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III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 212 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2019 Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Collins , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Warren , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Harris , Ms. McSally , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Smith , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Duckworth , and Ms. Sinema ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment, providing for women’s suffrage, to the Constitution of the United States.

Whereas Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, guided by the shared ideals of freedom, sovereignty, democracy, civil liberties, and individual rights; Whereas from 1919 to 1920, the Sixty-Sixth Congress debated, and State legislatures considered, an amendment to the Constitution to provide suffrage for women; Whereas, on May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives approved a proposed amendment, followed by the Senate a few weeks later on June 4, 1919; Whereas the introduction, passage, and ultimate ratification of the 19th Amendment were the culmination of decades of work and struggle by advocates for the rights of women across the United States and worldwide; Whereas the ratification of the 19th Amendment ensured women could more fully participate in our democracy and fundamentally changed the role of women in the civic life of our Nation; Whereas August 18, 2020, marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by three-fourths of the States, providing the support necessary under article V of the Constitution of the United States; Whereas August 26, 2020, marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment becoming a part of the Constitution of the United States, providing for women’s suffrage; and Whereas the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment represents a historical milestone to be lauded and celebrated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment, providing for women’s suffrage, to the Constitution of the United States; (2) honors the role of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in further promoting the core values of our democracy as promised by the Constitution of the United States; (3) reaffirms the opportunity for people in the United States to learn about and commemorate the efforts of the women’s suffrage movement and the role of women in our democracy; and (4) reaffirms the desire of Congress to continue strengthening democratic participation and to inspire future generations to cherish and preserve the historic precedent established under the 19th Amendment.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2019 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 213 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2019 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as “National Public Works Week”.

Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 215 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2019 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling for greater religious and political freedoms in Cuba, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Castro regime has used arbitrary incarcerations, harassment, and intimidation to deny basic freedoms to thousands of Cubans since the Cuban Revolution; Whereas, in April 2019, a family was sent to prison by authorities in Cuba for homeschooling their children; Whereas the children were enrolled in a Christian distance school in Honduras; Whereas the families involved, which included a pastor, cited religious reasons for homeschooling their children; Whereas the Government of Cuba has a history of arresting individuals who chose to homeschool their children and sentencing them to prison time and hard labor; Whereas the Government of Cuba’s insistence on state-controlled education is a sign of authoritarianism, enabling them to indoctrinate youth with a communist ideology; Whereas parents have the right to teach their children free from the state indoctrination of an autocratic regime; Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom formerly condemned Cuba for actions pertaining to the April 2019 imprisonment of those who homeschool their children; Whereas the United States has instituted an embargo on Cuba in 1960; Whereas the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996 ( 22 U.S.C. 6021 et seq.) does not permit these sanctions to be lifted until the Castro regime has been deposed and Cuba has legalized political activity and made a commitment to free and fair elections; and Whereas, despite the 2014 Executive branch decision to normalize relations with Cuba, it is still in the power of Congress to lift an embargo: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses solidarity with the people of Cuba in their pursuit of religious freedom; (2) calls on the Government of Cuba to release all political prisoners, including those who have been imprisoned for homeschooling their children; (3) calls on the OAS Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to grant the Precautionary Measures requested on April 25, 2019; (4) calls on the Government of Cuba to recognize the right of parents to teach their own children free from state communist indoctrination; (5) calls on the Government of Cuba to institute democratic reforms, including reforms that guarantee freedom of religion; and (6) calls for the continued implementation of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 217 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2019 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Booker , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Markey , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 7 through June 9, 2019, as National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and June 2019 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year in the United States, more than— (1) 36,000 individuals are killed and 100,000 individuals are injured by gunfire; (2) 12,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving firearms; (3) 22,000 individuals commit suicide by using firearms; and (4) 500 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas, by 1 count, in 2018 in the United States, there were— (1) 340 mass shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; and (2) 103 incidents in which a gun was fired in a school or college; Whereas gun violence typically escalates during the summer months; Whereas nearly 2,900 children and teens are killed by gun violence every year; Whereas more than 6,300 people in the United States under the age of 25 die because of gun violence annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age in Chicago while standing in a park; Whereas, on the first weekend of June 2019, to recognize the 22nd birthday of Hadiya Pendleton, people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and wear orange in tribute to— (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and Whereas June 2019 is an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of June 2019 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of June 7 through June 9, 2019, as National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend , in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on June 7 through June 9, 2019; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23 (legislative day, May 22), 2019 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Reed , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2019, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (referred to in this preamble as DIPG ) tumors regularly affect 200 to 400 children in the United States each year; Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children; Whereas, during childhood, DIPG tumors are— (1) the second most common type of malignant brain tumor; and (2) the leading cause of pediatric brain cancer deaths; Whereas, with respect to a child who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor and receives treatment for a DIPG tumor, the median amount of time that the child survives after diagnosis is only 9 months; Whereas, with respect to an individual who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor, the rate of survival 5 years after diagnosis is approximately 2 percent; Whereas the average age at which a child is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor is between 5 and 9 years, resulting in a life expectancy approximately 70 years shorter than the average life expectancy in the United States; and Whereas the prognosis for children diagnosed with DIPG tumors has not improved over the past 40 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) designating May 17, 2019, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day ; and (B) efforts— (i) to better understand diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (ii) to develop effective treatments for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; and (iii) to provide comprehensive care for children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and their families; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to become more informed about— (A) diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (B) pediatric brain cancer in general; and (C) challenges relating to research on pediatric cancers and ways to advance such research.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 227 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2019 Mr. Heinrich submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers chronic diseases to be the public health challenge of the 21st century ; Whereas decades of research have linked lifestyle factors, such as inactivity, poor diet, tobacco smoking, and sustained stress, with increased risk for major illnesses and death; Whereas the costs associated with the treatment of many chronic diseases are high and often preventable; Whereas a health and wellness coach is a new type of healthcare worker who serves as a supportive mentor to motivate individuals to make positive health choices and move toward specific wellness goals; Whereas health and wellness coaches support clients in achieving good health— (1) based on the goals of each client; and (2) in a manner consistent with the treatment plan recommended by a healthcare provider for the client; Whereas health and wellness coaches assist clients in making healthy lifestyle changes by encouraging them— (1) to use insight; (2) to use personal strengths and resources; (3) to set goals; (4) to create action steps; and (5) to hold themselves accountable; Whereas health and wellness coaches play a vital role in improving individual wellness that complements, and does not replace, the work of healthcare professionals; and Whereas an increasing number of studies demonstrate how health and wellness coaches help— (1) to improve individual health and wellness; and (2) to reduce healthcare costs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the efforts of the health and wellness coaches of the United States in their important work to improve the health and wellness of the people of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 228 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2019 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Cotton , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Supporting measures taken by the Government of Taiwan to deter, or if so compelled, defeat, aggression by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

Whereas the Government of the People's Republic of China has reaffirmed its intent to seize control of Taiwan, including by force; Whereas, on May 28, 2019, Taiwan conducted the annual Han Kuang Exercise, demonstrating the ability of Taiwanese forces to defend against invasion and other military threats; Whereas, in May 2019, United States and Taiwanese national security advisors met in Washington for the first time since Taiwan and the United States ended formal diplomatic ties in 1979; Whereas the Government of Taiwan has gone to great lengths to cooperate and build relations with the Government of the United States and other nations; and Whereas the United States and Taiwan have continued to strengthen their relationship, even as the Government of the People’s Republic of China has intensified its threats against the Government of Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) reaffirms and encourages strengthening of United States-Taiwanese relations; (2) condemns threats by the Government of the People’s Republic of China against the Government of Taiwan, including— (A) continued rhetoric that could insinuate an attack on the people or the Government of Taiwan; (B) military exercises demonstrating intent to invade or otherwise attack Taiwan; and (C) propaganda used by the Government of the People’s Republic of China; (3) applauds the Government of Taiwan’s adoption of the Overall Defense Concept; (4) urges the Government of Taiwan to continue development of a more lethal and resilient defensive posture in accordance with the new Overall Defense Concept; and (5) calls on the governments of all nations to support a strong, prosperous, and democratic Taiwan as part of a shared commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 234 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Warren , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Baldwin , and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Affirming the United States commitment to the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and noting that Israeli annexation of territory in the West Bank would undermine peace and Israel’s future as a Jewish and democratic state.

Whereas longstanding United States policy has recognized that a two-state solution to achieve peace between the Israelis and Palestinians would serve as the best hope for peace and security in the region; Whereas roadmaps for peace outlined by President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, and President Barack Obama reflected the bipartisan United States policy promoting a negotiated two-state solution that supports the self-determination of both Israelis and Palestinians; Whereas successive United States administrations of different political parties identified settlement expansion as an impediment to peace; Whereas Israel’s status as a Jewish and democratic state has been indispensable to its national identity throughout its history; Whereas Israel has built and maintained relationships with its Arab neighbors; Whereas ongoing security coordination between Israelis and Palestinians promotes stability; Whereas deep United States-Israel cooperation provides significant mutual benefit to the security and prosperity of both countries and strengthens the unbreakable bond between the people of each country; and Whereas any resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must guarantee Israel’s security: Now, therefore, be it

That is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the policy of the United States should be to preserve conditions conducive to a negotiated two-state solution; (2) United States efforts to promote peace between the Israelis and Palestinians should explicitly endorse a two-state solution as the goal of any process to resolve the conflict’s core issues; (3) unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank would jeopardize prospects for a two-state solution, harm Israel’s relationship with its Arab neighbors, threaten Israel’s Jewish and democratic identity, and undermine Israel’s security; and (4) a two-state solution is the best hope to preserve Israel’s Jewish and democratic nature while fulfilling the Palestinians’ right to self-determination, creating a foundation for just and durable peace and prosperity.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Booker (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Tester , and Ms. McSally ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 18, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Designating June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day .

Whereas, throughout all periods of the history of the United States, women have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve freedom and liberty for— (1) the people of the United States; and (2) the allies of the United States; Whereas women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, but have informally served since the inception of the United States military; Whereas women have served honorably and with valor, including— (1) disguised as male soldiers during the American Revolution and the Civil War; (2) as nurses during World War I and World War II; and (3) as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan; Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute approximately 15 percent of United States Armed Forces personnel on active duty, including— (1) nearly 19 percent of active duty personnel in the Air Force; (2) 18 percent of active duty personnel in the Navy; (3) 14 percent of active duty personnel in the Army; (4) 8 percent of active duty personnel in the Marine Corps; and (5) nearly 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Coast Guard; Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute nearly 21 percent of personnel in the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas by 2020— (1) the population of women veterans is expected to reach 2,000,000, which represents an exponential increase from 1,100,000 in 1980; and (2) women veterans are expected to constitute more than 10 percent of the total veteran population; Whereas the United States is proud of and appreciates the service of all women veterans who have demonstrated great skill, sacrifice, and commitment to defending the principles upon which the United States was founded and which the United States continues to uphold; Whereas women veterans have unique stories and should be encouraged to share their recollections through the Veterans History Project, which has worked since 2000 to collect and share the personal accounts of wartime veterans in the United States; and Whereas, by designating June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day , the Senate can— (1) highlight the growing presence of women in the Armed Forces and the National Guard; and (2) pay respect to women veterans for their dutiful military service: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Booker (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day .

Whereas, throughout all periods of the history of the United States, women have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve freedom and liberty for— (1) the people of the United States; and (2) the allies of the United States; Whereas women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, but have informally served since the inception of the United States military; Whereas women have served honorably and with valor, including— (1) disguised as male soldiers during the American Revolution and the Civil War; (2) as nurses during World War I and World War II; and (3) as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan; Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute approximately 15 percent of United States Armed Forces personnel on active duty, including— (1) nearly 19 percent of active duty personnel in the Air Force; (2) 18 percent of active duty personnel in the Navy; (3) 14 percent of active duty personnel in the Army; (4) 8 percent of active duty personnel in the Marine Corps; and (5) nearly 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Coast Guard; Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute nearly 21 percent of personnel in the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas by 2020— (1) the population of women veterans is expected to reach 2,000,000, which represents an exponential increase from 1,100,000 in 1980; and (2) women veterans are expected to constitute more than 10 percent of the total veteran population; Whereas the United States is proud of and appreciates the service of all women veterans who have demonstrated great skill, sacrifice, and commitment to defending the principles upon which the United States was founded and which the United States continues to uphold; Whereas women veterans have unique stories and should be encouraged to share their recollections through the Veterans History Project, which has worked since 2000 to collect and share the personal accounts of wartime veterans in the United States; and Whereas, by designing June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day , the Senate can— (1) highlight the growing presence of women in the Armed Forces and the National Guard; and (2) pay respect to women veterans for their dutiful military service: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 238 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. McConnell , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. Paul ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of June 3 through June 9, 2019, as Hemp History Week .

Whereas Hemp History Week will be held from June 3 through June 9, 2019; Whereas the goals of Hemp History Week are to commemorate the historical relevance of industrial hemp in the United States and to promote the full growth potential of the industrial hemp industry; Whereas industrial hemp is an agricultural commodity that has been used for centuries to produce many innovative industrial and consumer products, including soap, fabric, textiles, construction materials, clothing, paper, cosmetics, food, and beverages; Whereas the global market for hemp is estimated to consist of more than 25,000 products; Whereas the value of hemp imported into the United States for use in the production of other retail products is estimated at approximately $76,000,000 annually; Whereas the United States hemp industry estimates that the annual market value of hemp retail sales in the United States is more than $1,000,000,000; Whereas, despite the legitimate uses of hemp, agricultural producers of the United States were for decades prohibited under law from growing hemp; Whereas, in December 2018, Congress established a legal framework for agricultural producers to cultivate, grow, and sell hemp in the United States; Whereas the United States is the largest consumer of hemp products in the world; and Whereas industrial hemp holds great potential to bolster the agricultural economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of June 3 through June 9, 2019, as Hemp History Week ; (2) recognizes the historical relevance of industrial hemp; and (3) recognizes the growing economic potential of industrial hemp.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 239 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2019 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Risch , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. King , and Ms. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month .

Whereas hundreds of millions of people in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–249 ; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of the United States; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account released in September 2018 by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the United States Department of Commerce shows that outdoor recreation contributed more than $412,000,000,000 of current-dollar gross domestic product to the economy of the United States in 2016, comprising approximately 2.2 percent of the current-dollar gross domestic product; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account shows that the outdoor recreation sector experienced faster growth in real gross output, compensation, and employment than the overall economy in 2016, while also providing 4,546,000 jobs across the country; Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019 ( Public Law 116–6 ) encouraged the Department of Commerce to continue its work with the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account; Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with positive health outcomes and better quality of life; Whereas outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; and Whereas June 2019 is an appropriate month to designate as “Great Outdoors Month” to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month ; and (2) encourages all people in the United States to recreate in the great outdoors in June 2019 and year-round.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 240 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2019 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, Former Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Whereas Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, earned degrees from Lake Forest College and Garrett Theological Seminary and pursued postgraduate studies at New College of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland; Whereas Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie served as a Presbyterian minister throughout his life in Illinois, Pennslyvania, and California; Whereas Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie authored many books and hosted nationally syndicated radio and television ministry; Whereas Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie became the 61st Senate Chaplain on March 11, 1995, and faithfully served the Senate for eight years as Senate Chaplain: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, former Chaplain of the Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 245 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2019 Mr. Graham (for himself, Ms. McSally , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Warren , Mr. McConnell , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 17, 2019, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day .

Whereas an estimated 13,310 new cases of glioblastoma will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019; Whereas glioblastoma is— (1) the most common malignant (cancerous) brain tumor, accounting for 47 percent of all primary malignant brain tumors; and (2) the most aggressive, complex, difficult to treat, and deadliest brain tumor; Whereas it is estimated that more than 15,000 people in the United States will succumb to glioblastoma every year; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma patients is only 5.6 percent and the average survival for glioblastoma patients is estimated to be only 12 to 18 months; Whereas glioblastoma is described as a disease that affects the essence of self , as the treatment and removal of glioblastoma presents significant challenges because of the uniquely complex and fragile nature of the brain, the primary organ in the human body that controls not only cognitive ability, but the actions of every organ and limb; Whereas brain cancer has— (1) the highest per-patient initial cost of care for any cancer group, with an annualized mean net cost of care approaching $150,000; and (2) the highest annualized mean net costs for last-year-of-life care, relative to other cancers, at $135,000 to $210,000 (depending on age and gender) per patient; Whereas, although research advances may fuel the development of new treatments for glioblastoma, challenging obstacles to accelerating progress toward new treatments for glioblastoma remain, and there are no screening or early detection methods; Whereas, although glioblastoma was first described in medical and scientific literature in the 1920s, and despite its devastating prognosis, only 4 drugs and 1 medical device have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat glioblastoma since the 1920s, and the mortality rates associated with glioblastoma have changed little during the past 30 years; and Whereas there is a need for greater public awareness of glioblastoma, including both the urgent unmet medical need, as well as the opportunities for research and treatment advances for glioblastoma patients: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 17, 2019, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day ; (2) encourages increased public awareness of glioblastoma; (3) honors those individuals who have lost their lives to that devastating disease or are currently living with it; (4) supports efforts to develop better treatments for glioblastoma that will improve the long-term prognosis of individuals diagnosed with glioblastoma; (5) expresses its support for those individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals; and (6) urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research, which is a promising means of advancing understanding of, and treatment for, glioblastoma.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 246 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2019 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life, but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day in the State of Florida to honor the victims and survivors of the senseless attack; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2019, marks 3 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by the senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 251 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2019 Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. King , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Murray , and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action.

Whereas salmon are a vital resource, providing communities with cultural and social value, food security, and economic opportunity; Whereas salmon are critically important to marine and aquatic ecosystems and indicators of the health of rivers and oceans that people, fish, and wildlife depend on; Whereas salmon can be vulnerable to impacts from human interference, including development pressures and climate change; Whereas drawing on science, Indigenous knowledge, and the experience of fishers, policy makers, resource managers, and others is essential to conserve salmon; Whereas people from all walks of life can learn about the value of salmon and support salmon conservation; and Whereas salmon migrations span national boundaries, and collaborating and sharing knowledge across borders is critical to sustaining salmon stocks: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 259 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2019 Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that United States leadership in 5G wireless technology is a national priority.

Whereas the United States led the world in the development and deployment of fourth-generation (commonly known as 4G ) wireless technology, such as Long Term Evolution (commonly known as LTE ); Whereas United States leadership in 4G technology created a mobile broadband economy that generated hundreds of thousands of jobs, billions of dollars of investment and economic growth, and tremendous consumer benefits; Whereas the fifth generation of wireless connectivity, known as 5G , promises to be even more transformative, with speeds 100 times faster than 4G and even greater capacity to carry wireless traffic than 4G; Whereas the benefits of 5G technology to the people of the United States will be substantial, including better access to high-quality health care through telemedicine, better and cheaper food production through precision agriculture, more efficient manufacturing and transportation systems, more advanced educational opportunities, more avenues for entrepreneurship, more sophisticated and secure military applications and devices, and other benefits that cannot yet be conceived; Whereas the Federal Communications Commission has introduced a comprehensive strategy to promote United States leadership in 5G technology, entitled Facilitating America’s Superiority in 5G Technology (or the 5G FAST Plan ); Whereas a core component of the 5G FAST Plan for the development and deployment of 5G technology in the United States is making substantially more spectrum available, including low-band, mid-band, and high-band airwaves; Whereas the Federal Communications Commission is vested with authority to make spectrum available for the commercial marketplace; and Whereas the failure of the United States Government to present a unified position on the appropriate policies for critical 5G spectrum bands, including the 24 gigahertz band, at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (commonly referred to as WRC–19 ) and to persuade allies to support that position could lead to a decision that would make those bands unusable for purposes of 5G technology development, impeding United States leadership and empowering global rivals: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) deems it a national priority for the United States to lead the world in the development and deployment of fifth-generation (commonly known as 5G ) wireless technology; (2) supports the efforts of the Federal Communications Commission to make spectrum available for the commercial marketplace; and (3) strongly urges all entities, including Federal agencies, to work cooperatively with the Federal Communications Commission to advance the goal of United States leadership in 5G technology, including at the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference 2019.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 263 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 25, 2019 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Young , Mr. Jones , Mr. Brown , Mr. Wicker , Ms. Warren , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Ernst , Ms. McSally , and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 31, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.

Whereas The American Legion was founded on March 15, 1919; Whereas Congress chartered The American Legion on September 16, 1919; Whereas, in 2019, The American Legion celebrates 100 years of serving veterans of the Armed Forces, their families, and communities; Whereas The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization in the United States; Whereas The American Legion is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has approximately 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces and veterans in its membership; Whereas The American Legion has counted among its members 10 Presidents of the United States; Whereas The American Legion has played a vital role in advocating for veterans’ affairs, including the passage of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the G.I. Bill ) (58 Stat. 284, chapter 268) and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas The American Legion has shown steadfast dedication to improving local communities, contributing approximately 3,700,000 volunteer community service hours annually and millions of dollars in college scholarships to students across the United States; and Whereas the mantra of The American Legion’s 100th anniversary, Legacy and Vision , is an apt description of the contributions of The American Legion to life in the United States throughout 100 years of service and mutual helpfulness: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that The American Legion has been a cornerstone of life in the United States from the local to the Federal level for 100 years and serves as a constant reminder of the inestimable contributions the members of the Armed Forces have made to enrich life in the United States during and after their service; (2) honors the vital role The American Legion has played in the United States throughout 100 years of service; (3) remembers the deep and lasting mark Legionnaires have made throughout 100 years of history of the United States; and (4) celebrates the continued position of The American Legion as an inextinguishable beacon of community, responsibility, honor, and service.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 263 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 25, 2019 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Young , and Mr. Jones ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.

Whereas The American Legion was founded on March 15, 1919; Whereas Congress chartered The American Legion on September 16, 1919; Whereas, in 2019, The American Legion celebrates 100 years of serving veterans of the Armed Forces, their families, and communities; Whereas The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization in the United States; Whereas The American Legion is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has approximately 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces and veterans in its membership; Whereas The American Legion has counted among its members 10 Presidents of the United States; Whereas The American Legion has played a vital role in advocating for veterans’ affairs, including the passage of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the G.I. Bill ) (58 Stat. 284, chapter 268) and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas The American Legion has shown steadfast dedication to improving local communities, contributing approximately 3,700,000 volunteer community service hours annually and millions of dollars in college scholarships to students across the United States; and Whereas the mantra of The American Legion’s 100th anniversary, Legacy and Vision , is an apt description of the contributions of The American Legion to life in the United States throughout 100 years of service and mutual helpfulness: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that The American Legion has been a cornerstone of life in the United States from the local to the Federal level for 100 years and serves as a constant reminder of the inestimable contributions the members of the Armed Forces have made to enrich life in the United States during and after their service; (2) honors the vital role The American Legion has played in the United States throughout 100 years of service; (3) remembers the deep and lasting mark Legionnaires have made throughout 100 years of history of the United States; and (4) celebrates the continued position of The American Legion as an inextinguishable beacon of community, responsibility, honor, and service.