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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 778 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. King (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Luján ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2022 as National Recovery Month .

Whereas the theme for National Recovery Month in 2022 is Every Person. Every Family. Every Community. ; Whereas more than 107,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal alcohol or drug overdose during 2021, an increase of almost 15 percent as compared to 2020; Whereas, during the COVID–19 pandemic, increased isolation and reduced access to treatment programs contributed to an increase in individuals reporting anxiety and depression disorders as compared to 2019, with 13 percent of individuals in the United States reporting starting or increasing substance use during 2020; Whereas, in 2020, there were approximately 21,000,000 individuals in the United States aged 18 or older in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction; Whereas, in 2018, it was estimated that the total cost to the economy of the United States of prescription opioid misuse, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, and involvement of the criminal justice system, is $78,500,000,000 annually, and that figure has grown as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas trauma is a risk factor for substance use disorder, and there is a strong link between adverse childhood experiences or traumatic events and experiencing substance use disorder later in life; Whereas individuals with substance use disorder may face stigma from health professionals, as well as from friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier to accessing treatment and engaging in recovery for individuals with substance use disorder; and Whereas peer-supported communities offer individuals with substance use disorder better success in recovery by addressing the personal and emotional effects of addiction and easing reintegration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of education for the prevention of substance use disorder; (2) acknowledges that factors such as increased social isolation, mental distress, and reduced access to substance use disorder treatment during the COVID–19 pandemic have contributed to an increase in the number of deaths related to substance use disorder; (3) supports efforts to explore the means by which integrated care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment of substance use disorder; (4) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder; and (5) supports the designation of September 2022 as National Recovery Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 785 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Sinema , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Cantwell , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 22, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; (11) Senate Resolution 377, 116th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2019; (12) Senate Resolution 741, 116th Congress, agreed to September 30, 2020; and (13) Senate Resolution 438, 117th Congress, agreed to February 25, 2022; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 785 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Sinema , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Cantwell , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; (11) Senate Resolution 377, 116th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2019; (12) Senate Resolution 741, 116th Congress, agreed to September 30, 2020; and (13) Senate Resolution 438, 117th Congress, agreed to February 25, 2022; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 786 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation December 1, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the history of women’s professional baseball in Indiana.

Whereas the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (referred to as the League ) has significant history in Indiana and the History Museum in South Bend holds the largest collection of memorabilia from the League; Whereas the League was established during World War II to provide a morale boost and family entertainment to aid in the war effort and gained popularity throughout the 1940s; Whereas, in 1943, South Bend, Indiana became the fourth city to have a team competing in the League, the first women's professional baseball league in the history of the United States; Whereas South Bend was home to the Blue Sox for all 12 years of the existence of the League and the Blue Sox played at Bendix Field and Playland Park in South Bend, Indiana; Whereas Fort Wayne was eager to bring a team to the city and the Fort Wayne Daisies debuted in 1945, with games held at North Side High School and later Memorial Park in Fort Wayne; Whereas the South Bend Blue Sox were both the League and playoff champions for the 1951 season and were the playoff champions for the 1952 season; Whereas the Fort Wayne Daises were the league champions for the 1952, 1953, and 1954 seasons; Whereas Dorothy Dottie Schroeder was the only woman who played all 12 seasons in the League and became a favorite player of fans of the South Bend Blue Sox, the Kenosha Comets, the Fort Wayne Daisies, and the Kalamazoo Lassies; Whereas the 1992 American sports comedy-drama film about the League, A League of Their Own was partially filmed in Indiana and was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2012; Whereas scenes from A League of Their Own of home games of the Rockford Peaches were filmed at League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana; and Whereas the championship game between Rockford and Racine in A League of Their Own was filmed at Bosse Field in Evansville, Indiana, which is the third oldest baseball park in the country still in use for professional baseball, behind only Fenway Park and Wrigley Field: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that Indiana played a significant role in the history of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League during the existence of the league through the successful teams in Indiana: the South Bend Blue Sox and the Fort Wayne Daisies; and (2) encourages people throughout Indiana to continue to honor and recognize the history and legacy of women’s professional baseball through preservation of memorabilia, facilities, and events that highlight the era of such professional athletes.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 786 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing the history of women’s professional baseball in Indiana.

