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III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 255 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Ms. Heitkamp submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding and recognizing the vital contributions of its members to the United States.

Whereas the National Federation of Federal Employees (referred to in this preamble as the NFFE ) was created in 1917 as the first union in the United States to exclusively represent civil service Federal employees; Whereas the NFFE preserves, promotes, and improves the rights and working conditions of Federal employees and other professionals through all lawful means, including collective bargaining, legislative activities, and contributing to civic and charitable organizations; Whereas the contributions of the NFFE are noted in history through a century of achievements for the Federal labor movement, including numerous reforms to workforce policy and working conditions; Whereas NFFE members serve the United States by performing critical functions throughout Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, the General Services Administration, the Indian Health Service, the Passport Service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, and the Corps of Engineers; Whereas, through a partnership with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the NFFE promotes better working conditions and an improved quality of life for working families across the United States; Whereas the NFFE represents more than 100,000 Federal employees; and Whereas the NFFE continues to ensure that the voices of Federal civil servants are properly represented: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates and honors the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 257 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2017 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 16, 2017, as Isaac M. Wise Temple Day .

Whereas 2017 marks the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of the congregation of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio; Whereas 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the current site for the Isaac M. Wise Temple, also known as the Plum Street Temple ; Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise led that congregation for nearly a half century, establishing the congregation as the cradle of American Reform Judaism and helping to make Cincinnati a center of Jewish life in the United States; Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise founded the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now known as the Union for Reform Judaism ) in 1873 and the Central Conference of Reform Rabbis in 1889 to help lead the United States Jewish Reform movement; Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise founded the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1875, now the oldest rabbinical school in continuous existence in the United States; and Whereas the Isaac M. Wise Plum Street Temple is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the significant role that the Temple played in the history of Reform Judaism and for the unique Moorish architectural style of the Temple: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 16, 2017, as Isaac M. Wise Temple Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in— (A) United States Jewish history; (B) establishing Cincinnati, Ohio, as a great center of Jewish life; and (C) contributing to religious life in the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 260 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2017 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2017 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas, every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 children to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas 55 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus, totaling 260,000,000 miles for each of the 180 school days in a year, or 46,800,000,000 miles driven annually; Whereas the Child Safety Network, celebrating 28 years of national public service, supports the CSN Safe Bus campaign, which is designed to provide the latest technology and free safety and security resources to the school bus industry; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service announcements that are produced in order to— (1) provide resources designed to safeguard children; and (2) recognize school bus drivers and professionals; Whereas key leaders who are deserving of recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private school districts, trained more than 80,000 school bus operators, and provided more than 80,000 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank all of the school bus drivers in the United States and the professionals who are focused on school bus safety and security: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2017 as School Bus Safety Month .
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 261 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2017 Ms. Murkowski submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2017 as Alaska Wild Salmon Month .

Whereas the sustainable Alaska wild salmon commercial fishery contributes over 38,000 jobs and nearly $2,000,000,000 in annual labor income to the United States economy; Whereas the commercial Alaska wild salmon harvest comprises approximately 50 percent of the wild salmon caught worldwide; Whereas the sport fishing industry of the State of Alaska generates $500,000,000 in economic output and creates 4,500 jobs annually; Whereas wild salmon returning to Alaskan streams and rearing young in Alaskan water are the basis for one of the most valuable and important industries of the State of Alaska; Whereas commercial and sport salmon fishing and processing provides the greatest number of private-sector employment opportunities in the State of Alaska; Whereas many Alaskans depend heavily on subsistence-caught wild salmon for food and cultural purposes; Whereas Alaska Natives have relied on Alaska wild salmon for thousands of years, and Alaska wild salmon continues to comprise up to 70 percent of the subsistence harvest of many Alaska Native communities; and Whereas, in September 2017, Alaska Wild Salmon Month celebrates and raises awareness nationwide regarding the contributions of Alaska wild salmon to the health and economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes September 2017 as Alaska Wild Salmon Month ; and (2) encourages individuals, corporations, and other relevant organizations to celebrate the sustainable Alaska wild salmon industry and the health and social benefits Alaska wild salmon provide to the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 264 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2017 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Casey , Mr. Kaine , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 2017 as National Kinship Care Month .

Whereas in September 2017, National Kinship Care Month is observed; Whereas nationally 2,700,000 children are living in kinship care with grandparents or other relatives; Whereas nationally more than 125,000 kinship children in foster care are placed with grandparents or other relatives, with more than 2,570,000 kinship children supported outside of the foster care system; Whereas grandparents and other relatives are increasingly providing caring homes for children because of the opioid crisis; Whereas grandparents and relatives residing in urban, rural, and suburban households in every county of the United States have stepped forward out of love and loyalty to care for children during times in which biological parents are unable to do so; Whereas kinship caregivers provide safety, promote well-being, and establish stable households for vulnerable children; Whereas kinship care enables a child— (1) to maintain family relationships and cultural heritage; and (2) to remain in the community of the child; Whereas kinship care is a national resource that provides loving homes for children at risk; Whereas kinship caregivers face daunting challenges to keep countless children from entering foster care; Whereas the Senate is proud to recognize the many kinship care families in which a child is raised by grandparents or other relatives; Whereas the Senate wishes to honor the many kinship caregivers who throughout the history of the United States have provided loving homes for parentless children; Whereas National Kinship Care Month provides an opportunity to urge people in every State to join in recognizing and celebrating kinship caregiving families and the tradition of families in the United States to help raise children; and Whereas much remains to be done to ensure that all children have a safe, loving, nurturing, and permanent family, regardless of age or special needs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2017 as National Kinship Care Month ; (2) encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families; (3) honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and the advocates and allies who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to kinship caregiving families; and (4) reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all vulnerable children through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), and other programs designed— (A) to support vulnerable families; (B) to invest in prevention and reunification services; and (C) to ensure that extended family members who take on the role of kinship caregivers receive the necessary support.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 268 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2017 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Recognizing September 26, 2017, as National Voter Registration Day .

Whereas the right to vote is a fundamental right that— (1) is guaranteed to the people of the United States; and (2) constitutes the core of the democracy of the United States; Whereas countless people of the United States have struggled to obtain and protect the right to vote; Whereas each eligible United States citizen who would like to vote should be able to do so without encountering unnecessary barriers to the ballot box; Whereas eligible United States citizens who are 18 years of age or older have the legal rights— (1) to register to vote; and (2) to vote; Whereas the Bureau of the Census estimates that over 20 percent of eligible United States citizens are not registered to vote; Whereas many United States citizens are not aware that they must register to vote before they may cast a ballot; Whereas, because United States citizens must register in order to vote, many political campaigns, nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and other groups conduct voter registration drives; Whereas despite the efforts to register United States citizens to vote, the Pew Charitable Trusts have found that more than 60 percent of adult United States citizens have never been asked to register to vote; Whereas, while some States allow same-day voter registration, many other States require registration as many as 30 days before the date of the election in which a person seeks to vote; Whereas if a voter has changed names, moved, or not voted in recent elections, the voter registration of the voter must be updated; Whereas 1 of 9 United States citizens moves each year, rendering outdated the former voter registration of the individuals who have moved; Whereas updating voter registration ensures an easier experience at the polls on election day; Whereas increased voter registration may lead to a higher participation rate in elections, which would strengthen the democracy of the United States; and Whereas the many organizations and individuals who encourage voter registration and civic participation have promoted National Voter Registration Day on the fourth Tuesday of each September, which in 2017 falls on Tuesday, September 26: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes September 26, 2017, as National Voter Registration Day ; and (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States— (A) to register to vote; (B) to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and (C) to go to the polls on election day and vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 271 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2017 Ms. Duckworth submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week.

Whereas countless families in the United States live with hunger every day and do not have access to fresh produce in their neighborhoods; Whereas community gardens conserve limited resources and promote sustainability; Whereas community gardens provide an important and nutritious source of fresh produce donations for local food pantries and social service agencies; Whereas community gardens enable individuals to gain control over the quality, variety, and cost of their food supply; Whereas community gardening encourages individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to work together, foster a better sense of community, and improve the quality of their lives; Whereas community-based youth and school gardening programs encourage personal self-esteem and healthy attitudes toward learning; Whereas community gardening and greening projects provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development; Whereas community gardens reduce city heat and preserve open spaces for present and future generations; Whereas community gardens and other green spaces— (1) provide a more livable environment in municipalities throughout the United States; and (2) present a positive local image to the residents of, and visitors to, a community; Whereas community gardens help provide local food banks with fresh produce for individuals in need; and Whereas the last week of September 2017 is an appropriate week to designate as National Community Gardening Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including— (1) raising awareness of the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; (2) improving access to public land for the development of sustainable food projects; (3) encouraging further growth of community gardens and other opportunities that increase food self-reliance, improve fitness, contribute to a cleaner environment, and enhance community development; and (4) supporting cooperative efforts among Federal, State, and local governments and nonprofit organizations— (A) to promote the development and expansion of community gardens; and (B) to increase the accessibility of community gardens to disadvantaged population groups.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 272 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2017 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States.

