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III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 412 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2021 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Portman , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2021, 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, 2021, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 413 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2021 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as National Community Policing Week .

Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their lives on the line to protect others; Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effective execution of the law; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas recent events have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing can help improve the equal enforcement of the laws; Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members; Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime; Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 418 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2021 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Smith , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Cramer , Mr. King , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Collins , Mr. Booker , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Brown , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Risch , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Coons , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Moran , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Carper , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Peters , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Young , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Luján , Mr. Burr , Mr. Daines , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry October 19, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as National 4–H Week .

Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the country; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 100 land-grant universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week during the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 3 through 9, 2021, as National 4–H Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H in youth development and education; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 418 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 7, 2021 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Smith , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Cramer , Mr. King , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Collins , Mr. Booker , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Brown , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Risch , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Coons , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Moran , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Carper , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Peters , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Young , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Luján , Mr. Burr , Mr. Daines , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Gillibrand , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as National 4–H Week .

Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the country; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 100 land-grant universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week during the week of October 3 through October 9, 2021: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 3 through 9, 2021, as National 4–H Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H in youth development and education; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 422 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 19, 2021 Mr. Tillis submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a bipartisan Halloween dog parade on October 27, 2021.

1. Use of the atrium in the Hart Senate Office Building for a bipartisan Halloween dog parade The atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is authorized to be used on October 27, 2021, for a bipartisan Halloween dog parade.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 426 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 21, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Ralph Samuelson, known as the Father of Waterskiing, to commemorate the upcoming 100-year anniversary of the invention of waterskiing.

Whereas Ralph Samuelson invented waterskiing on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota; Whereas the 100th anniversary of this historic event is July 2, 2022; Whereas, as documented in letters of support from the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation, Ralph Samuelson was the first person to successfully water-ski; Whereas this momentous event happened on July 2, 1922, on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota, the hometown of Ralph Samuelson; Whereas Lake Pepin is a picturesque 30-mile-long, 3-mile-wide section of the Mississippi River that is 60 miles southeast of the Twin Cities; Whereas a Sports Illustrated article dated August 10, 1987, also credited Mr. Samuelson as The Father of Waterskiing and described him as a thrill-seeker who spent much of his time on Lake Pepin; and Whereas waterskiing is a hugely popular sport enjoyed by millions worldwide and those millions of people have Ralph Samuelson to thank: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Ralph Samuelson, known as the Father of Waterskiing, to commemorate the upcoming 100-year anniversary of the invention of waterskiing; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 428 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 26, 2021 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Braun , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing October 2021 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared October 2021 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas principals demonstrate leadership and play important roles in meeting the needs of students, families, and communities while responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes October 2021 as National Principals Month ; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 429 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 27, 2021 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Daines , Ms. Warren , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2021, as the Day of the Deployed .

Whereas more than 2,100,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to more than 150 countries and every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas, for nearly 20 years following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, members of the Armed Forces deployed throughout Afghanistan, and their service and bravery helped protect the United States from further terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force, which is comprised of active components and the National Guard and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas the United States remains committed to providing the fullest possible accounting for personnel missing from past conflicts ranging from World War II through current day conflicts; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas members of the Armed Forces continue to serve and protect the people of the United States by making deployments in the midst of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2021, as the Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; (4) is forever grateful for the uniformed men and women who served in Afghanistan and calls on the people of the United States to remember and honor their service; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 430 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 27, 2021 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Graham , Mr. King , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2021 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

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

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2021 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 433 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Johnson , Ms. Rosen , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2021, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works. ; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2021, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2021, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 434 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 28, 2021 Mrs. Murray submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 436 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2021 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Padilla , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the individuals fighting and the individuals who have fallen responding to wildland fires during the ongoing 2021 wildfire season.

Whereas more than 5,000,000 acres have burned in wildfire in 2021; Whereas changing climates, resulting in long-term trends of warmer and drier weather, and mismanagement of the forests of the United States are exacerbating the threat of wildfires and contributing to the greater than normal fire activity in Western States, resulting in dangerous conditions for wildland firefighters; Whereas more than 16,000 personnel have been assigned to contain and combat the fires that threaten the West; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic has exacerbated the public health and public safety risks inherent in combating wildfires; Whereas Federal job classification and pay levels for wildland firefighters were established more than 30 years ago and should be re-evaluated based on the current wildfire risk and job market; and Whereas wildland firefighters, first responders, sheriffs, and community leaders have acted bravely and risked their lives to contain dangerous wildfires across the United States to protect families and critical infrastructure: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of the wildland firefighters who have risked their lives to fight intense wildfires in 2021; (2) honors the bravery and heroism of the men and women assisting in responding to and combating wildfires; (3) expresses appreciation and gratitude to firefighters for protecting lives and property in the United States during the ongoing 2021 wildfire season; (4) expresses full support for communities throughout the West as those communities focus on recovery and rebuilding areas and communities affected by wildfires; and (5) extends gratitude and appreciation to the families and loved ones of wildland firefighters for their important role in supporting the wildland firefighter community.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 438 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Luján , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary February 15, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium producers, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 438 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 3, 2021 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Luján , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Brown , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

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

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium producers, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2021, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 442 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 4, 2021 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Crapo , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Ernst , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Peters , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Establishing the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program for the Senate, and for other purposes.

1. SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term eligible individual means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria established under subsection (d)(1)(A); (2) the term Program means the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program established under subsection (b); and (3) the term Sergeant at Arms means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (b) Establishment Not later than December 31, 2023, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Sergeant at Arms shall establish a fellowship program to be known as the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program for family members of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty or of veterans who die of service-connected injuries. (c) Fellowships Under the Program, an eligible individual may serve a 24-month fellowship in the office of a Senator. (d) Administration (1) In general The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall promulgate regulations for the administration of the Program, including establishing the criteria for— (A) eligibility to participate in a fellowship under the Program; and (B) a method of prioritizing the assignment of fellowships to the offices of Senators under the Program, if the amount made available to carry out the Program for a fiscal year is not enough to provide fellowships in all offices requesting to participate in the Program for such fiscal year. (2) Placement An eligible individual may serve in a fellowship under the Program at the office of a Senator in the District of Columbia or at a State office of the Senator. (3) Authority for agreement The Sergeant at Arms may enter into an agreement with the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives for the joint operation of the Program, the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program established under House Resolution 107, 116th Congress, agreed to October 29, 2019, and the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program carried out by the Chief Administrative Officer. (e) Exclusion of appointees for purposes of compensation limits The compensation paid to any eligible individual serving in a fellowship under the Program in the office of a Senator shall not be included in the determination of the aggregate gross compensation for employees employed by the Senator under section 105(d)(1) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968 ( 20 U.S.C. 4575(d)(1) ).
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 443 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 4, 2021 Mr. McConnell (for Mr. Rounds (for himself, Ms. Sinema , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Coons , Mr. Kelly , Mr. King , Mr. Peters , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Portman , Mr. Braun , and Mr. Daines )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Establishing the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program for the Senate, and for other purposes.

1. McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term eligible individual means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria established under subsection (d)(1)(A); (2) the term Program means the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program established under subsection (b); and (3) the term Sergeant at Arms means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (b) Establishment Not later than December 31, 2023, and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Sergeant at Arms shall establish a fellowship program to be known as the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program for wounded or disabled veterans. (c) Fellowships Under the Program, an eligible individual may serve a 24-month fellowship in the office of a Senator. (d) Administration (1) In general The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall promulgate regulations for the administration of the Program, including establishing the criteria for— (A) eligibility to participate in a fellowship under the Program; and (B) a method of prioritizing the assignment of fellowships to the offices of Senators under the Program, if the amount made available to carry out the Program for a fiscal year is not enough to provide fellowships in all offices requesting to participate in the Program for such fiscal year. (2) Placement An eligible individual may serve in a fellowship under the Program at the office of a Senator in the District of Columbia or at a State office of the Senator. (3) Authority for agreement The Sergeant at Arms may enter into an agreement with the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives for the joint operation of the Program, the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program established under House Resolution 107, 116th Congress, agreed to October 29, 2019, and the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program carried out by the Chief Administrative Officer. (e) Exclusion of appointees for purposes of compensation limits The compensation paid to any eligible individual serving in a fellowship under the Program in the office of a Senator shall not be included in the determination of the aggregate gross compensation for employees employed by the Senator under section 105(d)(1) of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1968 ( 20 U.S.C. 4575(d)(1) ).
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 448 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2021 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 19, 2021, as TSA Appreciation Day .

Whereas November 19, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act ( Public Law 107–71 ; 115 Stat. 597) by President George W. Bush, creating the Transportation Security Administration (commonly known as the TSA ); Whereas, after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the TSA was established with the mission to prevent similar attacks and restore confidence in air travel; Whereas, for 20 years, employees and officers of the TSA have been on the front lines ensuring safety in the skies and for the traveling public; Whereas, during the COVID–19 pandemic, the TSA quickly adjusted its security operations in order to meet current and future security needs of transportation systems in the United States; Whereas, throughout the COVID–19 pandemic, the TSA has remained on the front lines at airports in the United States; Whereas more than 10,000 employees of the TSA have tested positive for COVID–19, and more than 30 employees of the TSA have lost their lives to COVID–19; and Whereas the people of the United States will continue to be able to rely upon the vigilance of the TSA in the face of future unknown threats: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 19, 2021, as TSA Appreciation Day ; and (2) recognizes— (A) the service and sacrifices made by employees and officers of the Transportation Security Administration; and (B) the role such employees and officers play in keeping the United States secure.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 450 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2021 Mr. Risch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 17, 2021, as National GIS Day .

Whereas the management, use, and exchange of geographic information and geospatial data and analysis are essential for operations and decision making in Federal agencies; Whereas Geographic Information System technology (referred to in this preamble as GIS ) embraces new and innovative ways to use, discover, and share geospatial data through online portals and web services; Whereas GIS facilitates the sharing of geographic data, services, and maps within a digital domain; Whereas GIS helps provide shared and trusted geospatial data, services, and applications for use— (1) by the public; and (2) by government agencies and partners of government agencies to carry out the missions of such agencies and partners; Whereas GIS helps foster collaboration and partnerships to advance the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (referred to in this preamble as the NSDI ); Whereas GIS provides a common framework for the Federal Government and State, Tribal, and local governments, non-Federal partners, communities, constituents, and professional bodies for standards, data catalogs, partnerships, and tools that make up the NSDI; Whereas GIS is used to investigate and address societal and cultural issues, including— (1) local issues; (2) global issues; (3) issues from the past; (4) issues in the present; and (5) future issues identified through modeling; Whereas GIS and related geospatial technologies are used in classrooms to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning; Whereas GIS is an interdisciplinary tool used by students, teachers, researchers, universities, local institutions, and practitioners in numerous fields and disciplines; Whereas GIS fosters competition within the sector of geospatial technologies, which the Department of Labor considers to be a high-growth industry; and Whereas many Federal agencies, State and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and universities will join other persons around the world to showcase their GIS mapping and geospatial applications on November 17, 2021: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 17, 2021, as National GIS Day ; and (2) encourages users of Geographic Information System technology (referred to in this resolution as GIS ), educators, students, and innovators to continue to employ GIS— (A) to learn and explore; (B) to analyze and address societal challenges; and (C) to drive economic growth for the betterment of the people of the United States and individuals around the world.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 453 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2021 Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 17, 2021, as National Butter Day .

Whereas, around the world, butter can be found in cuisines of every culture, each of which use butter to enhance recipes and enrich lives; Whereas butter has been on the dinner table for individuals for hundreds of years; Whereas butter has served as a staple for family recipes that have been passed down for generations; Whereas the average individual in the United States eats 6.3 pounds, or about 25 sticks, of cow’s butter each year; Whereas butter sculptures have been used to celebrate scenes and individuals from across the United States since the 19th century; Whereas butter is the crucial ingredient in mouth-watering sauces, rich cookies, creamy mashed potatoes, hearty casseroles, and much more; Whereas butter producers, processors, and dealers have always ensured that butter was available for cooks across the United States; and Whereas butter has improved the meals that have brought families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 17, 2021, as National Butter Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate National Butter Day with their favorite buttery dishes and baked goods.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 457 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2021 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2021, as National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day .

Whereas microtia is a congenital anomaly, affecting the outer ear, where the ear does not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy; Whereas microtia is often accompanied by aural atresia, which is the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal resulting in hearing loss; Whereas an estimated 750,000 people worldwide have microtia; Whereas microtia is diagnosed at birth, affecting 1 ear or both ears, but there is no understanding as to why microtia occurs; Whereas aural atresia is usually diagnosed at birth, affecting 1 ear or both ears, but in some cases may not be recognized until later in life; Whereas doctors and nurses may be well versed in the conditions and quickly educate and prepare parents; Whereas, in certain settings, the conditions are rare enough that misinformation or lack of information quickly evaporates any remaining sense of celebration that accompanies a birth; and Whereas living with facial challenges such as craniofacial microsomia and hearing loss, as well as the longing for social acceptance, are some of the daily concerns for individuals who are born with microtia or aural atresia: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of November 9, 2021, as National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day ; (2) encourages each person of the United States— (A) to celebrate the community that is made up of not only children and adults with microtia or aural atresia, but families, teachers, advocates, and medical professionals from around the world who foster awareness and assistance; and (B) to help promote public awareness of microtia, aural atresia, and the hope that future generations of families will leave the hospital equipped with more answers than questions, along with their dream for their child intact; (3) supports efforts to remove unnecessary barriers and replace them with resources and tools that aim to eliminate bullying and clear the way for an even more successful future for those with microtia or atresia; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about microtia or atresia; (B) to improve proper diagnosis of microtia or atresia; and (C) to support advancements in technology that improve the lives of those with microtia and aural atresia; and (5) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.