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III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 232 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2021 Mr. Hawley (for himself, Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Braun , Mr. Daines , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cassidy , and Mr. Hagerty ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that acts of violence against Jewish people in the United States and around the world and the poisonous rhetoric from politicians and others promoted by the media that has helped inspire such violence is condemnable and has no place in society.

Whereas Jews across the United States have been threatened, cursed at, spit on, burned, and physically attacked in at least 193 antisemitic acts of violence during the first week of the 2021 conflict between Israel and Palestinians; Whereas pro-Palestinian protestors threatened, shoved, and threw fireworks at bystanders in the Diamond District of Midtown Manhattan, an area with many Jewish-owned businesses; Whereas pro-Palestinian protestors punched, threw objects, and directed antisemitic slurs at a group of Jewish men eating at a restaurant in Los Angeles; Whereas convoys of trucks bearing Palestinian flags drove through London shouting through loudspeakers: F__ the Jews , F__ their mothers , F__ their daughters , and Rape their daughters ; Whereas an elderly Jewish man was beaten with sticks by a mob at a pro-Palestinian protest in Toronto; Whereas a Member of Congress called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ethno-nationalist on the floor of the House of Representatives and in a tweet accused the Israeli military of committing war crimes; Whereas, after the announcement of a ceasefire in Israel, a Member of Congress tweeted, The Israeli military’s occupation continues. The blockade continues. The ethnic cleansing continues. ; Whereas a Member of Congress described Israel in a tweet as an apartheid state ; and Whereas a Member of Congress tweeted that the Israeli military response to Palestinian terrorist attacks was killing babies, children and their parents and that Palestinians are being massacred : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns hatred and violence against Jews; (2) denounces the poisonous anti-Israel rhetoric of elected officials that has inflamed hatred and inspired escalating violence against Jews; (3) rejects the biased, incomplete, and inaccurate information promulgated by the news media in the United States about Israel and the Government of Israel’s efforts to protect its citizens from terrorism; (4) celebrates the innumerable contributions of American Jews to our Nation, culture, values, and way of life; and (5) reaffirms its intent to ensure that Jews in the United States— (A) are treated with dignity and respect; and (B) receive the full protection of the law owed to them as citizens of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 233 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2021 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate in support of a National Bike Month and in appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling.

Whereas there are more than 57,000,000 adult cyclists in the United States; Whereas recreational cycling is a safe, low-impact, aerobic activity for all ages; Whereas when an individual cycles as a form of regular exercise, it may benefit the individual’s health; Whereas 870,000 people of the United States choose to commute by bicycle to work; Whereas many communities in the United States officially recognize May 21st as Bike to Work Day ; Whereas bicycle tourism contributes billions of dollars annually to the United States economy; Whereas community leaders across the country in partnership with local officials have explored ways to increase access to outdoor bicycle recreation activities; Whereas outdoor bicycle recreation became even more important during the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas a National Bike Month would provide an opportunity to educate United States citizens about the importance of bicycle safety and the health benefits of cycling; and Whereas the month of May has officially been celebrated as National Bike Month by the League of American Bicyclists and the majority of the international cycling community since 1956: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) United States citizens should observe a National Bike Month to educate citizens of the United States about the importance of bicycle safety and the health, transportation, and recreational benefits derived from cycling; (2) health and transportation professionals and organizations should promote bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling; and (3) United States citizens should applaud the millions of cyclists in the United States and the national and community organizations, individuals, volunteers, and professionals associated with cycling for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 235 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2021 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Graham ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 15, 2021, as National MPS Awareness Day .

