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III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 314 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2019 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Warner ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the centennial of the Aerospace Industries Association.

Whereas 100 years ago, in 1919, the Aerospace Industries Association was incorporated as the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America (ACCA) in the State of New York, later adopting its current name in 1959; Whereas, for more than 100 years, the aerospace industry has moved, connected, secured, and inspired the modern world with countless innovations and technologies that play a role in almost every aspect of daily life; Whereas the centennial of the Aerospace Industries Association celebrates the world-changing impact aerospace technologies have had and the role of aerospace technologies in strengthening the economy and national security of the United States; Whereas the aerospace industry supports the National Defense Strategy of the United States by providing the Armed Forces the most technologically advanced and effective platforms and systems in the world; Whereas the aerospace industry is a leading employer of veterans and retirees of the Armed Forces and recognizes the incredible contribution those veterans and retirees have made to the United States through their service; Whereas the aerospace industry has contributed to the advancement of humankind as a key facilitator and collaborator in space, from the Apollo 11 mission to the future mission of the United States to Mars; Whereas innovations in aerospace technologies continue to spur economic growth, as the aerospace industry maintains a presence in all 50 States and sustains approximately 2,500,000 jobs in the United States; and Whereas the aerospace industry strives to inspire young people in the United States, including women and underrepresented communities, to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and pursue science-related careers that lead to future innovations and major scientific breakthroughs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) acknowledges 2019 as the centennial for the Aerospace Industries Association; (2) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and encourages young people in the United States to pursue careers in such fields; and (3) commends the aerospace industry for continuing to innovate and develop technologies that will shape the United States for the next 100 years.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 319 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2019 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mr. Casey , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Harris , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Udall , Mr. Gardner , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 16, 2019, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underprivileged students and helping those students attain their full potential through higher education; Whereas 523 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in the United States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent just over 15 percent of all nonprofit institutions of higher education, yet serve 26.8 percent of all students and 66 percent of all Hispanic students, enrolling 2,066,468 Hispanics; Whereas, in September 2019, the number of emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions , defined as institutions that do not yet meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic full-time equivalent enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24 percent, stands at 328 institutions operating in 35 States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 25 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 35 States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are leading efforts to increase Hispanic participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States and in Puerto Rico; (2) designates the week beginning September 16, 2019, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 322 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2019 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Fischer , and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Whereas the first Rail Safety Week was held from September 24 through September 30, 2017, by the national education safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, the Department of Transportation, and other organizations; Whereas Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks, and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities; Whereas highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing accidents constituted approximately 96 percent of all rail related fatalities during 2018; Whereas since 2005, the number of public crossings has declined by 8 percent, while the number of gates at such crossings has increased by 26 percent; Whereas, in 2018, 51 percent of all grade crossing collisions and 64 percent of all fatal grade crossing collisions occurred at gated crossings; Whereas, in 2018, there were a total of 841 rail-related fatalities and 8,177 rail-related injuries in the United States; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics show that 2,216 highway-grade crossing crashes occurred during 2018, resulting in 263 persons killed and another 840 persons injured throughout the United States; Whereas trespassing incidents on railroad property resulted in 571 persons killed and another 479 injured across the Nation in 2018; Whereas many collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians could have been prevented by increased education, engineering, and enforcement; Whereas Operation Lifesaver, the foremost public information and education program on rail safety, administers a public education program about grade-crossing safety and prevention of trespassing; Whereas during Rail Safety Week, from September 22 through 28, 2019, and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to observe added caution as motorists or pedestrians approach tracks or trains; Whereas, the United States and Canada will observe Rail Safety Week concurrently; and Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing crashes and pedestrian and railroad incidents: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Rail Safety Week; (2) expresses strong support for— (A) the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week; and (B) efforts to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries; and (3) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to participate in Rail Safety Week events and activities; and (B) to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 324 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2019 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 16, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 29, 2019, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day .

Whereas over 80 percent of people in the United States live in or near cities, which typically have limited opportunities for residents to access nature and experience outdoor recreation; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service manages 567 national wildlife refuges that constitute a national network of land and water managed for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States; Whereas national wildlife refuges provide opportunities for people to discover and appreciate nature; Whereas there is a refuge located within a 1-hour drive of every metropolitan area in the United States; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service— (1) focuses on introducing people living in densely populated areas to the more than 100 national wildlife refuges near urban areas; and (2) promotes wildlife conservation and the enjoyment of hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreational activities close to where people live; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program focuses on public-private partnerships— (1) to improve wildlife conservation; and (2) to promote access to recreation on and off national wildlife refuges, including recreational activities such as hunting and fishing; and Whereas by exploring community-centered approaches to address local needs, engaging the next generation of anglers and hunters, and providing infrastructure and safe access, the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program helps local organizations, cities, and towns across the United States engage in conservation activities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 29, 2019, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day ; (2) encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to increase access to outdoor recreational opportunities for urban communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to visit and experience the more than 100 urban national wildlife refuges of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 324 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2019 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 29, 2019, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day .

