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III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 364 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2021 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Kaine , and Mr. Reed ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Whereas, prior to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, numerous health care workers suffered from work-related burnout and depression; Whereas physicians work under intense pressure and are exposed to trauma on the job; Whereas the suicide rate among— (1) male physicians is 1.41 times higher than the general male population; and (2) female physicians is even more pronounced, being 2.27 times higher than the general female population; Whereas physicians, nurses, and allied health providers serving on the frontlines of the COVID–19 pandemic are under a critically high degree of stress and burnout; Whereas shortages of personal protective equipment, difficult working conditions, burdensome administrative tasks, long hours, grief over losing patients, and watching the families of patients suffer added a layer of extreme stress for many frontline workers; Whereas mental health and physical health are equally important components of overall health; Whereas there are structural barriers in place that discourage self-care and mental health help-seeking behaviors among physicians; and Whereas a day of public awareness and education campaigns to shine a light on the tragedy of physician suicide is held on September 17 each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to bring national attention to the mental health crisis affecting physicians in the United States; (2) dedicates a day of reflection to honor the memory of physicians who have died by suicide; (3) recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing the issue of physician suicide, including the barriers to treatment, help-seeking behaviors to address burnout, and mental care options to prevent physician suicide; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 365 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2021 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of MacNolia Cox.

Whereas MacNolia Cox (Montiere) was born on January 12, 1923, in Kenmore, Ohio, to her parents John Thomas Cox and Alberta (Evans) Key, and raised in Akron, Ohio; Whereas MacNolia was a member of Livingston Baptist Church and, as a child, enjoyed reading the dictionary from A to Z to learn the definitions and spellings of words; Whereas, in 1936, at the age of 13, MacNolia won the Akron Spelling Bee at the Akron Armory over the course of 2.5 hours, besting 50 other participants and becoming the first Black participant to win the competition; Whereas MacNolia won the Akron Spelling Bee with the word voluble in front of 3,000 people, taking home a $25 prize and a ticket to Washington, D.C., to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee; Whereas, upon arriving in Washington, D.C., MacNolia was forced to stay in a segregated hotel and was not permitted sit with the other participants during the competition; Whereas, during the competition, MacNolia was asked to spell the word nemesis , which at the time was capitalized and therefore barred from the competition; Whereas the use of this word in the competition was immediately protested by a Beacon Journal reporter, and despite learning 100,000 approved words, MacNolia misspelled the word and finished the competition fifth overall, taking home a $75 prize; Whereas, upon her return to Akron, MacNolia was greeted by a parade of hundreds of cars of community members, where local dignitaries made speeches on behalf of her success; Whereas MacNolia went on to work as a domestic employee for a local doctor; and Whereas MacNolia Cox Montiere died of cancer on September 12, 1976, at the age of 53, and was survived by her husband John, stepson Nelson Montiere, stepdaughter Joan Montiere Tabler, brother Otis Cox, sisters Orabell Finney, Rosa Lee Jackson, and Ollie Davis, and 1 granddaughter: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the life, legacy, and achievements of MacNolia Cox, an inspiration for young students of color today.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 368 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2021 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 30, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2021, through October 3, 2021, as Blue Star Welcome Week .

Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to create vibrant communities of mutual support; Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the last Saturday in September and concluding 9 days thereafter as Blue Star Welcome Week ; Whereas, during Blue Star Welcome Week, the Senate recognizes the 600,000 active duty and transitioning military families who move to new communities each year; Whereas nearly half of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer; Whereas only 27 percent of military family respondents to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey published by Blue Star Families reported that they feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community; and Whereas a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being and readiness of military families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2021, through October 3, 2021, as Blue Star Welcome Week ; (2) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families; (3) commits to ensuring that military-connected families feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian communities; and (4) encourages civilians across the United States to welcome military-connected families into their communities.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 368 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2021 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2021, through October 3, 2021, as Blue Star Welcome Week .

Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to create vibrant communities of mutual support; Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the last Saturday in September and concluding 9 days thereafter as Blue Star Welcome Week ; Whereas, during Blue Star Welcome Week, the Senate recognizes the 600,000 active duty and transitioning military families who move to new communities each year; Whereas nearly half of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer; Whereas only 27 percent of military family respondents to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey published by Blue Star Families reported that they feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community; and Whereas a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being and readiness of military families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2021, through October 3, 2021, as Blue Star Welcome Week ; (2) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families; (3) commits to ensuring that military-connected families feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian communities; and (4) encourages civilians across the United States to welcome military-connected families into their communities.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 369 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2021 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as National Concussion Awareness Day .

Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion , is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with a disability because of a traumatic brain injury; (3) between 2010 and 2016, an estimated 2,000,000 children under age 18 visited an emergency department because of a traumatic brain injury sustained during sports- or recreation-related activities; (4) an estimated 283,000 children seek care in United States emergency departments each year for a sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injury, with traumatic brain injuries sustained in contact sports accounting for approximately 45 percent of these visits; and (5) research suggests that many children with a traumatic brain injury do not seek care in emergency departments or do not seek care at all, resulting in a significant underestimate of prevalence; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 17, 2021, as National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury ( mTBI ), otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 370 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Honoring the Minnesotans who competed for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.

Whereas 17 Minnesotans qualified to compete for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, including: Sunisa (Suni) Lee, Kyra Condie, Lara Dallman-Weiss, Mason Ferlic, Bowe Becker, Regan Smith, Sylvia Fowles, Napheesa Collier, Joe Klecker, Payton Otterdahl, Gable Steveson, Patrick Sunderman, Alise Willoughby, Jordan Thompson, Bethanie Matteck-Sands, Grace McCallum, and Shane Wiskus; Whereas Suni Lee won the gold medal in the women’s gymnastics all-around, helped Team USA win a silver medal in the team final, and won the bronze medal in the uneven bars; Whereas Grace McCallum helped Team USA win the silver medal in the women’s gymnastics team final; Whereas Neephesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles helped Team USA win the gold medal in women’s basketball; Whereas Jordan Thompson was part of the Team USA women’s volleyball team, which won its first-ever gold medal; Whereas Bowe Becker helped win the gold medal in the men’s 4 x 100 freestyle swimming relay; Whereas Regan Smith won the silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke, and helped Team USA win the silver medal in the 4 x 100 meter women’s medley relay; Whereas Gable Steveson won the gold medal in men’s freestyle wrestling; Whereas the athletes trained for many years, demonstrated discipline, exhibited world-class athleticism, and overcame historic obstacles, including the delay and altering of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games due to the Co­ro­na­vi­rus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, to earn the chance to compete for Team USA; and Whereas team spirit and perseverance were displayed by the athletes throughout the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games despite the lack of live audiences or cheering fans: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the exceptional talent, extraordinary commitment, and undisputed hard work of the 17 Minnesotans who competed for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games and made the United States proud; and (2) honors the example of sportsmanship, excellence, and teamwork of those athletes.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 371 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

Whereas 15 Minnesotans qualified to compete for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, including— (1) Chuck Aoki; (2) Josie Aslakson; (3) Abby Bauleke; (4) Josh Cinnamo; (5) Joe Delagrave; (6) Ben Goodrich; (7) Rose Hollermann; (8) Aaron Pike; (9) Summer Schmit; (10) Ian Seidenfeld; (11) Lexi Shifflett; (12) Natalie Sims; (13) Melissa Stockwell; (14) Josh Turek; and (15) Mallory Weggemann; Whereas Mallory Weggemann won the gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley and the 100-meter backstroke, set Paralympic records in both of these events, and won the silver medal in the 50-meter butterfly; Whereas Ian Seidenfeld won the gold medal in table tennis; Whereas Lexi Shifflett helped Team USA women’s sitting volleyball win gold; Whereas Josh Turek helped Team USA men’s wheelchair basketball earn the gold medal; Whereas Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave helped win the silver medal for Team USA men’s wheelchair rugby; Whereas Ben Goodrich won the silver medal in judo; Whereas Josh Cinnamo won the bronze medal for Team USA in track and field for shot put; Whereas Rose Hollermann, Josie Aslakson, and Abby Bauleke helped win the bronze medal for Team USA women’s wheelchair basketball; Whereas athletes trained for many years, exhibited world-class athleticism, and demonstrated fortitude, discipline, and strength to earn the chance to compete for Team USA; and Whereas athletes overcame historic obstacles because of the COVID–19 pandemic, including the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, all the while continuing to display team morale and tenacity throughout the competition despite the lack of live audiences or cheering fans: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the remarkable skill, steadfast determination, and inspiring hard work of the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games; and (2) honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, who make our United States proud.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 376 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2021 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 379 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2021 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Paul , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Risch , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Markey , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Carper , Mr. Blunt , Mr. King , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Coons , Ms. Collins , Ms. Smith , Mr. Young , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Luján , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Romney , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hawley , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Reed , Mr. Hickenlooper , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Whereas a National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963; Whereas there are more than 30,000,000 small businesses in the United States that support more than 60,000,000 jobs; Whereas thousands of small business establishments have been particularly hard hit by the COVID–19 pandemic and government lockdowns; Whereas small businesses will play an integral role in rebuilding the economy of the United States; and Whereas September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every community in the United States; (2) applauds the efforts and achievements of the owners of small businesses and their employees in every community of the United States; (3) recognizes that in the face of significant challenges, the owners of small businesses have demonstrated incredible resilience over the past 18 months; (4) supports the designation of National Small Business Week ; (5) acknowledges the importance of providing access to underserved firms; and (6) supports efforts to— (A) hold Federal agencies accountable for fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars; and (B) create an environment that enables small businesses to grow and create jobs.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 381 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2021 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Portman , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Graham , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Romney , Mr. Coons , Ms. Ernst , Mr. King , Mr. Burr , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Proclaiming the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, 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 and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the 2021 U.S. Energy and Employment Report published by the Department of Energy found that, at the end of 2020, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 7,500,000 individuals; Whereas the scaling of clean energy is essential to reducing 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 20 through September 24, 2021, 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 clean, low-emitting energy technologies; and (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 382 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2021 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 20 through September 26, 2021, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Whereas the first Rail Safety Week was held from September 24 through September 30, 2017, by the national education safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, the Department of Transportation, and other organizations; Whereas Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities; Whereas highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing accidents constituted approximately 96 percent of all rail-related fatalities during 2020; Whereas, since 2005— (1) the number of public highway-rail grade crossings has decreased by 9.8 percent; and (2) the number of gates at such crossings has increased by 38.1 percent; Whereas, in 2020, 47 percent of all highway-rail grade crossing collisions and 69 percent of all fatal highway-rail grade crossing collisions occurred at gated highway-rail grade crossings; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics indicate that 1,901 highway-grade crossing collisions occurred in the United States in 2020, resulting in 198 deaths and another 685 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 20 through 26, 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 1st Session S. RES. 385 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2021 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 19 through September 25, 2021, 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 following the unprecedented use of telehealth and virtual care services in response to the public health emergency, telehealth now represents a significant percent of care delivery, confirming the need to balance in-person and virtual care in the health care system; Whereas telehealth and virtual care services continue to provide patients and families with safe, appropriate, and high-quality care where and when they need it, and 91 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are satisfied with their telehealth experiences; Whereas telehealth allows health care providers to securely connect with patients wherever they are when an in-person interaction is not clinically necessary or available and expands access to health care services for patients in need of specialty care, enabling the health care system to do more good for more people; Whereas telehealth is a bipartisan issue and Members of Congress from both sides of the political aisle and both sides of Capitol Hill are dedicated to ensuring patients continue to have the choice to access telehealth once the COVID–19 public health emergency ends; Whereas the United States must help improve broader access to telehealth 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 supports the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as Telehealth Awareness Week .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 389 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. King (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Luján , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2021 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month .

Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2021 is Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community ; Whereas more than 92,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal alcohol or drug overdose during 2020, an increase of approximately 30 percent as compared to 2019; Whereas during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, increased isolation and reduced or disrupted access to treatment programs have contributed to an increase in individuals reporting anxiety and depressive disorders when compared to the previous year, and 13 percent of Americans reported starting or increasing substance use; Whereas, in 2019, there were approximately 21,000,000 individuals in the United States aged 18 or older in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction; Whereas the estimated total cost to the economy of prescription opioid misuse is $78,500,000,000 annually, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, and involvement of the criminal justice system; Whereas individuals with substance use disorder may face stigma from health professionals, as well as friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier for individuals with substance use disorder to accessing treatment and engaging in recovery; 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) 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; and (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Young , Mr. Braun , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations May 24, 2022 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment May 26, 2022 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar’s efforts to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.

Whereas thousands of United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, vulnerable Afghans, and their families sought refuge following the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Whereas the State of Qatar played a critical role in assisting the United States in evacuating thousands of people from the rule of the Afghan Taliban regime; Whereas Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar served as a central transportation hub for many evacuees desperately seeking to exit Afghanistan; and Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin stated, Qatar's support for Operation Allies Refuge was indispensable to the safe transit of Americans and U.S. personnel, allies, partners and Afghans at special risk. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the State of Qatar for their pivotal role and support of Operation Allies Refuge; and (2) appreciates the State of Qatar’s support to temporarily house thousands of evacuees until they are cleared for follow-on movement.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar’s efforts to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.

Whereas thousands of United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, vulnerable Afghans, and their families sought refuge following the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Whereas the State of Qatar played a critical role in assisting the United States in evacuating thousands of people from the rule of the Afghan Taliban regime; Whereas Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar served as a central transportation hub for many evacuees desperately seeking to exit Afghanistan; and Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin stated, Qatar's support for Operation Allies Refuge was indispensable to the safe transit of Americans and U.S. personnel, allies, partners and Afghans at special risk. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the State of Qatar for their pivotal role and support of Operation Allies Refuge; and (2) appreciates the State of Qatar’s support to temporarily house thousands of evacuees until they are cleared for follow-on movement.
III Calendar No. 376 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Young , Mr. Braun , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations May 24, 2022 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation for the State of Qatar’s efforts to assist the United States during Operation Allies Refuge.