Whereas mucopolysaccharidosis (referred to in this preamble as MPS ) are a group of genetically determined lysosomal storage diseases that render the human body incapable of producing certain enzymes needed to break down complex carbohydrates; Whereas MPS diseases cause complex carbohydrates to be stored in almost every cell in the body, which progressively leads to cellular damage; Whereas the cellular damage caused by MPS— (1) adversely affects the human body by damaging the heart, lungs, bones, central nervous system, and other internal organs; and (2) often results in intellectual disabilities, short stature, corneal damage, joint stiffness, loss of mobility, speech and hearing impairment, heart disease, hyperactivity, chronic respiratory problems, and, most painfully, a drastically shortened life span; Whereas symptoms of MPS are usually not apparent at birth; Whereas, without treatment, the life expectancy of an individual afflicted with MPS begins to decrease at a very early stage in the life of that individual; Whereas research has resulted in the development of limited treatments for some MPS diseases; Whereas, as of the date of adoption of this resolution, promising advancements in the pursuit of treatments for additional MPS diseases are underway; Whereas, despite the creation of new remedies, the blood-brain barrier continues to be a significant impediment to effectively treating the brain, which prevents the treatment of many of the symptoms of MPS; Whereas the quality of life of individuals afflicted with MPS and the treatments available to those individuals will be enhanced through the development of early detection and early intervention techniques; Whereas treatments for and research advancements relating to MPS are limited by a lack of awareness about MPS diseases; Whereas the lack of awareness about MPS diseases extends to individuals within the medical community; Whereas the cellular damage caused by MPS makes MPS a model for the study of many other degenerative genetic diseases; and Whereas the development of effective therapies and a potential cure for MPS diseases can be accomplished by increased awareness, research, data collection, and information distribution: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 15, 2021, as National MPS Awareness Day ; and (2) supports the goals and ideals of National MPS Awareness Day.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 236 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2021 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Wornick .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Wornick , Cr. No. 20–106, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony and, if necessary, documents from Bailey McCue, an employee of the office of former Senator Cory Gardner; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Bailey McCue, an employee of the office of former Senator Cory Gardner, and any other employee of the former Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Wornick , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Gardner and any employees of his former office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 237 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 25, 2021 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Hagerty , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Cotton , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Approving of the sales of defense items to Israel notified to Congress on May 5, 2021.

Whereas, in the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), Congress reaffirmed that it is the policy of the United States to facilitate the common defense of the United States and friendly countries by entering into international arrangements with those countries through authorized sales of defense items; Whereas, in the Arms Export Control Act, Congress established that it is the sense of the Congress that all such sales be approved only when they are consistent with the foreign policy interests of the United States ; Whereas section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(c) ) requires that the President transmit to the leaders and relevant committees of Congress certifications for proposed licenses for the export of certain defense items to Israel in the amount of $100,000,000 or more; Whereas, on May 5, 2021, the Department of State transmitted to Congress certifications pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act for exports to Israel of defense items valued in excess of $800,000,000, including munitions and defensive systems; and Whereas, on January 19, 2021, in testimony to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, now-Secretary of State Blinken emphasized that the incoming Presidential administration’s commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanct and this is something that [now-President Biden] feels very strongly and that the foundation of our relationship is support for Israel’s security : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) finds that the sales of defense items to Israel notified to Congress by the Department of State on May 5, 2021, are consistent with the foreign policy interests of the United States; and (2) approves of those sales.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 238 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 26, 2021 Mr. Tuberville (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Braun , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Hoeven , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 12, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation.

Whereas over 16,000,000 individuals in the United States served in the Armed Forces during World War II; Whereas, of the over 16,000,000 men and women who served the United States during World War II, over 400,000 lost their lives fighting for the freedoms and liberties individuals in the United States hold dear; Whereas factory workers across the United States produced the weapons, vehicles, and other materiels essential to the victorious triumph of the United States and the Allied Powers in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters; Whereas, during World War II, individuals in the United States— (1) bought war bonds to support the immense cost of the war; (2) planted victory gardens; and (3) donated tires, pots and pans, and any other spare parts to be used by the Armed Forces; Whereas, during World War II, the United States unified in ways never seen before, ensuring victory for the United States and the Allied Powers; Whereas, having borne the high cost of freedom, the Greatest Generation devoted themselves in record numbers following World War II— (1) to continued service in the Armed Forces; (2) to the industry of the United States; and (3) to public service as elected officials across the United States; Whereas, in their post-World War II roles, the Greatest Generation became known for their unswerving patriotism, holding to values such as placing— (1) duty above personal gain; (2) cooperation before conflict; and (3) the needs of country first; and Whereas those values, forged by the war of their youth but never forgotten, drove the Greatest Generation to guide the United States to heights of prosperity, generosity, peace, and influence never before achieved by any nation to grace the face of the Earth: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and honors the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation, who contributed to the success of the United States and the Allied Powers during World War II; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States— (A) to celebrate the Greatest Generation; and (B) to remember the way the Greatest Generation united under extreme enemy threat and at great risk to themselves to protect the freedom and liberty afforded to all individuals in the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 238 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 26, 2021 Mr. Tuberville (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Braun , Mr. Hagerty , and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation.

