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III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 265 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2019 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Risch , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tester , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Udall , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 23, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 27, 2019, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys , helped to establish the American West; Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family values, and good common sense; Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across the United States who contribute to the economic well-being of every State; Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-watched sports in the United States; Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender; Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music and occupies a central place in the public imagination; Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 27, 2019, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 265 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2019 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Risch , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tester , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Udall , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 27, 2019, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys , helped to establish the American West; Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, sound family values, and good common sense; Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, geographic boundaries, and political affiliations; Whereas the cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of the land and its creatures; Whereas cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture for generations; Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers across the United States who contribute to the economic well-being of every State; Whereas millions of fans watch professional and working ranch rodeo events annually, making rodeo one of the most-watched sports in the United States; Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other organizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of cowboys span every generation and transcend race and gender; Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and music and occupies a central place in the public imagination; Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 27, 2019, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 268 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 27, 2019 Mr. Cotton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should not bail out any State.

Whereas every State in the United States is a sovereign entity with a constitution and the authority to issue sovereign debt; Whereas the legislature of every State in the United States has the authority to reduce spending or raise taxes to pay the obligations owed by the State; Whereas officials in every State in the United States have the legal obligation to fully disclose the financial condition of the State to investors who purchase the debt of the State; Whereas Congress has rejected prior requests from creditors of a State for payment of the defaulted debt of a State; and Whereas, during the financial crisis in 1842, the Senate requested that the Secretary of the Treasury report to the Senate with respect to any negotiations with any creditor of a State relating to assuming or guaranteeing any debt of the State, to ensure that promises of support by the Federal Government were not proffered: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Federal Government should take no action to redeem, assume, or guarantee any debt, including pension obligations, of a State; and (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should report to Congress any negotiations to engage in actions that would result in an outlay of Federal funds on behalf of creditors of a State.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 271 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 27, 2019 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 12, 2019, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual expression; Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have become part of the popular culture of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 12, 2019, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 272 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 9, 2019 Mr. Wicker submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating the United States Women’s National Soccer Team on winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Whereas, on July 7, 2019, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup by defeating the Netherlands Women’s National Football Team; Whereas, that victory marks the first time a country has won 4 Women’s World Cup titles; Whereas, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team began its historic run with an overwhelming 13–0 victory, the largest ever winning margin in the history of World Cup soccer; Whereas, over the course of the month-long tournament, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team scored 26 goals, breaking the record the team set in 1991 of 25 goals; and Whereas the players of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team presented a shining example of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and skill to all people of the United States and to the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the United States Women’s National Soccer Team for winning an unprecedented 4 Women’s World Cup titles and for inspiring a new generation of youth in the United States to strive for physical greatness and athletic achievement; and (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation; and (B) Jill Ellis, Head Coach of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 15, 2019 Ms. Stabenow submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 15, 2019, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and the month of July 2019 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises in the connective tissue of the body and accounts for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, and sarcoma contains approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes largely have not benefitted from immunotherapies because of the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS ) is a malignant, aggressive subtype of sarcoma derived from smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, gastrointestinal, or soft tissue origin, and can metastasize to the bone, spine, brain, and liver; Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender, research and clinical trials remain complicated, and survival and longevity remain difficult; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 15, 2019, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day ; (2) designates the month of July 2019 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month ; (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 283 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2019 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Peters , and Mr. Daines ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements .

Whereas, on December 20, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly designated 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (referred to in this preamble as the International Year of the Periodic Table ), recognizing that— (1) the development of the periodic table was one of the most significant achievements in science; and (2) the periodic table is a uniting scientific concept with broad applications and implications in astronomy, chemistry, physics, biology, and other natural sciences; Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the development of the periodic table by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869; Whereas the periodic table is a unique tool enabling scientists to predict the appearance and properties of matter on Earth and in the universe; Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table provides an opportunity to educate the public about the ways in which chemical elements can help to address challenges relating to water, food, health, security, and energy throughout the world; Whereas it is critical that the brightest young minds continue to be attracted to chemistry and other branches of science in order to ensure the development of the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators; Whereas the American Chemical Society, founded in 1876 and chartered by Congress in 1938, is committed to— (1) improving the lives of people through the transforming power of chemistry; and (2) advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and the practitioners of that enterprise for the benefit of Earth and people around the world; and Whereas the American Chemical Society and other chemical societies and associations around the world are encouraging the members of those societies and associations to work with colleagues to organize outreach activities that will instill public appreciation of— (1) the periodic table; and (2) the contributions of the periodic table to the betterment of life on Earth: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and applauds the United Nations for proclaiming 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (referred to in this resolution as the International Year of the Periodic Table ); and (2) commends the global community of chemists for their efforts— (A) to advance the field of chemistry; (B) to recognize the International Year of the Periodic Table; and (C) to participate in events marking the International Year of the Periodic Table as— (i) an important scientific milestone; and (ii) a global celebration.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 285 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2019 Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Ms. Duckworth , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 31, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2019 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas, every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 children to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, totaling nearly 4,680,000,000 miles driven in school buses annually; Whereas the Child Safety Network, celebrating 30 years of national public service, supports the CSN Safe Bus campaign, which is designed to provide the latest training, technology, and free safety and security resources to the school bus industry; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service announcements that are produced in order— (1) to provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) to recognize school bus drivers and professionals; and (3) to encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students are boarding and disembarking from the school buses; Whereas key leaders who are deserving of recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private school districts, trained more than 100,000 school bus operators, and provided more than 150,000 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank all of the school bus drivers in the United States and the professionals who are focused on school bus safety and security: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2019 as School Bus Safety Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 285 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 25, 2019 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 2019 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas, every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 children to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, totaling nearly 4,680,000,000 miles driven in school buses annually; Whereas the Child Safety Network, celebrating 30 years of national public service, supports the CSN Safe Bus campaign, which is designed to provide the latest training, technology, and free safety and security resources to the school bus industry; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service announcements that are produced in order— (1) to provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) to recognize school bus drivers and professionals; and (3) to encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students are boarding and disembarking from the school buses; Whereas key leaders who are deserving of recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private school districts, trained more than 100,000 school bus operators, and provided more than 150,000 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank all of the school bus drivers in the United States and the professionals who are focused on school bus safety and security: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2019 as School Bus Safety Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 288 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2019 Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Affirming the importance of the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.

Whereas, in July 2019, the public debt of the United States was more than $22,000,000,000,000, increasing each year by a Federal budget deficit of nearly $1,000,000,000,000; Whereas the Federal Government is facing shortfalls in several Federal trust funds, including the Highway Trust Fund, which is expected to reach insolvency in July 2021; Whereas the infrastructure of the United States needs substantial investment in order to continue supporting the growing economy of the United States; Whereas, according to a report published in 2015 by the Federal Highway Administration, 20 percent of the Federal-aid highways in the United States were in poor condition; Whereas short-term extensions providing funding to the Highway Trust Fund do not provide the certainty needed by States and local governments to enter into long-term roadbuilding contracts; and Whereas short-term extensions providing funding to the Highway Trust Fund, based solely on deficit spending, exacerbate the problem described in the preceding whereas clause and only serve to postpone solving the problem: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Highway Trust Fund should achieve long-term solvency through user fees; and (2) any spending on Federal highway programs during the next reauthorization period that exceeds current Highway Trust Fund revenues and balances should be fully offset.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 293 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2019 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Reed , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Markey , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2019, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving lobsters; Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their entire working lives; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and it continues to be a mainstay during many other holiday traditions; Whereas responsible resource management practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas, throughout history, United States presidents have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is an excellent, versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster is consistently being incorporated into trending recipes such as deviled eggs and burgers; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas the growing reputation of the American lobster as a unique, high-quality, and healthy food has increased its consumption and driven demand internationally; Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the species around the world; Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards and fine dining restaurants to lobster shacks; Whereas lobsters are inspiring children’s books and characters in television shows in the United States; Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the world for hundreds of years; Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports teams; and Whereas lobster inspires festivals from Maine to California, where people come together to celebrate their love for the crustacean: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2019, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 295 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2019 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Carper , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the month of September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates the month of September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month ; and (2) encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities across the United States— (A) to provide educational programs about fire safety to all college students in September and throughout the school year; (B) to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on-campus and off-campus student housing; and (C) to ensure fire-safe living environments through— (i) fire safety education; (ii) installation of fire suppression and detection systems and smoke alarms; and (iii) the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 298 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2019 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Cruz , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Graham , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Concurring with the decision to withdraw the United States from the INF Treaty, and for other purposes.

Whereas, since 2014, the United States Government has found the Russian Federation to be in violation of the limitations in the Treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, together with the Memorandum of Understanding and Two Protocols, signed at Washington December 8, 1987, and entered into force June 1, 1988 (commonly referred to as the INF Treaty ); Whereas, per Article XV of the INF Treaty, Each Party shall, in exercising its national sovereignty, have the right to withdraw from this Treaty if it decides that extraordinary events related to the subject matter of this Treaty have jeopardized its supreme interests. It shall give notice of its decision to withdraw to the other Party six months prior to withdrawal from this Treaty. ; Whereas, on February 2, 2019, the United States notified the Russian Federation of its intent to withdraw from the INF Treaty; Whereas the period of six month notice, required by Article XV of the INF Treaty, will close on August 2, 2019; and Whereas, during the six month notice period, the Russian Federation made no attempt to return to compliance with the terms of the INF Treaty: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) in accordance with all powers delegated and implied to Congress, concurs with the decision to withdraw the United States from the INF Treaty; and (2) declares that— (A) the United States is freed and exonerated from the stipulations of the INF Treaty; and (B) the treaty shall not be regarded as legally obligatory on the Government or citizens of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 301 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2019 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the 50 th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers.

Whereas the lineage of the 151 st Infantry Regiment of the Indiana National Guard dates back to the formation of the 2 nd Regiment of Indiana Volunteers in June 1846; Whereas in 1968, Company D of the 151 st Infantry Regiment of the Indiana National Guard was activated in preparation for deployment to Vietnam; Whereas Company D of the 151 st Infantry Regiment was commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers ; Whereas in December of 1968, the Indiana Rangers were deployed to Vietnam; Whereas the Indiana Rangers were the only Army National Guard ground maneuver unit to serve in Southeast Asia; Whereas the Indiana Rangers served in Vietnam from December of 1968 to November of 1969; Whereas the Indiana Rangers earned more decorations during their year of service in Vietnam than any other Army infantry company during any 1-year period in the Vietnam War; and Whereas in November of 1969, the Indiana Rangers returned to Indiana: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Indiana Rangers that served in the Vietnam War fought for the United States with bravery and honor; (2) the Indiana Rangers and all members of the armed forces who served in the Vietnam War continue to be held in the highest possible regard by their community and the United States; (3) we honor the service of this unit on the 50 th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers; and (4) for the many that were willing to sacrifice for the United States, and the many that did not return home, the United States was preserved and will continue to prosper.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2019 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Lankford , Ms. Hassan , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Jones , Mr. Braun , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Harris , Mr. Peters , Mr. Brown , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2019 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States, and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and the future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increasing support for, organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight, and be mindful of, the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2019 as National Child Awareness Month would recognize that a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public interest and will encourage widespread support for charities and organizations that seek to provide a better future for the children and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2019 as National Child Awareness Month — (1) to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; (2) to recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States; and (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth, including children and youth who— (A) have experienced homelessness; (B) are in the foster care system; (C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of child sex trafficking; (D) have been impacted by violence; (E) have experienced trauma; and (F) have serious physical and mental health needs.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 306 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2019 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

