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116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States.

1. Pocket version of the Constitution of the United States (a) In general The 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States shall be printed as a Senate document under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing. (b) Additional copies In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed the lesser of— (1) 480,500 copies of the document, of which 255,500 copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives, 200,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate, and 25,000 copies shall be for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing; or (2) such number of copies of the document as does not exceed a total production and printing cost of $226,250, with distribution to be allocated in the same proportion as described in paragraph (1), except that in no case shall the number of copies be less than 1 per Member of Congress. (c) Distribution The copies of the document printed for the use of the House of Representatives and the Senate under subsection (a) shall be distributed in accordance with— (1) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the House of Representatives; and (2) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the Senate.

Passed the Senate February 28, 2019. Secretary
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 7 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2019 Referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing of the 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States.

1. Pocket version of the Constitution of the United States (a) In general The 26th edition of the pocket version of the Constitution of the United States shall be printed as a Senate document under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing. (b) Additional copies In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed the lesser of— (1) 480,500 copies of the document, of which 255,500 copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives, 200,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate, and 25,000 copies shall be for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing; or (2) such number of copies of the document as does not exceed a total production and printing cost of $226,250, with distribution to be allocated in the same proportion as described in paragraph (1), except that in no case shall the number of copies be less than 1 per Member of Congress. (c) Distribution The copies of the document printed for the use of the House of Representatives and the Senate under subsection (a) shall be distributed in accordance with— (1) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the House of Representatives; and (2) a distribution plan approved by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in the case of the copies printed for the use of the Senate.

Passed the Senate February 28, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 8 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 4, 2019 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 11, 2019, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 11, 2019 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 9, 2019, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen S. CON. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 22, 2019 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 9, 2019, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 9, 2019, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate April 11, 2019. Secretary
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 14 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2019 Referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 9, 2019, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate April 11, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 1, 2019 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Peters , Ms. Rosen , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs June 4, 2019 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment June 5, 2019 Considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works. ; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2019, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works. ; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2019, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.

Passed the Senate June 5, 2019. Secretary
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 1, 2019 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Peters , Ms. Rosen , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works. ; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2019, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.
III Calendar No. 108 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 15 [Report No. 116–43] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 1, 2019 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Peters , Ms. Rosen , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs June 4, 2019 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works. ; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2019, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.

June 4, 2019 Reported without amendment
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2019 Mr. Manchin (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945.

1. Honoring the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of World War II (a) Use of rotunda The individual who is the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during World War II shall be permitted to lie in state in the rotunda of the Capitol upon death, if the individual (or the next of kin of the individual) so elects. (b) Implementation The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take the necessary steps to implement subsection (a).
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 18 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2019 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Brown , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Harris , Mr. Coons , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Leahy , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Smith , Mr. Tester , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Warren , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Booker , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Markey , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Peters , Mr. Carper , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Reed , Mr. Udall , Mr. Durbin , Mr. King , Mr. Warner , and Ms. Sinema ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting reproductive health care in the United States.

Whereas Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) upholds the constitutional right to privacy, including in health care decisions and the right to access abortion care; Whereas Roe v. Wade demonstrates quality legal reasoning and is consistent with related precedent since it was based on sound legal principles first established in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) and Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972), and repeatedly reaffirmed by the Supreme Court, including in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015); Whereas the facts that have developed since Roe v. Wade was decided reaffirm that people of the United States support the right to choose, that abortion is a medically safe procedure, and that access to reproductive health care provides women with greater economic opportunities; Whereas the rights established in Roe v. Wade have been relied upon in this country for almost 50 years; Whereas a majority of people of the United States support access to abortion care; Whereas, while the State of Alabama, the State of Georgia, and other States passed laws in 2019 that clearly seek to overturn Roe v. Wade and are unconstitutional; meanwhile in 2018 there were over 60 bills introduced in more than 21 States to protect and expand access to reproductive care; Whereas low-income individuals and women of color are disproportionally impacted by restricting access to abortion care; and Whereas when States have enacted laws in violation of Roe v. Wade, health clinics close and health care services disappear: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress supports efforts to— (1) ensure that all women can access comprehensive, unbiased information and make their own health care decisions; (2) promote preventive health care services for women; (3) ensure that all women have access to comprehensive, affordable health care that includes pregnancy-related care, including prenatal care, miscarriage management, family planning services, abortion care, labor and delivery services, and postnatal care; and (4) improve women’s access to reproductive health care, regardless of the State in which they reside.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 24 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2019 Mr. Roberts (for himself and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture.

Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service was founded on August 8, 1969, and has worked in a public-private partnership to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the people of the United States; Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service partners with State and local governments, Tribal organizations, school systems, nonprofit organizations, private sector companies, and faith-based organizations— (1) to address hunger, poverty, and nutrition; and (2) to provide support to over 36,000,000 people in the United States who live in households that face hunger on a daily basis; Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage the agricultural abundance of the United States to ensure that children, seniors, and low-income individuals and families have access to nutritious food; Whereas the programs of the Food and Nutrition Service reach 1 in 4 people in the United States each year; Whereas it is the mission of Food and Nutrition Service to increase food security and reduce hunger while maintaining the integrity and efficiency of programs that provide nutrition assistance to the people of the United States when those people are in need; and Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service co-develops the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based nutrition recommendations and serve as the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy: Now, therefore, be it

that Congress— (1) recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and the employees of the Food and Nutrition Service to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States; (2) commends the partnership efforts of States, territories, local governments, Tribal organizations, school systems, nonprofit charitable organizations, private sector companies, and community-based organizations to end hunger and provide nutritious food to the people of the United States; (3) encourages continued efforts— (A) to educate the people of the United States on the importance of eating nutritiously; and (B) to provide nutrition assistance to all people of the United States when those people are in need; (4) recognizes that the Food and Nutrition Service uses the bounty of the farmers and ranchers of the United States to reduce food insecurity; and (5) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to— (A) ending hunger in the United States; and (B) continuing to lead the world in ending hunger worldwide.
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 24 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture.

Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service was founded on August 8, 1969, and has worked in a public-private partnership to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the people of the United States; Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service partners with State and local governments, Tribal organizations, school systems, nonprofit organizations, private sector companies, and faith-based organizations— (1) to address hunger, poverty, and nutrition; and (2) to provide support to over 36,000,000 people in the United States who live in households that face hunger on a daily basis; Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage the agricultural abundance of the United States to ensure that children, seniors, and low-income individuals and families have access to nutritious food; Whereas the programs of the Food and Nutrition Service reach 1 in 4 people in the United States each year; Whereas it is the mission of Food and Nutrition Service to increase food security and reduce hunger while maintaining the integrity and efficiency of programs that provide nutrition assistance to the people of the United States when those people are in need; and Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service co-develops the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based nutrition recommendations and serve as the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy: Now, therefore, be it

that Congress— (1) recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and the employees of the Food and Nutrition Service to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States; (2) commends the partnership efforts of States, territories, local governments, Tribal organizations, school systems, nonprofit charitable organizations, private sector companies, and community-based organizations to end hunger and provide nutritious food to the people of the United States; (3) encourages continued efforts— (A) to educate the people of the United States on the importance of eating nutritiously; and (B) to provide nutrition assistance to all people of the United States when those people are in need; (4) recognizes that the Food and Nutrition Service uses the bounty of the farmers and ranchers of the United States to reduce food insecurity; and (5) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to— (A) ending hunger in the United States; and (B) continuing to lead the world in ending hunger worldwide.

Passed the Senate July 31, 2019. Secretary
IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 24 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture.

Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service was founded on August 8, 1969, and has worked in a public-private partnership to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the people of the United States; Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service partners with State and local governments, Tribal organizations, school systems, nonprofit organizations, private sector companies, and faith-based organizations— (1) to address hunger, poverty, and nutrition; and (2) to provide support to over 36,000,000 people in the United States who live in households that face hunger on a daily basis; Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage the agricultural abundance of the United States to ensure that children, seniors, and low-income individuals and families have access to nutritious food; Whereas the programs of the Food and Nutrition Service reach 1 in 4 people in the United States each year; Whereas it is the mission of Food and Nutrition Service to increase food security and reduce hunger while maintaining the integrity and efficiency of programs that provide nutrition assistance to the people of the United States when those people are in need; and Whereas the Food and Nutrition Service co-develops the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based nutrition recommendations and serve as the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy: Now, therefore, be it

that Congress— (1) recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and the employees of the Food and Nutrition Service to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States; (2) commends the partnership efforts of States, territories, local governments, Tribal organizations, school systems, nonprofit charitable organizations, private sector companies, and community-based organizations to end hunger and provide nutritious food to the people of the United States; (3) encourages continued efforts— (A) to educate the people of the United States on the importance of eating nutritiously; and (B) to provide nutrition assistance to all people of the United States when those people are in need; (4) recognizes that the Food and Nutrition Service uses the bounty of the farmers and ranchers of the United States to reduce food insecurity; and (5) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to— (A) ending hunger in the United States; and (B) continuing to lead the world in ending hunger worldwide.

Passed the Senate July 31, 2019. Julie E. Adams, Secretary
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 21, 2019 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the House wing of the Capitol for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland.

That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the House wing of the Capitol so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services to be conducted there for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland.
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen S. CON. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 21, 2019 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the House wing of the Capitol for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland.

That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the House wing of the Capitol so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services to be conducted there for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the House wing of the Capitol for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland.

That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the House wing of the Capitol so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services to be conducted there for the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative from the State of Maryland.

Passed the Senate October 21, 2019. Secretary
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 28 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 23, 2019 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ), submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Congratulating the Portland Trail Blazers on the 50th anniversary of their inaugural season.

Whereas the Portland Trail Blazers have proudly and energetically represented Oregon's pioneering spirit on the national basketball stage since 1970; Whereas the signature phrase Rip City , coined by long-time announcer Bill Schonely, has come to represent the city of Portland and Trail Blazers fans throughout Oregon; Whereas dedicated administrators Harry Glickman and Larry Weinberg worked behind the scenes to establish a sustainable and beloved franchise; Whereas the Blazers, as they are known, won their first National Basketball Association title in 1977; Whereas Bill Walton, colorful personality and backbone of the franchise, was named the Most Valuable Player for the NBA Finals that year, and won the NBA League MVP Award in 1978; Whereas the Blazers and their fans own the longest ever streak of consecutive sold-out NBA games, at 814 games; Whereas history-making players including Geoff Petrie, Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter, and Arvydas Sabonis powered the Blazers through the first quarter century of their existence; Whereas 21 consecutive playoff appearances (1983 to 2003) by the Blazers ranks 2nd all-time in NBA history; Whereas Blazers Brandon Roy and Rasheed Wallace represented Oregon nationally as All-Stars in 2008 and 2001, respectively, demonstrating that the talent of the Blazers had not waned; Whereas Damian Lillard and Brandon Roy blazed into their NBA careers with Rookie of the Year honors in 2012 and 2006, respectively, representing Portland as a hub for dedicated basketball stars; Whereas Damian Lillard and his outstanding teammates have lifted this franchise back into the realm of deep playoff runs, including last year's strong showing in the Western Conference Finals; Whereas the owner and benefactor of the Blazers for 30 years, Paul Allen, is deeply missed after his death on October 18, 2018; and Whereas the Portland Trail Blazers have brought Oregonians together for 50 years, each year generating as much excitement, hope, and promise as the first year: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) recognizes the Portland Trail Blazers for embarking upon their 50th season; (2) congratulates all players, administrators, and fans of the Portland Trail Blazers for half a century of dedication to the sport and franchise; (3) joins Oregonians and Blazers fans everywhere to celebrate Rip City's 50th anniversary; and (4) directs the Clerk of the Senate to produce copies of this resolution for the Portland Trail Blazers team members, staff, and management.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 5, 2019 Mr. Merkley submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

