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III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 616 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2020 Mr. Booker (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Duckworth , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 12, 2020, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day .

Whereas, throughout every period of the history of the United States, women have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve freedom and liberty for— (1) the people of the United States; and (2) the allies of the United States; Whereas women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901 but have informally served the United States since the inception of the United States military; Whereas women have served the United States honorably and with valor, including— (1) as soldiers disguised as males during the American Revolution and the Civil War; (2) as nurses during World War I and World War II; and (3) as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan; Whereas, as of April 2020, women constitute approximately 17 percent of United States Armed Forces personnel on active duty, including— (1) 21 percent of active duty personnel in the Air Force; (2) 20 percent of active duty personnel in the Navy; (3) 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Army; (4) 9 percent of active duty personnel in the Marine Corps; and (5) 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Coast Guard; Whereas, as of April 2020, women constitute nearly 21 percent of personnel in the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas, as of April 2020, women comprise nearly 25 percent of the personnel in the National Guard and Reserves activated to support COVID–19 response efforts; Whereas, in 2020— (1) the population of women veterans reached 2,000,000, which represents an exponential increase from 713,000 women veterans in 1980; and (2) women veterans constitute more than 10 percent of the total veteran population; Whereas the United States is proud of, and appreciates, the service of all women veterans who have demonstrated great skill, sacrifice, and commitment to defending the principles upon which the United States was founded and which the United States continues to uphold; Whereas women veterans have unique stories and should be encouraged to share their recollections through the Veterans History Project, which has worked since 2000 to collect and share the personal accounts of wartime veterans in the United States; and Whereas, by designating June 12, 2020, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day , the Senate can— (1) highlight the growing presence of women in the Armed Forces and the National Guard; and (2) pay respect to women veterans for their dutiful military service: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates June 12, 2020, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 619 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2020 Mr. Blunt submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To provide for the printing of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

That a revised edition of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress be prepared by the Committee on Rules and Administration and printed as a Senate document, and that fifteen hundred additional copies shall be printed and bound for the use of the Senate, bound and delivered as may be directed by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 629 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2020 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. King , Mr. Cramer , Ms. McSally , Mr. Gardner , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Crapo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 1, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 2020 as Great Outdoors Month .

Whereas hundreds of millions of individuals in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–249 ; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of the United States; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account updated in September 2019 by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shows that outdoor recreation contributed more than $427,000,000,000 of current-dollar gross domestic product to the economy of the United States in 2017, comprising approximately 2.2 percent of the current-dollar gross domestic product; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account shows that, in 2017, the outdoor recreation sector experienced faster growth in real gross output, compensation, and employment than the overall economy of the United States, while also providing 5,200,000 jobs across the United States; Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 ( Public Law 116–6 ; 133 Stat. 13) encouraged the Department of Commerce to continue its work with the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account; Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with economic growth, positive health outcomes, and better quality of life; Whereas many outdoor recreation businesses are small businesses, which have been heavily impacted by the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas, as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic, many outdoor recreation businesses have experienced decreases in sales and have furloughed or laid off employees; Whereas outdoor recreation businesses are cornerstones of rural communities and outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; and Whereas June 2020 is an appropriate month to designate as Great Outdoors Month to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2020 as Great Outdoors Month ; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors during June 2020 and year-round.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 629 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2020 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. King , Mr. Cramer , Ms. McSally , Mr. Gardner , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 2020 as Great Outdoors Month .

Whereas hundreds of millions of individuals in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–249 ; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of the United States; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account updated in September 2019 by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shows that outdoor recreation contributed more than $427,000,000,000 of current-dollar gross domestic product to the economy of the United States in 2017, comprising approximately 2.2 percent of the current-dollar gross domestic product; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account shows that, in 2017, the outdoor recreation sector experienced faster growth in real gross output, compensation, and employment than the overall economy of the United States, while also providing 5,200,000 jobs across the United States; Whereas the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 ( Public Law 116–6 ; 133 Stat. 13) encouraged the Department of Commerce to continue its work with the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account; Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with economic growth, positive health outcomes, and better quality of life; Whereas many outdoor recreation businesses are small businesses, which have been heavily impacted by the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas, as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic, many outdoor recreation businesses have experienced decreases in sales and have furloughed or laid off employees; Whereas outdoor recreation businesses are cornerstones of rural communities and outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; and Whereas June 2020 is an appropriate month to designate as Great Outdoors Month to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2020 as Great Outdoors Month ; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors during June 2020 and year-round.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 631 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2020 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Blunt , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and service of David Dorn and expressing condolences to the family of David Dorn.

