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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 726 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 27, 2022 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Herrera .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Herrera , Cr. No. 21-619, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Jeffrey Kent, Director of the Press Photographers’ Gallery, and from Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio; 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 or former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence 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 Jeffrey Kent, Director of the Press Photographers’ Gallery, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, are authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Herrera , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Messrs. Kent, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 733 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2022 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Lankford , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Braun , Mr. Luján , Mrs. Capito , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and the future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of and increasing support for organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase the focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2022 as National Child Awareness Month would recognize that a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public interest and will encourage widespread support for charities and organizations that seek to provide a better future for the children and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2022 as National Child Awareness Month — (1) to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; (2) to recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States; and (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth, including children and youth who— (A) have experienced homelessness; (B) are in the foster care system; (C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of child sex trafficking; (D) have been impacted by violence; (E) have experienced trauma; and (F) have serious physical and mental health needs.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 734 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Whereas the Senate wishes to recognize traffic incident management responders (as described in the Traffic Incident Management Handbook of the Federal Highway Administration), which include law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services, tow truck operators, and transportation workers; Whereas, due to the increasingly high rate of distracted drivers on the roadway, many traffic incident management responders lose their lives while performing their duties each year; Whereas, in 2021, 65 traffic incident management responders were killed in the United States due to roadside collisions; Whereas the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation host the Crash Responder Safety Week annually in November as a national effort to— (1) protect traffic incident management responders who are at the scene of highway crashes; and (2) remind the public of their responsibility to use caution when driving near roadside incidents involving traffic incident management responders; Whereas each State has a move over law, which has correlated directly with a safer environment along the roadsides of the United States for traffic incident management responders and stranded citizens; Whereas move over laws generally require motorists to move at least 1 lane over when there is an emergency or rescue activity taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution; Whereas the Government Accountability Office report entitled Emergency Responder Safety: States and DOT Are Implementing Actions to Reduce Roadside Crashes (GAO–21–166) noted that State officials cite raising public awareness as the most prevalent challenge to move over laws; and Whereas providing traffic incident management responders an enhanced opportunity to inform the motoring public about these laws is critical to the public safety: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day; and (2) urges the national, State, and regional incident management organizations— (A) to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, State move over laws; and (B) to educate the public further on the dangers and loss of life that occur if State move over laws are not faithfully observed.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 739 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2022 Mrs. Murray (for Mr. Leahy (for himself and Mr. Shelby )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867–2022 .

That there be printed with illustrations as a Senate document a compilation of materials entitled “Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867–2022”, and that there be printed six hundred additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Appropriations.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 740 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2022 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the attack that occurred in Greenwood, Indiana, on July 17, 2022, expressing support and prayers for those impacted by that tragedy, and praising the actions of Elisjsha Dicken (also known as the “Good Samaritan”) who valiantly engaged and thwarted the shooter.

Whereas, on July 17, 2022, a shooting took place in Greenwood, Indiana, at the Greenwood Park Mall; Whereas 3 innocent lives were lost in that tragedy: Pedro Piñeda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Piñeda, and Victor Gomez; Whereas, without the actions of Elisjsha Dicken, known as the Good Samaritan , the perpetrator of the attack would have killed many more innocent people; Whereas, in the words of Greenwood, Indiana, Chief of Police Jim Ison, “… many more people would have died [in the shooting] if not for a responsible armed citizen that took action very quickly...”; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for a healthy recovery for the individuals who were wounded in the attack; Whereas all Hoosiers are united in support of the victims and their families; and Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of this attack and stand in solidarity with those affected by this senseless tragedy: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the senseless attack that led to the loss of 3 innocent lives in Greenwood, Indiana, on Sunday, July 17, 2022; (2) honors the memory of the victims who were murdered: Pedro Piñeda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Piñeda, and Victor Gomez; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery for, stands in solidarity with, and pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the attack; (4) expresses appreciation and gratitude for all of the first responders who quickly responded to the attack and the professionals and volunteers who cared for the injured; and (5) expresses appreciation for and honors the courageous, heroic, valiant, and virtuous actions of Elisjsha Dicken, known as the Good Samaritan .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 742 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2022 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Warren , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Reed , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2022, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving lobsters; Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their entire working lives; Whereas the lobster industry has spearheaded sustainability measures for more than 150 years, ensuring the health of the lobster stock and the marine environment; Whereas consumers are looking to add more sustainable seafood to their diets, and more people are enjoying lobster at home; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a mainstay during many other holiday traditions; Whereas lobster harvesters are evolving and diversifying their businesses to help maintain the health of the ocean, including through kelp farming, which absorbs carbon dioxide from seawater; Whereas throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into foods such as pho, gnocchi, doughnuts, cocktails, ice cream, and butter; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late summer; Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the species around the world; Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the world for hundreds of years; Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports teams; Whereas lobster inspires innovation of all kinds beyond the culinary realm, including skincare, fertilizers, and biodegradable golf balls; Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards and from fine-dining restaurants to lobster shacks; and Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the United States and in kitchens across the United States as well, bringing families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2022, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 743 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2022 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Colorado Avalanche on winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

