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III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 313 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2021 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Souris River flood in Minot, North Dakota.

Whereas, in late June 2011, the city of Minot, North Dakota, and surrounding communities were inundated by widespread flooding; Whereas high soil moisture content, above-average snow pack, and persistent spring and summer precipitation produced record-level flooding throughout the Souris River Basin; Whereas, in June 2011, the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority informed communities downstream that “reservoirs [had] no capacity to store further inflows”; Whereas, on June 22, 2011, following continued releases from upstream reservoirs, water began to overtop levees in the city of Minot, resulting in a mandatory evacuation and the displacement of 11,000 Minot residents; Whereas nearly 11,500 acres in Ward County were covered in 2 to 15 feet of water, impacting nearly 4,800 structures; Whereas the river’s flow peaked at 27,000 cubic feet per second, resulting in almost as much water moving through Minot in June 2011 as in the entire year of 1976, which was the previous all-time annual flow record; Whereas, on June 26, 2011, the river crested at 1,561.72 feet above sea level, a Minot record; Whereas the floodwater destroyed 4,100 homes, 250 businesses, and numerous schools, parks, churches, and other public infrastructure at a cost of as much as $1,000,000,000; Whereas floodwater created national security concerns by temporarily blocking access to some intercontinental ballistic missile facilities operated by personnel at Minot Air Force Base; Whereas the Federal Emergency Management Agency provided more than 1,500 temporary housing units to address the agency’s third largest housing mission in its history to date; Whereas the people of Minot and surrounding communities demonstrated resilience and worked together to help their fellow neighbors in a time of need; Whereas Federal, State, and local officials and agencies coordinated to provide immediate recovery assistance; Whereas Congress provided hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster relief and recovery funding to assist the city of Minot and the surrounding region; Whereas the people of Minot and surrounding communities continue to deal with the effects of the flood, including efforts to construct permanent flood protection in the Minot area; and Whereas 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of the Souris River flood in Minot, North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Souris River flood in Minot, North Dakota; (2) expresses sympathy to people in the Souris River Basin and condolences to the families who lost their homes or businesses; (3) commends the resilience of the people in the Souris River Basin and their commitment to recovery and rebuilding; and (4) expresses gratitude and appreciation to State and local leaders, first responders, and the North Dakota National Guard for protecting the people of the Souris River Basin.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 316 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 22, 2021 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of AO Alfa-Bank v. John Doe, et al.

Whereas, in the case of AO Alfa-Bank v. John Doe, et al. , Case No. 50–2020–CA–006304, pending in the 15th Judicial Circuit Court, Palm Beach County, Florida, the plaintiff has issued two subpoenas for deposition testimony and document production to Thomas Kirk McConnell, a staff member of the Committee on Armed Services; Whereas the plaintiff has presented those Florida court subpoenas to the District of Columbia Superior Court, which has issued the subpoenas under local law, Case No. 2021–02459; 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 committees and current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities; and 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: Now, therefore, be it

That Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Committee on Armed Services and Thomas Kirk McConnell in this matter to seek to quash the subpoenas. 2. Elizabeth King, Majority Staff Director of the Committee on Armed Services, is authorized to provide a limited declaration sufficient to demonstrate the applicability of the Speech or Debate Clause privilege in this matter, without waiving the Committee's privilege.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 319 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2021 Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions August 9, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States— (1) about 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) approximately 7,000 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any 1 time; Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 20 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2021 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month— (1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and (2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 319 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2021 Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels, that can arise anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States— (1) 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) more than 7,000 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any 1 time; Whereas, each year, 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and 20 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2021 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month— (1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and (2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 320 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

That rule 13.1 of the United States Senate Chamber and Galleries Regulations (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. 2. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 326 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2021 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Peru.

Whereas July 2021 marks two centuries of Peru’s independence from Spain, an occasion also referred to as Las Fiestas Patrias ; Whereas Peru’s proclamation of independence in July 1821 marked a historical turning point at a time when countries in the hemisphere were collectively on a quest for independence and freedom; Whereas Peru’s Act of Independence was written by Manuel Pérez de Tudela—a prominent Peruvian attorney and patriot—and took place in Lima on July 15, 1821; Whereas, on July 28, 1821, José Francisco de San Martín—an Argentine General who helped propel independence movements in the region and who played a pivotal role in Peru’s independence—proclaimed at the Plaza de Armas, Since this moment, Peru is free and independent by the general will of the people and by justice of their cause that God defends. Long live the Homeland! Long live freedom! Long live independence! ; Whereas the road to Peru’s independence consisted of a long and arduous process, initiated decades prior through the various uprisings of mestizo and indigenous populations who protested their oppression and sought to improve their rights and livelihoods; Whereas Peru’s proclamation of independence marked the beginning of the people of Peru’s quest to establish a government committed to advancing the democratic rights and prosperity of its citizens; Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Peru in 1827 and today both countries enjoy a strategic partnership based on shared democratic values and interests of democratic governance, the rule of law, security, economic prosperity, and human rights; Whereas the bonds of association and friendship between the peoples of the two countries have been strengthened by the large number of Peruvians who have migrated to the United States where they make significant contributions to both the United States and Peru; and Whereas Peruvians and Peruvian Americans residing in the United States have enriched and added to the United States way of life in the social, economic, and political arenas, and Peru’s rich identity and heritage have become an integral part of the cultural tapestry of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 200th anniversary of the independence of Peru; (2) recognizes the historical significance of Peru’s independence in the Western Hemisphere and reaffirms its commitment to supporting the people of Peru in their quest for further development, stability, and prosperity; (3) expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Peru are committed; and (4) celebrates the contributions that Peruvians and Peruvian Americans have made in the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 327 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 28, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Ernst , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to require inflationary impact statements in committee reports.

That paragraph 11 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraph (c) as subparagraph (d); (2) by inserting after subparagraph (b) the following: (c) Each committee report shall also contain a detailed analytical statement as to whether, and the extent to which, the increased budget authority, outlays, or revenue produced by the enactment of the bill or joint resolution into law may have an inflationary impact on prices and costs in the operation of the national economy. The statement shall also include whether, and the extent to which, the inflationary impact would affect the purchasing power of low and middle income families. ; and (3) in subparagraph (d), as so redesignated, by striking subparagraphs (a) and (b) and inserting subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c) .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 328 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2021 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 1, 2021, 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 declaring Gold Star Mother’s Day, a national observance honoring the mothers of fallen service members annually on the last Sunday of September; Whereas, since 2010, the Senate has honored Gold Star Spouses by resolution annually on April 5, recognizing the unique sacrifices made by spouses of fallen service members; Whereas thousands of sons and daughters of military families have lost mothers or fathers who served in the Armed Forces and also deserve national recognition for the burden and legacy they carry; and Whereas no date has existed to specifically recognize the children of fallen service members of the United States as part of a national debt of gratitude that the people of the United States owe to the service members who sacrificed all in protecting the freedom of the United States and the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 1, 2021, 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 children of the fallen men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 329 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 29, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Amending the eligibility criteria for the Senate Employee Child Care Center.

1. Senate Employee Child Care Center (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Board means the Board of Directors of the Center; (2) the term Center means the Senate Employee Child Care Center; (3) the term Congressional employee means a Congressional employee, as defined in section 2107 of title 5, United States Code, who is not an employee of the Senate or an employee of the Center; (4) the term employee of the Senate has the meaning given that term in section 207(e)(9) of title 18, United States Code; and (5) the term Federal employee means an employee, as defined in section 2105 of title 5, United States Code, who is not an employee of the Senate, an employee of the Center, or a Congressional employee. (b) Reimbursement For fiscal year 2022, and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of the Senate shall, from amounts in the appropriations account Miscellaneous Items within the contingent fund of the Senate, reimburse the Center for the cost of the basic pay paid to the Executive Director and the cost of the basic pay paid to the Assistant Director of the Center. (c) Enrollment (1) In general As a condition of receiving reimbursement under subsection (b), not later than 120 days after the date on which no parent or guardian of a child enrolled at the Center is serving in a position as an employee of the Senate, an employee of the Center, a Congressional employee, or a Federal employee, the Center shall terminate the enrollment of the child at the Center. (2) Order As a condition of receiving reimbursement under subsection (b), the Center shall provide enrollment— (A) first, to a child of an individual serving as a Senate employee or as an employee of the Center; (B) second, to a child of an individual serving as a Congressional employee; and (C) third, if there is an enrollment slot available in the Center, no child of an individual serving as an employee of the Senate, as an employee of the Center, or as a Congressional employee accepts the slot, and no currently enrolled child is ready to transition to the class in which the slot is available, to a child of an individual serving as a Federal employee. (3) Effective date; application (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of adoption of this resolution. (B) Application to employees separating from service before effective date For purposes of applying paragraph (1) to a parent or guardian of a child enrolled at the Center who ceases serving in a position as a Congressional employee, an employee of the Center, or Federal employee before the date on which paragraph (1) takes effect, the parent or guardian shall be deemed to have separated from such service on the date on which paragraph (1) takes effect.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 334 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2021 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Markey , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID–19 virus.

Whereas the first Monday in March is an appropriate day to be recognized as COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day ; Whereas COVID–19 (SARS–CoV–2), a novel coronavirus, is a deadly illness caused by a virus that can transmit from person to person; Whereas, in 2020, COVID–19 began to spread throughout the world, creating a global pandemic that has had a catastrophic impact on human life, communities in the United States, and the United States economy; Whereas, in March 2020, communities in every State began to experience increased loss of life and families lost fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, and neighbors from the virus; Whereas, beginning in 2020, many across the United States were, and continue to be, personally impacted by COVID–19, including mourning their loved ones and neighbors or suffering from the unknown long-term health implications of the virus; Whereas, by the end of July 2021, there had been more than 34,733,631 known cases of the virus in the United States and more than 600,000 people tragically lost their lives; Whereas COVID–19 has had a disproportionate impact on low-income communities and communities of color, with higher rates of infection and death, exacerbating inequities already prevalent in our systems that must addressed throughout the United States; Whereas public servants, frontline and essential workers, and health care professionals took selfless actions to protect their neighbors and communities, support struggling local economies, and find innovative ways to provide services; Whereas local, State, Tribal, and Federal Government entities provided critical support to businesses, communities, and the people of the United States in need; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic continues to have an impact on the United States and countries around the world; and Whereas each life lost to COVID–19, each inequity and broken system brought to light, and each sacrifice made shall never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) will memorialize those lost to the COVID–19 virus; (2) recognizes the suffering of those who contracted the COVID–19 virus and survived but carry with them the unknown health side effects; and (3) expresses support for the designation of the first Monday in March as COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 335 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2021 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Markey , Mr. Reed , Ms. Hassan , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2021, 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 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 responsible resource management practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; 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 enjoyed across meals and in recent years has become a popular breakfast offering; Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into trending recipes such as pho, gnocchi, doughnuts, cocktails, and ice cream; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late summer; Whereas harvesters, dealers, processors, and cooks adapted and innovated during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people enjoy their favorite lobster dishes and discover new ones in the comfort of their homes; 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 plate, including skincare and fertilizers; 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, 2021, 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 1st Session S. RES. 340 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 5, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Opposing legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.

Whereas clause 12 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States empowers Congress with the responsibility to raise and support Armies ; Whereas the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. ) provides authority to the President to require the registration of male citizens of the United States, between the ages of 18 and 26, for the Selective Service System; Whereas, when a draft for training and service in the Armed Forces has commenced under the Military Selective Service Act, the primary function for drafted men is to replace front line combatants after casualty losses; Whereas, in Rostker v. Goldberg, 453 U.S. 57 (1981), the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the all-male draft as constitutional and held that Congress had “determined that any future draft, which would be facilitated by the registration scheme, would be characterized by a need for combat troops”; Whereas, in 2015, nearly all combat positions in the all-volunteer force within the Armed Forces became open to any woman as long as the woman could meet certain physical fitness requirements; Whereas only a small subset of women are able to meet the physical fitness requirements for combat roles, and physical disadvantages between men and women often result in excessive fatigue and more frequent injuries to women; Whereas the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force within the United States Marine Corps found that the musculoskeletal rate of injury for a woman was nearly twice the rate of injury for a man, and research at the Infantry Training Battalion found that the rate of injury for an enlisted woman was 6 times the rate of injury for a man; Whereas the results of United States Marine Corps research led General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., a former commandant of the United States Marine Corps, to seek an exemption to ensure certain Marine combat roles were only available to men; Whereas all members of Congress should have the opportunity to review the rationale provided by General Dunford for requesting the exemption; Whereas, in 2018, the United States Army replaced the gender-separate Army Physical Fitness Test with the gender-neutral Army Combat Fitness Test; Whereas United States Army data has demonstrated a fail rate ranging between 65 percent and 84 percent for women and between 10 percent and 30 percent for men on the Army Combat Fitness Test since its inception; and Whereas mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System has the potential to unduly increase the fatality and injury risks of women in the United States and hinder combat unit readiness in battle: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the Senate should not pass legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 343 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 7, 2021 Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Schumer , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Braun , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Luján , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Ossoff , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Paul , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Romney , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel, former Senator from the State of Alaska.

Whereas Maurice Robert Gravel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, and graduated from Columbia University before making his home in Alaska; Whereas Maurice Robert Gravel served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954; Whereas Maurice Robert Gravel was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 1962 and served as Speaker of the House from 1965 to 1966; Whereas Maurice Robert Gravel was elected to the United States Senate in 1968 and served the people of Alaska honorably for 2 terms; Whereas legislation sponsored by Maurice Robert Gravel helped ensure the timely approval and construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, resulting in decades of economic and other benefits to the State and country; and Whereas Maurice Robert Gravel dedicated his life to public service and passionately advocated for the State of Alaska: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel, former Senator from the State of Alaska; (2) the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Maurice Robert Gravel.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 344 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 9, 2021 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Mr. Rounds ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing support for the State of Israel joining the African Union under observer status.

Whereas the State of Israel enjoyed observer status in the predecessor organization to the African Union known as the Organization of African Unity until its dissolution in 2002; Whereas the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi blocked Israel from obtaining observer status at the African Union in 2002; Whereas Israel, in the span of a few decades, has emerged as a developed nation and therefore offers an example of a path to economic progress for developing countries; Whereas Israel has long been an active and valuable partner to many African nations, cultivating numerous strong bilateral relationships across the continent; Whereas Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a historic visit to Africa in July 2016 and became the first leader outside of Africa to address the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in June 2017; Whereas many African leaders subsequently visited Israel, including those from the Republic of Chad, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Ghana, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Sierra Leone, the Togolese Republic, and the Republic of Zambia; Whereas the Abraham Accords paved the way for further normalization agreements between Israel and other nations; Whereas Israel has supported African nations through economic investments and humanitarian assistance; and Whereas, on July 22, 2021, the African Union announced that Israel will join the African Union under observer status: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages heightened cooperation between the State of Israel and African nations, particularly in areas that are significant in progress towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, such as economic growth, sustainable agriculture, and humanitarian development; (2) expects Israel’s observer status in the African Union will help enable such cooperation to develop between Israel and the African Union; (3) commends the African Union for granting Israel observer status in the African Union; and (4) thanks Felix Tshisekedi, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chair of the African Union, for his leadership in strengthening Israel-African relations by ensuring the recognition of Israel under observer status occurred during his tenure as Chair of the African Union.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 351 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 9, 2021 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Braun , Mr. Padilla , and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 1st Session S. RES. 352 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 10, 2021 Mr. Tuberville (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 6 through September 10, 2021, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week .

Whereas historically Black colleges and universities are degree-granting institutions established prior to 1964 with the principal mission of educating Black individuals in the United States; Whereas there are over 100 accredited historically Black colleges and universities located throughout 19 States, the District of Columbia, and the United States Virgin Islands; Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have a rich heritage and have played a prominent role in the history of the United States; Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have provided, and continue to provide, a high-quality education that allows students at those colleges and universities to attain their full potential through higher education; Whereas historically Black colleges and universities serve as important engines of economic growth and public service; and Whereas the achievements and goals of historically Black colleges and universities are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 6 through September 10, 2021, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week ; (2) declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness of the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for historically Black colleges and universities in the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 353 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 11 (legislative day, August 10), 2021 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Shelby ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 2021 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 89,400 surface water acres used for catfish production in 2021, and catfish growers in the United States had $371,000,000 in sales during 2020; 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 2021 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 1st Session S. RES. 355 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2021 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Casey , Mr. Brown , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the recognition and goals of Overdose Awareness Day in the United States.

Whereas more than 750,000 individuals in the United States have died from a drug overdose since 1999; Whereas substance use disorders and drug overdoses affect all socioeconomic groups, racial and ethnic groups, geographic regions, and ages; Whereas substance use disorders are a chronic disease, and recognizing those disorders as such decreases stigma and acknowledges that substance use may be beyond the control of an individual; Whereas overdose deaths are preventable, and lives can be saved through awareness, prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support; Whereas overdose deaths claimed more than 93,000 lives in the United States in 2020, and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic has contributed to the acceleration of overdose deaths; Whereas communities across the United States have been pained by substance use disorders through the premature loss of lives and the stigma associated with drug-related fatalities; and Whereas numerous States across the United States have lowered their State flags in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the recognition and goals of Overdose Awareness Day in the United States; and (2) encourages all Federal buildings in the United States to lower their flags to half-staff on August 31 of each year to support awareness of overdoses.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 358 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2021 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring Mr. Steve Verett for more than 24 years of dedicated service to the cotton industry and to Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.

Whereas the Texas High Plains region is one of the largest cotton-producing regions in the world, and the sale of cotton brings more than $2.2 billion annually to the Texas economy; Whereas, since 1956, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., has provided premier service and support to the cotton industry in the High Plains region on matters including research, market development, and public policy at both the State and Federal levels; Whereas Steve Verett has served as the chief executive officer since 1997, being only the third person to hold this role since Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.’s formation in 1956; Whereas throughout his 24 years of service, Steve Verett’s leadership has established an environment that encourages organizational staff and volunteer leaders to continually find ways to improve the organization in order to meet the unique challenges that face the region’s cotton economy; and Whereas Steve Verett has been a dedicated policy advocate for Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., and the cotton industry, working on countless legislative and regulatory efforts, including the development of four farm bills, Federal crop insurance reform, and numerous ad hoc assistance programs, and one of the most notable efforts where he played a central role was getting cotton back into title I of the 2018 Farm Bill: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends Steve Verett for his lifelong dedication and service to the cotton industry and to Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; (2) recognizes Steve Verett for his considerable achievements during his tenure as chief executive officer over the last 24 years with Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; and (3) congratulates Steve Verett on his retirement and extends to him best wishes in all his future endeavors.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 362 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2021 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the support of the Senate for the contributions and achievements of student parents and recognizing September 2021 as National Student Parent Month.

Whereas student parents are individuals with children who attend postsecondary educational institutions; Whereas student parents make up roughly a quarter of the student population, totaling nearly 4,000,000 individuals; Whereas 70 percent of student parents are women and 43 percent of student parents are single mothers, with nearly half of such student parents being first-generation college students; Whereas 51 percent of student parents are students of color; Whereas 47 percent of student parents are military-connected students; Whereas nearly 2/3 of student parents have incomes at, below, or near the Federal poverty line; Whereas 42 percent of student parents attend community colleges and 30 percent attend public or private nonprofit 4-year institutions of higher education; Whereas 1 in 3 college students enrolled in a health care program is a student parent; Whereas, prior to the COVID–19 pandemic, 53 percent of student parents reported food insecurity and 68 percent reported housing insecurity; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has placed additional burdens on student parents, including the closure of child care centers, the delay or cancellation of college plans, and increased workloads for the 64 percent of employed student parents who are essential workers; Whereas, on average, student parents have higher grade point averages than their non-parenting peers, but student parents are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelor’s degree within 5 years than students without children; Whereas a low-income student parent who earns a degree or credential boosts their income, and the earning potential of their children when they become adults, by 17 percent; Whereas student parents are uniquely motivated to excel in their course of study while often facing challenges, including lack of affordable child care and balancing work responsibilities while attending postsecondary education: Now, therefore be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education; and (2) designates September 2021 as National Student Parent Month .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 363 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2021 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2021 as School Bus Safety Month .

Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 500,000 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 K–12 students to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas, in an average year, 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, and school bus operators drive school buses a total of nearly 4,400,000,000 miles; Whereas the Child Safety Network (referred to in this preamble as the CSN ), which is celebrating 32 years of public service in the United States, supports the CSN Safe Bus campaign, which is designed to provide the school bus industry with driver training, the latest technology, and free safety and security resources; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to commit to disseminating public service announcements that are produced to— (1) provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) recognize school bus operators and professionals; and (3) encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students board and disembark from school buses; Whereas key leaders who deserve recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have— (1) provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private schools; (2) trained more than 116,800 school bus operators; and (3) provided more than 163,120 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank the school bus operators and the professionals focused on school bus safety and security in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2021 as School Bus Safety Month .