Whereas, on September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was signed by 39 delegates from 12 States; Whereas the Constitution of the United States was subsequently ratified by each of the original 13 States; Whereas James Madison and the other delegates drafted the Constitution of the United States in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty for the people of the United States; Whereas the Constitution of the United States has provided the means and structure for the United States and the people of the United States to achieve a level of prosperity, liberty, security, and justice that is unparalleled among nations; Whereas the contributions of the Constitution of the United States to the welfare of individuals reach far beyond the borders of the United States; Whereas the Constitution of the United States— (1) was the first permanent constitution in the world adopted by elected representatives; (2) includes seminal ideas about individual rights, the separation of powers, and the rule of law; and (3) has inspired the constitutional systems of government of countries throughout the world; Whereas the Constitution of the United States has been amended 27 times since its adoption and includes amendments that reflect the will of the people of the United States to form a more perfect Union , such as amendments to recognize and protect individual rights, eliminate slavery, and expand the franchise; Whereas the Senate continues to strive to preserve and strengthen the values and rights bestowed on the United States and the people of the United States by the Constitution of the United States; and Whereas the preservation in the hearts and minds of the people of the United States of the values and rights expressed in the Constitution of the United States would be advanced by an official recognition on September 17, 2017, of the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) on September 17, 2017, commemorates the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and respect, including by reading the Constitution of the United States and reflecting on the enduring structure of government built by the Founders and successive generations of people of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 273 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2017 Mr. Scott (for himself, Mr. Booker , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Brown , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coons , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Whereas sickle cell disease (referred to in this preamble as SCD ) is an inherited blood disorder that is a major health problem in the United States and worldwide; Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction of sickle cells, which results in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and death; Whereas SCD causes episodes of considerable pain in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen of an individual; Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are born with SCD each year in the United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 365 newborn African-American infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn Hispanic-American infants, and is found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian origin; Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals in the United States have the sickle cell trait and 1 in 13 African-Americans carries the trait; Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child born to parents who both have the sickle cell trait will have the disease; Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with SCD is often severely limited; Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (commonly known as HSCT ) is currently the only cure for SCD and advances in treating the associated complications of SCD have occurred, more research is needed to find widely available treatments and cures to help patients with SCD; and Whereas September 2017 has been designated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about SCD, including early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to SCD, complications from SCD, and conditions related to SCD: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of preventative care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 275 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2017 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating Northeastern Illinois University on the sesquicentennial of the University.

Whereas Northeastern Illinois University has served the Chicagoland area and beyond for 150 years, having graduated nearly 80,000 students who have— (1) strengthened the local workforce; (2) made a positive difference in their communities; and (3) transformed the lives of others, just as the University has done for those students; Whereas Northeastern Illinois University is regarded as the most diverse regional university in the Midwest and is designated by the Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution; Whereas Northeastern Illinois University is known for— (1) having the safest campus in the State of Illinois; (2) being among the best institutions in the United States for adult learners; and (3) the fact that graduates of the University have the ninth-lowest amount of student loan debt among graduates of 4-year colleges and universities in the United States; and Whereas Northeastern Illinois University offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, education, and business at 5 locations in the Chicago metropolitan area, including in the North Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates Northeastern Illinois University on the sesquicentennial of the University; and (2) extends best wishes to Northeastern Illinois University for continued success and achievement.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2017 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Crapo , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Hatch ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2017 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month .

