnosis and treatment services in the health care system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; Whereas emergency physicians are critical to the ability of the United States to respond to disasters and mass casualty events; Whereas quick thinking and smart decisions by emergency physicians can save many lives every year; Whereas emergency physicians are leaders in defining, evaluating, and improving quality emergency care, focusing on individual patients while advocating for the wellness of society as a whole; Whereas emergency medicine was recognized in 1979 by the American Board of Medical Specialties as the 23rd medical specialty in the United States; Whereas the American College of Emergency Physicians is a leading continuing education source for emergency physicians and a primary information resource on developments in the specialty of emergency medicine; and Whereas the development of physicians specializing in emergency care has contributed greatly to the health and well-being of all the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the American College of Emergency Physicians on its 50th anniversary; (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions emergency physicians have made to advance the health care system in the United States; and (3) reaffirms the value of emergency medicine and the vital role that emergency physicians serve in ensuring the health and well-being of their patients.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 724 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2018 Mr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit the time during which a nomination shall be confirmed or rejected, and for other purposes.

1. Proceedings on nominations Rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting A covered nominee shall submit the basic requirements to the appropriate committee within 30 legislative days of the covered nomination being transmitted to the Senate. The appropriate committee shall vote on the covered nomination within 30 legislative days of receipt of the basic requirements. By agreement of the chairman and ranking minority member, the committee may extend or suspend the deadline on the committee to vote. If the committee does not hold a vote, the nominee is deemed reported to the full Senate. For a covered nomination for a position described in section 5312 of title 5, United States Code, the Senate shall vote on the covered nomination within 40 legislative days of the committee reporting the covered nomination. For a covered nomination other than for a position described in section 5312 of title 5, United States Code, if not fewer than 10 Senators, within 30 legislative days of the committee reporting on the covered nomination, have submitted written requests for the record that the covered nomination be considered by the full Senate in executive session within 40 days of the committee reporting the covered nomination, the Senate shall vote on the covered nomination. If the covered nomination is not confirmed or rejected within 40 days of the committee reporting the covered nomination, the nomination shall be deemed to be confirmed. Debate on any covered nomination other than for a position described in section 5312 of title 5, United States Code, debate shall be limited to not more than 2 hours. after consent. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: 8. (a) In paragraph (1)— (1) the term basic requirements means— (A) an agreement with the Office of Government Ethics; (B) a financial disclosure form; (C) a background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (D) responses to a questionnaire of each relevant committee; (E) tax forms, if required by a relevant committee; and (F) any other requirements of a relevant committee; and (2) the term covered nomination means a nomination of an individual to a position in an executive agency, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code. .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 726 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2018 Mr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.

1. Motions to go to conference Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking paragraph 2(b) and inserting the following: (b) Consideration of a motion described in subparagraph (a), including consideration of any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours. .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 728 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2018 Mr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit debate on motions to proceed.

1. Limiting debate on motions to proceed under rule XXII Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by— (1) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: 2. Other than a motion made during the first 2 hours of a new legislative day, as described in paragraph 2 of rule VIII, consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including consideration of any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours, to be divided equally between the majority and the minority. This paragraph shall not apply to motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent. .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 729 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2018 Mr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for consideration of a minimum number of amendments.

1. Guaranteed amendments Rule XV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by adding at the end the following: 6. (a) During the consideration of any bill, resolution, or other amendable matter, it shall be in order for the Senate to consider not less than 5 amendments offered by members of the majority and not less than 5 amendments offered by members of the minority. If a motion to invoke cloture under the provisions of rule XXII is presented to the Senate, and fewer than the 5 amendments guaranteed to each of the minority and the majority under this paragraph have been considered, then, notwithstanding the status of any pending amendments, it shall be in order for as many members of the majority as appropriate, and as many members of the minority as appropriate, to offer 1 amendment each, in alternating order, until in total 5 amendments offered by members of the majority and 5 amendments offered by members of the minority have been considered. (b) Amendments offered under this paragraph may only pertain to matter encompassed by the title of the bill, resolution, or other matter, except that 1 amendment offered by a member of the majority and 1 amendment offered by a member of the minority may be exempted from this requirement. An amendment exempted from this requirement shall only be agreed to upon an affirmative vote of three-fifths of Senators duly chosen and sworn. (c) The majority leader and minority leader may, by mutual agreement, call up additional amendments under the provisions of this paragraph. Such additional amendments shall be offered in equal number by members of the majority and members of the minority, and may only pertain to subject matter encompassed by the title of the bill, resolution, or other matter. (d) Consideration by the Senate of an amendment offered under the provisions of this paragraph shall be limited to not more than 2 hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority. .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 731 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2018 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Young , Mr. Markey , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Casey , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Boozman , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day and recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among countries as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights; Whereas the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (known as the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders ) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 9, 1998; Whereas awareness of human rights— (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms; (2) promotes equality; (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and (4) enhances participation in democratic processes; Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are internationally recognized; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as Human Rights Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates December 10, 2018, as Human Rights Day ; (2) recognizes— (A) the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and (B) the 20th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (known as the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders ); (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (4) supports the right of human rights defenders all over the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and (5) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and (B) to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights around the globe.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 738 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19, 2018 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Ernst , Mr. Rubio , Mr. King , Mr. Corker , and Mr. Reed ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue its limited military activities within Syria and that ending such activities at this time would embolden ISIS, Bashar al-Assad, Iran, and Russia and put our Kurdish allies in great jeopardy.

Whereas ISIS has been dealt a serious blow in Iraq and Syria and is substantially damaged but not yet defeated; Whereas the United States has a limited military presence in Syria with approximately 2,000 troops who serve as an insurance policy against future threats; Whereas a precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria will embolden radical jihadist groups in Syria and in the region; Whereas it is in the vital national interest of the United States to continue to support partners, such as the Kurds, in Syria and other locations in the Global War on Terror; Whereas a United States withdrawal will embolden the brutal dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad and bring more suffering to the people of Syria and the region; Whereas a precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria could lead to the release of hundreds of foreign terrorists currently detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces; and Whereas it is in the national security interest of the United States to counter Iran’s and Russia’s influence in Syria and throughout the region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on the President to reconsider his decision to withdraw United States Armed Forces from Syria at this time; and (2) urges any future decision to withdraw United States Armed Forces from Syria to be the result of a robust interagency process and to be conditions-based.