Whereas David Dorn was born on October 29, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri; Whereas David Dorn was— (1) a loving husband to Sergeant Ann Marie Dorn; (2) a father of 5 children; (3) a grandfather of 10 grandchildren; and (4) a dedicated public servant; Whereas David Dorn graduated from Hadley Technical High School before attending St. Louis Community College at Forest Park and Tarkio College to study criminal justice; Whereas David Dorn began his service with the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis (referred to in this preamble as the St. Louis Police Department ) as a patrol officer in 1969; Whereas, over the course of his career with the St. Louis Police Department, David Dorn— (1) performed his duties with distinction and commitment; (2) rose to the rank of captain; and (3) acted as the deputy commander of the Bureau of Patrol Support, which oversaw 9 agencies within the St. Louis Police Department; Whereas David Dorn demonstrated dedication to the city of St. Louis by serving in the St. Louis Police Department for 38 years before retiring in October 2007; Whereas, on February 12, 2008, David Dorn returned to public service as Chief of Police of the Moline Acres Police Department; Whereas, after a long career in law enforcement, David Dorn served his community by mentoring and assisting disadvantaged youth; Whereas, on June 2, 2020, David Dorn responded to the looting of a business owned by a friend; Whereas, in an act of senseless violence, a gunman opened fire on David Dorn in the course of that robbery, mortally wounding Dorn as Dorn was protecting his community; and Whereas, on June 4, 2020, the people of St. Louis gathered to honor David Dorn and participated in a march to end violence: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of David Dorn; (2) recognizes and honors David Dorn as a hero who lived a life of service to his community and others through the pursuit of justice and the protection of individuals in the community; and (3) expresses deep respect and appreciation for the selfless character and sacrifice of David Dorn.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 635 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2020 Mr. Rounds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the Fourth of July, America’s birthday, and the hundreds of businesses and workers that make up the fireworks industry.

Whereas, on July 3, 1776, Founding Father John Adams wrote to Abigail Adams expressing his belief that the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be commemorated with Pomp and Parade, with Shows, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more ; Whereas, on July 4, 1777, reflecting the vision of John Adams, fireworks were set off in Philadelphia as part of a celebration to commemorate Independence Day; Whereas throughout our history, Americans in cities and towns large and small have celebrated the birth of our great Nation, with 16,000 fireworks displays on Independence Day in 2019 alone; Whereas an estimated 49 million Americans traveled on vacation to these cities and towns during the Fourth of July holiday in 2019; Whereas 49 States plus the District of Columbia allow some or all types of consumer fireworks; Whereas retail sales of fireworks have skyrocketed in recent years; Whereas Americans spend more than $1 billion on fireworks annually, and close to $900 million is spent on consumer fireworks alone; Whereas the United States fireworks industry is committed to promoting the legal and safe handling and use of all fireworks; Whereas for the first time in over 10 years, Mount Rushmore, our Nation’s Shrine of Democracy , will resume using fireworks in 2020; Whereas the fireworks industry serves as a livelihood for many small business owners and operators across the country; Whereas fireworks celebrations are important economic drivers for cities and towns across the country; and Whereas many cities and towns across the country are canceling or are considering canceling their annual Fourth of July celebrations: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the historic importance of fireworks displays in the United States, particularly in annual Independence Day celebrations; (2) recognizes that the fireworks industry brings joy to communities and neighborhoods across the country and is good for our national psyche; (3) supports the commitment to bring fireworks back to our Nation’s Shrine of Democracy at Mount Rushmore; and (4) urges cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to save the Fourth of July by reconsidering postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations, so that Americans can enjoy our Nation’s birthday while adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 636 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2020 Mr. Graham submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of the Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the hometown newspaper for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed across the globe.

Whereas May 14, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations, in service to the military community of the United States, of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific, a military newspaper established in Honolulu to provide an independent, uncensored news source for members of the Armed Forces fighting in World War II; Whereas Stars and Stripes was heralded for indispensable service when it was initially established during the Civil War and again during World War I, when General John J. Pershing reestablished Stars and Stripes to provide news and information as an important morale-building force for soldiers serving in the American Expeditionary Force; Whereas, after its permanent formation in World War II, Stars and Stripes started printing in Tokyo, Japan, on October 3, 1945, working in requisitioned space formally occupied by the Japan Times, and excelled in its mission across every theater of war, leading President Harry S. Truman to say later, In Africa, Europe and the Pacific, The Stars and Stripes has established itself as a cherished and important soldier’s institution. ; Whereas Stars and Stripes has continuously covered news about the military, for the military in conflicts from World War II to Korea to Vietnam to Bosnia and Kosovo to Iraq and Afghanistan; and Whereas, while readership of newspapers has declined in recent years and technology has evolved, Stars and Stripes has innovated in finding new ways and products to deliver the hometown news to the broadest portion of the military community, and through internet versions of the newspaper, social media, and other products, Stars and Stripes is now reaching 1,300,000 readers each day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific— (1) commemorates this important milestone in the history of an important institution of the United States; and (2) congratulates and honors the men and women of Stars and Stripes, past and present, who have so diligently served the United States military community.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 640 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 1, 2020 Mr. Rounds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION To express the sense of the Senate on United States-Israel cooperation on precision-guided munitions.

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Department of Defense has cooperated extensively with Israel to assist in the procurement of precision-guided munitions, and such cooperation represents an important example of robust United States support for Israel; (2) to the extent practicable, the Secretary of Defense should take further measures to expedite deliveries of precision-guided munitions to Israel; and (3) regularized annual purchases of precision-guided munitions by Israel, in accordance with existing requirements and practices regarding the export of defense articles and defense services, coordinated with the United States Air Force annual purchase of precision-guided munitions, would enhance the security of both the United States and Israel by— (A) promoting a more efficient use of defense resources by taking advantage of economies of scale; (B) enabling the United States and Israel to address crisis requirements for precision-guided munitions in a timely and flexible manner; and (C) encouraging the defense industrial base to maintain routine production lines of precision-guided munitions.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 646 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 2, 2020 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand.

Whereas the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States of America first established relations in 1818 and entered into the Treaty of Amity and Commerce in 1833; Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program currently operates in over 150 countries; Whereas the Thailand-United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF) was established by a formal agreement in 1950; Whereas 2020 is the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program partnership with the Kingdom of Thailand; Whereas, recognizing the value of bilateral exchange, the Government of Thailand has financially contributed to the binational TUSEF annually since 1989; Whereas nearly 2,000 Fulbright students and scholars from Thailand have studied, conducted research, or lectured in the United States since TUSEF’s founding; Whereas over 1,300 Fulbright grantees from the United States conducted research or gave lectures in Thailand since TUSEF’s founding; and Whereas the United States Government supports additional programs in Thailand in the areas of education, rule of law, and internationally recognized human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and commends the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand; and (2) encourages the President to maintain and expand interaction with the Kingdom of Thailand in ways that facilitate close coordination and partnership in the areas of education and cultural exchange throughout all of Thailand and the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 648 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 2, 2020 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Rosen , Ms. McSally , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mrs. Loeffler , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Harris , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Warren , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Smith , Ms. Ernst , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Murkowski , and Ms. Sinema ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 2020 as “National Women’s Suffrage Month”.

Whereas Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, guided by the shared ideals of freedom, sovereignty, democracy, civil liberty, and individual rights; Whereas, from 1919 to 1920, the 66th Congress debated, and State legislatures considered, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide suffrage for women; Whereas the ratification of the 19th Amendment was the culmination of decades of work and struggle by advocates for the rights of women across the United States and worldwide; Whereas the ratification of the 19th Amendment ensured women could more fully participate in the democracy of the United States and fundamentally changed the role of women in the civic life of the Nation; Whereas August 18, 2020, marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by ¾ of the States, providing the support necessary under article V of the Constitution of the United States; Whereas August 26, 2020, marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment becoming a part of the Constitution of the United States, providing for women’s suffrage; and Whereas the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment represents a historical milestone to be lauded and celebrated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 2020 as National Women’s Suffrage Month ; (2) honors the role of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in further promoting the core values of the democracy of the United States, as promised by the Constitution of the United States; (3) reaffirms the opportunity for people in the United States to learn about and commemorate the efforts of the women’s suffrage movement and the role of women in the Nation's democracy; (4) reaffirms the desire of Congress to continue strengthening democratic participation and to inspire future generations to cherish and preserve the historic precedent established by the 19th Amendment; (5) recommits to persevering through these unexpected times to celebrate the suffragists, educate new generations about this critical chapter in the history of the Nation's democracy, and create a legacy that will inspire the next 100 years; and (6) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Women’s Suffrage Month and commemorate this milestone of the Nation's democracy by ensuring that the untold stories of women’s decades-long battle for the ballot are recognized and celebrated across the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 650 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 2, 2020 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in Collector Car Appreciation Day events and commemorations— (A) that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars; and (B) in accordance with applicable public health guidelines.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 652 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 20, 2020 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Brown , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Booker , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Markey , Mr. Coons , Mr. Wyden , and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding preconditions for the readmission of the Russian Federation into a reconstituted Group of Eight or participation in the Group of Seven.

Whereas, since 2014, the Russian Federation has illegally occupied Crimea and Donbass, which was condemned in the Senate by passage of Senate Resolution 378 by unanimous consent in the 113th Congress; Whereas, in March 2014, the Group of Eight suspended the Russian Federation as a direct result of its actions in Ukraine and instead continued as the Group of Seven; Whereas, since 2014, the Russian Federation has also continued malign attacks on western democracies, including ongoing aggressive cyber and military provocations; and Whereas the Russian Federation has reportedly offered bounties to kill members of the United States Armed Forces deployed in Afghanistan: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that, as precondition for readmission into a reconstituted Group of Eight or participation in a Group of Seven proceeding, the Russian Federation must— (1) end its illegal occupation of Crimea and Donbass; (2) cease its malign activities against the United States and its allies; and (3) terminate any bounties against members of the United States Armed Forces.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 654 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2020 Mr. Enzi (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Tester , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Bennet , and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 25, 2020, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates July 25, 2020, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 656 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 22, 2020 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mrs. Murray , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Perdue , Mr. King , Ms. Collins , and Mrs. Loeffler ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 30, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2020 as National Blueberry Month .

Whereas the blueberry is a fruit native to North America; Whereas blueberries were first— (1) managed and harvested as wild blueberries by the native Wabanaki through specialized burning practices that are still used in 2020; and (2) used fresh and dried in food and medicines by Native Americans, who introduced blueberries to early colonists, which led to new uses and forms of blueberries, including frozen, establishing traditions still observed in 2020; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey in the early 1900s by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a botanist at the Department of Agriculture, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid for cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas, because of those early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped; Whereas wild blueberries— (1) are small and sweet; and (2) are not planted, but still grow and are harvested where they have naturally occurred for thousands of years; Whereas the blueberry industry in the United States, including both highbush and wild blueberries, is an important agricultural industry with an annual economic impact of $4,700,000,000; Whereas highbush and wild blueberries— (1) have a total harvested area estimated at more than 140,000 acres; and (2) are produced in 48 States by more than 15,000 growers and their families; Whereas highbush and wild blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth during the first 2 decades of the 21st century, reaching a total harvest of 700,000,000 pounds in 2019; Whereas blueberries are— (1) low in fat; and (2) a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role that the berries may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas blueberries are harvested in the United States from March through early September, with the peak of the harvest occurring in July: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 656 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 22, 2020 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mrs. Murray , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Perdue , Mr. King , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2020 as National Blueberry Month .

Whereas the blueberry is a fruit native to North America; Whereas blueberries were first— (1) managed and harvested as wild blueberries by the native Wabanaki through specialized burning practices that are still used in 2020; and (2) used fresh and dried in food and medicines by Native Americans, who introduced blueberries to early colonists, which led to new uses and forms of blueberries, including frozen, establishing traditions still observed in 2020; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey in the early 1900s by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a botanist at the Department of Agriculture, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid for cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas, because of those early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped; Whereas wild blueberries— (1) are small and sweet; and (2) are not planted, but still grow and are harvested where they have naturally occurred for thousands of years; Whereas the blueberry industry in the United States, including both highbush and wild blueberries, is an important agricultural industry with an annual economic impact of $4,700,000,000; Whereas highbush and wild blueberries— (1) have a total harvested area estimated at more than 140,000 acres; and (2) are produced in 48 States by more than 15,000 growers and their families; Whereas highbush and wild blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth during the first 2 decades of the 21st century, reaching a total harvest of 700,000,000 pounds in 2019; Whereas blueberries are— (1) low in fat; and (2) a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role that the berries may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas blueberries are harvested in the United States from March through early September, with the peak of the harvest occurring in July: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 659 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2020 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary August 6, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Designating September 2020 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 K–12 students to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas, in an average year, 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, and school bus operators drive school buses a total of nearly 4,680,000,000 miles; Whereas the Child Safety Network (referred to in this preamble as the CSN ), which is celebrating 31 years of public service in the United States, supports the CSN Safe Bus campaign, which is designed to provide the school bus industry with driver training, the latest technology, and free safety and security resources; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to commit to disseminating public service announcements that are produced to— (1) provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) recognize school bus operators and professionals; and (3) encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students board and disembark from school buses; Whereas key leaders who deserve recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have— (1) provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private schools; (2) trained more than 116,800 school bus operators; and (3) provided more than 163,120 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank the school bus operators and the professionals focused on school bus safety and security in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2020 as School Bus Safety Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 659 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2020 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 2020 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 K–12 students to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas, in an average year, 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, and school bus operators drive school buses a total of nearly 4,680,000,000 miles; Whereas the Child Safety Network (referred to in this preamble as the CSN ), which is celebrating 31 years of public service in the United States, supports the CSN Safe Bus campaign, which is designed to provide the school bus industry with driver training, the latest technology, and free safety and security resources; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to commit to disseminating public service announcements that are produced to— (1) provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) recognize school bus operators and professionals; and (3) encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students board and disembark from school buses; Whereas key leaders who deserve recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have— (1) provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private school districts; (2) trained more than 116,800 school bus operators; and (3) provided more than 163,120 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank the school bus operators and the professionals focused on school bus safety and security in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2020 as School Bus Safety Month .
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 664 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2020 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Jones , Mr. Braun , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Warren , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Young , and Ms. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 666 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2020 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence RESOLUTION Honoring the faithful and unwavering service of Civil Air Transport and Air America to the United States.

