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III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 652 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2018 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Remembering the 1-year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Irma in Florida.

Whereas, on September 10, 2017, Hurricane Irma reached the shores of Florida and caused significant devastation across the State; Whereas, due to Hurricane Irma, the President issued a major disaster declaration with respect to Florida on September 10, 2017; Whereas Hurricane Irma contributed to the confirmed deaths of 84 individuals in Florida; Whereas, as a result of Hurricane Irma— (1) nearly 13,000,000 people in Florida were left without electrical power; (2) an estimated 90 percent of the homes in the Florida Keys were damaged or destroyed; (3) the citrus industry of Florida suffered significant crop and income losses, with some growers experiencing crop losses of 90 percent or more; (4) the maritime culture of Florida has been severely impacted, including— (A) the disruption of commercial fishing, trapping, and aquaculture; (B) the loss of recreational fishing opportunities for residents and tourists; (C) widespread marine debris limiting safe navigation in waterways and channels; and (D) reports of more than 850 displaced or sunken vessels; and (5) the total estimated insurance losses in Florida have exceeded $10,000,000,000; Whereas, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the estimate of the damage caused by Hurricane Irma is $50,000,000,000; Whereas the Federal Emergency Management Agency has paid out more than $950,000,000 in flood insurance claims as a result of Hurricane Irma; and Whereas significant challenges still exist in Florida to recover, rebuild, and prepare for future storms: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 1-year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Irma in Florida; (2) honors victims who lost their lives due to Hurricane Irma; (3) commends the resiliency of those still rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Irma; (4) commits to ensuring that survivors of Hurricane Irma have adequate resources to continue the recovery process; (5) extols the work of Federal, State, and local partners, first responders, and citizens who contributed to saving countless lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma; and (6) reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to support the people of Florida and provide resources as needed to assist communities striving to return to normalcy after Hurricane Irma.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 653 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2018 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Roberts ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2018, as the National Day on Writing .

Whereas people in the 21st century are writing more than ever before for personal, professional, and civic purposes; Whereas the social nature of writing invites people of every age, profession, and walk of life to create meaning through composing; Whereas more and more people in every occupation consider writing to be essential and influential in their work; Whereas individuals who write continue to learn how to write for different purposes, audiences, and occasions throughout their lifetimes; Whereas developing digital technologies expand the possibilities for composing in multiple media at a faster pace than ever before; Whereas young people are leading the way in developing new forms of composing by using different forms of digital media; Whereas effective communication contributes to building a global economy and a global community; Whereas the National Council of Teachers of English, in conjunction with its many national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of writing through the National Day on Writing; Whereas the National Day on Writing celebrates the foundational place of writing in the personal, professional, and civic lives of the people of the United States; Whereas the National Day on Writing highlights the importance of writing instruction and practice at every educational level and in every subject area; Whereas the National Day on Writing emphasizes the lifelong process of learning to write and compose for different audiences, purposes, and occasions; Whereas the National Day on Writing honors the use of the full range of media for composing, from traditional tools, including print, audio, and video, to social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and Internet website tools, including blogs, wikis, and podcasts; Whereas the National Day on Writing encourages all people of the United States and overseas to write, enjoy, and learn from the writing of others; Whereas, since the inception of the hashtag #WhyIWrite in 2009, the hashtag has generated hundreds of thousands of tweets and reached millions of people, encouraging students, from elementary school through the university level, athletes, authors, and artists from all over the world to participate; and Whereas, on the National Day on Writing in 2018, the National Council of Teachers of English encourages all people of the United States to tell others #WhyIWrite through print, social media, or other means: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 20, 2018, as the National Day on Writing ; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of the National Day on Writing; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate and promote the National Day on Writing.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 658 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2018 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 30 through October 6, 2018, 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 September 30 through October 6, 2018, 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 can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 661 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2018 Mr. Scott (for himself, Mr. Booker , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Brown , Mr. Isakson , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 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 2018 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 2d Session S. RES. 662 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2018 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2018 as Campus Fire Safety Month .

Whereas campus-related housing fires at colleges in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, D.C., and other States have tragically cut short the lives of several young people; Whereas, since January 2000, at least 175 people, including students, parents, and children, have died in campus-related fires; Whereas approximately 87 percent of those deaths occurred in off-campus residences; Whereas a majority of college students in the United States live in an off-campus residence; Whereas many fatal fires have occurred in a building in which the occupants had compromised or disabled the fire safety systems; Whereas automatic fire alarm systems and smoke alarms provide the early warning of a fire that is necessary for occupants of a building and the fire department to take appropriate action; Whereas automatic fire sprinkler systems are a highly effective method of controlling or extinguishing a fire in its early stages, thus protecting the lives of the building occupants; Whereas many college students live in an off-campus residence, fraternity or sorority housing, or a residence hall that is not adequately protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system and an automatic fire alarm system or adequate smoke alarm; Whereas fire safety education is an effective method of reducing the occurrence of fires and the resulting loss of life and property damage; Whereas college students do not routinely receive effective fire safety education while in college; Whereas educating young people in the United States about the importance of fire safety is vital to help ensure that young people engage in fire-safe behavior during college and after college; and Whereas developing a generation of adults who practice fire safety may significantly reduce future loss of life from fires: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2018 as Campus Fire Safety Month ; and (2) encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities across the United States— (A) to provide educational programs about fire safety to all college students in September and throughout the school year; (B) to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on-campus and off-campus student housing; and (C) to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire suppression and detection systems and smoke alarms, and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 664 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1 (legislative day, September 28), 2018 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Coons , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Portman , and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2018, 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, 2018, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 665 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 2 (legislative day, September 28), 2018 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Mr. Roberts , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Reed , Mr. Brown , Mr. King , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Young , and Mr. Sanders ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 2018 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 2018 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 2d Session S. RES. 666 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2018 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day .

Whereas, on August 29, 1972, the Senate passed a joint resolution authorizing and requesting President Richard Nixon to designate October 6, 1972, as National Coaches Day; Whereas, on September 19, 1972, President Richard Nixon issued Proclamation 4157, which— (1) recognized that the athletic talent of men and women across the United States could not have grown without the leadership and encouragement of those people who coached them at every stage of development and progression; and (2) proclaimed October 6, 1972, as National Coaches Day; Whereas there are an estimated 20,000,000 coaches in the United States, including youth, junior high, travel, high school, college, and professional coaches; Whereas 3 out of every 4 families in the United States with school-aged children have at least 1 child playing an organized sport, totalling approximately 45,000,000 children in the United States that play an organized sport; Whereas in high school, an estimated 55 percent of students play a sport and need the support of a coach; Whereas coaches represent stability, consistency, and direction in the lives of many athletes, despite the lives of coaches being fast-paced and high-stress; Whereas the marriages, families, and personal health of coaches are often affected by the personal sacrifices made by coaches for the profession; Whereas spouses and partners of coaches play a unique and supportive role in the lives of coaches; Whereas a coach needs continuing support, encouragement, and resources to succeed both as a coach and at home; Whereas coaches represent a source of strength and hope in the lives of millions of young athletes; Whereas a coach is sometimes the only adult present in the life of a young athlete; Whereas a coach is a friend, a counselor, a mentor, and an advocate that helps demonstrate to athletes teamwork, discipline, and a healthy attitude toward competition; and Whereas the designation of October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day will raise public awareness about the important and significant role that coaches play in the lives of millions of people in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the positive impact that coaches have on communities and players; (2) designates October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day ; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 669 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2018 Mr. King (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2018 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month .

Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2018 is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Homes, Purpose, and Community”; Whereas an estimated 72,000 people in the United States suffered a fatal overdose in 2017, with an average number of 197 fatal overdoses per day; Whereas there are roughly 25,000,000 people in the United States in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction; Whereas the total cost to the economy of prescription opioid misuse is $78,500,000,000 annually, and includes the cost of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and involvement of the criminal justice system; Whereas people with substance use disorder face stigma from health professionals as well as friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that that stigma is a major barrier for people with substance use disorder to access treatment and engage in recovery; and Whereas peer-supported communities offer people with substance use disorder better success in recovery, address personal and emotional effects of addiction, and ease reintegration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate joins the voices for recovery to invest in health, homes, purpose, and community in September 2018 and every month— (1) in recognizing the importance of education and prevention of substance use disorder; (2) in exploring how integrated care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment; and (3) in showing appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and recovery allies who support individuals in recovery.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 670 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 9, 2018 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Smith , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Carper , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Cardin , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions October 10, 2018 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

Whereas, on October 3, 2008, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (subtitle B of title V of Public Law 110–343 ) (referred to in this preamble as the MHPAEA ) was signed into law; Whereas the MHPAEA ensures that employer-based group health plans and group and individual health insurance issuers that provide mental health or substance use disorder coverage do not impose less favorable limitations on mental health or substance abuse use disorder benefits than on medical or surgical benefits; Whereas parity protections have been found to decrease out-of-pocket costs for mental health and substance use disorder services; Whereas, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2017, 18,200,000 individuals in the United States ages 12 and older needed substance use treatment but did not receive specialty treatment in the past year; Whereas, in the United States in 2017, an estimated 2 out of 5 adults with any mental illness and 1/2 of adults with serious mental illness who had unmet needs for mental health services did not receive treatment because those individuals could not afford the cost of care; and Whereas parity in insurance coverage for behavioral health services consistent with the requirements of the MHPAEA can provide access to life-saving treatment and services: Now, therefore be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates October 3, 2018, as the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (subtitle B of title V of Public Law 110–343 ); (2) declares access to behavioral health services a priority; and (3) supports enforcement of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 to protect individuals in the United States who are in need of access to insurance coverage for behavioral health services.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 670 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 9, 2018 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Smith , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Carper , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Cardin , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

Whereas, on October 3, 2008, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (subtitle B of title V of Public Law 110–343 ) (referred to in this preamble as the “MHPAEA”) was signed into law; Whereas the MHPAEA ensures that employer-based group health plans and group and individual health insurance issuers that provide mental health or substance use disorder coverage do not impose less favorable limitations on mental health or substance abuse use disorder benefits than on medical or surgical benefits; Whereas parity protections have been found to decrease out-of-pocket costs for mental health and substance use disorder services; Whereas, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2017, 18,200,000 individuals in the United States ages 12 and older needed substance use treatment but did not receive specialty treatment in the past year; Whereas, in the United States in 2017, an estimated 2 out of 5 adults with any mental illness and 1/2 of adults with serious mental illness who had unmet needs for mental health services did not receive treatment because those individuals could not afford the cost of care; and Whereas parity in insurance coverage for behavioral health services consistent with the requirements of the MHPAEA can provide access to life-saving treatment and services: Now, therefore be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates October 3, 2018, as the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (subtitle B of title V of Public Law 110–343 ); (2) declares access to behavioral health services a priority; and (3) supports enforcement of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 to protect individuals in the United States who are in need of access to insurance coverage for behavioral health services.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 671 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 10, 2018 Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 29, 2018, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day .

Whereas over 80 percent of people in the United States live in or near cities, which typically have limited opportunities for residents to access nature and experience outdoor recreation; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service manages 566 national wildlife refuges that constitute a national network of land and water managed for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States; Whereas national wildlife refuges provide opportunities for people to discover and appreciate nature; Whereas there is a refuge located within a 1-hour drive of every metropolitan area in the United States; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service— (1) focuses on introducing people living in densely populated areas to the more than 100 national wildlife refuges near urban areas; and (2) promotes wildlife conservation and the enjoyment of hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreational activities close to where people live; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program focuses on public-private partnerships— (1) to improve wildlife conservation; and (2) to promote access to recreation on and off national wildlife refuges, including recreational activities such as hunting and fishing; and Whereas by exploring community-centered approaches to address local needs, engaging the next generation of anglers and hunters, and providing infrastructure and safe access, the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program helps local organizations, cities, and towns across the United States engage in conservation activities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 29, 2018, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day ; (2) encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to increase access to outdoor recreational opportunities for urban communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to visit and experience the more than 100 urban national wildlife refuges of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 672 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 10, 2018 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Gardner ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs reduce energy consumption and save participants money.

Whereas Beat the Peak is an electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction program that saves participants money and encourages reduced energy usage by notifying participants of periods of peak energy consumption; Whereas participants in electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs such as Beat the Peak — (1) receive alerts during periods of peak energy usage when the price for energy is expected to be high; and (2) have the opportunity to decrease power usage when demand and price are at the highest level; Whereas participation in electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs reduces energy costs for all cooperative members; Whereas electric cooperatives are nonprofit utilities that transfer cost savings directly to cooperative members; Whereas the 4 hottest summers on record have occurred during the 5-year period preceding the date of enactment of this resolution; Whereas extreme temperatures produce sustained peak energy prices in competitive wholesale electricity markets; Whereas electric cooperatives work to provide rural areas in the United States with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity; Whereas electric cooperatives operate 833 electric distribution centers and 62 electric generation and transmission facilities; Whereas electric cooperatives provide power to 42,000,000 people in the United States and cover 56 percent of the landmass of the United States; Whereas Delaware Electric Cooperative, the first electric cooperative to create a Beat the Peak program, has saved members $27,000,000 over the 10-year period preceding the date of enactment of this resolution and is on track to save members $2,300,000 in 2018; Whereas over 90 electric cooperatives across the United States offer Beat the Peak demand response programs; and Whereas increased awareness of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs may result in many more electric cooperatives adopting and offering those programs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates the economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs such as Beat the Peak ; (2) recognizes that voluntary energy reduction programs reduce energy usage, help the environment, and save money; (3) encourages electric cooperatives across the United States— (A) to adopt voluntary energy reduction programs such as Beat the Peak ; and (B) to promote those programs to members; and (4) commends electric cooperatives that offer and support voluntary energy reduction programs.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 673 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2018 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 80th anniversary of Ingalls Shipbuilding.

Whereas October 2018 marks the 80th anniversary of Ingalls Shipbuilding, a shipbuilding corporation located in Pascagoula, Mississippi; Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest industrial employer in the State of Mississippi, with nearly 12,000 shipbuilders that— (1) construct surface combatants, amphibious assault ships, and United States Coast Guard cutters; and (2) provide repair and maintenance services on United States Navy ships; Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest supplier to the United States Navy of surface combatants and has built nearly 70 percent of the fleet of warships of the United States Navy; Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding was founded in 1938 by Robert Ingersoll Ingalls on the east bank of the Pascagoula River in the State of Mississippi; Whereas since 1938, Ingalls Shipbuilding has provided the United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, and other customers with the most reliable and high-quality ships in the world; Whereas the individuals who build ships at Ingalls Shipbuilding continue that legacy of excellence; Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding provides 20,000 direct and indirect jobs in the State of Mississippi; Whereas Pascagoula is the home of the finest shipbuilders in the world; Whereas Ingalls Shipbuilding contributes more than $1,000,000,000 to the economy of the State of Mississippi annually; and Whereas as of the date of this resolution, Ingalls Shipbuilding— (1) has 13 ships from 4 different classes under construction; and (2) will build for the United States Navy the LPD Flight II, the next class of amphibious transport dock landing ship: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes Ingalls Shipbuilding on the occasion of its 80th anniversary as a leader in the military shipbuilding sector of the United States and an excellent corporate citizen; and (2) extends best wishes to Ingalls Shipbuilding on that auspicious occasion.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 674 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2018 Mr. Hatch (for himself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions November 27, 2018 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2018 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared the month of October 2018 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of October 2018 as National Principals Month ; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 674 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2018 Mr. Hatch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2018 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared the month of October 2018 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of October 2018 as National Principals Month ; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 680 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2018 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Van Hollen ) 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 2018 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 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 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, and 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; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that 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 2018 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 682 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2018 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Udall , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Corker , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Portman , Mr. Brown , Mr. Gardner , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Graham , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Markey , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2018, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for developing a nuclear weapons program at the service of and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; and (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; Whereas a national day of remembrance time capsule has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of nuclear weapons program workers relating to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing nuclear weapons program workers; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2018, as a national day of remembrance for the nuclear weapons program and uranium enrichment workers of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2018, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers in the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 685 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 12, 2018 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation of Senate employee in United States v. Adam Albrett, etc.

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Adam Albrett, etc. , Cr. No. 18–312, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the government has requested testimony from Sam Frazier, an employee in the office of Senator Dianne Feinstein; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent Members, officers, and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Sam Frazier, an employee in the Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein, is authorized to testify in the case of United States v. Adam Albrett, etc. , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Frazier in connection with the testimony authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 690 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2018 Mr. Hatch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding the life-saving accomplishments of the Act during its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue support for research and development of new therapies for rare diseases.

Whereas 30,000,000 people in the United States, or nearly 1 out of every 10 individuals in the United States, live with at least 1 of more than 7,000 known rare diseases; Whereas, in 1983, the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 ; 96 Stat. 2049) was enacted to provide research and development incentives to encourage the development of new therapies for diseases affecting less than 200,000 people in the United States; Whereas, in the 10 years prior to the enactment of the Orphan Drug Act, only 10 therapies for rare diseases were developed by private industry and approved for patients; Whereas, since the enactment of the Orphan Drug Act, research and development of therapies for rare diseases has resulted in more than 650 new therapies for rare diseases; Whereas experts estimate that without the tax credit for testing expenses for drugs for rare diseases, known as the Orphan Drug Tax Credit , one of the incentives of the Orphan Drug Act, at least 1/3 of those new therapies would likely not have been developed; Whereas the Orphan Drug Act continues to lead to increased research and successful therapeutic development along the full range of rare diseases, including the rarest diseases; Whereas new therapies for rare diseases benefit the individuals affected by such diseases through increased life expectancy and improved quality of life; Whereas new therapies for rare diseases benefit society through increased productivity of the individuals affected by such diseases and a potential decline in the resources devoted to health care, disability, caregiving, and related spending; and Whereas, despite the success of the Orphan Drug Act, only approximately 5 percent of the more than 7,000 identified rare diseases have at least one treatment option approved by the Food and Drug Administration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) affirms the importance of the Orphan Drug Act; (2) applauds the significant, life-saving accomplishments of the Orphan Drug Act during the course of the 35-year history of the Act, including the tremendous growth in research and development of new therapies for rare diseases and the resulting number of therapies approved by the Food and Drug Administration for people living with rare diseases; (3) recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available; and (4) recognizes the need to continue supporting public investment, and encouraging private investment, in research and development of new therapies for rare diseases.