Whereas a bipartisan domestic prohibition on the knowing slaughter, transportation, possession, purchase, or sale of a dog or cat for human consumption was included in section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ), which was enacted on December 20, 2018; Whereas the dog and cat meat trade occurs throughout the world, primarily in Asia; Whereas established dog meat markets still exist today; Whereas Humane Society International, Animals Asia Foundation, and others estimate that 30,000,000 dogs and 10,000,000 cats die annually worldwide as a result of the dog and cat meat trade, and those organizations have found that a considerable number of the dogs and cats in this trade are stolen pets still wearing collars when they reach the slaughterhouses, in addition to stray dogs and cats who are captured for slaughter; Whereas there have been reports of abuse, poor living conditions, and cruel slaughtering techniques for dogs and cats farmed for their meat; Whereas many dogs and cats die during transport to slaughterhouses after days or weeks crammed into small cages on the back of vehicles without food or water, and others suffer illness and injury during transport; Whereas the extreme suffering of dogs and cats at such slaughterhouses and on transportation trucks would breach anti-cruelty laws in the United States and other countries; Whereas many government officials, civil society advocates, and activists are working to end the dog and cat meat trade on anticruelty and public health grounds, and the Governments of Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Hong Kong have passed laws banning the dog meat trade; Whereas the World Health Organization has linked the dog meat industry to human outbreaks of trichinellosis, cholera, and rabies; Whereas those involved in the dog meat industry are at an increased health risk for zoonotic diseases, such as rabies, which can transfer from dogs to humans through infectious material such as saliva; Whereas the spread of disease may be exacerbated by unsanitary conditions of slaughter and by the sale of dog and cat meat at open-air markets and restaurants; and Whereas the World Health Organization and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control have both acknowledged the link between the spread of rabies and the dog meat trade which sees large numbers of dogs of unknown disease status moved vast distances: Now, therefore be it

That Congress— (1) calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat on cruelty and public health grounds; (2) urges all nations with a dog or cat meat trade to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade; and (3) affirms the commitment of the United States to advancing the cause of animal protection and animal welfare, both domestically and around the world.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 32 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 7, 2020 Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Reed , Mr. Booker , Mr. Wyden , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that attacks on cultural sites are war crimes.

Whereas attacking cultural sites is illegal under the Geneva Conventions and the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict; and Whereas, on January 6, 2020, Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper expressed that the United States would not target Iranian cultural sites, as the United States follow[s] the laws of armed conflict : Now, therefore, be it

That attacks on cultural sites are war crimes.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 6, 2020 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021.

1. Establishment of joint committee There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (in this resolution referred to as the joint committee ) consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The joint committee is authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021. 2. Support of the joint committee The joint committee— (1) is authorized to utilize appropriate equipment and the services of appropriate personnel of departments and agencies of the Federal Government, under arrangements between the joint committee and the heads of those departments and agencies, in connection with the inaugural proceedings and ceremonies; and (2) may accept gifts and donations of goods and services to carry out its responsibilities.
One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty S. CON. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2020 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021.

1. Establishment of joint committee There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (in this resolution referred to as the joint committee ) consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The joint committee is authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021. 2. Support of the joint committee The joint committee— (1) is authorized to utilize appropriate equipment and the services of appropriate personnel of departments and agencies of the Federal Government, under arrangements between the joint committee and the heads of those departments and agencies, in connection with the inaugural proceedings and ceremonies; and (2) may accept gifts and donations of goods and services to carry out its responsibilities.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 38 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To establish the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021.

1. Establishment of joint committee There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (in this resolution referred to as the joint committee ) consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The joint committee is authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2021. 2. Support of the joint committee The joint committee— (1) is authorized to utilize appropriate equipment and the services of appropriate personnel of departments and agencies of the Federal Government, under arrangements between the joint committee and the heads of those departments and agencies, in connection with the inaugural proceedings and ceremonies; and (2) may accept gifts and donations of goods and services to carry out its responsibilities.

Passed the Senate May 6, 2020. Secretary
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2020 Mr. Schumer (for himself, Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mr. Brown , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Coons , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Jones , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Peters , Mr. Reed , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Schatz , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Tester , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble, exercise freedom of speech, and petition the Government for redress of grievances must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful, unacceptable, and contrary to the purpose of peaceful protests; and that Congress condemns the President of the United States for ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protestors.

That it is the sense of Congress that the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble, exercise freedom of speech, and petition the Government for redress of grievances must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful, unacceptable, and contrary to the purpose of peaceful protests; and that Congress condemns the President of the United States for ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protestors.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2020 Mrs. Loeffler submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that undue restrictions on the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense outside of the home violate the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Whereas the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States (referred to in this preamble as the Second Amendment ) states, [a] well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. ; Whereas the right to bear Arms , in plain language, means the right to carry arms; Whereas, based on this plain language, the Second Amendment clearly provides individual citizens with a right to carry arms for the purpose of self-defense; Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States has held that the Second Amendment is incorporated under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and thereby protects the right of an individual under the Second Amendment from infringement by State and local governments; Whereas several States have enacted laws that unduly inhibit and infringe upon the rights of a law-abiding individual to carry a firearm outside of the home, unless the individual can demonstrate a special need to carry the firearm; Whereas these State laws are inconsistent with the plain meaning of the right to bear arms and the rights granted to individuals by the Second Amendment; and Whereas established Federal processes and procedures regulating the right to purchase and possess a firearm are sufficient to provide for the interests of public safety: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that undue restrictions on the right of law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm for self-defense outside of the home— (1) violate both— (A) the intent of the Founding Fathers, as expressed by James Madison in The Federalist No. 46; and (B) the clear meaning of the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to keep and bear Arms ; and (2) are unlawful infringements of the rights granted by the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2020 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next Virginia-class submarine of the United States Navy the USS Wisconsin .

Whereas Wisconsin has a rich and historical connection to the United State Navy, evidenced particularly by the fact that the submarine fleet of the United States Navy produced 28 freshwater submarines for the World War II war effort; Whereas the first USS Wisconsin (BB–9) was an 11,565-ton Illinois-class battleship that was commissioned in 1901, sailed as the flagship of both the Pacific Squadron and Asiatic Fleet, and went on to sail in the Great White Fleet that circumnavigated the globe; Whereas the USS Wisconsin (BB–64), commonly known as Big Wisky and the Last Battleship , was commissioned in 1944 and served in every major conflict until its decommissioning in 1991, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Persian Gulf War; Whereas the USS Wisconsin (BB–64) continues to play a vital role in educating visitors to Hampton Roads, Virginia, about the famed history of the ship; Whereas individual citizens of Wisconsin have played a crucial role in the history of the United States Navy, including— (1) Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, who was one of the first aviators of the United States Navy and was born in Hillsboro, Wisconsin; and (2) Green Bay native Vice Admiral James H. Flatley, Jr., who was a key figure in the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Guadalcanal campaign; Whereas 63 citizens of Wisconsin have been recipients of a Medal of Honor, including 10 citizens of Wisconsin who have received a Medal of Honor from the Department of the Navy; and Whereas there has not been a USS Wisconsin in service for nearly 3 decades: Now, therefore, be it

That the Secretary of the Navy should name the next Virginia-class submarine of the United States Navy the USS Wisconsin .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 45 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2020 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the crypt beneath the Rotunda of the Capitol in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the Supreme Court Building and the Capitol for the late honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer to the custody of the Supreme Court of the United States the catafalque which is situated in the crypt beneath the Rotunda of the Capitol so that such catafalque may be used in the Supreme Court Building in connection with services to be conducted there for the late honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The custody of the catafalque shall then be returned to the Architect of the Capitol to be used in connection with such services to be conducted in National Statuary Hall.