Whereas, on June 26, 2022, the Colorado Avalanche (referred to in this preamble as the Avs ) won the 2022 National Hockey League (referred to in this preamble as the NHL ) Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the 2022 Stanley Cup Final is the third Stanley Cup Final won by the Avs in the 27 years in which the franchise has competed in the NHL; Whereas, on the way to winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, the Avs defeated— (1) the Nashville Predators in the first round; (2) the St. Louis Blues in the second round; (3) the Edmonton Oilers is the Western Conference Finals; and (4) the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final; Whereas Avs defenseman Cale Makar won the 2022 Conn Smythe Trophy, which is awarded to the most valuable player in the Stanley Cup playoffs; Whereas, during the 2021–2022 NHL season— (1) Avs defenseman Cale Makar won the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the best defenseman during the regular season; (2) Avs General Manager Joe Sakic won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award; (3) Avs right wing Mikko Rantanen led the team in both goals scored, with 36, and total points, with 92; (4) Avs center Nazem Kadri led the team in total assists, with 59; (5) Avs defenseman Devon Toews led the team in plus/minus points, with 52; and (6) Avs goaltender Darcy Kuemper led the team in total wins, with 37; and Whereas the entire Avs roster contributed to the 2022 Stanley Cup victory, including Hunter Miska, Trent Miner, Darcy Kuemper, Pavel Francouz, Justus Annunen, Devon Toews, Ryan Murray, Keaton Middleton, Roland McKeown, Josh Manson, Cale Makar, Jacob MacDonald, Kurtis MacDermid, Jack Johnson, Erik Johnson, Samuel Girard, Bowen Byram, Mikko Rantanen, Logan O’Connor, Valeri Nichushkin, Martin Kaut, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Mikhail Maltsev, Artturi Lehkonen, Gabriel Landeskog, J.T. Compher, Andre Burakovsky, Nico Sturm, Dylan Sikura, Alex Newhook, Jayson Megna, Stefan Matteau, Nathan MacKinnon, Nazem Kadri, Darren Helm, Jean-Luc Foudy, and Andrew Cogliano: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Colorado Avalanche (referred to in this resolution as the Avs ) and the loyal fan base of the Avs on becoming the 2022 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to members of the Avs' ownership, management, and coaching staff, namely— (A) owners Stan Kroenke, Ann Walton Kroenke, Josh Kroenke, and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment; (B) Executive Vice President and General Manager Joe Sakic; and (C) Head Coach Jared Bednar.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 746 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 2022 as National Catfish Month .

Whereas the Catfish Institute recognizes August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas recognize August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee embody the Channel Catfish as their State Fish; Whereas the farm-raised catfish industry in the United States employs nearly 10,000 people and contributes more than $4,000,000,000 to the economy of the United States; Whereas the United States has 67,640 surface water acres used for catfish production in 2022, and catfish growers in the United States had $421,161,000 in sales during 2021; Whereas the average catfish farmer produces 5,000 pounds of catfish per acre; Whereas 99 percent of all United States farm-raised catfish are grown in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas; Whereas catfish is the largest farm-raised seafood product, by weight, in the United States, representing more than 50 percent of the United States aquaculture industry; Whereas United States farm-raised catfish are consistently high quality and, unlike ocean-caught fish, are available all year long; Whereas United States farm-raised catfish are a sustainable and environmentally friendly seafood product; Whereas catfish is a lean fish and an excellent source of protein; and Whereas catfish is a versatile fish in cuisine of the United States, with a myriad of regional and national recipes to be enjoyed by all people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 2022 as National Catfish Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of all workers, past and present, that produce, process, and provide catfish for the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes that purchasing United States farm-raised catfish supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 749 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2022 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack.

Whereas the freedom of religion is protected in the Constitution, and no religious institution should be subject to violence, hate, intolerance, or religious and racial discrimination; Whereas, on Sunday, August 5, 2012, a shooting took place that resulted in the death of 7 worshipers who were at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, a gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Whereas the attack occurred as members of the congregation prepared a free community meal served to all congregants arriving for Sunday services; Whereas several worshipers were injured, including a responding officer, Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was shot 15 times at close range; Whereas Lieutenant Brian Murphy, Officer Savan Lenda, and all the first responders to the gurdwara in Oak Creek demonstrated great courage in their quick response to the shooting, saving countless lives; Whereas the Oak Creek shooting was a senseless act of violence and tragedy that should never befall any house of worship; Whereas the Sikh community responded to the shooting in Oak Creek with compassion and stayed true to the Sikh principle of chardi kala, which roughly translates to relentless optimism ; Whereas, 10 years later, the effects of this shooting are still being felt and will be felt for years to come; and Whereas the community of Oak Creek will continue to overcome the tragedy and become stronger than before: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; (2) honors the memories of Paramjit Kaur Saini, Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Prakash Singh, and Baba Punjab Singh who died in the attack; (3) offers its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who died in the attack; (4) recognizes the Sikh community for demonstrating unwavering courage, strength, and resilience in response to the attack; (5) applauds the bravery of the first responders who prevented the gunman from potentially taking more lives and quickly treated those who were wounded; and (6) condemns intolerance, including religious and racial discrimination, and calls for unwavering resolve to prevent and seek justice for acts of hate and terrorism.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 750 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2022 Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea alliance and the dedication of the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on July 27, 2022.

Whereas, formed with the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, done at Washington October 1, 1953, the United States-Republic of Korea alliance is the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity for Northeast Asia, a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and across the world; Whereas United States-Republic of Korea military and defense ties are unwavering, and our ever-increasing economic, technological, diplomatic, people-to-people, and values-based bonds are strong and enduring; Whereas the United States commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea remains ironclad, and the alliance continues to work toward our shared goals of securing peace, stability, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Indo-Pacific; Whereas the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated on July 27, 2022, with the names of more than 36,600 members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives in the Korea conflict, along with more than 7,100 Korean Augmentation to the United States Army personnel who died serving alongside them; Whereas the names of the United States and Republic of Korean fallen are integrated to reflect the shared burden they bore to defend the Republic of Korea; and Whereas the Republic of Korea and its citizens funded nearly the entire $22,000,000 cost of building the Wall of Remembrance: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate deeply appreciates and sincerely thanks the Government and people of the Republic of Korea for their generosity in funding the Wall of Remembrance, reflecting the shared sacrifice and common values of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 751 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2022 Mr. Wicker submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating August 1, 2022, as Gold Star Children’s Day .

Whereas the recognition of Gold Star Families in the United States dates back to World War I, when the families of fallen service members displayed a service flag in the window of their homes with a gold star; Whereas, in 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law legislation designating the last Sunday of September as Gold Star Mother's Day , a national annual observance to honor the mothers of fallen service members; Whereas, since 2010, the Senate each year has honored Gold Star Spouses by resolution on April 5, recognizing the unique sacrifices made by the spouses of fallen service members; Whereas thousands of sons and daughters have lost a parent who served in the Armed Forces and also deserve national recognition for the burden and legacy they carry; and Whereas, in 2022, the Senate honored Gold Star Children for the first time, recognizing the sons and daughters of service members who were killed while deployed in areas of hostility, as part of the national debt owed to all those who have shared in the sacrifice of military service: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 1, 2022, as Gold Star Children’s Day ; (2) honors the sacrifices and hardships of the children of fallen service members; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Children’s Day in support of the children of the fallen men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 752 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2022 Mrs. Murray submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Commemorating the 48th anniversary of the signing into law of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, recognizing the importance the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 plays in protecting the interests of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries, and recognizing the need to encourage more workers to participate in such plans to save for their retirement.