Whereas pulmonary fibrosis is a debilitating and ultimately fatal lung condition that causes progressive scarring in the lungs and has no definitive cause; Whereas as many as 200,000 individuals in the United States are known to suffer from pulmonary fibrosis, the majority of whom are between the ages of 50 and 75; Whereas the average life expectancy from the diagnosis of the idiopathic form of pulmonary fibrosis is just 2.8 years, and as many as 80 percent of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients die within 5 years of diagnosis; Whereas pulmonary fibrosis takes the lives of 40,000 or more individuals in the United States each year—approximately 1 individual every 13 minutes; Whereas many patients afflicted with pulmonary fibrosis are misdiagnosed for 1 year or longer after the patients are presenting with pulmonary fibrosis symptoms; Whereas, as of July 2017, there are no confirmed biomarkers for screening and testing for pulmonary fibrosis; Whereas a cure, treatment, or drug to halt the fibrotic process in pulmonary fibrosis does not yet exist; Whereas the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis vary from person to person and include shortness of breath, a dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and aching muscles and joints; Whereas volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and for the families of those individuals; and Whereas developing more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and providing access to quality care to individuals with pulmonary fibrosis requires increased research, education, and community support services: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2017 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month; (3) continues to support more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease; (4) recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States and abroad working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 280 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 3, 2017 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Thune , Mr. King , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 25, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 2 through October 6, 2017, as National Health Information Technology Week to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States.

Whereas Congress has emphasized that the use of health information technology is essential to providing coordinated care, expanding access to care, and improving the quality of mental and physical health for all people in the United States; Whereas health information technology is essential for improving patient care, ensuring patient safety, stopping duplicative tests and paperwork, and reducing healthcare costs; Whereas Congress has recognized that the convergence of medical advances, health information technology, and high-speed broadband networks are transforming the delivery of care by bringing healthcare providers and patients together virtually, especially those patients who are in disadvantaged populations and areas; Whereas the further development of precision medicine, which tailors medicines and treatments to the unique genetic blueprint, lifestyle, and environmental data of each patient, requires advances in health information technology to compare that data with the information of other individuals in order to predict illness and determine the best treatments; Whereas Congress has recognized the need, and taken action, to modernize regulations in order to grow the health information technology market, improve the health of all people in the United States, create high-demand jobs, and stimulate market innovation; and Whereas it is necessary to continue activities that are foundational to the transformation of healthcare delivery in the United States, including— (1) promoting innovation in health information technology; (2) opening interoperability between systems and devices; and (3) exchanging health information confidently and securely among different providers, systems, and insurers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 2 through October 6, 2017, as National Health Information Technology Week ; (2) recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming healthcare for the people of the United States; and (3) encourages all interested parties to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the healthcare system of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 280 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 3, 2017 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 2 through October 6, 2017, as National Health Information Technology Week to recognize the value of health information technology in transforming and improving the healthcare system for all people in the United States.

Whereas Congress has emphasized that the use of health information technology is essential to providing coordinated care, expanding access to care, and improving the quality of mental and physical health for all people in the United States; Whereas health information technology is essential for improving patient care, ensuring patient safety, stopping duplicative tests and paperwork, and reducing healthcare costs; Whereas Congress has recognized that the convergence of medical advances, health information technology, and high-speed broadband networks are transforming the delivery of care by bringing healthcare providers and patients together virtually, especially those patients who are in disadvantaged populations and areas; Whereas the further development of precision medicine, which tailors medicines and treatments to the unique genetic blueprint, lifestyle, and environmental data of each patient, requires advances in health information technology to compare that data with the information of other individuals in order to predict illness and determine the best treatments; Whereas Congress has recognized the need, and taken action, to modernize regulations in order to grow the health information technology market, improve the health of all people in the United States, create high-demand jobs, and stimulate market innovation; and Whereas it is necessary to continue activities that are foundational to the transformation of healthcare delivery in the United States, including— (1) promoting innovation in health information technology; (2) opening interoperability between systems and devices; and (3) exchanging health information confidently and securely among different providers, systems, and insurers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 2 through October 6, 2017, as National Health Information Technology Week ; (2) recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming healthcare for the people of the United States; and (3) encourages all interested parties to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the healthcare system of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 282 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2017 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Commending the National Archives and Records Administration and its staff for working to comply with the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and release all records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy by October 26, 2017.

Whereas the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 ( 44 U.S.C. 2107 note; Public Law 102–526 ) directed the National Archives and Records Administration (commonly known as NARA ) to establish a collection of records to be known as the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection (referred to in this preamble as the Collection ); Whereas the Collection includes all Federal Government records relating to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, including records of Presidential commissions, congressional committees and investigations, executive branch agencies, and the judiciary, in addition to a variety of donated historical materials; Whereas NARA has compiled a JFK Master System database of 319,106 documents comprising 5,000,000 pages of assassination-related records, photographs, motion pictures and recordings, and artifacts; and Whereas the processing team at NARA, including archivists and technicians from the Special Access and Freedom of Information Act staff, staff from the Office of Innovation, and Public Affairs staff, have worked diligently to fully release records related to the assassination of President Kennedy: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commends the National Archives and Records Administration and its staff for working to comply with the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and release all records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy by October 26, 2017.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 284 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2017 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Ms. Warren , Mr. Graham , Mrs. Capito , Mr. King , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2017 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell, and often, the ability to learn a second language; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 percent to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, or problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; and Whereas early screening for and early diagnosis of dyslexia are critical for ensuring individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2017 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 287 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2017 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2017, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, and resilient technologies being sold for stationary and backup power, zero-emission light duty motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehicles, and portable power; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; and Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates October 8, 2017, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 288 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2017 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Hatch ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 1 through 7, 2017, as National Community Policing Week .

Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their lives on the line to protect others; Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effective execution of the law; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime; Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 1 through 7, 2017, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities may improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 294 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2017 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women’s basketball team on winning the 2017 Women’s National Basketball Association championship.

Whereas, on October 4, 2017, the Minnesota Lynx won the 2017 Women’s National Basketball Association (referred to in this preamble as the WNBA ) championship; Whereas this is the fourth national championship that the Minnesota Lynx have won in 7 years; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks in game 5 of the WNBA Conference Finals and bested the Washington Mystics in the semifinals; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx finished the regular season with the best record, 27–7, and earned the top seed; Whereas the 2017 WNBA Finals made ESPN history by becoming the third-most viewed championship series, averaging 559,000 viewers for the 5-game series; Whereas attendance for this postseason rose to a high of 9,596 spectators per game, making it the highest-attended WNBA Finals in 7 years, and attracting 10 percent more spectators as compared to last season; Whereas 14,632 fans attended the sold-out championship game at Williams Arena, known as The Barn , in Minneapolis to cheer on the Minnesota Lynx; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx benefit from the stellar coaching leadership of Head Coach Cheryl Reeve and Assistant Coaches Shelley Patterson, James Wade, and Walt Hopkins; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx feature 4 world champion and gold medal athletes, including Lindsay Whalen, Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, and Sylvia Fowles, as well as highly talented professional athletes, including Rebekkah Brunson, Renee Montgomery, Temi Fagbenle, Natasha Howard, Alexis Jones, Jia Perkins, Plenette Pierson, and Cecilia Zandalasini; Whereas Sylvia Fowles received the 2017 WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player award; Whereas Rebekkah Brunson is the first WNBA player to win 5 championships; and Whereas the Minnesota Lynx join the Houston Comets as the only team to win 4 championships, all under the coaching of Head Coach Cheryl Reeve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication has helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2017 Women’s National Basketball Association championship; and (2) recognizes the Twin Cities area and the State of Minnesota for the enthusiastic support of women’s professional basketball.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 295 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2017 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Roberts , Mr. Brown , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Franken , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Sanders , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Young , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 2017 as National Employee Ownership Month .

Whereas employee-owned companies give workers a voice in corporate governance, and that voice helps the long-term well-being of the company; Whereas employee-owned companies often outperform non-employee-owned companies and show greater resiliency during challenging economic conditions; Whereas employee-owned companies face lower staff turnover, and workers experience greater job security at those companies; Whereas employee-owners feel better prepared to cover the expenses of life and retire with a greater sense of financial security; and Whereas employee-owned companies have a rich history in communities across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 2017 as National Employee Ownership Month ; (2) supports employee-owned businesses; and (3) acknowledges that employee-owned companies have a positive impact on workers, businesses, and communities.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 297 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2017 Mr. Franken (for himself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions October 26, 2017 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017.

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 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 26, 2017, 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 26, 2017.
III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 297 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2017 Mr. Franken submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017.

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 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 26, 2017, 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 26, 2017.