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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 670 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2022 Mr. King (for himself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Encouraging the Secretary of the Air Force to designate the Maine Air National Guard 101st Air Refueling Wing as a center of excellence for additive manufacturing technology.

Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing is home to four technicians certified to print airworthy parts, two-thirds of the entire uniformed force of certified technicians; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing is the only Air National Guard unit capable of printing airworthy parts, while also fielding the technicians certified to print airworthy parts; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing has created eight different tools for six different maintenance shops, enhancing aircrew maintenance efficiency and increasing aircraft readiness; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing has modeled and provided three training aids allowing complete comprehensive drill status guardsmen training, resulting in increased technician competency, and superior aircraft maintenance repairs; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing has the ability to model and prove a well-fitting part before machining, allowing for easier identification of errors, and preventing the duplication of non-usable parts, increasing aircraft readiness and reducing material waste and cost; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing is the only Air National Guard unit to have an authorized polymer printer in their possession; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing partners with the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Department; Whereas this allows both organizations to share the best practices and emerging technologies, while also allowing the 101st to perform strength testing of part candidates and receive feedback for redesign options; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing has created five jigs or fixtures which significantly aid aircrews in making repairs, while also decreasing aircraft downtime and repair inaccuracy; Whereas the 101st Air Refueling Wing has modeled five aircraft parts as proofs of design before machining replacement parts, successfully identifying model errors and reducing material waste and cost; and Whereas the Army Reserve 75th Innovation Command requested that the 101st Air Refueling Wing model and produce five parts as a pilot program connecting units with additive manufacturing stations capable of supporting modeling and printing requests: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate encourages the Secretary of the Air Force to designate the Maine Air National Guard 101st Air Refueling Wing at Bangor Air National Guard Base as a center of excellence for additive manufacturing technology.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 672 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2022 Mr. Luján (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2022 as Stroke Awareness Month .

Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurological injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurological damage, or even death, if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas, in the United States, stroke is now the fifth leading cause of death; Whereas, in the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of stroke every 3.5 minutes; Whereas approximately 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year; Whereas the stroke-related costs in the United States came to nearly $53,000,000,000 between 2017 and 2018, including the cost of healthcare services, medicines to treat stroke, and missed days of work; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical, occupational, speech-language, and other therapy and surgeries; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that the most effective stroke treatments are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms and recommends the public be familiar with and use the mnemonic F.A.S.T. to identify the signs and symptoms of stroke; Whereas the F.A.S.T. mnemonic describes the symptoms of stroke, the methods for assessing those symptoms, and the actions to take in response to those symptoms and stands for— (1) face drooping, observable when the person smiles and one side of the face droops; (2) arm weakness, observable when both arms are raised and one arm drifts downward; (3) speech difficulty, observable when asking the person to repeat a simple phrase and the speech is slurred or strange; and (4) time to call 9–1–1, if any of these symptoms are present; and Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have a considerable impact on children, families, and society: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of May 2022 as Stroke Awareness Month to increase awareness and education so that people in the United States know their risk factors and obtain treatment early; (2) encourages the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (3) encourages continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve prognoses by increasing access to timely treatments for individuals who suffer strokes.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 673 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2022 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition of the Standing Rules of the Senate as a Senate document.

1. Printing the standing rules of the Senate (a) Authorizations The Committee on Rules and Administration shall prepare a revised edition of the Standing Rules of the Senate and such standing rules shall be printed as a Senate document. (b) Additional copies In addition to the usual number, 1,750 additional copies shall be printed for use by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 681 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2022 Mr. Lankford (for himself and Mr. Inhofe ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Oklahoma City and the crews of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

Whereas the USS Oklahoma City is a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine named after Oklahoma City, the capital and most populous city in Oklahoma, and is the second ship in the history of the Navy to bear that name; Whereas the motto of the USS Oklahoma City is The Sooner, The Better , which is a testament to both the spirit of the people of Oklahoma City and the readiness of the 140-person crew of the USS Oklahoma City; Whereas the USS Oklahoma City was christened and launched on November 2, 1985, sponsored by Linda M. Nickles, and was commissioned for service on July 9, 1988, with Commander Kevin John Reardon as the first commanding officer of the submarine; Whereas, since the commissioning of the USS Oklahoma City, the USS Oklahoma City has traveled around the globe multiple times and has served in the Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf, the Pacific, and, most recently, Apra Harbor, Guam; Whereas, in the aftermath of the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, the crew of the USS Oklahoma City donated blood in support of the victims of the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in the history of the United States, which resulted in the deaths of 168 individuals; Whereas the USS Oklahoma City was the first Navy submarine to transition from navigation using paper charts to an all-electronic navigation suite; Whereas, on Friday, May 20, 2022, the inactivation ceremony for the USS Oklahoma City was held in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to honor nearly 34 years of service; and Whereas, throughout the career of the USS Oklahoma City, the USS Oklahoma City supported a range of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, targeted strike missions, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Oklahoma City and the crew of the USS Oklahoma City, who served the United States with valor and bravery.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 686 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2022 Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Mr. Romney , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 20, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 23, 2022, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates July 23, 2022, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 686 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2022 Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Mr. Romney , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 23, 2022, as National Day of the American Cowboy .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates July 23, 2022, as National Day of the American Cowboy ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 687 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2022 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Daines ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to include amendments of the House of Representatives in the requirements for identifying spending items, and for other purposes.

That rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended— (1) in paragraph 2(a)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (1)— (i) by striking Senate ; and (ii) by inserting or a message from the House of Representatives after by committee ; and (B) in clause (1), (i) by striking or joint resolution each place it appears and inserting , joint resolution, or message ; and (ii) by striking Senator and inserting Member of Congress ; (2) in paragraph 3, by striking Senator and inserting Member of Congress ; (3) in paragraph 5(a), by striking Senator and inserting Member of Congress ; and (4) in paragraph 7, by striking or conference report and inserting conference report, or message from the House .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 688 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations RESOLUTION Expressing opposition to Congressional spending on earmarks.

Whereas fiscal year 2022 marked the return of congressionally directed spending and community project funding , also known as earmarks , after a 12-year hiatus; Whereas the return of earmarks marks the return of lawmakers using their powers to circumvent the rules of the Senate in order to direct taxpayer dollars to wasteful projects; Whereas the 117th Congress has reinstituted and embraced the wasteful practice of earmarking, as shown by the more than 3,000 requests for earmarks in the House of Representatives and the more than 8,000 requests for earmarks in the Senate for fiscal year 2022; Whereas the reckless, 2,700 page, $1,500,000,000,000 omnibus spending bill (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022; Public Law 117–103 ; 136 Stat. 49) enacted in March 2022 appropriated billions of dollars to earmarks, even though the United States is more than $30,000,000,000,000 in debt and experiencing the highest level of inflation for 40 years; Whereas the massive, omnibus spending bill includes funding for earmarks including, $2,500,000 to construct a museum annex in Vermont, $605,000 to construct a New York City greenhouse, and $3,000,000 to establish a Brooklyn gallery, in addition to earmark projects including bike trails in Vermont, derelict lobster pots in Connecticut, and a sidewalk for the road of a country club in Colorado; Whereas former Senator Tom Coburn condemned the use of earmarks as a “gateway drug to overspending”, and former Senator John McCain called earmarks “the gateway drug to corruption and overspending in Washington”; Whereas several former Members of Congress and lobbyists have been convicted of crimes related to earmarking; Whereas it is crucial that Congress spend taxpayer dollars wisely and with the best return on investment, especially during times of historic inflation and Federal debt levels; and Whereas Congress must stop this reckless Federal spending and corrupt political dealing, start paying down the debt of the United States, and get the United States back on track: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the use of congressionally directed spending and community project funding , known as earmarks , to direct and appropriate taxpayer dollars in any form; (2) reaffirms the previous ban on the use of earmarks, and affirms to restore the ban permanently and immediately; and (3) affirms the need for Congress to reign in overspending to help curb the inflation crisis that is crippling the families of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 689 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the passage of 1 year since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Whereas June 24, 2022, marks 1 year since portions of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, catastrophically collapsed; and Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating collapse— (1) one of the largest rescue and recovery operations in the history of the United States commenced to locate scores of residents who were unaccounted for and believed to be in the collapsed building; (2) first responders from across Florida immediately answered the call of duty, including firefighters, uniformed police officers, rescue and recovery crews, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, and others rushing to save the lives of individuals trapped in the building; (3) international rescue crews and emergency support organizations from Israel and Mexico responded to the site to aid in the search and recovery efforts; (4) National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces from Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and emergency specialists from California, deployed to Surfside, Florida, to provide critical support; (5) teams worked tirelessly around the clock to rescue survivors and recover the remains of individuals killed in the tragic collapse; and (6) on June 30, 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced it would launch a formal investigation into the cause of the collapse: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the passage of 1 year since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021; (2) honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (3) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by the local, State, national, and international teams of first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse; and (4) expresses support for the survivors and community of Surfside, Florida.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 690 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 22, 2022 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 8, 2022, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates July 8, 2022, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day; and (4) recognizes that Collector Car Appreciation Day events and commemorations create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 692 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Wicker , Ms. Ernst , and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 into law.

Whereas, on June 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon signed the Education Amendments of 1972 ( Public Law 92–318 ; 86 Stat. 235) into law; Whereas title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ) is commonly referred to and referenced in common vernacular as title IX ; Whereas title IX originally read, No person in the United States shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance ; Whereas Representatives Patsy T. Mink of Hawaii and Edith Green of Oregon and Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana are recognized as the early authors and sponsors of the legislative proposal that would eventually become title IX; Whereas, on May 4, 1980, the Department of Education began enforcing title IX through the creation of the Office for Civil Rights; Whereas, on February 26, 1992, in Franklin v. Gwinnett County Public Schools, 503 U.S. 60 (1992), the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously ruled that students who are subjected to sexual harassment in public schools may sue for monetary damages under title IX; Whereas only 1 in 27 girls participated in school sports before title IX was enacted, and 2 in 5 girls now participate in school sports; Whereas, in 1972, 12 percent more men than women received college degrees, but today, women are more likely than men to receive college degrees; and Whereas, since title IX became the law of the land, women and girls have enjoyed increased access to higher education, graduation, athletic participation, and overall advancement in every facet of education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 on June 23, 2022; (2) honors and commemorates the work of women’s rights activists who led the fight for the equal treatment of men and women in education; and (3) encourages all women and girls in the United States to continue pursuing academic and athletic accomplishments, if they so choose.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 694 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions July 20, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States— (1) about 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) approximately 7,200 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time; Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2022 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month— (1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and (2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of July 2022 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 694 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States— (1) about 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) approximately 7,000 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any 1 time; Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 20 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2022 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month— (1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and (2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of July 2022 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 695 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June as National Annuity Awareness Month .

Whereas annuities provide a predictable way to meet immediate, ongoing, and future financial obligations and objectives in retirement; Whereas surveys consistently indicate that the vast majority of individuals in the United States are looking for a financial solution that provides the benefits offered by annuities, specifically the ability to address the critical concern of running out of money during retirement; Whereas outliving retirement savings can— (1) create a financial hardship that reduces the standard of living in retirement; (2) defeat the fulfillment of legacy goals; and (3) require dependence on family and friends for monetary support; Whereas millions of individuals in the United States currently lack an adequate level of guaranteed income in retirement to ensure a secure financial future for themselves and their loved ones; Whereas research indicates that an owner of an annuity has a higher confidence in overall retirement readiness; Whereas an annuity is the only product in the financial marketplace that can provide guaranteed lifetime income; Whereas determining the type of annuity to buy and when to take income is one of the most important financial decisions a consumer will ever make, and individuals and families can benefit greatly from the expert guidance of a financial professional; and Whereas numerous stakeholders who support annuities have designated June as National Annuity Awareness Month , the goals of which are— (1) to educate consumers on annuity benefits; (2) to support access to annuities to meet the individual financial goals of consumers; and (3) to encourage savers to seek professional guidance to implement annuities effectively in income and legacy planning: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June as National Annuity Awareness Month ; and (2) calls on the United States Government, the States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe National Annuity Awareness Month with appropriate programs and activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 696 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Portman , and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the American people’s commitment to rebuilding Ukraine.

Whereas Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has generated massive levels of human and economic suffering in the sovereign nation of Ukraine; Whereas, according to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Putin's war has caused more than 7,000,000 civilians to flee from Ukraine since February 24, 2022; Whereas, according to the World Bank, Putin's war will cause Ukraine’s economy to shrink by 45.1 percent during 2022; Whereas, according to the World Bank, Putin’s war in Ukraine has created almost $60,000,000,000 worth of damage to buildings and infrastructure; and Whereas Ukrainian civilians are being killed every day and the true number of Ukrainian civilian casualties might never be known: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that the United States— (A) has long sought to alleviate the suffering of civilians and nations hurt by war; and (B) remains committed to ensuring the long-term peace, prosperity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine; (2) recognizes that aid packages, such as the Marshall Plan— (A) helped Western Europe recover from the economic damage and human suffering generated by World War II; and (B) did much to promote the stability of global good order nations enjoy today; (3) recognizes that an effective Ukrainian reconstruction effort can only be accomplished by working in concert with other nations and international bodies; and (4) encourages the United States Government to lead an international group of allies that will equitably contribute to provide the Government of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people with a reconstruction assistance package for the purpose of increasing ties between nations that are seeking a stable international order to counter malign and rogue actors.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 697 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Merkley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating July 2022 as Plastic Pollution Action Month .

Whereas plastic pollution represents a global threat that will require individual and collective action, both nationally and internationally, to address; Whereas, since the 1950s, over 8,000,000,000 tons of plastic have been produced worldwide; Whereas, in the United States— (1) just 9 percent of plastic waste is sorted for recycling; and (2) less than 3 percent of plastic waste is recycled into a similar quality product; Whereas a recent study found that, despite the United States only accounting for 4 percent of the global population in 2016, in that same year the United States— (1) generated 17 percent of all plastic waste; and (2) ranked third among all countries contributing to coastal plastic pollution; Whereas single-use plastics account for at least 40 percent of the plastic produced every year; Whereas over 12,000,000 tons of plastic waste enter the ocean every year from land-based sources alone; Whereas, if no action is taken, the flow of plastics into the ocean is expected to triple by 2040; Whereas studies estimate that there are between 15,000,000,000,000 and 51,000,000,000,000 pieces of plastic in the oceans; Whereas, globally, 100,000 marine mammals die every year as a result of plastic pollution; Whereas plastics, and associated chemicals of plastics, directly impact human health; Whereas studies suggest that, every week, humans swallow the amount of plastic that is in a credit card; Whereas taking action to reduce plastic use, collect and clean up litter, and reuse and recycle more plastics will lead to less plastic pollution; Whereas, every July, people challenge themselves to reduce their plastic footprint through Plastics Free July ; Whereas, during the International Coastal Cleanup in 2020, nearly 950,000 people across the globe cleaned up over 10,000 tons of plastic from beaches; Whereas switching to reusable items instead of single-use items can prevent waste, save water, and reduce litter; and Whereas July 2022 is an appropriate month to designate as Plastic Pollution Action Month to recommit to taking action, individually and as a country, to reduce plastic pollution: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 2022 as Plastic Pollution Action Month ; (2) recognizes the dangers to human health and the environment posed by plastic pollution; and (3) encourages all individuals in the United States to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the environment by responsibly participating in activities to reduce plastic pollution in July 2022 and year-round.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 699 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 23, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Terrapins men’s lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship.

Whereas, on May 30, 2022, the Terrapins men’s lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park (referred to in this preamble as the Terps ) won the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I national championship game at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut, with a 9 to 7 victory over the seventh-seeded Cornell Big Red men's lacrosse team; Whereas the Terps set a record in the NCAA for the most wins in a season with 18 wins, becoming the first undefeated NCAA men's lacrosse champion since 2006; Whereas the Terps have now achieved 4 NCAA national championships and 9 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association crowns; Whereas Logan Wisnauskas became the first Terp to have a record of 100 points in a single season; Whereas Anthony DeMaio scored the 100th goal of his career during the national championship game and 17 goals in the postseason; Whereas goalie Logan McNaney was declared Most Outstanding Player of the 2022 NCAA tournament, making 17 saves during the national championship game and 61 saves in the tournament; Whereas, under the leadership of Coach John Tillman, the Terps have made all 11 NCAA tournaments and earned 9 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship Weekend appearances; Whereas Logan McNaney, Anthony DeMaio, Luke Wierman, Logan Wisnauskas, and Ajax Zappitello were named to the 2022 NCAA All-Tournament Team; and Whereas the Terps became the fourth team in the last 30 years to complete a perfect season as NCAA national champions, joining Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Virginia: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Terrapins men’s lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park (referred to in this resolution as the Terps ), Coach John Tillman, Athletic Director Damon Evans, President Darryll Pines, and fans of the Terps on the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men’s lacrosse national championship victory; (2) commends the Terps for their achievements and dedication during the 2021–2022 season; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) President of the University of Maryland, College Park, Dr. Darryll Pines; and (B) Head Coach of the University of Maryland, College Park men's lacrosse team, John Tillman
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 712 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 14, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Moran , and Mr. Daines ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry RESOLUTION Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Whereas individuals living in rural areas in the United States need access to media content that is relevant to their daily lives; Whereas rural and agricultural programming includes agricultural weather, agribusiness news, commodity market news, and western sports, and this programming is important to the farmers and ranchers of the United States for their way of life and making a living; Whereas rural and agricultural programming covers matters that affect all individuals in the United States; Whereas all individuals in the United States need to be exposed to, and informed about, what is occurring outside of the major cities and suburbs of the United States; Whereas all individuals in the United States feel the effects of inflation and supply chain shortages, and rural and agricultural programming is in a unique position to inform viewers of the roots of these issues; Whereas the population of the world is projected to grow from 7,000,000,000 to approximately 9,000,000,000 by 2050, and agricultural productivity will need to increase to meet the growing demand for food and the projected increase in consumption; Whereas a decrease in investment in agricultural research and development would result in a negative shock to agricultural productivity; Whereas an informed public is key to supporting the proper level of investment in agricultural research and development; Whereas significant consolidation in the media market and prioritization of consolidated media has had a negative impact on access to rural and agricultural programming; and Whereas multichannel video programming distributors and providers of digital and streaming media should make delivery of rural and agricultural programming, including agricultural news and western lifestyle content, a priority: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 719 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2022 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as Disability Pride Month .

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61,000,000 adults in the United States have disabilities; Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that more than 3,000,000 children in the United States have disabilities; Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ) was signed into law on July 26, 1990; Whereas individuals with a disability remain at an increased risk of experiencing discrimination, isolation, and inequities; Whereas individuals with disabilities are vital and make meaningful contributions to the arts, science, health care, technology, sports, education, law, and many more sectors; and Whereas Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July by people across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of July 2022 as Disability Pride Month ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected people to— (A) observe Disability Pride Month with appropriate celebrations and activities; and (B) take an active role in preventing the exclusion of, and discrimination against, individuals with disabilities.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 722 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2022 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Warnock , Ms. Collins , Mr. Booker , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Merkley , Mr. King , Mr. Ossoff , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2022 as National Blueberry Month .

Whereas blueberries are a native North American fruit, first managed and harvested as wild blueberries by the native Wabanaki; Whereas wild blueberries continue to be managed and harvested in Maine by farmers, including the Wabanaki, as a native, naturally occurring crop; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey in the early 1900s by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a botanist at the Department of Agriculture, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid variety of cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas because of these early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped; Whereas wild blueberries— (1) are small and sweet; and (2) are not planted, but still grow and are harvested where they have naturally occurred for thousands of years; Whereas the blueberry industry in the United States is an important sector of United States agriculture with an annual economic impact of $4,700,000,000; Whereas highbush and wild blueberries have a total harvested area estimated at more than 140,000 acres and are produced in 48 States by nearly 13,185 farms; Whereas blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth in the first 2 decades of the 21st century, to reach a harvest of 760,000,000 pounds in 2021; Whereas blueberries are low in fat and a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role the berries may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas blueberries are harvested in the United States from March through early September, with the harvest reaching its peak in July: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 2022 as National Blueberry Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 724 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2022 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , and Ms. Lummis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the historic definition of a recession is 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth.

Whereas, globally, the most commonly used and widely accepted definition of recession is 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth; Whereas most of the recessions in the United States identified by the National Bureau of Economic Research have consisted of 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth and in each of the last 10 instances in which there have been 2 or more such quarters, a recession was officially declared; Whereas use of the historic definition of a recession by the Federal Government has been important for purposes of economic study and analysis, historic comparisons, and policy making: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should continue to use the historic definition of a recession.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 725 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2022 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in State of Ohio v. Huston .

Whereas, in the case of State of Ohio v. Huston , 22-CR-B01061, pending in Licking County Municipal Court in Newark, Ohio, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony, and, if necessary, documents from Aidan Gavin, an employee in Senator Rob Portman’s office; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Aidan Gavin, and any other current or former employee of Senator Portman’s office from whom relevant evidence maybe necessary, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of State of Ohio v. Huston , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Gavin and any current or former employee of Senator Portman’s office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.