Whereas the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (referred to as the League ) has significant history in Indiana and the History Museum in South Bend holds the largest collection of memorabilia from the League; Whereas the League was established during World War II to provide a morale boost and family entertainment to aid in the war effort and gained popularity throughout the 1940s; Whereas, in 1943, South Bend, Indiana became the fourth city to have a team competing in the League, the first women's professional baseball league in the history of the United States; Whereas South Bend was home to the Blue Sox for all 12 years of the existence of the League and the Blue Sox played at Bendix Field and Playland Park in South Bend, Indiana; Whereas Fort Wayne was eager to bring a team to the city and the Fort Wayne Daisies debuted in 1945, with games held at North Side High School and later Memorial Park in Fort Wayne; Whereas the South Bend Blue Sox were both the League and playoff champions for the 1951 season and were the playoff champions for the 1952 season; Whereas the Fort Wayne Daises were the league champions for the 1952, 1953, and 1954 seasons; Whereas Dorothy Dottie Schroeder was the only woman who played all 12 seasons in the League and became a favorite player of fans of the South Bend Blue Sox, the Kenosha Comets, the Fort Wayne Daisies, and the Kalamazoo Lassies; Whereas the 1992 American sports comedy-drama film about the League, A League of Their Own was partially filmed in Indiana and was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2012; Whereas scenes from A League of Their Own of home games of the Rockford Peaches were filmed at League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana; and Whereas the championship game between Rockford and Racine in A League of Their Own was filmed at Bosse Field in Evansville, Indiana, which is the third oldest baseball park in the country still in use for professional baseball, behind only Fenway Park and Wrigley Field: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that Indiana played a significant role in the history of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League during the existence of the league through the successful teams in Indiana: the South Bend Blue Sox and the Fort Wayne Daisies; and (2) encourages people throughout Indiana to continue to honor and recognize the history and legacy of women’s professional baseball through preservation of memorabilia, facilities, and events that highlight the era of such professional athletes.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 789 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2022 Mr. Durbin for ( Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Risch , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. King , and Mr. Daines )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day .

Whereas the logging industry has served as an economic driver and cultural tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments and National Forests; Whereas loggers provide renewable material for products used by people in the United States every day; Whereas loggers are the first link in the $300,000,000,000 domestic forest products supply chain; Whereas loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans are accomplished; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests that maintain vital animal habitats; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests which— (1) protect watersheds; (2) sequester carbon; (3) provide public recreational opportunities; and (4) reduce loss of life and property from wildfires; and Whereas logging provides for healthy forests through regeneration, including planting 2,500,000,000 trees annually: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day ; and (2) encourages the President to officially designate October 12th as National Loggers Day .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 792 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 2022 as National Alpha–1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month .

Whereas an estimated 1 in every 2,500 individuals in the United States have the genetic disorder alpha–1 antitrypsin deficiency (referred to in this preamble as Alpha–1 ); Whereas there are an estimated 19,000,000 carriers of Alpha–1 in the United States who may pass Alpha–1 on to their children; Whereas Alpha–1 can lead to lung destruction and is often misdiagnosed as asthma or smoking-related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Whereas Alpha–1 symptoms relating to the lungs include— (1) shortness of breath; (2) wheezing; (3) chronic bronchitis; (4) recurring chest colds; (5) less exercise tolerance; (6) year-round allergies; and (7) bronchiectasis; Whereas Alpha–1 occurs when there is a lack of a protein in the blood called alpha–1 antitrypsin, which is mainly produced by the liver; Whereas Alpha–1 symptoms relating to the liver include— (1) unexplained liver disease or elevated liver enzymes; (2) eyes and skin turning yellow, known as jaundice; (3) swelling of the abdomen, known as ascites, or legs; and (4) vomiting blood; Whereas Alpha–1 is the most commonly known genetic risk factor for emphysema; Whereas Alpha–1 can affect individuals at any age; Whereas Alpha–1 cannot be diagnosed by symptoms or by a medical examination alone; Whereas individuals who may have Alpha–1 must take a blood test to confirm a diagnosis; Whereas early diagnosis and avoiding risk factors, such as smoking, can help prevent Alpha–1 from causing disease; and Whereas November 2022 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Alpha–1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month to— (1) raise awareness about Alpha–1; and (2) encourage more individuals to get tested for Alpha–1 if they present symptoms: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of November 2022 as National Alpha–1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 794 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Reed , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Burr , Mr. Portman , Mr. King , Mr. Graham , Ms. Rosen , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Coons , Mr. Braun , Mr. Romney , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Warren , Mr. Manchin , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Luján , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Smith , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Proclaiming the week of September 26 through September 30, 2022, to be 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, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report published by the Department of Energy found that, at the end of 2021, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 7,800,000 individuals; Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions; 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 26 through September 30, 2022, to be 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 affordable, clean, and 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 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 795 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Peters , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 506,520 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 K–12 students to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas, in an average year, 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, and school bus operators drive school buses a total of nearly 4,400,000,000 miles; Whereas the Child Safety Network (referred to in this preamble as the CSN ), which is celebrating 33 years of public service in the United States, supports the CSN Safe Ride campaign, which is designed to provide the school bus industry with driver training, the latest technology, and free safety and security resources, including resources to help parents raise safer and healthier children; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to commit to disseminating public service announcements that are produced to— (1) provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) recognize school bus operators and professionals; and (3) encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students board and disembark from school buses; Whereas key leaders who deserve recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have— (1) provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private schools; (2) trained more than 118,139 school bus operators; and (3) provided more than 166,798 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank the school bus operators and the professionals focused on school bus safety and security in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2022 as School Bus Safety Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 796 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Robert Bob Charles Krueger.

Whereas Robert Bob Charles Krueger (referred to in this preamble as Bob Krueger ) was born on September 19, 1935, to Arlon and Faye Krueger in New Braunfels, Texas; Whereas Bob Krueger earned a bachelor’s degree from the Southern Methodist University, a master’s degree from Duke University, and a doctorate in philosophy in English literature from Oxford University; Whereas Bob Krueger subsequently returned home to run the family business, the Comal Hosiery Mills; Whereas Bob Krueger began his career in public service in 1975, representing the 21st Congressional District of Texas in the House of Representatives until 1979; Whereas, in 1979, Bob Krueger was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinate for Mexican Affairs at the Department of State until 1981; Whereas Bob Krueger was elected to statewide office in 1991 and served as Railroad Commissioner of Texas until 1993; Whereas, in January 1993, Bob Krueger was appointed to the United States Senate, where he served until June 1993; Whereas, from 1994 to 1995, former Senator Krueger served as Ambassador to Burundi; Whereas, while serving as Ambassador to Burundi, Bob Krueger witnessed the human rights abuses that occurred during the civil war in Rwanda and advocated for those human rights to be upheld; Whereas, from 1996 to 1999, Bob Krueger served as Ambassador to Botswana; Whereas, in 2000, after years of distinguished public service, Bob Krueger returned to Oxford as a research fellow; Whereas Bob Krueger also taught at Rice University, the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University, and Texas State University; Whereas Bob Krueger was a kind person who was generous with his time to his students, friends, and family; and Whereas, on April 30, 2022, at the age of 86, Bob Krueger died, leaving behind— (1) his wife, Kathleen Tobin; (2) his children, Mariana, Sarah, and Christian; and (3) his grandson, Brooks: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate— (A) honors the life and legacy of the late Robert Bob Charles Krueger (referred to in this resolution as Bob Krueger ) for his— (i) accomplishments as— (I) a patriot; and (II) an example for future generations of leaders; and (ii) dedication to Texas as a Senator, a member of the House of Representatives, an Ambassador, and a public servant; and (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate— (i) communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and (ii) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Bob Krueger; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Bob Krueger.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 798 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Peters , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, 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 94 percent of all rail-related fatalities during 2021; Whereas, since 2005— (1) the number of public highway-rail grade crossings has decreased by 10 percent; and (2) the number of gates at such crossings has increased by 39 percent; Whereas, in 2021, 47 percent of all highway-rail grade crossing collisions and 65 percent of all fatal highway-rail grade crossing collisions occurred at gated highway-rail grade crossings; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics indicate that 2,145 highway-grade crossing collisions occurred in the United States in 2021, resulting in 236 deaths and another 664 individuals injured; 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 trespassing prevention; Whereas, during Rail Safety Week, from September 19 through 25, 2022, and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to take added caution as motorists or pedestrians approach tracks or trains; Whereas the United States, Canada, and Mexico will concurrently observe Rail Safety Week; and Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing collisions and other 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 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 800 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 17, 2022 Considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

Whereas the American Farm Bureau was created in 1919 to disseminate college research results to farmers; Whereas, since 1919, the American Farm Bureau has since grown into one of the strongest advocacy organizations in the United States, with 6,000,000 members and affiliated services and member benefits that include highly respected insurance companies; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation was officially chartered on October 30, 1922, in Jackson, Mississippi, as a proud state affiliate of the American Farm Bureau; Whereas C.L. Neill of Jones County was elected as the first president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is a strong voice of agriculture for farmers, ranchers, and rural Mississippians; Whereas the mission of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is to create an environment in which Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and Farm Bureau members can have a better life and make a better living; and Whereas October 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates October 30, 2022, as the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; and (2) commemorates the history, effective advocacy, and contributions to agriculture in Mississippi of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 800 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

Whereas the American Farm Bureau was created in 1919 to disseminate college research results to farmers; Whereas, since 1919, the American Farm Bureau has since grown into one of the strongest lobbying organizations in the United States, with 6,000,000 members and affiliated services and member benefits that include highly respected insurance companies; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation was officially chartered on October 30, 1922, in Jackson, Mississippi, as a proud state affiliate of the American Farm Bureau; Whereas C.L. Neill of Jones County was elected as the first president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is a strong voice of agriculture for farmers, ranchers, and rural Mississippians; Whereas the mission of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is to create an environment in which Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and Farm Bureau members can have a better life and make a better living; and Whereas October 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates October 30, 2022, as the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; and (2) commemorates the history, effective advocacy, and contributions to agriculture in Mississippi of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 802 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning any attempts by Russia to claim sovereignty over any portion of Ukraine.

Whereas the Russian Federation violated the sovereignty of Ukraine beginning with the illegal annexation of Crimea and its invasion into eastern Ukraine; Whereas beginning in February 2022, the Russian Federation sought to further violate Ukraine’s sovereignty by launching unprovoked military action against Ukraine; Whereas on September 22, 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization condemned the then upcoming referenda stating that the [s]ham referenda in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine have no legitimacy and will be a blatant violation of the UN Charter. NATO Allies will not recognize their illegal and illegitimate annexation. These lands are Ukraine. We call on all States to reject Russia’s blatant attempts at territorial conquest ; Whereas on September 23, 2022, President Joe Biden stated, The United States will never recognize Ukrainian territory as anything other than part of Ukraine. ; Whereas beginning on September 23, 2022, Russia conducted sham referenda in 4 Ukrainian regions (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia) in an attempt to validate Moscow’s illegal annexation of the territory; Whereas reports indicate that— (1) Ukrainians have been forced to vote in the sham referenda under a gun barrel ; and (2) Russian officials have visited schools, hospitals, and other workplaces to force Ukrainians to vote in favor of annexation; and Whereas the Kremlin has stated that once the sham referenda are concluded, the process of absorbing the annexed areas into Russia will be completed promptly : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) refuses to recognize any claim of sovereignty by the Russian Federation over any portion of Ukraine; (2) views the recent sham referenda beginning on September 23, 2022, directed by the Government of the Russian Federation, as a violation of international law; and (3) calls upon the President of the United States to restrict all economic and military aid and assistance to any nation that recognizes Russian sovereignty over any portion of Ukraine.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 804 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Reed , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Hawley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year, more than 15,500 children under the age of 19 in the United States are diagnosed with cancer; Whereas, every year, more than 1,700 children 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 in the United States has increased from 58 percent in the mid-1970s to 85 percent in 2022, representing a significant improvement from previous decades; Whereas approximately two-thirds of children in the United States who survive cancer will develop at least one chronic health condition, and many survivors will face a late effect from treatment that can be severe or life-threatening; Whereas cancer patients face a higher risk of contracting COVID–19 due to weakened immune systems; and Whereas childhood 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 2022 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; (3) encourages survivors of childhood cancer to continue to receive ongoing monitoring and physical and psychosocial care throughout their adult lives; (4) recognizes the human toll of cancer and pledges to make the prevention of and cure for cancer a public health priority; and (5) reminds the people of the United States of the bravery of children who are diagnosed with cancer, and commends and honors the courage of such children.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 805 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Thune , Mr. Warner , and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Telehealth Awareness Week .

Whereas telehealth allows a health care practitioner to furnish health care services to a patient or a practitioner at a different physical location than the health care practitioner; Whereas telehealth has played a significant role in supporting access to quality health care services for millions of patients during the COVID–19 public health emergency and will continue to be essential beyond the end of the public health emergency; Whereas more than 28,000,000 Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth during the first year of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas Medicare beneficiaries used 88 times more telehealth services during the first year of the COVID–19 pandemic than they did in the prior year while the overall use of health care services among such beneficiaries remained relatively stable; Whereas, following the unprecedented use of telehealth and virtual care services in response to the public health emergency, telehealth now represents a critical component of care delivery, demonstrating the need to balance in-person and virtual care in the health care system; Whereas, in 2021, 91 percent of Medicare beneficiaries were satisfied with their telehealth experiences; Whereas legislative efforts to increase telehealth access have received bipartisan support in the Senate and the House of Representatives; Whereas the United States has the opportunity to help improve broader access to health services for all individuals, including members of rural and underserved communities; and Whereas Telehealth Awareness Week unites the efforts of patients, caregivers, health care providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to advance the role of telehealth in health care: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Telehealth Awareness Week ; (2) recognizes the impact of telehealth in delivering health care services for patients across the United States; and (3) urges that steps should be taken— (A) to raise awareness about the benefits of expanding telehealth; (B) to highlight resources for health care providers and patients regarding telehealth; (C) to collect and analyze data on the impacts of telehealth; and (D) to promote continued access to telehealth for all communities and across settings beyond the COVID–19 pandemic.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 810 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 28, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, 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 relationships developed through community policing help protect both law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas community policing has helped produce reductions in both violent and property crime; Whereas events in recent years have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members; 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 October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, 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 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 810 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, 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 relationships developed through community policing help protect both law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas community policing has helped produce reductions in both violent and property crime; Whereas events in recent years have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members; 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 October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, 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 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 812 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. King , Ms. Warren , Mr. Graham , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Hickenlooper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2022 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and, often, the ability to learn a second language; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5194 et seq.) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018, is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2022 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .