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IIA Calendar No. 378 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 57 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2018 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Toomey , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Heller , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Scott , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Crapo , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Roberts , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs April 12, 2018 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (CFPB Bulletin 2013–02 (March 21, 2013), and printed in the Congressional Record on December 6, 2017, on pages S7888–S7889, along with a letter of opinion from the Government Accountability Office dated December 5, 2017, that the Bulletin is a rule under the Congressional Review Act), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

April 12, 2018 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen S. J. RES. 60 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on January 10, 2019, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of January 11, 2019, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 60 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on January 10, 2019, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of January 11, 2019, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate May 17, 2018. Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 60 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2018 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Perdue , and Mr. Leahy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on January 10, 2019, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of January 11, 2019, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.
IA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 60 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Referred to the Committee on House Administration JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for the reappointment of Barbara M. Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.

That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on January 10, 2019, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on the later of January 11, 2019, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.

Passed the Senate May 17, 2018. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2018 Mr. Kaine (for himself, Mr. Gardner , Mr. Reed , and Mr. McCain ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Formalizing congressional opposition to any withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty, requiring the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty, and authorizing litigation to advance the Senate's constitutional authority.

Whereas the President is constitutionally required to seek the advice and consent of the Senate in order to enter into a treaty on behalf of the United States and must therefore seek the advice and consent of the Senate to withdraw from a treaty: Now, therefore, be it

1. Opposition of Congress to withdrawal from North Atlantic Treaty Congress opposes any effort to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Washington, DC, April 4, 1949. 2. Requirement to receive the advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate the North Atlantic Treaty The President may only withdraw from the North Atlantic Treaty, in accordance with its terms, pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate, provided that two thirds of the Senators present concur, or pursuant to an Act of Congress. 3. Authorization of Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in opposition to withdrawal from North Atlantic Treaty The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Senate in initiating or intervening in any judicial proceedings in any Federal court of competent jurisdiction, on behalf of the Senate, in order to oppose any withdrawal of the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and to ensure that such withdrawal is pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress. 4. Reporting requirement The Senate Legal Counsel shall report as soon as practicable to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives with respect to any judicial proceedings which the Senate Legal Counsel initiates or in which it intervenes pursuant to this resolution.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 28, 2018 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mrs. Murray , Mr. Wyden , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Tester , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Jones , Mr. Carper , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Coons , Ms. Harris , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Brown , Mr. Nelson , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Casey , Mr. Booker , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hassan , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Peters , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. King ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance (83 Fed. Reg. 38212 (August 3, 2018)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 627 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 28, 2018 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mrs. Murray , Mr. Wyden , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Tester , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Jones , Mr. Carper , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Coons , Ms. Harris , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Brown , Mr. Nelson , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Casey , Mr. Booker , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hassan , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Peters , Mr. Murphy , Mr. King , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Markey , Ms. Warren , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Warner , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Smith , Mr. Udall , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Schumer ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions October 9, 2018 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance (83 Fed. Reg. 38212 (August 3, 2018)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

October 9, 2018 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations (Rev. Proc. 2018–38 (July 16, 2018)), received in the House of Representatives on July 26, 2018, and received in the Senate on July 30, 2018, and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the Senate December 12, 2018. Secretary
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2018 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Wyden ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations (Rev. Proc. 2018–38 (July 16, 2018)), received in the House of Representatives on July 26, 2018, and received in the Senate on July 30, 2018, and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA Calendar No. 630 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2018 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Wyden , Mrs. McCaskill , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Smith , Mr. Cardin , Mr. King , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Casey , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Jones , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Peters , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Booker , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Merkley ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance October 11, 2018 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations (Rev. Proc. 2018–38 (July 16, 2018)), received in the House of Representatives on July 26, 2018, and received in the Senate on July 30, 2018, and such rule shall have no force or effect.

October 11, 2018 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 65 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 10, 2018 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of 120 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31 Unitary Rocket Pods, six (6) rockets per pod, for a total of seven hundred twenty (720), described in Transmittal No. 18–22. (2) The proposed sale of one hundred ten (110) Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) M57 T2k Unitary missiles, described in Transmittal Number 18–22. (3) The proposed sale of publications, personnel training and training equipment, software development, United States Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support intended for the items listed in the sale, described in Transmittal Number 18–22.
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 66 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2018 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of Qatar (described in the certification Transmittal No. 18–43, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ) on November 28, 2018), is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of 40 AIM–120C–7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (2) The proposed sale of 1 spare AIM–120C–7 AMRAAM Guidance Section (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (3) The proposed sale of 1 spare AIM–120C–7 control section (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (4) The proposed sale of 8 AMRAAM Captive Air Training Missile (CATM–120C) (Transmittal Numbered 18–43). (5) The proposed sale of missile containers, classified software for the AN/MPQ–64F1 Sentinel Radar, spare and repair parts, cryptographic and communication security devices, precision navigation equipment, other software, site surveys, weapons system equipment and computer software support, publications and technical documentation, common munitions and test equipment, repair and return services and equipment, personnel training and training equipment, integration support and test equipment, and U.S. Government and contractor, engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support (Transmittal Numbered 18–43).
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 67 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2018 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of Egypt (described in the certification Transmittal No. 17–43, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ) on November 28, 2018), is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of 10 AH–64E Apache Attack Helicopters (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (2) The proposed sale of 24 1700–GE–701D Engines, with containers (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (3) The proposed sale of 12 Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sights/ Pilot Night Vision Sensors (M–TADS/PNVS) (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (4) The proposed sale of 24 Honeywell Embedded Global Positioning Systems (GPS) with Inertial Navigation System (INS) (EGI) (20 installed, 4 spares) (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (5) The proposed sale of 24 M299 HELLFIRE Launchers (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (6) The proposed sale of 135 HELLFIRE Missiles (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (7) The proposed sale of 5 M36E9 Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) AGM–114R (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (8) The proposed sale of 12 AAR–57 (V) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (Transmittal Numbered 17–43). (9) The proposed sale of M230 30mm Automatic Guns, AVR–2 B Laser Detecting Sets, AN/ARC 201E Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS), AN/APR–39D Radar Warning Receivers, AN/AVS–6 Night Vision Goggles, AN/ASN Doppler Radar Systems. Also included in the request are avionic-related software support for the Aviation Mission Planning Systems (AMPS), survivability equipment, communication and electronic equipment, communication/electronics technical assistance, tools and test equipment, integration and checkout, spares and repair parts, training and training equipment, ferry and fuel support, publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, quality assurance, construction services, and other related elements of logistics and program support (Transmittal Numbered 17–43).
IIA 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 68 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2018 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.

That the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of Egypt (described in the certification Transmittal No. 18–47, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ) on November 28, 2018), is hereby prohibited: (1) The proposed sale of 46,000 120MM Target Practice—Tracer (M831A1) and 120MM Target Practice, Cone Stabilized, Discarding Sabot—(M865) rounds (Transmittal Numbered 18–47). (2) The proposed sale of 10,000 120MM 4th-Generation Kinetic Energy-Tungsten (KE–W) A4 Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS–T) rounds (Transmittal Numbered 18–47). (3) The proposed sale of 4,500 120MM Insensitive Munitions High Explosive with Tracer (IM HE–T) tank rounds, field implementation, testing inspections, spares and repair parts, support and test equipment, field support publications and technical data, U.S. government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, personnel training and training equipment, quality assurance team support services, preparation of ammunition for shipment, ammunition delivery, component improvement program and repair, other associated equipment and support, and other related elements of logistical and program support (Transmittal Numbered 18–47).
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2017 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

That a committee consisting of two Senators be appointed to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives to wait upon the President of the United States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that the Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2017 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2017 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12 o’clock meridian unless otherwise ordered.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 5 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2017 Mr. Moran submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel.