Whereas over 16,000,000 individuals in the United States served in the Armed Forces during World War II; Whereas, of the over 16,000,000 men and women who served the United States during World War II, over 400,000 lost their lives fighting for the freedoms and liberties individuals in the United States hold dear; Whereas factory workers across the United States produced the weapons, vehicles, and other materiels essential to the victorious triumph of the United States and the Allied Powers in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters; Whereas, during World War II, individuals in the United States— (1) bought war bonds to support the immense cost of the war; (2) planted victory gardens; and (3) donated tires, pots and pans, and any other spare parts to be used by the Armed Forces; Whereas, during World War II, the United States unified in ways never seen before, ensuring victory for the United States and the Allied Powers; Whereas, having borne the high cost of freedom, the Greatest Generation devoted themselves in record numbers following World War II— (1) to continued service in the Armed Forces; (2) to the industry of the United States; and (3) to public service as elected officials across the United States; Whereas, in their post-World War II roles, the Greatest Generation became known for their unswerving patriotism, holding to values such as placing— (1) duty above personal gain; (2) cooperation before conflict; and (3) the needs of country first; and Whereas those values, forged by the war of their youth but never forgotten, drove the Greatest Generation to guide the United States to heights of prosperity, generosity, peace, and influence never before achieved by any nation to grace the face of the Earth: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and honors the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation, who contributed to the success of the United States and the Allied Powers during World War II; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States— (A) to celebrate the Greatest Generation; and (B) to remember the way the Greatest Generation united under extreme enemy threat and at great risk to themselves to protect the freedom and liberty afforded to all individuals in the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 242 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 26, 2021 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Markey , Mr. Carper , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Smith , Mr. Casey , Mr. Merkley , and Mrs. Murray ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2021 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year in the United States, more than— (1) 38,500 individuals are killed and 85,000 individuals are wounded by gunfire; (2) 14,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving guns; (3) 23,000 individuals die by suicide using a gun; and (4) 480 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas 2020 was one of the deadliest years on record for the United States, with an estimated 19,300 individuals killed in gun homicides or nonsuicide-related shootings, a 25-percent increase over 2019; Whereas unintentional shooting deaths by children increased by nearly 1/3 , comparing incidents in March to December of 2020 to the same months in 2019; Whereas, by 1 count, in 2020 in the United States, there were 610 mass shooting incidents in which at least 4 individuals were killed or wounded by gunfire; Whereas, every year in the United States, more than 3,000 children and teens are killed by gun violence and 15,000 children and teens are shot and wounded; Whereas approximately 8,800 individuals in the United States under the age of 25 die because of gun violence annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age in Chicago, Illinois, while standing in a park; Whereas, on June 4, 2021, to recognize the 24th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born June 2, 1997), individuals across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to— (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and Whereas June 2021 is an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day , in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day ; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 244 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 26, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. King, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Blunt, and Mr. Wicker. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Warner, Mr. Blunt, and Mr. Shelby.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 248 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Hagerty (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 16, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 225th anniversary of the entry of the State of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th State.

Whereas, on June 1, 1796, Congress created the State of Tennessee from the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio , or more commonly known as the Southwest Territory; Whereas the State of Tennessee earned the nickname The Volunteer State after the involvement of the State in the War of 1812, when many Tennesseans volunteered for the war effort and General Andrew Jackson led troops from the State to victory in the Battle of New Orleans; Whereas the motto of the State of Tennessee, officially adopted by the State in 1987, is Agriculture and Commerce , which is taken from the wording used on the State seal; Whereas the State of Tennessee is naturally divided into 3 grand divisions, which include— (1) the Blue Ridge Mountains of east Tennessee; (2) the Cumberland Plateau and the foothills and basin of middle Tennessee; and (3) the low plains of west Tennessee; Whereas the official flag of the State of Tennessee, which was adopted by the General Assembly on April 17, 1905, contains 3 pure white stars representing the 3 grand divisions of the State bound together by a circle of blue symbolizing the indissoluble trinity ; Whereas the State of Tennessee has produced 3 presidents of the United States, including— (1) Andrew Jackson; (2) James K. Polk; and (3) Andrew Johnson; Whereas, over the years, the State of Tennessee has become a cultural, diverse, and vibrant State that celebrates its bright past through agriculture, music, art, food, faith, historical attractions, nature, and its people; Whereas, on August 18, 1920, the State of Tennessee became the 36th and final State necessary to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which gave women the right to vote; Whereas, from Mountain City to Memphis, the State of Tennessee pioneered many musical genres, including— (1) bluegrass; (2) country; (3) blues; (4) gospel; and (5) rock and roll; Whereas the State of Tennessee produces products known around the world, including— (1) Tennessee whiskey; (2) hot chicken; and (3) Tennessee barbecue; Whereas June 1, 2021, marks the 225th anniversary of the attainment of statehood by the State of Tennessee; and Whereas this 225th anniversary is a monumental occasion to rejoice and commemorate the achievements of the great State of Tennessee: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes and celebrates the 225th anniversary of the entry of the State of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th State.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 248 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Hagerty (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 225th anniversary of the entry of the State of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th State.

Whereas, on June 1, 1796, Congress created the State of Tennessee from the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio , or more commonly known as the Southwest Territory; Whereas the State of Tennessee earned the nickname The Volunteer State after the involvement of the State in the War of 1812, when many Tennesseans volunteered for the war effort and General Andrew Jackson led troops from the State to victory in the Battle of New Orleans; Whereas the motto of the State of Tennessee, officially adopted by the State in 1987, is Agriculture and Commerce , which is taken from the wording used on the State seal; Whereas the State of Tennessee is naturally divided into 3 grand divisions, which include— (1) the Blue Ridge Mountains of east Tennessee; (2) the Cumberland Plateau and the foothills and basin of middle Tennessee; and (3) the low plains of west Tennessee; Whereas the official flag of the State of Tennessee, which was adopted by the General Assembly on April 17, 1905, contains 3 pure white stars representing the 3 grand divisions of the State bound together by a circle of blue symbolizing the indissoluble trinity ; Whereas the State of Tennessee has produced 3 presidents of the United States, including— (1) Andrew Jackson; (2) James K. Polk; and (3) Andrew Johnson; Whereas, over the years, the State of Tennessee has become a cultural, diverse, and vibrant State that celebrates its bright past through agriculture, music, art, food, faith, historical attractions, nature, and its people; Whereas, on August 18, 1920, the State of Tennessee became the 36th and final State necessary to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which gave women the right to vote; Whereas, from Mountain City to Memphis, the State of Tennessee pioneered many musical genres, including— (1) bluegrass; (2) country; (3) blues; (4) gospel; and (5) rock and roll; Whereas the State of Tennessee produces products known around the world, including— (1) Tennessee whiskey; (2) hot chicken; and (3) Tennessee barbecue; Whereas June 1, 2021, marks the 225th anniversary of the attainment of statehood by the State of Tennessee; and Whereas this 225th anniversary is a monumental occasion to rejoice and commemorate the achievements of the great State of Tennessee: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes and celebrates the 225th anniversary of the entry of the State of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th State.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 251 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 27, 2021 Mr. Daines submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate on future international arms control agreements.

Whereas the United States and the former Soviet Union signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (commonly referred to as the INF Treaty ), which entered into force on June 1, 1988, for the purposes of strengthening international peace and security and avoiding the devastating consequences of nuclear war; Whereas the INF Treaty required the United States and the former Soviet Union, the 2 dominant world powers at the time, to eliminate their ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges of between 500 and 5,500 kilometers (between 300 and 3,400 miles) by an implementation deadline of June 1, 1991; Whereas, by that deadline, both countries destroyed a total of 2,692 short- and intermediate-range missiles, with the former Soviet Union destroying 1,846 such missiles and the United States destroying 846 such missiles; Whereas the United States upheld the terms of the INF Treaty for more than 3 decades; Whereas the Russian Federation violated the terms of the INF Treaty by developing, producing, and testing the SSC–8/9M729, a ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM) with a range of 2,500 kilometers; Whereas, in December 2019, the United States withdrew from the INF Treaty upon finding the Russian Federation in material breach of the treaty, with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization concurring in the finding; and Whereas, during the period in which the INF Treaty was in effect, the People’s Republic of China developed, produced, and tested an arsenal of an estimated 200 intermediate-range, 150 medium-range, 250 short-range, and 54 ground-launched ballistic missiles: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that any international arms control agreement entered into by the United States that limits the number of allowable nuclear-capable missiles must— (1) be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate; and (2) include the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 257 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 28 (legislative day, May 27), 2021 Mrs. Capito (for herself and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the Marshall University Thundering Herd men’s soccer team for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men’s soccer national championship.

Whereas, on May 17, 2021, the Marshall University Thundering Herd men’s soccer team (in this preamble referred to as the Thundering Herd ) defeated the Indiana University Hoosiers by a score of 1 to 0 in overtime in the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association (in this preamble referred to as the NCAA ) Division I national championship game; Whereas the 2020 NCAA Division I national championship is the first national championship in the history of the men’s soccer program at Marshall University and the University’s first Division I championship in any sport; Whereas the Thundering Herd is the first active member of the Conference USA to win a NCAA national championship in any sport; Whereas the 2020 NCAA men’s soccer season was moved from the fall of 2020 to the spring of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic; Whereas the Thundering Herd overcame the adversity of the season, finishing with a record of 13 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws; Whereas the Thundering Herd were the Conference USA regular season champions, earning the team a bid to the NCAA tournament; Whereas the number 10 seeded Thundering Herd won 4 games in the NCAA tournament leading up to the national championship game, by defeating the number 23 seeded Fordham University, the number 1 seeded Clemson University, the number 8 seeded Georgetown University, and the number 16 seeded University of North Carolina; Whereas Jamil Roberts scored his third game-winning goal in the NCAA Tournament in the 98th minute of the national championship game, solidifying the Thundering Herd’s victory and earning him the title of the NCAA Tournament’s Offensive Most Outstanding Player; Whereas Nathan Dossantos, Vinicius Fernandes, Max Schneider, and Vitor Dias of Marshall University were named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team; Whereas in 4 years as head coach, Chris Grassie took the team from missing the Conference USA Tournament in his first season to becoming the 2020 national champions; and Whereas Coach Grassie has rallied the Sons and Daughters of Marshall University around the soccer program, thus transforming Marshall University into a soccer school: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Marshall University Thundering Herd men’s soccer team (in this resolution referred to as the Thundering Herd ) for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men’s soccer national championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, and staff of the Thundering Herd; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Marshall University, Jerome A. Gilbert; and (B) the head coach of the Thundering Herd, Chris Grassie.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 262 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2021 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Dodd .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Dodd , Cr. No. 18–243, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony, and, if necessary, documents from Laura Bowen, an employee of the Senate Post Office, a department of the Office of the Senate Sergeant at Arms; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Laura Bowen and any other current or former employee of the Senate Post Office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Dodd , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent any current or former employee of the Senate Post Office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 263 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 8, 2021 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Taylor .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Taylor , Cr. No. 21–6, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony and, if necessary, documents from Nicole Meservey, an employee of the office of Senator Mark Warner; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Nicole Meservey, an employee of the office of Senator Mark Warner, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of United States v. Taylor , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Warner and any current or former employees of his office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 265 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life, but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day in the State of Florida to honor the victims and survivors of the senseless attack; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2021, marks 5 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by the senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 267 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2021 Mr. Booker (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Braun , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 12, 2021, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day .

Whereas, throughout every period of the history of the United States, women have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve freedom and liberty for— (1) the people of the United States; and (2) the allies of the United States; Whereas women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901 but have informally served the United States since the inception of the United States military; Whereas women have served the United States honorably and with valor, including— (1) as soldiers disguised as males during the American Revolution and the Civil War; (2) as nurses during World War I and World War II; and (3) as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan; Whereas, as of April 2020, women constitute approximately 17 percent of United States Armed Forces personnel on active duty, including— (1) 21 percent of active duty personnel in the Air Force; (2) 20 percent of active duty personnel in the Navy; (3) 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Army; (4) 9 percent of active duty personnel in the Marine Corps; and (5) 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Coast Guard; Whereas, as of April 2020, women constitute nearly 21 percent of personnel in the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas, as of April 2020, women comprise nearly 25 percent of the personnel in the National Guard and Reserves activated to support COVID–19 response efforts; Whereas, in 2020— (1) the population of women veterans reached 2,000,000, which represents an exponential increase from 713,000 women veterans in 1980; and (2) women veterans constitute more than 10 percent of the total veteran population; Whereas an estimated 1 in 4 women veterans enrolled in the healthcare system of the Department of Veterans Affairs report having experienced military sexual trauma (MST) during their military service; Whereas the United States is proud of, and appreciates, the service of all women veterans who have demonstrated great skill, sacrifice, and commitment to defending the principles upon which the United States was founded and which the United States continues to uphold; Whereas women veterans have unique stories and should be encouraged to share their recollections through the Veterans History Project, which has worked since 2000 to collect and share the personal accounts of wartime veterans in the United States; and Whereas, by designating June 12, 2021, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day , the Senate can— (1) highlight the growing presence of women in the Armed Forces and the National Guard; and (2) pay respect to women veterans for their dutiful military service: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates June 12, 2021, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 270 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2021 Mr. Kelly (for himself and Ms. Sinema ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 24, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew.