Whereas over 80 percent of people in the United States live in or near cities, which typically have limited opportunities for residents to access nature and experience outdoor recreation; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service manages 567 national wildlife refuges that constitute a national network of land and water managed for the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States; Whereas national wildlife refuges provide opportunities for people to discover and appreciate nature; Whereas there is a refuge located within a 1-hour drive of every metropolitan area in the United States; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program under the United States Fish and Wildlife Service— (1) focuses on introducing people living in densely populated areas to the more than 100 national wildlife refuges near urban areas; and (2) promotes wildlife conservation and the enjoyment of hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreational activities close to where people live; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program focuses on public-private partnerships— (1) to improve wildlife conservation; and (2) to promote access to recreation on and off national wildlife refuges, including recreational activities such as hunting and fishing; and Whereas by exploring community-centered approaches to address local needs, engaging the next generation of anglers and hunters, and providing infrastructure and safe access, the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program helps local organizations, cities, and towns across the United States engage in conservation activities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 29, 2019, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day ; (2) encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to increase access to outdoor recreational opportunities for urban communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to visit and experience the more than 100 urban national wildlife refuges of the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 325 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2019 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the whistleblower complaint received on August 12, 2019, by the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community should be transmitted immediately to the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

That— (1) the whistleblower complaint received on August 12, 2019, by the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community shall be transmitted immediately to the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives should be allowed to evaluate the complaint in a deliberate and bipartisan manner consistent with applicable statutes and processes in order to safeguard classified and sensitive information.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 328 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2019 Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Mr. Durbin , and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of Marca Bristo.

Whereas Marca Bristo was born on June 23, 1953, in Albany, New York, and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois; Whereas Marca Bristo became paralyzed from the chest down after a diving accident at age 23; Whereas Marca Bristo founded Access Living, one of the leading disability rights and service organizations in the United States, in 1980, and advised and mentored disability, political, civic, and business leaders in Chicago, in the State of Illinois, and across the United States for almost four decades while growing the global influence of Access Living as a model for disability-led advocacy and peer support; Whereas Marca Bristo co-founded the National Council on Independent Living in 1983; Whereas Marca Bristo played a critical role in the passage of the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 ( Public Law 100–259 ; 102 Stat. 28), the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100–430 ; 102 Stat. 1619), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 ( Public Law 110–325 ; 122 Stat. 3553); Whereas Marca Bristo received the Distinguished Service Award of the President of the United States in 1992; Whereas, in 1994, President Bill Clinton appointed Marca Bristo to serve as chairperson on the National Council on Disability, making Bristo the first person with a disability to serve in that role, which she held until 2002; Whereas Marca Bristo— (1) served as Vice President of North America for Rehabilitation International; (2) participated in the negotiation sessions for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which the United Nations adopted in 2006; and (3) worked tirelessly in 2012 and 2014 for ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and Whereas Marca Bristo dedicated her life to the principle that all people with disabilities deserve social inclusion and the right to determine their own life choices: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life, legacy, and achievements of Marca Bristo, one of the leading advocates in the United States for people with disabilities.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 329 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2019 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2019 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas more than 291,000 individuals in the United States live with spinal cord injuries, which cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas there are approximately 17,730 new spinal cord injuries in the United States each year; Whereas more than 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas more than half of all spinal cord injuries to individuals 30 years of age or younger occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents; Whereas the average remaining years of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries has not improved significantly since the 1980s; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for individuals living with spinal cord injuries, enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2019 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 330 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Durbin , and Ms. Harris ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to require certain measures to address Federal election interference by foreign governments.

That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) are instructed to require the appropriate official of the executive branch, after each Federal election, to promptly submit to Congress a determination as to whether the Government of the Russian Federation, or any other foreign government, has interfered in such election and a detailed assessment of any such interference that identifies, to the maximum extent practicable, the individuals responsible for the interference, and to promptly impose sanctions on any foreign government that has been determined to have interfered in a Federal election, including specified individuals and entities within the territory of that government.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 331 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Schumer , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Young , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Romney ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the inclusion of the provisions of S. 2118 (116th Congress) (relating to the prohibition of United States persons from dealing in certain information and communications technology or services from foreign adversaries and requiring the approval of Congress to terminate certain export controls in effect with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.).

That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) are instructed to insist upon the inclusion of the provisions of S. 2118 (116th Congress) (relating to the prohibition of United States persons from dealing in certain information and communications technology or services from foreign adversaries and requiring the approval of Congress to terminate certain export controls in effect with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.).
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 332 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Mr. Jones (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Tester , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Markey , Mr. Risch , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Coons , Mr. Moran , Mr. Bennet , and Mr. Alexander ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the conference on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 630A of the House amendment (relating to the repeal of a requirement of reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by amounts of dependency and indemnity compensation).

That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) are instructed to insist upon the provisions contained in section 630A of the House amendment (relating to the repeal of a requirement of reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by amounts of dependency and indemnity compensation).
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 333 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Van Hollen , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Harris , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and not agreed to RESOLUTION Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI of the House amendment (relating to paid family leave for Federal personnel).

That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) are instructed to insist upon the provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI of the House amendment (relating to paid family leave for Federal personnel).
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 334 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 316 of the Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam).

That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) are instructed to insist upon the provisions of section 316 of the Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam).
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 335 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Ms. McSally submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the members of the conference to include the provisions contained in section 2906 of the Senate bill (relating to replenishment of certain military construction funds).

That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 be instructed to insist upon the provisions contained in section 2906 of the Senate bill (relating to replenishment of certain military construction funds).
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 336 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Ms. Ernst submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the members of the conference to consider potential commonsense solutions regarding family and medical leave, including voluntary compensatory time programs and incentives through the tax code.

That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 be instructed to insist upon the members of the conference consider potential commonsense solutions regarding family and medical leave, including voluntary compensatory time programs and incentives through the tax code.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 338 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Booker , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Coons , Ms. Hassan , Mr. King , Mr. Roberts , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Malnutrition Awareness Week .

Whereas malnutrition is the condition that occurs when a person does not get enough nutrients; Whereas malnutrition is a significant problem in the United States and around the world, crossing all age, racial, class, gender, and geographic lines; Whereas, in the United States, infants, older adults, people with chronic diseases, and other vulnerable populations are particularly at risk for malnutrition; Whereas disease-associated malnutrition costs the United States more than $15,500,000,000 each year; Whereas approximately 3/4 of individuals in the United States have eating patterns of vegetables, fruits, dairy, and oils that are below the recommended dietary guidelines; Whereas many vulnerable individuals in the United States do not get the daily recommended amount of lean proteins; Whereas approximately 6,000,000 children in the United States live in food insecure homes; Whereas the American Academy of Pediatrics has found that failure to provide key nutrients during early childhood may result in lifelong deficits in brain function; Whereas disease-associated malnutrition affects between 30 and 50 percent of patients admitted to hospitals; Whereas the medical costs of hospitalized patients with malnutrition can be 300 percent more than the medical costs of properly nourished patients; Whereas more than 1/2 of older adults living in the community are at risk for malnutrition; and Whereas the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition created Malnutrition Awareness Week to raise awareness and promote prevention of malnutrition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Malnutrition Awareness Week ; (2) recognizes registered dietitian nutritionists and other nutrition professionals, health care providers, social workers, advocates, caregivers, and other professionals and agencies for their efforts to advance awareness and prevention of malnutrition; (3) recognizes the importance of existing Federal nutrition programs for their role in combatting malnutrition and supports continuing resources to prevent and treat malnutrition; and (4) recognizes the need to reauthorize the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1786 ) and the child nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture to provide critical nutrition assistance to vulnerable populations.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 340 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2019 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week .

Whereas community schools marshal, align, and unite the assets, resources, and capacity of schools and communities for the success of students, families, and communities; Whereas community schools are an effective, evidence-based, and equity-driven strategy for school improvement included under section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7275 ), as added by section 4601 of the Every Student Succeeds Act ( Public Law 114–95 ; 129 Stat. 2029); Whereas community schools that provide well-designed, expanded learning opportunities have positive academic and nonacademic outcomes, including improvements in student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement; Whereas community schools have the potential for closing racial and economic achievement gaps, as indicated in a 2017 report; Whereas community schools provide a strong social return on investment, with one study citing a social return of between $10 to $15 for every dollar invested over a 3-year period; Whereas community school coordinators are essential to building successful community schools and creating, strengthening, and maintaining the bridges between community schools and their communities; Whereas community school coordinators facilitate and provide leadership for the collaborative process and development of a continuum of supports and opportunities for children, families, and others within a school’s community that allow all students to learn and the community to thrive; Whereas community school coordinators, through their role, deliver a strong monetary return on investment for community schools and their communities, with one study citing a return of $7.11 for every dollar invested in the salary of a community school coordinator; and Whereas Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week, celebrated from September 23 through September 27, 2019, recognizes, raises awareness of, and celebrates the thousands of community school coordinators across the country and the critical role of community school coordinators in the success of students: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week ; (2) thanks community school coordinators for the work they do to serve students, families, and communities; and (3) encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events that celebrate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 346 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2019 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Portman , Mr. Coons , Mr. Gardner , and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2019, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

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

That the Senate designates October 8, 2019, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 348 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2019 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Graham , Mr. Coons , Mr. Alexander , and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Proclaiming the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as National Clean Energy Week .

Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report found that— (1) energy and energy efficiency sectors employ approximately 6,700,000 people; and (2) the number of jobs in those sectors grew by more than 2 percent from 2017 to 2018; Whereas the scaling of clean energy is essential to reducing harmful pollution; Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the on-site nature of construction, installation, and maintenance; and Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) proclaims the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as National Clean Energy Week ; (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in clean, low-emitting energy technologies; and (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 349 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2019 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Casey , Ms. Collins , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 20, 2019, as National Concussion Awareness Day .

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

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 20, 2019, as National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 350 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2019 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Hawley , Mr. Reed , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2019 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas each year more than 15,000 children under the age of 19 in the United States, and more than 300,000 children globally, are diagnosed with cancer; Whereas every year more than 1,700 children under the age of 19 in the United States lose their lives to cancer; Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death from disease and the second overall leading cause of death for children in the United States; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for children with cancer has increased from 58 percent in the mid-1970s to 84 percent in 2019, representing significant improvement from previous decades; and Whereas cancer occurs regularly and randomly and spares no racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2019, as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) requests that the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of the risks of cancer; and (3) recognizes the human toll of cancer and pledges to make the prevention and cure of cancer a public health priority.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 351 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2019 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 29 through October 5, 2019, as National Community Policing Week .

Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their lives on the line to protect others; Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effective execution of the law; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime; Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 29 through October 5, 2019, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 353 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2019 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Casey , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Harris , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Jones , Mr. Markey , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Wyden , and Ms. Cortez Masto ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing September 24, 2019, as National Voter Registration Day .

That the Senate— (1) recognizes September 24, 2019, as National Voter Registration Day ; and (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States— (A) to register to vote; (B) to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and (C) to go to the polls on election day and vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 354 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2019 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2019 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month .

Whereas saccular, fusiform, and dissecting aneurysms are bulging, weakened areas in the wall of an artery in the brain; Whereas an estimated 1 out of every 50 individuals in the United States has a brain aneurysm; Whereas brain aneurysms are most likely to occur in individuals between the ages of 35 and 60; Whereas there are typically no warning signs before the occurrence of a brain aneurysm; Whereas brain aneurysms are more likely to occur in women than in men by a 3 to 2 ratio; Whereas young and middle-aged African Americans have a higher risk of brain aneurysm rupture compared to young and middle-aged Caucasians in the United States; Whereas the combined lost wages of survivors of a brain aneurysm rupture and their caretakers for 1 year is an estimated $149,936,118; Whereas various risk factors can contribute to the formation of a brain aneurysm, including smoking, hypertension, and a family history of brain aneurysms; Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, incoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas, each year, more than 30,000 individuals in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms, approximately 50 percent of whom die as a result; Whereas, annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 individuals in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of brain aneurysms, including the computerized tomography scan, the magnetic resonance imaging test, and the cerebral arteriogram; Whereas early detection of brain aneurysms can save lives; Whereas, as of 2019, various research studies are being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; Whereas the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, a nonprofit organization, remains a globally recognized leader for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; and Whereas the month of September is an appropriate month to designate as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2019 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month ; and (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 359 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 16, 2019 Mr. Schumer (for Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event for the Drug Enforcement Administration.

1. Use of the atrium in the Hart Senate Office Building for Take Back Day (a) Authorization The atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is authorized to be used on October 23, 2019, for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event of the Drug Enforcement Administration. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.