Whereas thousands of United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, vulnerable Afghans, and their families sought refuge following the Afghan Taliban’s takeover of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Whereas the State of Qatar played a critical role in assisting the United States in evacuating thousands of people from the rule of the Afghan Taliban regime; Whereas Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar served as a central transportation hub for many evacuees desperately seeking to exit Afghanistan; and Whereas Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin stated, Qatar's support for Operation Allies Refuge was indispensable to the safe transit of Americans and U.S. personnel, allies, partners and Afghans at special risk. : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) thanks the State of Qatar for their pivotal role and support of Operation Allies Refuge; and (2) appreciates the State of Qatar’s support to temporarily house thousands of evacuees until they are cleared for follow-on movement.

May 24, 2022 Reported without amendment
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 393 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2021 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2021 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas approximately 296,000 individuals in the United States live with spinal cord injuries, which cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas there are approximately 17,900 new spinal cord injuries in the United States each year; Whereas more than 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas nearly half of all spinal cord injuries to individuals 30 years of age or younger occur as a result of a motor vehicle accident; Whereas the average remaining years of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries has not improved significantly since the 1980s; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries, enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2021 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis and their families; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 395 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Van Hollen , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Smith , Mr. Reed , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Coons , Mr. Booker , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Casey , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Padilla , Mr. King , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Brown , Mr. Markey , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Warner , Ms. Rosen , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing September 28, 2021, as National Voter Registration Day .

That the Senate— (1) recognizes September 28, 2021, as National Voter Registration Day ; and (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States— (A) to register to vote; (B) to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and (C) to go to the polls on election day and vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 399 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2021 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring North Carolinians and other members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in the attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021.

Whereas Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, born in Roseville, a suburb of Sacramento, California, and assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, made the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021; Whereas Army Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, assigned to 9th PSYOP Battalion, 8th PSYOP Group, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, made the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021; Whereas members of the Marine Corps, including Staff Sergeant Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Corporal Hunter Lopez of Indio, California, Corporal Daegan W. Page of Omaha, Nebraska, Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez of Logansport, Indiana, Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza of Rio Bravo, Texas, Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum of Jackson, Wyoming, Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui of Norco, California, and Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz of St. Charles, Missouri, all made the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021; Whereas Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Maxton W. Soviak of Berlin Heights, Ohio, made the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021; and Whereas all those who served, fought, or perished in the overall Global War On Terror have served valiantly in defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, and their fellow members of the Armed Forces— (A) served the United States with honor and distinction; and (B) represent the very best of the United States; and (2) the United States— (A) honors those brave members of the Armed Forces and their families; and (B) shall never forget the services they rendered and sacrifices they made in the defense of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 400 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2021 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Hawley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary October 7, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2021 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 has increased from 58 percent in the mid-1970s to 84 percent in 2020, representing significant improvement from previous decades; Whereas more than 2/3 of children who survive cancer will develop at least 1 chronic health condition, and many survivors will face a late-effect from treatment that could be considered severe or life-threatening; Whereas cancer patients face a higher risk of contracting the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) due to weakened immune systems; and Whereas cancer occurs regularly and randomly and spares no racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2021 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 and cure of cancer a public health priority; and (5) reminds the people of the United States that these children are the definition of bravery, and commends and honors their courage.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 400 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2021 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Hawley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 2021 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 has increased from 58 percent in the mid-1970s to 84 percent in 2020, representing significant improvement from previous decades; Whereas more than 2/3 of children who survive cancer will develop at least 1 chronic health condition, and many survivors will face a late-effect from treatment that could be considered severe or life-threatening; Whereas cancer patients face a higher risk of contracting the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) due to weakened immune systems; and Whereas cancer occurs regularly and randomly and spares no racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2021 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 and cure of cancer a public health priority; and (5) reminds the people of the United States that these children are the definition of bravery, and commends and honors their courage.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 402 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2021 Mr. Hawley submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the engrossment of S. Res. 357.

That in the engrossment of the resolution S. Res. 357, the Secretary of the Senate shall make the following correction: (1) In the sixth whereas clause of the preamble, strike and youngest .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 405 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2021 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence .

Whereas, the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark Warner, Chairman of the Committee, have been named as defendants in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence , Civil Action No. 1:21–cv–02198, pending in the United State District Court for the District of Columbia; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Committees and Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Warner in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 406 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2021 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.

Whereas, in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al. , Civil Action No. 1:21–cv–02199, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, plaintiff has named Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate as defendants; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend officers of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.