Whereas the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew (referred to in this preamble as the Granite Mountain Hotshots ) was organized within the Prescott, Arizona, Fire Department; Whereas the Granite Mountain Hotshots was originally formed in 2002 as a fuels mitigation crew, but later transitioned to a hotshot crew in 2008, becoming the first municipal hotshot crew in the United States; Whereas the mission of the Granite Mountain Hotshots was to perform physically demanding fireline work in hazardous conditions, on difficult terrain, and in extreme heat; Whereas, on June 28, 2013, lightning ignited the Yarnell Hill Fire on a ridge west of the community of Yarnell, Arizona; Whereas, on June 30, 2013, 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshots gave their lives battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in Yavapai County, Arizona, including— (1) Eric Marsh, 43, who served as the superintendent of the Granite Mountain Hotshots; (2) Jesse Steed, 36; (3) Clayton Whitted, 28; (4) Robert Caldwell, 23; (5) Travis Carter, 31; (6) Christopher MacKenzie, 30; (7) Travis Turbyfill, 27; (8) Andrew Ashcraft, 29; (9) Joe Thurston, 32; (10) Wade Parker, 22; (11) Anthony Rose, 23; (12) Garret Zuppiger, 27; (13) Scott Norris, 28; (14) Dustin DeFord, 24; (15) William Billy Warneke, 25; (16) Kevin Woyjeck, 21; (17) John Percin, Jr., 24; (18) Grant McKee, 21; and (19) Sean Misner, 26; Whereas the Yarnell Hill Fire resulted in— (1) the largest wildland firefighter loss of life in 80 years; (2) the sixth deadliest firefighter tragedy in the history of the United States; and (3) the greatest loss of life for fire services in the United States since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas, on July 9, 2013, thousands of people attended a memorial service held in Prescott Valley, Arizona, including then-Vice President Joseph R. Biden and representatives from more than 100 hotshot crews from across the United States; and Whereas the memory of each fallen firefighter is honored at the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park, which was dedicated in 2016: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the memory of the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew of the Prescott, Arizona, Fire Department; (2) extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the surviving families of the 19 firefighters lost in the line of duty; and (3) commends the bravery and sacrifice made by these fallen wildland firefighters in the service of their communities.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 270 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 2021 Mr. Kelly (for himself and Ms. Sinema ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew.

Whereas the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew (referred to in this preamble as the Granite Mountain Hotshots ) was organized within the Prescott, Arizona, Fire Department; Whereas the Granite Mountain Hotshots was originally formed in 2002 as a fuels mitigation crew, but later transitioned to a hotshot crew in 2008, becoming the first municipal hotshot crew in the United States; Whereas the mission of the Granite Mountain Hotshots was to perform physically demanding fireline work in hazardous conditions, on difficult terrain, and in extreme heat; Whereas, on June 28, 2013, lightening ignited the Yarnell Hill Fire on a ridge west of the community of Yarnell, Arizona; Whereas, on June 30, 2013, 19 firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshots gave their lives battling the Yarnell Hill Fire in Yavapai County, Arizona, including— (1) Eric Marsh, 43, who served as the superintendent of the Granite Mountain Hotshots; (2) Jesse Steed, 36; (3) Clayton Whitted, 28; (4) Robert Caldwell, 23; (5) Travis Carter, 31; (6) Christopher MacKenzie, 30; (7) Travis Turbyfill, 27; (8) Andrew Ashcraft, 29; (9) Joe Thurston, 32; (10) Wade Parker, 22; (11) Anthony Rose, 23; (12) Garret Zuppiger, 27; (13) Scott Norris, 28; (14) Dustin DeFord, 24; (15) William Billy Warneke, 25; (16) Kevin Woyjeck, 21; (17) John Percin, Jr., 24; (18) Grant McKee, 21; and (19) Sean Misner, 26; Whereas the Yarnell Hill Fire resulted in— (1) the largest wildland firefighter loss of life in 80 years; (2) the sixth deadliest firefighter tragedy in the history of the United States; and (3) the greatest loss of life for fire services in the United States since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas, on July 9, 2013, thousands of people attended a memorial service held in Prescott Valley, Arizona, including then-Vice President Joseph R. Biden and representatives from more than 100 hotshot crews from across the United States; and Whereas the memory of each fallen firefighter is honored at the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park, which was dedicated in 2016: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the memory of the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew of the Prescott, Arizona, Fire Department; (2) extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the surviving families of the 19 firefighters lost in the line of duty; and (3) commends the bravery and sacrifice made by these fallen wildland firefighters in the service of their communities.