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III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 615 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 22, 2018 Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Brown , Mr. Carper , Mr. Coons , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Whitehouse , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Jones , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Markey , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Warren , Ms. Smith , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Donnelly , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Booker , Ms. Heitkamp , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Scott , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Reed , and Mr. Corker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin and the contributions of Aretha Franklin to music, civil rights, and the City of Detroit.

Whereas Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee; Whereas Aretha Franklin moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1946, at the age of 4; Whereas Aretha Franklin began a career singing gospel at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan; Whereas Aretha Franklin traveled with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., across the country as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., preached nonviolence in the movement for civil rights; Whereas Aretha Franklin was an active supporter of the civil rights movement and her song Respect became an anthem for the civil rights movement and the women’s movement; Whereas Aretha Franklin is most known for her powerful songs such as Respect , (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman , Spanish Harlem , and Think ; Whereas Aretha Franklin was known as the Queen of Soul and on January 3, 1987, became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Whereas Aretha Franklin has won 18 Grammy Awards and sold over 75,000,000 records worldwide; Whereas Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in 2001, the United Kingdom's Music Hall of Fame in 2005, and the Gospel Music Association's Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012; Whereas in June 2017 the City of Detroit honored Aretha Franklin with a key to the City and renamed a segment of Madison Avenue in downtown Detroit Aretha Franklin Way ; Whereas Aretha Franklin was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on November 9, 2005; Whereas Aretha Franklin received honorary degrees for her contributions to the arts from Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, Brown University, Berklee College of Music, the New England Conservatory of Music, University of Michigan, Wayne State University, and Bethune-Cookman College; Whereas Aretha Franklin inspired a generation of artists and enthralled the world with powerful music; and Whereas Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, at the age of 76 at her home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate celebrates the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin and the iconic contributions of Aretha Franklin to music, arts, and civil rights.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 617 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 23, 2018 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 28, 2018 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing The American Legion for 100 years of service to veterans and members of the Armed Forces in the United States and their families.

Whereas The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919; Whereas The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization in the United States; Whereas The American Legion has advocated for legislation on behalf of veterans throughout its history; Whereas the members of The American Legion were crucial in passing the Act of August 9, 1921 (42 Stat. 147, chapter 57) (commonly known as the Sweet Bill ), which combined the responsibilities for veterans' affairs under a single agency, the Veterans Bureau; Whereas the legislative achievements of The American Legion are important to veterans and include the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284, chapter 268) (commonly known as the G.I. Bill ), which provided benefits to veterans of World War II, including funds for higher education, low-cost mortgages, low-interest loans for businesses, and unemployment compensation; Whereas The American Legion has advocated for veterans who were exposed to hazardous materials during their service in the Armed Forces, such as Agent Orange and toxins from burn pits; Whereas The American Legion continues to provide valuable services to veterans, including advocacy for high-quality health care, vocational training, and employment programs; Whereas The American Legion provides scholarships for post-secondary education and grants for nursing training programs; Whereas American Legion Baseball is a very successful amateur athletic league that values sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness; Whereas the inaugural convention of The American Legion was held in 1919 in Minnesota; and Whereas the 100th National Convention of The American Legion will be held August 24 through August 30, 2018, in Minnesota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and commends The American Legion for a century of service to veterans and members of the Armed Forces in the United States and their families; and (2) designates the week of August 24 through August 30, 2018, as American Legion Week .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 617 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 23, 2018 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing The American Legion for 100 years of service to veterans and members of the Armed Forces in the United States and their families.

Whereas The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919; Whereas The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization in the United States; Whereas The American Legion has advocated for legislation on behalf of veterans throughout its history; Whereas the members of The American Legion were crucial in passing the Act of August 9, 1921 (42 Stat. 147, chapter 57) (commonly known as the Sweet Bill ), which combined the responsibilities for veterans' affairs under a single agency, the Veterans Bureau; Whereas the legislative achievements of The American Legion are important to veterans and include the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284, chapter 268) (commonly known as the G.I. Bill ), which provided benefits to veterans of World War II, including funds for higher education, low-cost mortgages, low-interest loans for businesses, and unemployment compensation; Whereas The American Legion has advocated for veterans who were exposed to hazardous materials during their service in the Armed Forces, such as Agent Orange and toxins from burn pits; Whereas The American Legion continues to provide valuable services to veterans, including advocacy for high-quality health care, vocational training, and employment programs; Whereas The American Legion provides scholarships for post-secondary education and grants for nursing training programs; Whereas American Legion Baseball is a very successful amateur athletic league that values sportsmanship, citizenship, and fitness; Whereas the inaugural convention of The American Legion was held in 1919 in Minnesota; and Whereas the 100th National Convention of The American Legion will be held August 24 through August 30, 2018, in Minnesota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and commends The American Legion for a century of service to veterans and members of the Armed Forces in the United States and their families; and (2) designates the week of August 24 through August 30, 2018, as American Legion Week .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 620 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 28, 2018 Mr. Nelson (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member institutions.

Whereas the systematic application of organized knowledge and information can generate technology and produce creative solutions to existing problems; Whereas innovation, based on new inventions and technologies, has proven to be a key factor in the industrial and economic development of the world; Whereas the majority of our Nation’s basic research is done at United States colleges and universities; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors was founded at the University of South Florida in 2010; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors serves a valuable role in the translation of science and technology within the university, college, government, and nonprofit research institute community, and for the benefit of society; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors enhances the visibility of university, college, government, and nonprofit research institute technology and academic innovation; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors educates and mentors innovative students; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors encourages the commercialization of research; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors recognizes and encourages inventors who have patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office; Whereas the National Academy of Inventors includes thousands of researchers, amplifying their work into practical applications; and Whereas the National Academy of Inventors has achieved the significant milestone of 200 member institutions across the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining United States leadership in the world and a competitive global economy; (2) expresses support for academic technological developments that promote entrepreneurship and for academic innovations in local communities; (3) supports the mission of the National Academy of Inventors to recognize and encourage inventors with patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, enhance the visibility of academic technology and innovation, encourage the disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor innovative students, and translate the inventions of its members to benefit society; (4) acknowledges the National Academy of Inventors for its role in elevating the contributions of academic inventors across all disciplines; and (5) congratulates the National Academy of Inventors for its rapid expansion to include 200 member institutions.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 621 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 4, 2018 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Honolulu Little League Baseball team of Hawaii on winning the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team, having proudly represented the State of Hawaii and the West region of the United States, won Hawaii’s third Little League Baseball World Series Championship; Whereas the Honolulu Little League Baseball team capped off a thrilling championship game to defeat the Asia-Pacific and International Championship team of South Korea by a score of 3 to 0; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team demonstrated sportsmanship and humility on its path to an undefeated West Regional title in San Bernardino, California; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team played with consistency and dominance throughout the 2018 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, winning all 5 of the tournament games the team played in; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team rode a wave of sterling pitching, shutting out opponents in 4 of 5 games, including in the first championship shutout win since 2002; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team has brought pride and excitement to the State of Hawaii and delivered hope to the people of Hawaii in the wake of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Lane, the major flooding in April 2018, and the Kilauea volcano eruptions of 2018; Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team further galvanized the State of Hawaii to come together and root the team to victory; Whereas the manager of the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team, Gerald Oda, the coaching staff of the team, and the parents of players of the team provided vital leadership and support, including by inculcating in the players a culture of respect and humility; and Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team included players Bruce Boucher, Kory Chu, Tanner Chun, John De la Cruz, Kaolu Holt, Aukai Kea, Mana Lau Kong, Chandler Murray, Hunter Nishina, Taylin Oana, Caleb Okada, Jace Souza, Zachary Won, and Sean Yamaguchi and coaches Keith Oda and Willis Kato: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the contributions of Little League Baseball to the State of Hawaii; (2) congratulates the Honolulu Little League Baseball team on its 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship; (3) recognizes the hard work, commitment to sportsmanship, and dignity of the players, coaches, and families of the Honolulu Little League Baseball team; and (4) joins with all the people of Hawaii, the United States, and baseball fans everywhere in celebrating Hawaii’s third Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 623 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2018 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Inhofe (Chairman), Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Rounds, Mrs. Ernst, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Graham, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Scott, Mr. Kyl. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Mr. Johnson (Chairman), Mr. Portman, Mr. Paul, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Daines, Mr. Kyl. Committee on Indian Affairs: Mr. Hoeven (Chairman), Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Murkowski, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Daines, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Moran, Mr. Kyl.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 627 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2018 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2018 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas more than 288,000 individuals in the United States live with spinal cord injuries, which cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas there are approximately 17,700 new spinal cord injuries in the United States each year; Whereas more than 42,000 victims of spinal cord injuries are veterans who suffered a spinal cord injury while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries and the third leading cause of traumatic brain injuries; Whereas more than 50 percent of all spinal cord injuries to children under the age of 18 occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for victims of spinal cord injuries, improving the quality of life of victims of spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2018 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 628 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2018 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (D.D.C.)

Whereas, the prosecution in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. , Cr. No. 17–201, currently pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, has requested a copy of a transcript of an interview of W. Samuel Patten conducted by the Select Committee on Intelligence ; 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 can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that documents, papers, and records under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence , acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the prosecution in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. , under appropriate security procedures, a copy of the transcript of the Committee's interview of W. Samuel Patten and exhibits referenced in the interview.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 630 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2018 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Women’s Congressional Staff Association.

Whereas, in August 2008, a bipartisan group of female congressional staff members founded the Women’s Congressional Staff Association (referred to in this preamble as the WCSA ), the first official staff association focused on the professional development of female staff members; Whereas the WCSA has more than 400 active members in the Senate and the House of Representatives; Whereas the commitment of the WCSA to bipartisanship fosters congeniality and respect in Congress; Whereas the WCSA organizes and hosts a variety of career development opportunities for female staffer members, such as résumé reviews, networking workshops, and mock interview sessions; and Whereas the WCSA provides mentoring opportunities to further the career advancement and professional education of young staff members: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Congressional Staff Association (referred to in this resolving clause as the WCSA ); (2) commends the WCSA on its many achievements and contributions to the congressional community; and (3) reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to supporting the professional development of female staff members.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 633 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2018 Mrs. McCaskill (for herself, Mr. King , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Coons , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Booker , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Jones , Ms. Warren , Mr. Peters , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Moran , Mr. Tester , Ms. Harris , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Collins , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Carper , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Smith , and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Whereas Congress has the authority to establish post offices and post roads under clause 7 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States; Whereas the United States Postal Service is a self-sustaining, independent establishment that relies on revenue derived from the sale of postal services and products, not on taxpayer funds; Whereas the United States Postal Service and the more than 500,000 employees of the United States Postal Service are at the center of the $1,400,000,000,000 mailing industry, which employs a total of 7,500,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas the United States Postal Service serves the needs of 157,000,000 business and residential customers not less than 6 days a week, maintains an affordable and universal network, and connects the rural, suburban, and urban communities of the United States; Whereas the United States Postal Service is consistently the highest-rated agency of the Federal Government in nonpartisan opinion polls; Whereas the United States Postal Service is the second largest employer of veterans in the United States; Whereas the employees of the United States Postal Service— (1) are dedicated public servants who do more than process and deliver the mail of the people of the United States; and (2) serve as the eyes and ears of the communities of the United States and often respond first in situations involving health, safety, and crime in those communities; and Whereas the privatization of the United States Postal Service would— (1) result in higher prices and reduced services for the customers of the United States Postal Service, especially in rural communities; (2) jeopardize the booming e-commerce sector; and (3) cripple a major part of the critical infrastructure of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization in whole or in part.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 636 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2018 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Reed , Mr. Donnelly , and Mrs. Murray ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions October 4, 2018 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month .

Whereas suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this preamble as the CDC ), 1 person dies by suicide every 12.3 minutes, resulting in nearly 45,000 deaths each year in the United States; Whereas, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 20 members of the Armed Forces on active duty, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are not on active duty, or veterans die by suicide each day, resulting in more than 7,000 deaths each year; Whereas the suicide rate in the United States has steadily increased every year from 1999 through 2016; Whereas it is estimated that there are more than 1,100,000 suicide attempts each year in the United States; Whereas more than half of individuals who die by suicide did not have a known mental health condition; Whereas, according to the CDC, many factors contribute to suicide among individuals with and without known mental health conditions, including challenges related to relationships, substance abuse, physical health, and stress regarding work, money, legal problems, or housing; Whereas, according to the CDC, suicide results in an estimated $44,600,000,000 in combined medical and work-loss costs in the United States each year; Whereas the stigma associated with mental health conditions and suicidality hinders suicide prevention by discouraging at-risk individuals from seeking life-saving help and further traumatizes survivors of suicide loss and people with lived experience of suicide; and Whereas September is an appropriate month to designate as National Suicide Prevention Month because September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day recognized internationally and supported by the World Health Organization: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable national and State public health problem; (2) supports the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month ; (3) declares suicide prevention as a priority; (4) acknowledges that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities; (5) promotes awareness that there is no single cause of suicide; and (6) supports strategies to increase access to high-quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 636 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2018 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Reed , and Mr. Donnelly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month .

Whereas suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this preamble as the CDC ), 1 person dies by suicide every 12.3 minutes, resulting in nearly 45,000 deaths each year in the United States; Whereas, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 20 members of the Armed Forces on active duty, members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are not on active duty, or veterans die by suicide each day, resulting in more than 7,000 deaths each year; Whereas the suicide rate in the United States has steadily increased every year from 1999 through 2016; Whereas it is estimated that there are more than 1,100,000 suicide attempts each year in the United States; Whereas more than half of individuals who die by suicide did not have a known mental health condition; Whereas, according to the CDC, many factors contribute to suicide among individuals with and without known mental health conditions, including challenges related to relationships, substance abuse, physical health, and stress regarding work, money, legal problems, or housing; Whereas, according to the CDC, suicide results in an estimated $44,600,000,000 in combined medical and work-loss costs in the United States each year; Whereas the stigma associated with mental health conditions and suicidality hinders suicide prevention by discouraging at-risk individuals from seeking life-saving help and further traumatizes survivors of suicide loss and people with lived experience of suicide; and Whereas September is an appropriate month to designate as National Suicide Prevention Month because September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day recognized internationally and supported by the World Health Organization: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable national and State public health problem; (2) supports the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month ; (3) declares suicide prevention as a priority; (4) acknowledges that no single suicide prevention program or effort will be appropriate for all populations or communities; (5) promotes awareness that there is no single cause of suicide; and (6) supports strategies to increase access to high-quality mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention services.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 638 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2018 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 22, 2018, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Whereas individuals who are 65 years of age or older (referred to in this preamble as “older adults”) are the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States and the number of older adults in the United States will increase from 49,200,000 in 2016 to 94,700,000 in 2060; Whereas more than 1 of 4 older adults in the United States falls each year; Whereas falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults; Whereas, in 2016, approximately 3,000,000 older adults were treated in hospital emergency departments for fall-related injuries; Whereas, in 2016, more than 29,000 older adults died from injuries related to unintentional falls and the death rate from falls of older adults in the United States has risen sharply in the last decade; Whereas, in 2015, the total direct medical cost of fall-related injuries for older adults, adjusted for inflation, was $50,000,000,000; Whereas, if the rate of increase in falls is not slowed, the annual cost of fall injuries will reach $100,000,000,000 by 2030; and Whereas evidence-based programs reduce falls by utilizing cost-effective strategies, such as exercise programs to improve balance and strength, medication management, vision improvement, reduction of home hazards, and fall prevention education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 22, 2018, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that there are proven, cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies; (3) commends the 72 member organizations of the Falls Free Coalition and the falls prevention coalitions in 43 States and the District of Columbia for their efforts to work together to increase education and awareness about preventing falls among older adults; (4) encourages businesses, individuals, Federal, State, and local governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to raise awareness of falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults in the United States; (5) recognizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work developing and evaluating interventions for all members of health care teams to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care; (6) recognizes the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services in communities across the United States; (7) encourages State health departments and State units on aging, which provide significant leadership in reducing injuries and related health care costs by collaborating with organizations and individuals, to reduce falls among older adults; and (8) encourages experts in the field of falls prevention to share their best practices so that their success can be replicated by others.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 639 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2018 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Heller , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Harris , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 17, 2018, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week .

Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment comprised of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underprivileged students and helping those students attain their full potential through higher education; Whereas 492 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in the United States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent just 14.9 percent of all nonprofit institutions of higher education, yet serve 24.5 percent of all students and 63 percent of all Hispanic students, enrolling more than 2,075,317 Hispanic students; Whereas there are operating in 36 States and the District of Columbia 333 emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions, which are institutions that do not meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24 percent; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 21 States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 36 States and the District of Columbia; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions lead in efforts to increase Hispanic participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States and in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (2) designates the week beginning September 17, 2018, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 640 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2018 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing September 25, 2018, as National Voter Registration Day .

That the Senate— (1) recognizes September 25, 2018, 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 2d Session S. RES. 641 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2018 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Casey , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Warren , Ms. Harris , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Peters , Mr. Booker , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Marking 1 year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

Whereas, on September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria passed through the United States Virgin Islands as a category 5 hurricane and made landfall in Puerto Rico as a category 4 hurricane, causing significant devastation across those islands; Whereas the people of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands have shown an incredible and resilient spirit in rebuilding after their record losses; Whereas Hurricane Maria contributed to an estimated 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico; Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that Hurricane Maria caused an estimated $90,000,000,000 in damage to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, making Hurricane Maria the third-costliest hurricane in United States history; Whereas, as a result of Hurricane Maria— (1) 3,300,000 residents of Puerto Rico were left without electrical power; (2) 95 percent of cellular sites were knocked out; (3) 80 percent of water service was inoperable; and (4) thousands of Puerto Ricans were displaced from their homes and relocated to the mainland United States; Whereas significant challenges remain in recovery and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico 1 year after Hurricane Maria hit; Whereas Congress appropriated billions of dollars with the specific purpose of directly helping the citizens of Puerto Rico to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the hurricane; Whereas the electrical grid on the island of Puerto Rico remains unreliable and susceptible to intermittent brownouts and blackouts; and Whereas many Puerto Ricans continue to be displaced without access to permanent housing both on the island of Puerto Rico and on the mainland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that September 20, 2018, marks 1 year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico; (2) honors the victims who lost their lives due to Hurricane Maria; (3) commends the resiliency of those still rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Maria; (4) recognizes the continued challenges facing Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria; (5) commits to ensuring that survivors of Hurricane Maria have adequate resources to continue the recovery process; (6) extols the work of first responders and citizens who contributed to saving countless lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria; and (7) reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to support the people of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands as they continue to rebuild and recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 644 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2018 Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the significant contribution of the Country Music Association and designating September 25, 2018, Country Music Association Day .

Whereas the Country Music Association was founded in 1958 as the first not-for-profit trade organization to promote a genre of music; Whereas the organization began with 160 members and has grown to more than 7,400 industry professionals around the world, representing every aspect of the business— (1) to guide the evolution of country music; and (2) to provide unity of purpose within the industry; Whereas the long-standing mission of the Country Music Association is to heighten the awareness of country music around the world and to support the continued growth of country music by recognizing excellence in the genre and serving as a repository for critical and timely information and communication, all while providing a forum for industry leadership; Whereas country music is the story of the United States, one that celebrates everyday life, evoking celebration and pain, joy and sorrow, love and loss, and connecting those near and far, in the United States and across the globe; Whereas the preservation by the Country Music Association of the uniquely rich heritage and time-honored traditions of country music continues to lead the advancement of country music; Whereas the Country Music Association Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association established in 2011, is committed to improving and sustaining music education programs across the United States, having invested more than $21,000,000 through the date of adoption of this resolution; Whereas, in 2018, the Country Music Association celebrates 60 years of honoring the success of its leaders and professionals and its unique ability— (1) to embrace risks and change; and (2) to bring a sense of unity to the genre and the country music community; and Whereas the people of the United States recognize the excellence of the Country Music Association: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the significant contributions of the Country Music Association over 60 years and designates September 25, 2018, as Country Music Association Day .
III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 648 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2018 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Crapo , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Warren , Mr. Hatch , Ms. Smith , Mr. King , and Mr. Risch ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2018 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 aged 50 and older; 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 2018, 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 2018 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 2d Session S. RES. 651 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2018 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Casey , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Warren , Ms. Harris , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Peters , Mr. Booker , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Marking 1 year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

Whereas, on September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria passed through the United States Virgin Islands as a category 5 hurricane and made landfall in Puerto Rico as a category 4 hurricane, causing significant devastation across those islands; Whereas the people of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands have shown an incredible and resilient spirit in rebuilding after their record losses; Whereas Hurricane Maria contributed to an estimated 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico; Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that Hurricane Maria caused an estimated $90,000,000,000 in damage to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, making Hurricane Maria the third-costliest hurricane in United States history; Whereas, as a result of Hurricane Maria— (1) 3,300,000 residents of Puerto Rico were left without electrical power; (2) 95 percent of cellular sites were knocked out; (3) 80 percent of water service was inoperable; and (4) thousands of Puerto Ricans were displaced from their homes and relocated to the mainland United States; Whereas significant challenges remain in recovery and rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico 1 year after Hurricane Maria hit; Whereas Congress appropriated billions of dollars with the specific purpose of directly helping the citizens of Puerto Rico to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the hurricane; Whereas the electrical grid on the island of Puerto Rico remains unreliable and susceptible to intermittent brownouts and blackouts; and Whereas many Puerto Ricans continue to be displaced without access to permanent housing both on the island of Puerto Rico and on the mainland: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that September 20, 2018, marks 1 year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico; (2) honors the victims who lost their lives due to Hurricane Maria; (3) commends the resiliency of those still rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Maria; (4) recognizes the continued challenges facing Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria; (5) commits to ensuring that survivors of Hurricane Maria have adequate resources to continue the recovery process; (6) extols the work of first responders and citizens who contributed to saving countless lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria; and (7) reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to support the people of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands as they continue to rebuild and recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria.