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III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 570 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 12, 2020 Mr. Cruz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Opposing and condemning the potential prosecution of United States and Israeli nationals by the International Criminal Court.

Whereas the United States has long objected to any assertion of jurisdiction by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over nationals of states that are not parties to the Rome Statute, including the United States and Israel, absent a referral from the United Nations Security Council or the consent of such a state; Whereas, on December 20, 2019, the Prosecutor of the ICC asked the ICC judges to confirm that the Court may exercise jurisdiction over the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, facilitating the potential prosecution of Israeli nations; Whereas, on March 5, 2020, the ICC authorized an investigation into the actions of United States Armed Forces and intelligence officials operating in Afghanistan, facilitating the prosecution of United States nationals; and Whereas prosecutions of nationals from states that are not parties to the Rome Statute, absent a referral from the United Nations Security Council or the consent of such a state, are illegitimate and terminally endanger the credibility of the ICC: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate opposes and condemns the potential prosecution of United States and Israeli nationals by the ICC; and (2) it should be the policy of the United States to pursue a resolution by the United Nations Security Council prohibiting the ICC from prosecuting nationals of states that are not parties to the Rome Statute, including the United States and Israel, absent a referral from the United Nations Security Council or the consent of such a state.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 572 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2020 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entitled Guidance for Implementing the Opening Up America Again Framework be released immediately.

Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entitled, Guidance for Implementing the Opening Up America Again Framework , should be released to the public immediately, in the form originally approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, without political censorship by the White House or the Office of Management and Budget.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 574 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2020 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. King , Ms. McSally , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Hassan , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Barrasso , Ms. Harris , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coons , Mr. Portman , Mr. Warner , Ms. Collins , Mr. Carper , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Markey , Mr. Udall , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Manchin , Ms. Stabenow , and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of April 18, 2020, through April 26, 2020, as National Park Week .

Whereas, on March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National Park as the first national park for the enjoyment of the people of the United States; Whereas, on August 25, 1916, Congress established the National Park Service with the mission to preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of current and future generations; Whereas the National Park Service continues to protect and manage the majestic landscapes, hallowed battlefields, and iconic cultural and historical sites of the United States; Whereas the units of the National Park System can be found in every State and many territories of the United States and many of the units embody the rich natural and cultural heritage of the United States, reflect a unique national story through people and places, and offer countless opportunities for recreation, volunteerism, cultural exchange, education, civic engagement, and exploration; Whereas visits and visitors to the national parks of the United States are important economic drivers for the economy, responsible for $20,200,000,000 in spending in 2018; Whereas the dedicated employees of the National Park Service carry out their mission to protect the national parks of the United States so that the vibrant culture, diverse wildlife, and priceless resources of the parks will endure for perpetuity; and Whereas the people of the United States have inherited the remarkable legacy of the National Park System and are entrusted with the preservation of the National Park System throughout its second century: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of April 18, 2020, through April 26, 2020, as National Park Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States and the world to virtually visit, experience, and support the treasured national parks of the United States while protecting public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 575 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2020 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Rounds , Mr. Daines , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Reaffirming a strong commitment to United States producers and commodities made in the United States.

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

That the Senate urges the President to require the United States Trade Representative to enter into the trade negotiations necessary to implement mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, in order to allow consumers to make an informed and free choice about where their food comes from.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 576 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2020 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the essential role of public safety telecommunicators in emergency response and the important work performed by public safety telecommunicators to protect the public and police, fire, and emergency medical officials during emergencies, such as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic.

Whereas public safety telecommunicators play a critical role in emergency response; Whereas the work performed by public safety telecommunicators goes far beyond merely relaying information between the public and first responders; Whereas, when responding to reports of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children, the information obtained and actions taken by public safety telecommunicators form the foundation for an effective response; Whereas the first contact that a hostage taker or a suicidal person makes when that person calls 9–1–1 is with a public safety telecommunicator, whose negotiation skills can prevent the situation from getting worse; Whereas, during active shooter incidents, public safety telecommunicators coach callers through first aid and give advice to prevent further harm, all while collecting vital information to provide situational awareness for responding officers; Whereas the work of public safety telecommunicators comes with an extreme emotional and physical impact that is compounded by long hours and the around-the-clock nature of the job; Whereas public safety telecommunicators should be recognized by all levels of government for the lifesaving and protective nature of the work that public safety telecommunicators perform; and Whereas major emergencies, such as the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, highlight the dedication of public safety telecommunicators and the important work performed by public safety telecommunicators to protect the public and police, fire, and emergency medical officials: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors and recognizes the important and lifesaving contributions of public safety telecommunicators and other public safety communications professionals across the United States; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to remember the value of the work performed by public safety telecommunicators and other public safety communications professionals.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 581 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2020 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of Jereima Jeri Bustamante on the second anniversary of her passing.

Whereas Jereima Jeri Bustamante (referred to in this preamble as Jeri Bustamante ) lived the American Dream; Whereas, after moving from Panama to the United States with her family, Jeri Bustamante— (1) attended Miami Beach Senior High School; and (2) earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Florida International University; Whereas Jeri Bustamante had a tireless work ethic and a passion for communication, and paid for her education by working while enrolled in school; Whereas that tireless work ethic propelled Jeri Bustamante to professional success, beginning with an internship at a Miami television station and culminating in a period of service as press secretary to Governor Rick Scott; Whereas the enthusiasm, compassion, tenacity, and vibrant energy of Jeri Bustamante are greatly missed by her family, friends, and coworkers; Whereas the spirit of Jeri Bustamante lives on through the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship, which aims to help graduates of Miami Beach Senior High School achieve their goals and pursue the American Dream through a college education; and Whereas April 8, 2020, marks 2 years since the life of Jeri Bustamante was tragically cut short in a fatal boating accident: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life and memory of Jereima Jeri Bustamante (referred to in this resolution as Jeri Bustamante ); (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Jeri Bustamante; (3) recognizes that living the American Dream remains possible for any individual who, following the example of Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pursue and achieve a goal; and (4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the legacy of Jeri Bustamante.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 582 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2020 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Alexander , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Braun , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Enzi , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Gardner , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Harris , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Jones , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mrs. Loeffler , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Ms. McSally , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Paul , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Romney , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Udall , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating Michael P. DiSilvestro as Director Emeritus of Senate Security of the United States Senate.

Whereas Michael P. DiSilvestro will retire from the United States Senate after serving for over 30 years as the first Director of the Office of Senate Security, and in the Senate for over 37 years total, including numerous postponements of his retirement when the needs of the Senate prevailed upon him; Whereas his career has been dedicated to protecting and facilitating the Senate’s ability to review, discuss, and act upon the most sensitive national security information in our Government; Whereas he represented the Senate boldly and effectively to the executive branch of Government as it delivered critical documents and briefings for the consideration and oversight of the Senate; Whereas his selfless dedication to the Senate’s constitutional function has made him a leader in planning and executing continuity programs for the Senate and Congress as a whole; Whereas, at great peril, he remained on the front line of service to the Senate in times of heinous attacks on Senate offices; Whereas he has upheld the highest standards and traditions of the Senate as a universally trusted voice of nonpartisan professionalism and expertise; and Whereas he has earned the respect and esteem of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That, effective May 23, 2020, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service, Michael P. DiSilvestro is hereby designated as Director Emeritus of Senate Security of the United States Senate.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 584 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2020 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committee for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Rubio (Chair), Mr. Burr, Mr. Risch, Ms. Collins, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Sasse.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 585 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2020 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Hawley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day .

Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States; Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the people of the United States remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose; Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying; Whereas the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and Whereas May 1, 2020, is an appropriate date to designate as Silver Star Service Banner Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day ; and (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe Silver Star Service Banner Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 586 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2020 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Ms. Harris , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Carper , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Hassan , Mr. King , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Fischer , and Mrs. Feinstein ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, including engineers and administrators, who represent State and local governments throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, sanitation and waste management systems, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; Whereas, during the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic, public works professionals have continued to provide essential services, placing themselves at increased risk of infection; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 587 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2020 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Reed , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2020, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (referred to in this preamble as DIPG ) tumors regularly affect 200 to 400 children in the United States each year; Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children; Whereas, during childhood, DIPG tumors are— (1) the second most common type of malignant brain tumor; and (2) the leading cause of pediatric brain cancer deaths; Whereas, with respect to a child who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor and receives treatment for a DIPG tumor, the median amount of time that the child survives after diagnosis is only 9 months; Whereas, with respect to an individual who is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor, the rate of survival 5 years after diagnosis is approximately 2 percent; Whereas the average age at which a child is diagnosed with a DIPG tumor is between 5 and 9 years, resulting in a life expectancy approximately 70 years shorter than the average life expectancy in the United States; and Whereas the prognosis for children diagnosed with DIPG tumors has not improved over the past 40 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) designating May 17, 2020, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day ; and (B) efforts to— (i) better understand diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (ii) develop effective treatments for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; and (iii) provide comprehensive care for children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and their families; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to become more informed about— (A) diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (B) pediatric brain cancer in general; and (C) challenges relating to research on pediatric cancers and ways to advance such research.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 592 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 20, 2020 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Markey , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Harris , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Reed , Mr. Coons , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Casey , Mr. Booker , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2020, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2020 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year in the United States, more than— (1) 37,500 individuals are killed and 73,300 individuals are wounded by gunfire; (2) 13,300 individuals are killed in homicides involving firearms; (3) 22,900 individuals die by suicide using a firearm; and (4) 470 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas, by 1 count, in 2019 in the United States, there were 417 mass shooting incidents in which not fewer than 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; Whereas, in 2019 in the United States, there were at least 130 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 33 deaths and 77 injuries; Whereas, every year in the United States, approximately 3,000 children and teens are killed by gun violence and 13,000 children and teens are shot and wounded; Whereas approximately 7,600 people in the United States under the age of 25 die because of gun violence annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age in Chicago, Illinois, while standing in a park; Whereas the deadly toll of daily gun violence has continued even during the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas, on June 5, 2020, to recognize the 23rd birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to— (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and Whereas June 2020 is an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of June 2020 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of June 5, 2020, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day , in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on June 5, 2020; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 599 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2020 Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Judge Lee Roy West.

Whereas Judge Lee Roy West was born in Clayton, Oklahoma, on November 26, 1929, and died on April 24, 2020, in Muskogee, Oklahoma; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West was the youngest of 4 children in a family he called too poor to paint and too proud to whitewash ; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West graduated from Antlers High School in 1948 and hitchhiked to Norman, Oklahoma, to attend the University of Oklahoma; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1952; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West graduated from Harvard Law School with a juris doctor in 1956 and later earned a master of laws from Harvard Law School in 1963; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West served the United States with the 3rd Marine Division in Japan and the 1st Marine Division in Korea; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West practiced law— (1) in Ada, Oklahoma, from 1956 to 1961 and from 1963 to 1965; and (2) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from 1978 to 1979; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West taught law at the University of Oklahoma College of Law from 1961 to 1962 and was a Ford Foundation fellow at Harvard Law School from 1962 to 1963; Whereas Governor Henry Bellmon appointed Judge Lee Roy West to serve as a State court judge for the 22nd Judicial District of Oklahoma, where he served from 1965 to 1973; Whereas, in 1973, President Richard Nixon appointed Judge Lee Roy West to the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington, D.C.; Whereas, on September 28, 1979, President Jimmy Carter nominated Judge Lee Roy West to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma; Whereas the Senate confirmed the nomination of Judge Lee Roy West on October 31, 1979; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West served as chief justice of the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma from 1993 to 1994; Whereas Judge Lee Roy West served on the Federal bench in Oklahoma City for nearly 40 years; and Whereas Judge Lee Roy West was inducted into— (1) the Field Trial Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, Tennessee in 2004; and (2) the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2012: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors— (1) the life and legacy of Judge Lee Roy West; and (2) the commitment of Judge Lee Roy West to his family, the law, Oklahoma, and the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 601 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2020 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that order must be immediately restored to the cities of the United States so that citizens may have peace and the legitimate grievances of peaceful protestors may be heard and considered.

Whereas the killing of George Floyd (referred to in this preamble as Mr. Floyd ) by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was a deeply immoral and reprehensible act for which justice must be done under the law; Whereas other apparent instances of unjust police violence, such as the recent killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, must be met with immediate, thorough investigations and full justice; Whereas the United States cannot fully realize the constitutional promise of equal protection and equal justice under the law until unjust police violence against Black Americans has been further addressed; Whereas the peaceful demonstrations for justice and change following the death of Mr. Floyd are noble and patriotic; Whereas it is the sacrosanct constitutional right of all people of the United States to demonstrate peacefully in favor of social and political change; Whereas the constitutional rights of citizens unequivocally do not include any right to— (1) loot, pillage, burn, or destroy property; (2) attack police officers; or (3) disobey lawful orders of the police; Whereas the violent rioting and mayhem that has descended on cities of the United States in the week preceding the date of introduction of this resolution is unjustifiable and immoral; Whereas it is the fundamental responsibility of all governments to secure domestic tranquility and protect the lives and property of their citizens so that those citizens may exercise their rights and liberties in peace; Whereas State and local governments bear primary responsibility for restoring order and suppressing these violent riots; Whereas the Federal Government should stand ready to provide whatever aid is requested or necessary to restore order and tranquility in the streets of the United States; and Whereas the men and women of local and Federal law enforcement agencies and the National Guard have acted with tremendous bravery and honor across the United States in the face of rioting, mayhem, and brutal attacks: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that order must be immediately restored to the cities of the United States so that— (1) citizens may have peace; and (2) the legitimate grievances of peaceful protestors may be heard and considered.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 603 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2020 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Kaine , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Loeffler , Mr. Inhofe , and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that State agencies and other providers of foster care services should make every effort to ensure that siblings remain together in the foster care system.

Whereas sibling relationships are important and should be recognized and respected; Whereas sibling relationships provide needed continuity and stability during the placement of a child in foster care; Whereas the sibling bond is unique and separate from the parent-child bond, and may include relations with people not linked by blood; Whereas siblings share similar history, heritage, culture, and often biology; Whereas the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–351 ; 122 Stat. 3949) requires that States make reasonable efforts— (1) to place siblings removed from their home in the same foster care, kinship guardianship, or adoptive placement, unless the State documents that such a joint placement would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings; and (2) in a case where siblings are removed from their home and not placed jointly, to provide for frequent visitation or interaction between the siblings, unless the State documents that frequent visitation or interaction would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings; Whereas sibling separation is a significant and distinct loss that must be ameliorated by frequent and regular contact; and Whereas all foster children deserve the right to know and be actively involved in the lives of their siblings absent extraordinary circumstances: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that State agencies and other providers of foster care services should— (1) make every effort to ensure that children are placed in homes with their siblings; (2) ensure that siblings who are not placed together are provided with ample opportunities to communicate with each other and remain connected; and (3) in a case where siblings are not placed jointly, document the reasons why.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 604 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2020 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Menendez , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate should not vote on the nomination of Michael Pack to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media unless and until Michael Pack corrects his false statements to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Internal Revenue Service.

Whereas the Constitution of the United States requires, and the people of the United States expect and deserve, that the Senate provide advice and consent only to those executive branch nominees who are fit to hold positions of public trust in the United States Government; Whereas Michael Pack is the nominee to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media, which is comprised of the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, Radio and TV Marti, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Network; Whereas Michael Pack created and controls both Public Media Lab, a nonprofit company, and Manifold Productions LLC, a for-profit company which he owns; Whereas, since the creation of Public Media Lab, Michael Pack transferred 100 percent of the tax-exempt grants that Public Media Lab received to his for-profit company, Manifold Productions; Whereas, for several years, in documentation submitted to the Internal Revenue Service that asked whether Public Media Lab had provided grants to any entity controlled by an officer of the nonprofit, Michael Pack responded no when the true answer was yes ; Whereas, for several years, in documentation submitted to the Internal Revenue Service that asked whether Public Media Lab conducted business with any entity with which it shared officers or directors, Michael Pack responded no when the true answer was yes ; Whereas, in 2019, when the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate raised the subject of the false statements that Michael Pack had made to the Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Pack claimed, in response to a question for the record, that the false statements were an oversight ; Whereas Michael Pack has refused to correct the false statements that he made to the Internal Revenue Service; and Whereas, in early 2020, Michael Pack provided false information to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate with regard to his taxes; Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) should provide advice and consent to executive branch nominees only if those nominees have been truthful in their dealings with Congress and the executive branch; (2) should not vote on any nominee who has made verifiably false statements to Congress or the executive branch and who refuses to correct those statements; and (3) should not vote on the nomination of Michael Pack to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media unless and until Michael Pack corrects his false statements to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Internal Revenue Service.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 605 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2020 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

1. Time for reading of legislation (a) In general It shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment between the Houses, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) Point of order (1) In general Any Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). A motion to table the point of order shall not be in order. (2) Waiver Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point of order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (c) Constitutional authority This resolution is adopted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 606 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 3, 2020 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Warren , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Udall , Mr. Crapo , Ms. McSally , Ms. Murkowski , and Mr. Risch ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 5, 2020, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls .

Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some Tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average murder rate; Whereas, according to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017, homicide was the sixth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native females between 1 and 44 years of age; Whereas little data exist on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered, and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is an example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 5, 2020, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups— (A) to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) to demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of those tragedies.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 613 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2020 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Ernst , Mr. McConnell , Ms. McSally , Mr. Toomey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lee , Mr. Perdue , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Daines , Mr. Moran , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Graham , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Calling for justice for George Floyd and opposing calls to defund the police.

Whereas a free society depends on the rule of law, which is the foundation for the preservation of public order, peace, and individual rights; Whereas the United States has a troubled history of racism that includes slavery, the terror of lynch mobs, segregation, and Jim Crow, and that history leaves the United States with important work to accomplish; Whereas the just and unbiased enforcement of the rule of law and the protection of innocent individuals against lawbreakers is the essential function of government at the local, State, and Federal levels; Whereas the law enforcement profession is inherently dangerous, and police officers risk their lives every day; Whereas, in 2019, 89 Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty; Whereas law enforcement officers are entrusted by the public to uphold the law; Whereas law enforcement officers who abuse their positions, engage in corruption, employ excessive force, or exhibit bias betray the public trust and undermine the rule of law; Whereas the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, at the hands of law enforcement was a horrific act that violated the public trust and was inconsistent with the values and conduct expected of law enforcement officers; Whereas the law enforcement officers involved in the killing of George Floyd have been terminated from their positions and charged with crimes relating to their conduct and their contribution to the death of George Floyd; Whereas good law enforcement cannot exist without accountability and justice; Whereas understaffed police departments and undertrained police officers increase the risk of encounters that result in the use of force, including unjustifiable or excessive force; and Whereas defunding the police would leave police departments understaffed and undertrained, while also increasing the risk of violent crime to the communities of the United States, especially vulnerable communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls for justice for George Floyd; and (2) opposes efforts to defund the police.
III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 614 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2020 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life, but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day in the State of Florida to honor the victims and survivors of the senseless attack; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2020, marks 4 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by the senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.
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 June 18, 2020 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 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.