Whereas Israel is a strategic international partner and democratic ally of the United States; Whereas cooperation between Israel and the United States is of great importance, especially amid a troubling security situation in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe; Whereas strong relations between the United States and Israel benefit both countries and the prospects for regional stability; Whereas peace between the Israelis and Palestinians remains of strategic interest to the United States; Whereas support for Israel and peace between the Israelis and Palestinians have long standing bipartisan support in Congress; Whereas a bipartisan majority of the United States Senate in 2016 requested that the President maintain a policy of opposing one-sided United Nations Security Council resolutions targeting Israel; Whereas, on December 23, 2016, the President and his delegates at the United Nations departed from congressional directives and past United States policy by declining to use United States veto power during a vote on a United Nations Security Council resolution unfairly targeting Israel; Whereas Congress has a constitutional role in determining the laws and foreign policy of the United States; and Whereas the commencement of the 115th Congress and the inauguration of a new President create opportunities to improve relations between the United States and Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) urges the President and the international community to join in supporting bilateral talks between the Israelis and Palestinians; (2) expresses support for individuals and organizations working to bring about peace and cooperation between the Israelis and Palestinians; (3) opposes the use of the United Nations as a medium to unfairly impose external remedies to challenges between the Israelis and Palestinians; (4) objects to the December 2016 abstention and declination to veto United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 by delegates of the United States at the United Nations; (5) regrets and seeks to reverse the negative public criticism of Israel by United States diplomats; (6) urges the President-elect to adopt a policy of opposing and vetoing if necessary one-sided United Nations Security Council resolutions targeting Israel; (7) rejects international efforts to delegitimize Israel’s right to exist; (8) supports Israel’s right to self-defense; (9) condemns acts of terrorism and violence targeted at Israeli civilians; (10) reiterates that Palestinian political goals will never be achieved through violence; and (11) calls on all parties to return to negotiations and without preconditions, as direct discussions remain the best mechanism to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 12, 2017 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Scott ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Whereas, on Monday, January 9, 2017, the Clemson University Tigers football team won the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship (in this preamble referred to as the championship game ) by defeating the University of Alabama by a score of 35 to 31 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida; Whereas the Tigers finished the championship game with 511 yards of total offense; Whereas the victory by the Tigers in the championship game— (1) earned Clemson its first national title since the 1981 season; and (2) marked the first time that Clemson had beaten a top-ranked team; Whereas the head coach of Clemson, Dabo Swinney, has been an outstanding role model to the Clemson players and the Clemson community; Whereas Deshaun Watson gave the best performance by a quarterback in a championship game; Whereas Ben Boulware, from Anderson, South Carolina, was named the defensive Most Valuable Player of the championship game; Whereas Hunter Renfrow, a graduate of Socastee High School, went from being a walk-on player to catching the winning touchdown in the championship game; Whereas the Clemson University football team displayed outstanding dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the 2016 collegiate football season in achieving the highest honor in college football; and Whereas the Tigers have brought pride and honor to the State of South Carolina: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship; (2) recognizes the on-field and off-field achievements of the players, coaches, and staff of the Clemson football team; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Clemson University, James P. Clements; and (B) the head coach of the Clemson University football team, Dabo Swinney.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2017 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Daines , Mr. Moran , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Paul ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established.

Whereas section 104(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151b(f) ) (commonly referred to as the Helms amendment ) states that no foreign assistance funds may be used to pay for the performance of abortion as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions; Whereas section 518 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 ( Public Law 109–102 ; 119 Stat. 2202) (commonly referred to as the Siljander Amendment ) states that no foreign assistance funds may be used to lobby for or against abortion; Whereas, in 1984, President Ronald Reagan established the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits foreign aid for family planning purposes from being given to foreign nongovernmental organizations that perform abortions or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning, regardless of the source of funding; Whereas, upon assuming office on January 20, 1989, President George H.W. Bush continued to enforce the Mexico City Policy as established by President Reagan; Whereas the Mexico City Policy was reestablished on January 22, 2001, by President George W. Bush; and Whereas, on January 23, 2009, President Barack Obama rescinded the Mexico City Policy: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the President should immediately reapply and consider improving the Mexico City Policy; and (2) Congress should expeditiously consider statutory changes that permanently codify the Mexico City Policy or an improved version thereof.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2017 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committee for the One Hundredth Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Rules and Administration: Mr. Shelby, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2017 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the minority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundredth Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Rules and Administration: Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Udall, Mr. Warner, Mr. Leahy, Mr. King, Ms. Cortez Masto.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 23, 2017 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Nelson , and Mrs. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in responding to the incident.