Whereas the principle that an informed and engaged electorate is critical to a vibrant democracy is deeply rooted in our laws of free speech and underpins the virtues on which we established our Constitution, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity … . ; Whereas having independent, diverse, and local media that provide exposure to a broad range of viewpoints and the ability to contribute to the political debate is central to sustaining that informed engagement; Whereas it is in the public interest to encourage source, content, and audience diversity on our Nation’s shared telecommunications and media platforms; Whereas the survival of small, independent, and diverse media outlets that serve diverse audiences and local media markets is essential to preserving local culture and building understanding on important community issues that impact the daily lives of residents; Whereas research by the American Society of News Editors, the Radio Television Digital News Association, the Pew Research Center, and others has documented the continued challenges of increasing diversity among all types of media entities; Whereas with increasing media experience and sophistication, it is even more important to have minority participation in local media to ensure a diverse range of information sources are available and different ideas and viewpoints are expressed to strengthen social cohesion among different communities; and Whereas the constriction in small, independent, and diverse media outlets and limited participation of diverse populations in media ownership and decisionmaking are combining to negatively impact our goal of increasing local civic engagement and civic knowledge through increased voter participation, membership in civic groups, and knowledge of local political and civil information: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) reaffirms its commitment to diversity as a core tenet of the public interest standard in media policy; and (2) pledges to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 308 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 11, 2019 Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Whereas United States citizen Paul Whelan is a resident of Novi, Michigan, and a United States Marine Corps veteran; Whereas Paul Whelan traveled to Moscow for the wedding of a personal friend on December 22, 2018; Whereas Russia’s Federal Security Service arrested Paul Whelan at the Metropol Hotel in Moscow on December 28, 2018, and charged him with espionage; Whereas Paul Whelan was imprisoned in Lefortovo Prison and continues to be held there more than eight months after his arrest; Whereas the Federal Security Service has not provided any evidence of supposed wrongdoing; Whereas a Moscow court has extended Paul Whelan’s pre-trial detention multiple times without publicly presenting justification or evidence of wrongdoing; Whereas officials from the United States Embassy in Moscow have routinely had their topics of discussion with Paul Whelan severely limited by the Federal Security Service; Whereas even Paul Whelan’s Federal Security Service-appointed lawyer, Vladimir Zherebenkov, said on May 24, 2019, [The Federal Security Service] always roll[s] out what they have, but in this case, we’ve seen nothing concrete against Whelan in five months. That means there is nothing. ; Whereas the United States Ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman, responded on April 12, 2019, to a question about the detention of Paul Whelan, If the Russians have evidence, they should bring it forward. We have seen nothing. If there was a case, I think the evidence would have been brought forward by now. ; and Whereas Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on May 14, 2019, and urged him to ensure United States citizens are not unjustly held abroad: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) urges the Government of the Russian Federation to present credible evidence on the allegations against Paul Whelan or immediately release him from detention; (2) urges the Government of the Russian Federation to provide unrestricted consular access to Paul Whelan while he remains in detention; (3) urges the Government of the Russian Federation to ensure Paul Whelan is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights; (4) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to continue to press the Government of the Russian Federation at every opportunity and urge the Government of the Russian Federation to guarantee a fair and transparent judicial process without undue delay in accordance with its international legal obligation; and (5) expresses sympathy to the family of Paul Whelan and expresses hope that their ordeal can soon be brought to an end.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 311 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2019 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Kennedy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as Patriot Week .

Whereas the events that led to the signing of the Constitution of the United States by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every citizen of the United States and are honored in public schools across the United States on Constitution Day, which is September 17 of each year; Whereas the rule of law, the social compact, democracy, liberty, equality, and unalienable human rights are the essential values upon which the United States flourishes; Whereas diversity is one of the greatest strengths of the United States, and the motto inscribed on the Great Seal of the United States, E pluribus unum , Latin for out of many, one , symbolizes that individuals in the United States from all walks of life are unified by shared values; Whereas exceptional, visionary, and indispensable individuals such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, John Adams, John Marshall, George Washington, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison founded or advanced the United States; Whereas the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions signed in Seneca Falls, New York, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the I Have a Dream speech delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr., express sentiments that have advanced liberty in the United States; and Whereas the Bennington (’76) flag, the Betsy Ross flag, the current flag of the United States, the flag of the women’s suffrage movement, the Union (Fort Sumter) flag, the Gadsden flag, and the flags of the States are physical symbols of the history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as Patriot Week ; (2) recognizes that understanding the history of the United States and the first principles of the United States is indispensable to the survival of the United States as a free people; (3) acknowledges, in great reverence to the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, that citizens of the United States should take time to honor the first principles, founders, documents, and symbols of their history; (4) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the United States based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States; and (5) encourages citizens, schools and other educational institutions, and Federal, State, and local governments and their agencies to recognize and participate in Patriot Week by honoring, celebrating, and promoting the study of the history of the United States so that all people of the United States may offer the reverence that is due to the free republic.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 313 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2019 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Young , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Collins , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Braun , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 24, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day , and for other purposes , approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895); Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 313 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2019 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Young , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Collins , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Braun , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Sinema , and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day , and for other purposes , approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895); Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.