Whereas September 2, 2022, marks the 48th anniversary of the signing into law of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) (referred to in this preamble as ERISA ); Whereas the purpose of ERISA is to protect the interests of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries; Whereas, since ERISA became law, the number of employee benefit plans has nearly tripled from approximately 300,000 in 1974 to 730,000 in 2019; Whereas, during that same time period, the number of participants in employee benefit plans has increased more than 200 percent from approximately 45,000,000 in 1974 to 142,000,000 in 2019; Whereas employee benefit plans under ERISA continue to be an important factor affecting the stability of employment and the well-being and financial security of millions of workers and their dependents; Whereas, despite the enormous growth in employee benefit plans, only 56 percent of workers participate in such plans; Whereas Congress is working to pass comprehensive retirement legislation to encourage more employers to offer robust employee benefit plans and help more workers to participate in such plans; and Whereas ERISA will play a critical role in protecting these additional participants and their beneficiaries: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) plays in protecting the interests of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries; and (2) recognizes the work that still remains to be done to encourage more workers to participate in such plans to save for their retirement.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 754 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Warren , Mr. King , Mr. Markey , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 13, 2022, as National Warrior Call Day in recognition of the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield.

Whereas establishing an annual National Warrior Call Day will draw attention to the members of the Armed Forces whose connection to one another is key to the veterans and first responders in the United States who may be dangerously disconnected from family, friends, and support systems; Whereas the rate of suicide for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty increased from 20.3 per 100,000 individuals in 2015 to 28.7 per 100,000 individuals in 2020; Whereas the suicide rate for veterans has steadily increased since 2006, with 6,261 veterans taking their own lives in 2019; Whereas, after adjusting for sex and age, the rate of veteran suicide in 2019 was 31.6 per 100,000 individuals, substantially higher than the rate among adults in the United States who are not veterans at 16.8 per 100,000 individuals; Whereas more veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than members of the Armed Forces who died from combat in Vietnam; Whereas many of the veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic continues to lead to increased isolation and disconnection, further exacerbating mental and physical ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Whereas invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, a problem that can be addressed through appropriate medical treatment; Whereas additional research is needed to highlight the connection between traumatic brain injury as a root cause of invisible wounds and suicide by members of the Armed Forces and veterans; and Whereas November 13, 2022, would be an appropriate day to designate as National Warrior Call Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 13, 2022, as National Warrior Call Day ; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call up a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (3) implores all individuals in the United States to recommit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces through National Warrior Call Day and other constructive efforts that result in solutions and treatment for the invisible scars they carry.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 761 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, 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 18 through September 24, 2022, 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 2d Session S. RES. 764 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022, as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas approximately 299,000 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 18,000 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 living with spinal cord injuries, enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2022, as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 28, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

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

That the Senate designates October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

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

That the Senate designates October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 766 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 16, 2022, 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; (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; and (6) approximately 15 percent of all high school students in the United States self-reported one or more sports- or recreation-related concussions within the preceding 12 months; 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 16, 2022, 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 2d Session S. RES. 771 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2022 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Booker , Mr. Wyden , Mr. King , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 19, 2022, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day , recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

Whereas, 23,000 pregnancies in the United States end in stillbirth each year, and the COVID–19 pandemic has exacerbated the crisis; Whereas racial disparities persist in birth outcomes, with Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous families at the greatest risk of losing a baby to stillbirth; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual number of stillbirths far exceeds the number of deaths among children under 15 years of age due to sudden infant death syndrome, car accidents, drowning, guns, fire, poison, and flu combined; Whereas, in the last 2 decades, the stillbirth rate in the United States declined by a negligible 0.4 percent, and in a report published by the World Health Organization comparing progress in improving stillbirth rates, the United States ranked 183 out of 195 countries; Whereas stillbirths are devastating and have a profound and lifelong impact on the families who endure them; Whereas stillbirth is linked to an increased risk of maternal mortality; Whereas, with increased awareness and better data collection, the United States will be able to better understand why stillbirths in the United States are happening at an alarming rate and identify what can be done to combat this crisis; Whereas proven stillbirth prevention efforts have the power to save a minimum of 7,500 babies every year from preventable stillbirth in the United States, and innovations in stillbirth prevention could save thousands of additional families in the United States from the heartache of losing a baby each year; Whereas recognizing National Stillbirth Prevention Day is an opportunity to increase awareness, support evidence-based prevention efforts, promote research, encourage improved data collection and greater understanding, and provide community to those who have experienced stillbirth; and Whereas National Stillbirth Prevention Day calls on the President and all other Federal officials to use their authorities to reduce stillbirths in the United States by at least 33 percent and ensure every expectant family is educated on how to reduce the risk of losing a baby to stillbirth: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Stillbirth Prevention Day ; (2) understands the importance of advancing evidence-based prevention efforts; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Stillbirth Prevention Day with appropriate awareness programs and activities.