Whereas, over the course of 4 decades, the courage, dedication to duty, superior airmanship, and sacrifice of the men and women of Civil Air Transport and Air America set high standards for future covert air operations; Whereas, during the Cold War, aircrews and ground personnel of Civil Air Transport and Air America gave selflessly in service to the worldwide battle against communist oppression; Whereas, across multiple active military theaters from the Far East to Southeast Asia, the legendary men and women of Civil Air Transport and Air America served heroically, and many of those men and women gave their lives in the defense of freedom; Whereas, often at great personal risk of enemy ground fire and possible capture, Air America acted quickly and decisively to conduct search and rescue operations to recover downed aviators in trouble, always fully embodying the Airman's Creed ; and Whereas the individuals of Air America performed these search and rescue operations despite often outdated equipment, hazardous terrain, dangerous weather, and the bureaucracy of their own governments: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the skill, bravery and loyalty of veterans of Civil Air Transport and Air America; and (2) honors the sacrifices of veterans of Civil Air Transport and Air America to defend freedom and protect the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 668 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2020 Mrs. Loeffler (for herself and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s 50th Anniversary.

Whereas the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center ( FLETC ) was established on July 1, 1970, in response to a need for standard training across Federal law enforcement agencies; Whereas the FLETC headquarters in Glynco, Georgia, opened in 1975; Whereas FLETC became a part of the Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003, pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107–296); Whereas, in 2016, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, FLETC’s first authorizing legislation, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114–285); Whereas FLETC provides basic and advanced law enforcement training for 95 Federal law enforcement agencies and to State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies nationwide; Whereas FLETC includes training locations in Glynco, Georgia, Artesia, New Mexico, Charleston, South Carolina, and Cheltenham, Maryland; Whereas the mission of FLETC is to prepare the Federal law enforcement community to safeguard the people of the United States, our homeland, and our values through strategic partnerships; and Whereas FLETC trains nearly 70,000 law enforcement personnel annually in 872 training programs and maintains more than 3,400 acres of training ground: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; and (2) recognizes the staff, students, and leadership of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for their commitment to preparing law enforcement to protect the people of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 669 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2020 Mr. Rounds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION To express the sense of the Senate on United States-Israel cooperation on precision-guided munitions.

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Department of Defense has cooperated extensively with Israel to assist in the procurement of precision-guided munitions, and such cooperation represents an important example of robust United States support for Israel; (2) to the extent practicable, the Secretary of Defense should take further measures to expedite deliveries of precision-guided munitions to Israel; and (3) regularized annual purchases of precision-guided munitions by Israel, in accordance with existing requirements and practices regarding the export of defense articles and defense services, coordinated with the United States Air Force annual purchase of precision-guided munitions, would enhance the security of both the United States and Israel by— (A) promoting a more efficient use of defense resources by taking advantage of economies of scale; (B) enabling the United States and Israel to address crisis requirements for precision-guided munitions in a timely and flexible manner; and (C) encouraging the defense industrial base to maintain routine production lines of precision-guided munitions.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 676 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2020 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation into the art industry and United States policies that undermine sanctions; Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for access to records of the Subcommittee's investigation; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into the art industry and United States policies that undermine sanctions.