Whereas the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ranks 21st in the United States in total passenger traffic, with over 73,000 travelers passing through each day on 1 of the over 650 commercial flights that embark and arrive at the airport each day; Whereas, on Friday, January 6, 2017, around 1:00 p.m., an individual in the baggage claim area of Terminal 2 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shot more than 10 people, wounding several and killing 5; Whereas the people of the United States grieve for the families of all those affected by this tragedy; Whereas the people of the United States honor the memories of the 5 individuals who tragically lost their lives; and Whereas constant efforts by law enforcement agencies, civilians, and communities are needed to help thwart future attacks: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2017, where 5 innocent people were killed and many others were injured; (2) honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families and friends; (3) desires that those injured in the attack make a full recovery; and (4) commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene and assist those in need.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24, 2017 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Udall , Mr. Risch , Mr. Heinrich , and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing.

Whereas, on January 27, 1951, the first of years of nuclear weapons tests was conducted at a site known as the Nevada Proving Ground, located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada; Whereas the extensive testing at the Nevada Proving Ground occurred just years after the first nuclear weapon test, which was conducted on July 16, 1945, at what is known as the Trinity Atomic Test Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Socorro, New Mexico; Whereas many people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites (referred to in this preamble as the downwinders ) were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing, and some of the downwinders sickened as a result of the radiation exposure; Whereas the downwinders paid a high price for the development of a nuclear weapons program for the benefit of the United States; and Whereas the downwinders deserve to be recognized for the sacrifice they have made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate that national day of remembrance.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 26 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24, 2017 Mr. Scott (for himself, Mr. Alexander , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. McCain , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Daines , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Young , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of January 22 through January 28, 2017, as National School Choice Week .

Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K–12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas high-quality K–12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; and Whereas hundreds of organizations, more than 9,000 schools, and millions of individuals in the United States celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the 7 th annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 22 through January 28, 2017: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of January 22 through January 28, 2017, as National School Choice Week ; (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K–12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24, 2017 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Nelson , Mr. Peters , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Thune , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Gardner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 2, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Honoring the life and achievements of Eugene A. Gene Cernan.

Whereas Gene Cernan was born on March 14, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, was raised in the suburban towns of Bellwood and Maywood, and graduated from Proviso Township High School; Whereas Gene Cernan began his career as a basic flight trainee in the United States Navy; Whereas Gene Cernan was one of fourteen astronauts selected by NASA in October 1963 to participate in the Gemini and Apollo programs; Whereas Gene Cernan was the second American to have walked in space having spanned the circumference of the world twice in a little more than 2 1/2 hours in 1966 during the Gemini 9 mission; Whereas Gene Cernan served as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 10 in 1969, which was referred to as the dress rehearsal for Apollo 11’s historic landing on the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan was commander of Apollo 17 in 1972, during the last human mission to the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan maintains the distinction of being the last man to have left his footprints on the surface of the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan was one of the three men to have flown to the Moon on two occasions; Whereas Gene Cernan logged 566 hours and 15 minutes in space, of which more than 73 hours were spent on the surface of the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan and the crew of Apollo 17 set records that still stand today, for longest manned lunar landing flight, longest lunar surface extra vehicular activities, largest lunar sample return, and longest time in lunar orbit; Whereas Gene Cernan retired from the Navy after 20 years and ended his NASA career in July 1976; and Whereas, on January 16, 2017, Gene Cernan passed away in Houston, Texas, leaving behind a vibrant history of space exploration and advocacy for NASA, a legacy of inspiring young people to dream the impossible , and a documentary that encourages continual human space exploration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life of Gene Cernan, a Naval aviator, fighter pilot, electrical engineer, and the last astronaut to walk on the Moon.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24, 2017 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Nelson , Mr. Peters , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Thune , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Gardner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life and achievements of Eugene A. Gene Cernan.

Whereas Gene Cernan was born on March 14, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, was raised in the suburban towns of Bellwood and Maywood, and graduated from Proviso Township High School; Whereas Gene Cernan began his career as a basic flight trainee in the United States Navy; Whereas Gene Cernan was one of fourteen astronauts selected by NASA in October 1963 to participate in the Gemini and Apollo programs; Whereas Gene Cernan was the second American to have walked in space having spanned the circumference of the world twice in a little more than 2 1/2 hours in 1966 during the Gemini 9 mission; Whereas Gene Cernan served as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 10 in 1969, which was referred to as the dress rehearsal for Apollo 11’s historic landing on the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan was commander of Apollo 17 in 1972, during the last human mission to the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan maintains the distinction of being the last man to have left his footprints on the surface of the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan was one of the three men to have flown to the Moon on two occasions; Whereas Gene Cernan logged 566 hours and 15 minutes in space, of which more than 73 hours were spent on the surface of the Moon; Whereas Gene Cernan and the crew of Apollo 17 set records that still stand today, for longest manned lunar landing flight, longest lunar surface extra vehicular activities, largest lunar sample return, and longest time in lunar orbit; Whereas Gene Cernan retired from the Navy after 20 years and ended his NASA career in July 1976; and Whereas, on January 16, 2016, Gene Cernan passed away in Houston, Texas, leaving behind a vibrant history of space exploration and advocacy for NASA, a legacy of inspiring young people to dream the impossible , and a documentary that encourages continual human space exploration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life of Gene Cernan, a Naval aviator, fighter pilot, electrical engineer, and the last astronaut to walk on the Moon.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2017 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Brown , Mr. Coons , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating January 27, 2017, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day .

Whereas the earned income tax credit is a refundable Federal tax credit available to low- and moderate-income working families and individuals; Whereas the earned income tax credit encourages and rewards work; Whereas, in 2015, the earned income tax credit lifted approximately 6,500,000 people out of poverty, including approximately 3,300,000 children; Whereas the earned income tax credit provides substantial economic benefit to local economies; and Whereas an estimated 20 percent of eligible workers do not claim the earned income tax credit: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates Friday, January 27, 2017, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day ; and (2) calls on Federal, State, and local agencies, community organizations, nonprofit organizations, employers, and other partners to help increase awareness about the earned income tax credit and other refundable tax credits to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full benefits of the credits.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 30, 2017 Mr. Daines submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing January 28, 2017, as National Data Privacy Day .

Whereas, on January 28, 2017, National Data Privacy Day is recognized; Whereas technology has enhanced our ability to communicate, learn, and work and is now a part of our everyday lives; Whereas personal information has become a form of currency; Whereas it is easier now than ever before to share personal information with friends, colleagues, and companies; Whereas the sharing of personal information may compromise the privacy of individuals if appropriate protective action is not taken; Whereas governments, corporations, and individuals have a role in protecting the privacy of individuals; and Whereas National Data Privacy Day constitutes a nationwide effort to educate and raise awareness about respecting privacy and safeguarding data: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes January 28, 2017, as National Data Privacy Day ; and (2) encourages governments, individuals, privacy professionals, educators, corporations, and other relevant organizations to take steps to protect the privacy of individuals.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2017 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Lankford , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Udall , Mr. Thune , Mr. Moran , Mr. Tester , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Franken , Mr. Peters , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Barrasso ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on February 5, 2017, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week .

Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 250 federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which enhances Indian communities and enriches the United States as a whole; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are accredited institutions of higher education that effectively prepare students to succeed in their academic pursuits and in a global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 15 percent of the students at Tribal Colleges and Universities are non-Indian individuals; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on February 5, 2017, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities.