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III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 364 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2019 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Warner , and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Washington Mystics on winning the 2019 Women's National Basketball Association championship.

Whereas, on October 10, 2019, the Washington Mystics won the 2019 Women’s National Basketball Association (referred to in this preamble as the WNBA ) championship; Whereas that October 10, 2019, win is the first WNBA championship won by the Washington Mystics in the 22 years that the Washington Mystics have been in the WNBA; Whereas the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA finals; Whereas the Washington Mystics— (1) dominated the competition in the regular season, with 26 wins and 8 losses, the best record of any team in the WNBA; and (2) earned the top seed in the playoffs; Whereas the Washington Mystics play home games at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast Washington, DC; Whereas the 2019 roster of Washington Mystics players includes— (1) Ariel Atkins; (2) Natasha Cloud; (3) Elena Delle Donne; (4) Tianna Hawkins; (5) Myisha Hines-Allen; (6) Kiara Leslie; (7) Emma Meesseman; (8) Kim Mestdagh; (9) Aerial Powers; (10) LaToya Sanders; (11) Kristi Toliver; and (12) Shatori Walker-Kimbrough; Whereas Emma Meesseman received the 2019 WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player award; Whereas Elena Delle Donne received the 2019 WNBA League Most Valuable Player award; Whereas Natasha Cloud received the 2019 WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership award; Whereas the 2019 Washington Mystics coaching staff includes— (1) Head Coach Mike Thibault; (2) Assistant Coach Marianne Stanley; and (3) Assistant Coach Eric Thibault; Whereas Ted Leonsis, founder, chairman, principal partner, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Washington Mystics, has built a culture of success and contributed greatly to Washington, DC, and the surrounding region through philanthropy; Whereas the Washington Mystics have exhibited dedication to positive social impact by strengthening communities through the Mystics Care partnership with organizations in Washington, DC, and the surrounding region; and Whereas the dedication and hard work of the Washington Mystics have inspired and empowered girls, boys, women, and men of all ages: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the Washington Mystics for winning the 2019 Women’s National Basketball Association championship; (2) applauds the people of Washington, DC, and the surrounding region for their enthusiastic support of the Washington Mystics; (3) supports equity in men’s and women’s professional sports; and (4) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the founder, chairman, principal partner, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Ted Leonsis.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 367 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 21, 2019 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Brown ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 29, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the horrific attack in Dayton, Ohio, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Whereas, on August 4, 2019, a mass shooting took place in Dayton, Ohio; Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 9 innocent lives lost in that unthinkable tragedy: Megan Betts, Monica Brickhouse, Nicholas Cumer, Derrick Fudge, Thomas McNichols, Lois Oglesby, Saeed Saleh, Logan Turner, and Beatrice Warren-Curtis; Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude for the heroic actions of the men and women of the Dayton Police Department who courageously responded to the shooting and saved countless lives; Whereas the people of the United States express appreciation and gratitude for the first responders who responded quickly to the shooting and the professionals and volunteers who cared for the injured; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were wounded in the attack and continue to recover; Whereas the people of the United States commit to supporting communities and local businesses that have been devastated by gun violence to help the communities and businesses recover and rebuild; Whereas the entire Dayton community united in support of the victims and their families; and Whereas the shooting in Dayton, Ohio, occurred approximately 13 hours after a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, and the people of the United States mourn the 22 innocent lives lost in that tragedy: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the senseless attack that took place in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, August 4, 2019; (2) honors the memory of the victims who were killed; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the attack; (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Dayton community and the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy; (5) commits to seeking solutions to reduce gun violence, mass shootings, and acts of domestic terrorism in the United States; and (6) honors the selfless and dedicated service of— (A) the medical professionals and other individuals who cared for the victims in the community of Montgomery County, Ohio; (B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the call of duty; and (C) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 367 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 21, 2019 Mr. Portman (for himself and Mr. Brown ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning the horrific attack in Dayton, Ohio, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Whereas, on August 4, 2019, a mass shooting took place in Dayton, Ohio; Whereas the people of the United States mourn the 9 innocent lives lost in that unthinkable tragedy: Megan Betts, Monica Brickhouse, Nicholas Cumer, Derrick Fudge, Thomas McNichols, Lois Oglesby, Saeed Saleh, Logan Turner, and Beatrice Warren-Curtis; Whereas the people of the United States express gratitude for the heroic actions of the men and women of the Dayton Police Department who courageously responded to the shooting and saved countless lives; Whereas the people of the United States express appreciation and gratitude for the first responders who responded quickly to the shooting and the professionals and volunteers who cared for the injured; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were wounded in the attack and continue to recover; Whereas the people of the United States commit to supporting communities and local businesses that have been devastated by gun violence to help the communities and businesses recover and rebuild; Whereas the entire Dayton community united in support of the victims and their families; and Whereas the shooting in Dayton, Ohio, occurred approximately 13 hours after a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, and the people of the United States mourn the 22 innocent lives lost in that tragedy: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the senseless attack that took place in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, August 4, 2019; (2) honors the memory of the victims who were killed; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the attack; (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Dayton community and the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy; (5) commits to seeking solutions to reduce gun violence, mass shootings, and acts of domestic terrorism in the United States; and (6) honors the selfless and dedicated service of— (A) the medical professionals and other individuals who cared for the victims in the community of Montgomery County, Ohio; (B) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the call of duty; and (C) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 368 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 21, 2019 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system; Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from the U.S. Department of Education for access to records of the Subcommittee's investigation; 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 evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion 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 Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by Federal or State governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 370 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 22, 2019 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Smith , Mrs. Feinstein , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 2019 as National Bullying Prevention Month and October 23, 2019, as Unity Day .

Whereas 1 in 5 students report being bullied and nearly 16 percent of students report being cyberbullied; Whereas students who experience bullying are at an increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression; Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month was founded in 2006 by the National Bullying Prevention Center of the PACER Center and has been held during the month of October each year since; Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign that seeks to educate the public about, and raise awareness of, bullying prevention; Whereas individuals, families, schools, school districts, communities, and many others have hosted thousands of events to spread the message of National Bullying Prevention Month; Whereas Unity Day was started by the National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2011 and is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month; Whereas Unity Day has been held on the third or fourth Wednesday of each October since 2011 and will be recognized in 2019 on October 23; Whereas the goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, businesses, and community members across the United States to emphasize— (1) a message of uniting for kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and mutual respect; (2) that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in their communities; (3) that there is value in celebrating the differences between people; and (4) that compromise and tolerance are important in communication; Whereas Unity Day has been highlighted on national television shows and in public service announcements, films, and public displays of art and expression; and Whereas Unity Day is often celebrated by— (1) wearing orange, the official color of Unity Day; (2) holding student and teacher led discussions at schools; (3) organizing efforts at community centers; and (4) expressing support for Unity Day through art, music, dance, and social media: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 2019 as National Bullying Prevention Month ; (2) designates October 23, 2019, as Unity Day ; and (3) acknowledges that the prevention of bullying of children should be a national priority.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 373 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 22, 2019 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Booker , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Warren , Mr. Braun , Mr. Brown , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Coons , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Jones , Mr. Young , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Whereas sickle cell disease (referred to in this preamble as SCD ) is an inherited blood disorder that is a major health problem in the United States and worldwide; Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction of sickle cells, which results in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and death; Whereas SCD causes episodes of considerable pain in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen of an individual; Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are born with SCD each year in the United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 365 newborn African-American infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn Hispanic-American infants, and can be found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian origin; Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals in the United States have the sickle cell trait and 1 in 13 African Americans carries the trait; Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child born to parents who both have the sickle cell trait will have the disease; Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with SCD is often severely limited; Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (commonly known as HSCT ) is currently the only cure for SCD and advances in treating the associated complications of SCD have occurred, more research is needed to find widely available treatments and cures to help individuals with SCD; and Whereas September 2019 has been designated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about SCD, including early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from SCD and conditions related to SCD: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of preventative care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 374 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 23, 2019 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Jones , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Coons , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2019, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

Whereas, in 1982, the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas, early on the morning of October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the Armed Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces were killed in the blast; Whereas the members of the Armed Forces killed included 220 Marines, members of the Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines Regiment, which made October 23, 1983, the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February and March 1945 during World War II; Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and 3 Army soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another building in Beirut; and Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize the events of October 23, 1983, and the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who died in Beirut on that day through the establishment of a national day of remembrance on October 23, 2019: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance on October 23, 2019, for members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a national day of remembrance.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 377 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2019 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Udall , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Graham , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Portman , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Markey , and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 30, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2019, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; and (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; Whereas a time capsule for a national day of remembrance has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of workers of the nuclear weapons program that relate to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2019, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2019, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 377 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2019 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Udall , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Graham , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Portman , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Markey , and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2019, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; and (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; Whereas a time capsule for a national day of remembrance has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of workers of the nuclear weapons program that relate to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2019, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2019, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 379 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2019 Mr. King (for himself, Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2019 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month .

Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2019 is Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger ; Whereas an estimated 68,000 people in the United States suffered a fatal overdose in 2018, with an average number of 186 fatal overdoses per day; Whereas there are roughly 23,000,000 people in the United States in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction; Whereas the estimated total cost to the economy of prescription opioid misuse is $78,500,000,000 annually, and includes the cost of healthcare, lost productivity, and involvement of the criminal justice system; Whereas people with substance use disorder may face stigma from health professionals as well as friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier for people with substance use disorder to access treatment and engage in recovery; and Whereas peer-supported communities offer people with substance use disorder better success in recovery by addressing the personal and emotional effects of addiction and easing reintegration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of education for the prevention of substance use disorder; (2) supports efforts to explore how integrated care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment; and (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 381 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2019 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Peters , Ms. Warren , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2019, as the Day of the Deployed .

Whereas more than 2,100,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to more than 150 countries in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force, which is comprised of the regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas the United States remains committed to providing the fullest possible accounting for personnel missing from past conflicts ranging from World War II through current day conflicts; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2019, as the Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 382 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2019 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Brown , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Boozman , Mr. King , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Booker , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2019 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared the month of October 2019 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of October 2019 as National Principals Month ; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 383 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2019 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Smith , Mr. Braun , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Roberts , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2019.

Whereas more than 30,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage the study of science, technology, engineering, and math, that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating schools with the larger community; and Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs, held on October 24, 2019, highlights the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children and the families and communities of those children: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2019.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 384 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 24, 2019 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony in United States v. Margaret Murphy .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Margaret Murphy , Case No. 2018CMD018331, pending in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, the Government has subpoenaed for testimony Jason Covey, an employee of the Committee on the Judiciary; 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; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion 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 Jason Covey, an employee of the Committee on the Judiciary, is authorized to testify in the case of United States v. Margaret Murphy , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 388 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 30, 2019 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling for the withdrawal of the United States from the Open Skies Treaty, and for other purposes.

Whereas the Department of State has repeatedly assessed and documented in its annual report on Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, that Russia is violating the Treaty on Open Skies, done at Helsinki March 24, 1992, and entered into force January 1, 2002 (commonly known as the Open Skies Treaty ); Whereas, in 2015, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, testified to Congress that [t]he Open Skies construct was designed for a different era, and in 2016, that the treaty allows Russia to get incredible foundational intelligence on critical infrastructure, bases, ports, all of our facilities and provides Russia with a significant advantage ; Whereas, in 2016, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, Admiral Cecil Haney, testified to Congress that the Open Skies Treaty gives Russia a capability to be able to reconnoiter parts of our country and other nations ; Whereas, in 2017, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, testified to Congress that we don’t believe the treaty should be in place if the Russians aren’t complying ; Whereas the government of the Russian Federation has recently used the Open Skies Treaty for surveillance of major American cities and infrastructure, including Washington, DC, and New York City; Whereas the government of the Russian Federation has installed advanced digital technology for use in Open Skies flights, enhancing its surveillance and espionage capabilities; Whereas the government of the Russian Federation has limited and at times outright denied access for surveillance flights by the United States and other countries; Whereas Congress has repeatedly sought to limit implementation of the Open Skies Treaty in response to Russian treaty violations, including in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 ( Public Law 115–232 ); Whereas the United States Government has developed and deployed technology so that it does not gain significant additional intelligence from participating in the Open Skies Treaty; and Whereas participating in the Open Skies Treaty costs the United States hundreds of millions of dollars in unnecessary spending: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the United States Government should declassify to the maximum extent possible, without materially or immediately threatening the security of the United States, its intelligence and assessments regarding Russian exploitation of the Open Skies Treaty to undermine United States national security; and (2) the United States should withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 389 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 30, 2019 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Graham , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Warren , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2019 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and, often, the ability to learn a second language; Whereas, the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2019 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 391 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2019 Mr. Tester submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry RESOLUTION Reaffirming a strong commitment to U.S. producers and American-made commodities.

Whereas the U.S. farmers and ranchers raise the best meat in the world; Whereas Americans should have the right to knowingly buy made in America products; Whereas American farmers, ranchers, workers and consumers benefit from transparency on the origin of food; Whereas Congress overwhelmingly supported Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–246 ; 122 Stat. 1651) because 87 percent of consumers want to know the country of origin of their meat; Whereas in 2015, Congress repealed the Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law for beef and pork, reducing the competitive advantage of products born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S.; Whereas there is no standardized definition of the term truth in labeling , disadvantaging American producers; Whereas Congress supports American products, and consumers deserve the right to know where their food comes from; Whereas the United States has the highest phytosanitary standards in the world while other countries place less emphasis on food safety; Whereas foreign commodities, like beef and pork, are misleadingly labeled Product of USA if they are processed or packed in the United States; Whereas technological advancements make it possible to accurately and efficiently identify the origin of beef and pork without costly segregation of imported and domestic commodities; Whereas this gives producers and consumers the ability to identify true American products from foreign imported meat; and Whereas Country-of-Origin labeling is good for farmers, ranchers, workers, and packers, because it allows them to identify their products as born and raised in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports legislation to reinstate Country-of-Origin labeling for pork and beef to allow consumers to make an informed and free choice about where their food comes from.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 394 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2019 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and for other purposes.

Whereas the world’s number one wanted terrorist, Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim al-Badri, also referred to by his nom de guerre Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed after years of relentless pursuit by the United States; Whereas President Donald J. Trump stated, Capturing or killing Baghdadi has been the top national security priority of my Administration, and The world is now a much safer place. ; Whereas, on October 26, 2019, members of the United States Special Operations Command flawlessly executed a daring and complex nighttime raid coordinated with numerous partners to assault the compound in which Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was residing, ultimately leading to his demise; Whereas Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said of the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, This is a devastating blow. This is not just their leader, it’s their founder. He was an inspirational leader in many ways. He formed ISIS in 2014, he led to establishing the physical caliphate throughout the region, so this is a major blow to them. ; and Whereas, although all members of the raid force were able to return to a safe location following the operation, two service members suffered minor injuries and one military working dog was also injured: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) declares that the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi represents a measure of justice and relief for the innumerable victims of ISIS; (2) commends the men and women and military working dogs of the United States Armed Forces and the United States intelligence community for their flawless plan and execution to capture or kill the ISIS leader; (3) commends the President for ordering the successful operation to locate and eliminate Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; (4) recognizes the support from our allies and partners, including the Syrian Kurds, for assisting with executing this daring raid; and (5) reaffirms its commitment to disrupting, dismantling, and defeating ISIS and affiliated radical Islamic terrorist organizations around the world that threaten United States national security, eliminating safe havens for terrorists, and bringing terrorists to justice.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 395 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2019 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Coons , Ms. Warren , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Jones , Mr. Markey , Mr. Casey , Mr. Braun , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 17, 2019 Reported by Mr. Risch , without amendment January 8, 2020 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis, and for other purposes.

Whereas, on November 4, 1979, 66 United States diplomats, military personnel, and civilians were taken hostage from the United States Embassy in Tehran by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in what became known as the Iran Hostage Crisis; Whereas 13 of the 66 American hostages were released by November 20, 1979; Whereas 8 members of the United States Armed Forces died in an attempt to rescue the hostages on April 25, 1980; Whereas another American hostage was released on July 11, 1980, after 250 days in captivity; Whereas, after 444 days in captivity, the remaining 52 hostages were released on January 20, 1981, with the signing of the Algiers Accords; Whereas the Iran Hostages were subjected to mock executions and other forms of physical and emotional torture at the hands of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; Whereas the Iran Hostages and their families still suffer from the events of the Iran Hostage Crisis; Whereas the Algiers Accords prevented the Iran Hostages from taking legal action to pursue compensation from the Islamic Republic of Iran for their time in captivity; Whereas many of the Iran Hostages and their families finally became eligible to receive compensation through the enactment in 2015 of the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act ( 34 U.S.C. 20144 ) and the creation of the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund; and Whereas, 40 years after its founding, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to promulgate a culture of fear, oppression, and violence as one of the leading state sponsors of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis; (2) honors the suffering of the Iran Hostages and their families during the Iran Hostage Crisis, as well as the sacrifices made by those who attempted to rescue the hostages; and (3) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance on November 4, 2019, for the Iran Hostage Crisis.