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III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 678 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2020 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Lankford , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Jones , Mr. Peters , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2020 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 the 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 2020 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 2020 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 2d Session S. RES. 681 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 13, 2020 Ms. Cortez Masto submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the Chinese railroad workers who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad from 1865 to 1869 and the important contributions of those railroad workers to the growth of the United States.

Whereas the Transcontinental Railroad was 1 of the most remarkable engineering feats of the 19th century; Whereas construction of the nearly 2,000-mile Transcontinental Railroad spanned 6 years; Whereas the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad facilitated commerce and reduced cross-country travel time from 6 months to 1 week; Whereas nearly 12,000 Chinese immigrants (referred to in this preamble as the Chinese railroad workers ) were employed in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, constituting more than 80 percent of the workforce of the Central Pacific Railroad Company; Whereas the Chinese railroad workers were— (1) considered indispensable by the foremen on the project; and (2) respected for their work ethic and discipline; Whereas the Chinese railroad workers set a world record by laying 10 miles of railroad track in just 1 work day; Whereas the Chinese railroad workers were— (1) given the most difficult and dangerous jobs; and (2) paid lower wages than other railroad workers; Whereas nearly 1,200 Chinese railroad workers died from work accidents, avalanches, and explosions while working in the Sierra Nevada Mountains; Whereas, in honor of the courage shown by the Chinese railroad workers in organizing for fair wages and safe working conditions, the Department of Labor inducted the Chinese railroad workers into the Labor Hall of Honor in 2014; Whereas the fight of the Chinese railroad workers against discrimination set an example for millions of Asian Americans who later came to the United States; Whereas the descendants of the Chinese railroad workers and the wider Asian-American community view the sacrifices of the Chinese railroad workers as integral to the creation of the vibrant and growing Asian-American community that exists throughout the United States; and Whereas the legacy of the Chinese railroad workers continues to have a profound and positive impact on life in the United States by advancing the ideals of equal opportunity and the dignity of work for everyone: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes— (A) the Chinese immigrants who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad from 1865 to 1869 (referred to in this resolving clause as the Chinese railroad workers ); and (B) the contributions of the Chinese railroad workers to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad and the growth of the United States; (2) honors the Chinese railroad workers who lost their lives working in the Sierra Nevada Mountains; and (3) acknowledges all of the risks faced by the Chinese railroad workers in completing the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad while enduring discrimination and unequal pay and treatment.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 687 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2020 Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson.

Whereas Cornelia Genevive Gjesdal Coya Knutson was born on August 22, 1912, in Edmore, North Dakota; Whereas Coya Gjesdal graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with majors in English and Music and a minor in Education; Whereas Coya Gjesdal married Andy Knutson in 1940 and later adopted a son; Whereas Coya Knutson was involved in her community, working as a teacher, volunteering, establishing a medical clinic, and serving on the Red Lake County Welfare Board; Whereas Coya Knutson was elected to the House of Representatives of Minnesota in 1950; Whereas State Representative Knutson supported health and education initiatives and sponsored the first clean air bill in Minnesota, which prohibited smoking in some public places; Whereas, in 1954, Coya Knutson won a seat in the House of Representatives of the United States, despite having lost the nomination of her party to a man; Whereas Coya Knutson became the first woman elected to Congress from Minnesota; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson became the first woman to be appointed to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson sponsored legislation that eventually led to expanded school lunch assistance, the first Federal student loan program, and the first appropriations for research on cystic fibrosis; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson's husband did not support her career and reportedly wrote a public letter in 1958 ordering her to return to Minnesota to make a home for [her] son and husband ; Whereas the story of the letter was taken up by the national press, with newspapers across the United States running the headline Coya, Come Home ; Whereas Coya Knutson lost reelection in 1958 to a man whose campaign slogan was A Big Man for a Man-Sized Job ; Whereas Coya Knutson eventually divorced her husband, moved permanently to Washington, DC, and was appointed by President Kennedy to be the liaison officer in the Office of Civil Defense at the Department of Defense, where she served until 1970; Whereas Coya Knutson retired from politics and moved back to Minnesota to live with her son and his family until her death in 1996 at 82 years of age; and Whereas Coya Knutson was a trailblazer and an inspiration who was devoted to her community, State, and country: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, whose dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 687 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2020 Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson.

Whereas Cornelia Genevive Gjesdal Coya Knutson was born on August 22, 1912, in Edmore, North Dakota; Whereas Coya Gjesdal graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with majors in English and Music and a minor in Education; Whereas Coya Gjesdal married Andy Knutson in 1940 and later adopted a son; Whereas Coya Knutson was involved in her community, working as a teacher, volunteering, establishing a medical clinic, and serving on the Red Lake County Welfare Board; Whereas Coya Knutson was elected to the House of Representatives of Minnesota in 1950; Whereas State Representative Knutson supported health and education initiatives and sponsored the first clean air bill in Minnesota, which prohibited smoking in some public places; Whereas, in 1954, Coya Knutson won a seat in the House of Representatives of the United States, despite having lost the nomination of her party to a man; Whereas Coya Knutson became the first woman elected to Congress from Minnesota; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson became the first woman to be appointed to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson sponsored legislation that eventually led to expanded school lunch assistance, the first Federal student loan program, and the first appropriations for research on cystic fibrosis; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson's husband did not support her career and reportedly wrote a public letter in 1958 ordering her to return to Minnesota to make a home for [her] son and husband ; Whereas the story of the letter was taken up by the national press, with newspapers across the United States running the headline Coya, Come Home ; Whereas Coya Knutson lost reelection in 1958 to a man whose campaign slogan was A Big Man for a Man-Sized Job ; Whereas Coya Knutson eventually divorced her husband, moved permanently to Washington, DC, and was appointed by President Kennedy to be the liaison officer in the Office of Civil Defense at the Department of Defense, where she served until 1970; Whereas Coya Knutson retired from politics and moved back to Minnesota to live with her son and his family until her death in 1996 at 82 years of age; and Whereas Coya Knutson was a trailblazer and an inspiration who was devoted to her community, State, and country: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, whose dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 688 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2020 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Markey , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2020, 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 year-round, 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 lobster 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, Presidents of the United States 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 continually incorporated into trending recipes such as pho, gnocchi, hummus, and fried lobster and waffles; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late summer; Whereas the growing reputation of the American lobster as a unique, high-quality, and healthy food has increased consumption of, and driven demand for, the American lobster 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 from fine dining restaurants to lobster shacks; Whereas lobsters inspire 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; Whereas lobsters inspire festivals across the United States where people come together to celebrate their love for the crustacean, from Maine to New York, down to Texas and Florida, and all the way to California; and Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the United States and in kitchens across the United States as well, bringing families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2020, 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 2d Session S. RES. 694 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2020 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard.

Whereas, on May 18, 1920— (1) Congress passed the Act of May 18, 1920 (41 Stat. 601; chapter 190), which blended the enlisted personnel of the Life-Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service, the 2 precursors to the modern United States Coast Guard; and (2) the United States Coast Guard issued General Order 43, which amended article 817 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters Regulations to establish the non-commissioned United States Coast Guard rank of chief petty officer; Whereas May 18, 2020, marked 100 years since the date of the establishment of the rank of chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard; Whereas individuals who are selected to serve in the esteemed position of chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard must possess the highest standards of professionalism, technical expertise, and personal integrity; Whereas chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard provide advice and assistance in matters affecting the enlisted members of the United States Coast Guard and their families; and Whereas, for 100 years, chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard have— (1) been examples of leadership, honor, and selfless service; (2) freely accepted responsibility beyond the call of printed assignments; and (3) through their actions, and the performance of their duties, gained the respect and admiration of their seniors and juniors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard; and (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard, who have served in support of the safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 694 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2020 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Ms. Cantwell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard.

Whereas, on May 18, 1920— (1) Congress passed the Act of May 18, 1920 (41 Stat. 601; chapter 190), which blended the enlisted personnel of the Life-Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service, the 2 precursors to the modern United States Coast Guard; and (2) the United States Coast Guard issued General Order 43, which amended article 817 of the United States Coast Guard Headquarters Regulations to establish the non-commissioned United States Coast Guard rank of chief petty officer; Whereas May 18, 2020, marked 100 years since the date of the establishment of the rank of chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard; Whereas individuals who are selected to serve in the esteemed position of chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard must possess the highest standards of professionalism, technical expertise, and personal integrity; Whereas chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard provide advice and assistance in matters affecting the enlisted members of the United States Coast Guard and their families; and Whereas, for 100 years, chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard have— (1) been examples of leadership, honor, and selfless service; (2) freely accepted responsibility beyond the call of printed assignments; and (3) through their actions, and the performance of their duties, gained the respect and admiration of their seniors and juniors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard; and (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard, who have served in support of the safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 697 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Loeffler , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Braun , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Graham , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Daines , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. McSally , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the brave men and women of our law enforcement agencies and urging the people of the United States to “Back the Blue”.

Whereas the cowardly attack on 2 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies on September 12, 2020, is the latest example of an alarming trend of targeted violence toward Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers; Whereas, as of September 11, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that 37 law enforcement officers have been feloniously killed in the United States in 2020, representing a more than 20-percent increase in law enforcement homicides compared to the same period last year; Whereas more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers in the United States perform innumerable daily acts of bravery and service for their communities that often go entirely unreported; Whereas radical politicians, reckless media figures, and organized protest movements bent on sowing civil unrest have sought to vilify and denigrate the courageous men and women of our law enforcement agencies, while inciting, encouraging, or celebrating widespread criminal activity and violence against law enforcement officers; Whereas crime rates, including rates of violent crime, have dramatically risen in several cities across the United States as radical politicians pursue a dangerous campaign to defund the police , starving law enforcement agencies of much-needed resources to combat the growing threat to their communities; Whereas maintaining law and order is fundamental to the safety, security, and prosperity of our communities; and Whereas now is the time to Back the Blue , and express our full-throated support for the selfless work of our courageous law enforcement officers who protect all law-abiding citizens against the threats posed by criminals and violent domestic groups interested in sowing chaos and destruction: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses gratitude to the brave men and women of our Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies who selflessly serve their communities; (2) stands united to Back the Blue and support the law enforcement agencies and officers that stand on the front lines every day to maintain law and order so that our communities can prosper; (3) condemns the perpetrators, instigators, and celebrators of violence against law enforcement officers; and (4) calls for the people of the United States to— (A) denounce the recent cowardly attack on the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies; (B) assist in the identification and apprehension of the criminal who perpetrated the cowardly attack; and (C) pray for the speedy and full recovery of the deputies.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 698 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2020 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2020 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas approximately 294,000 individuals in the United States live with spinal cord injuries, which cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas there are approximately 17,810 new spinal cord injuries in the United States each year; Whereas more than 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas nearly half of all spinal cord injuries to individuals 30 years of age or younger occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents; Whereas the average remaining years of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries has not improved significantly since the 1980s; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for individuals living with spinal cord injuries, enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2020 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 703 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Braun , Mr. Casey , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Gardner , Ms. Harris , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Loeffler , Ms. McSally , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 14, 2020, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underprivileged students and helping those students attain their full potential through higher education; Whereas 539 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in the United States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent 17 percent of all nonprofit institutions of higher education, yet serve 26.8 percent of all students and 67 percent of all Hispanic students, enrolling 2,533,333 Hispanics; Whereas, as of September 2020, the number of emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions , defined as institutions that do not yet meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic full-time equivalent enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24.9 percent, stands at 352 institutions operating in 34 States and Puerto Rico; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 25 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are leading efforts to increase Hispanic participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly referred to as STEM ); Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are engines of economic mobility and a major contributor to the economic prosperity of the United States; Whereas, of the institutions of higher education ranked by Opportunity Insights based on the economic mobility of the graduates of those institutions, 7 of the top 10, including the top-ranked institution, are Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; (2) designates the week beginning September 14, 2020, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 705 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Graham , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Braun , Mr. Coons , Mr. Romney , Mr. King , Mr. Gardner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Burr , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Thune , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Proclaiming the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, to be National Clean Energy Week .

Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the 2020 U.S. Energy and Employment Report found that— (1) at the end of 2019, the energy sector in the United States employed 6,800,000 individuals; and (2) in 2019, the energy sector in the United States generated more than 120,000 new jobs; Whereas the scaling of clean energy is essential to reducing harmful pollution; Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the on-site nature of construction, installation, and maintenance; and Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) proclaims the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, to be National Clean Energy Week ; (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in clean, low-emitting energy technologies; and (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 707 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , Mr. Coons , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cruz , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Peters , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Schumer , Ms. Smith , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing September 1, 2020, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day .

That the Senate— (1) recognizes September 1, 2020, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day ; (2) recognizes the need for, and appreciation of, the service of poll workers; and (3) encourages eligible people to help America vote in the 2020 election by serving as poll workers.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 708 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Casey , Ms. Collins , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 18, 2020, as National Concussion Awareness Day .

Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion , is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with a disability because of a traumatic brain injury; (3) from 2001 to 2012, the rate of emergency department visits for sports- and recreation-related injuries involving a diagnosis of concussion or traumatic brain injury, alone or in combination with other injuries, more than doubled among children 19 years of age or younger, and, in 2012, an estimated 329,290 children were treated in the United States for sports- and recreation-related injuries that included a diagnosis of concussion or traumatic brain injury; and (4) current data sources may only capture 1 out of every 9 concussions across the United States; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 18, 2020, as National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), otherwise known as a concussion , is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 710 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2020 Mr. Cramer (for himself and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States.

Whereas the Jewish community in the United States has contributed in varied and significant ways to all areas of life in the United States since Jewish immigrants first arrived on the shores of the United States in 1654; Whereas, in 2020, the High Holidays recognized and celebrated by the Jewish people in the United States and around the world will begin on September 18, 2020, with Rosh Hashanah, and conclude on September 28, 2020, with Yom Kippur; Whereas Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on September 18, 2020, the first day of Tishrei, 5781 on the Hebrew calendar; Whereas Rosh Hashanah is also known as Yom Teruah , the Day of Sounding of the Shofar, the ancient ram’s horn; Whereas the traditional greeting for Rosh Hashanah in Hebrew is Shana Tova u’Metukah , which means have a happy and sweet new year ; Whereas Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on September 27, 2020, the tenth day of Tishrei, 5781 on the Hebrew calendar, and is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, who spend the day praying united as one people; and Whereas the traditional greeting for Yom Kippur in Hebrew is G’mar Hatima Tova , which means may you be inscribed in the book of life and is an offering of a healthy, peaceful, and fulfilling year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) demonstrates solidarity with, and support for, members of the Jewish community in the United States, in Israel, and throughout the world; (2) recognizes and celebrates the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States; (3) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism, which threaten Jews and non-Jews alike; and (4) wishes the Jewish people of the United States and around the world a Chag Sameach ( happy holidays in Hebrew) and a sweet new year full of peace and prosperity.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 713 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2020 Mr. Inhofe submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the August 13, 2020, announcement of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the September 11, 2020, announcement of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain is a historic achievement.

Whereas President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and other world leaders have worked tirelessly to announce agreements on the full normalization of relations between Israel and other nations; Whereas the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain have been the first Arab states to announce formal relations with Israel; Whereas, under the agreements, the two countries agree to the establishment of reciprocal embassies and the exchange of Ambassadors; Whereas opening direct ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain could begin to transform the region by spurring economic growth, enhancing technological innovation, and forging closer people-to-people relations; Whereas these agreements could promote investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, and the environment; Whereas the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain share a commitment to promoting stability through diplomatic engagement, increased economic integration, and closer security coordination; Whereas Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain will partner with the United States to launch a Strategic Agenda for the Middle East to expand diplomatic, trade, and security cooperation; Whereas these historic agreements could help advance peace between Israel and other Arab nations; Whereas these bilateral breakthroughs could set a precedent for further diplomatic openings throughout the region; Whereas support for peace between Israel and its neighbors has longstanding bipartisan support in Congress and among the American people; and Whereas the agreements build upon the decades-long leadership of the United States in helping Israel broker peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan and promoting peace talks between Israel and Syria, Lebanon, and the Palestinians: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Governments and people of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the Governments and people of Israel and Bahrain on reaching their respective historic agreements; (2) encourages other Arab nations to establish full relations with Israel with the vision of realizing full peace between Israel and all of its Arab neighbors; and (3) urges the President to continue to engage with the Government of Israel and the United States Arab partners in reaching these historic agreements.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 715 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2020 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Moran , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Young , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Loeffler , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Risch , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Inhofe , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Whereas the United States was founded on principles of religious freedom by the Founders, many of whom were deeply religious; Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States embodies principles intended to guarantee freedom of religion both through the free exercise thereof and by prohibiting the Government from establishing a religion; Whereas the Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist Minister, and first published in the September 8, 1892, issue of the Youth’s Companion ; Whereas, in 1954, Congress added the words under God to the Pledge of Allegiance; Whereas, for over 60 years, the Pledge of Allegiance has included references to the United States flag, to the country having been established as a union under God , and to the country being dedicated to securing liberty and justice for all ; Whereas, in 1954, Congress believed it was acting constitutionally when it revised the Pledge of Allegiance; Whereas the Senate of the 116th Congress believes that the Pledge of Allegiance is a constitutional expression of patriotism; Whereas patriotic songs, engravings on United States legal tender, and engravings on Federal buildings also contain general references to God ; Whereas the Supreme Court overturned Newdow v. United States Congress, 328 F.3d 466 (9th Cir. 2003), a case in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by a student’s public school teacher violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and Whereas the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit later concluded that its previous opinion in Newdow was no longer binding precedent, that case law from the Supreme Court of the United States concerning the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States had subsequently changed, and that Congress, when passing the new version of the Pledge of Allegiance, established a secular purpose for the use of the terms under God and, thus, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by public school teachers: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Pledge of Allegiance has been a valuable part of life for the people of the United States for generations; and (2) the Senate strongly defends the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 718 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2020 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Carper , Mr. Schatz , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Reaffirming the Senate's commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

Whereas the United States is founded on the principle that our Government derives its power from the consent of the governed and that the people have the right to change their elected leaders through elections; Whereas our domestic tranquility, national security, general welfare, and civil liberties depend upon the peaceful and orderly transfer of power; and Whereas any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the United States and its people: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) reaffirms its commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States; and (2) intends that there should be no disruptions by the President or any person in power to overturn the will of the people of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 719 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2020 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mr. Brown , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Coons , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Jones , Mr. King , Mr. Markey , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Smith , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Reed ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing September 22, 2020, as National Voter Registration Day .

That the Senate— (1) recognizes September 22, 2020, as National Voter Registration Day ; and (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States— (A) to register to vote; (B) to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and (C) to cast a ballot in the election if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 720 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2020 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Portman , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2020, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for— (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates October 8, 2020, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .