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III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 88 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Young , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Braun , Mr. Rounds , and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Requesting that the President transmit to the Senate not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President relating to the amount of funding previously enacted under certain public laws and currently unspent.

Whereas the national debt of the United States is $27,900,000,000,000; Whereas this represents $223,441 in debt per taxpayer; Where Congress appropriated over $4,000,000,000,000 on a bipartisan basis to address COVID–19 during 2020; Whereas Congress passed additional COVID–19 relief legislation as part of the bipartisan-bicameral omnibus COVID–19 relief deal on December 21, 2020; Whereas the latest reports from the Congressional Budget Office indicate that a substantial portion of funds previously allocated remain unspent; Whereas Congress needs reliable information on unspent funds before it should consider allocating additional dollars; Whereas, according to Center for a Responsible Federal Budget, the proposed American Rescue Plan allocates less than 10 percent of its total funding to directly combat COVID–19 needs; Whereas, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the level of spending in the proposed American Rescue Plan is at least 3 times the size of the output shortfall in our economy, which will lead to higher inflation; and Whereas, almost half of the American Rescue Plan would not be spent until fiscal year 2022 or later, with at least $140,000,000,000 not being spent until fiscal year 2024 or later: Now, therefore, be it

That the President is requested to transmit to the Senate not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President relating to the amount of funding previously enacted and currently unspent provided under the following laws: (1) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 ). (2) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 ). (3) The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ). (4) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 ). (5) Division N (relating to additional coronavirus response and relief) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260 ).
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 92 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Coons , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Carper , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 5, 2021, as National Speech and Debate Education Day .

Whereas it is essential for youth to learn and practice the art of communicating with and without technology; Whereas speech and debate education offers students myriad forms of public speaking through which students may develop talent and exercise unique voice and character; Whereas speech and debate education gives students the 21st-century skills of communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration; Whereas critical analysis and effective communication allow important ideas, texts, and philosophies the opportunity to flourish; Whereas personal, professional, and civic interactions are enhanced by the ability of the participants in those interactions to listen, concur, question, and dissent with reason and compassion; Whereas students who participate in speech and debate have chosen a challenging activity that requires regular practice, dedication, and hard work; Whereas teachers and coaches of speech and debate devote in-school, afterschool, and weekend hours to equip students with life-changing skills and opportunities; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the lifelong impact of providing people of the United States with the confidence and preparation to both discern and share views; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day acknowledges that most achievements, celebrations, commemorations, and pivotal moments in modern history begin, end, or are crystallized with public address; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day recognizes that learning to research, construct, and present an argument is integral to personal advocacy, social movements, and the making of public policy; Whereas the National Speech & Debate Association, in conjunction with national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of speech and debate through National Speech and Debate Education Day; and Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the importance of speech and debate education and the integration of speech and debate education across grade levels and disciplines: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 5, 2021, as National Speech and Debate Education Day ; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Speech and Debate Education Day; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Speech and Debate Education Day.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 93 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Shelby (for himself and Mr. Tuberville ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship.

Whereas the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team went 13-0 and won the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship, defeating the Ohio State University Buckeyes by a score of 52 to 24 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on January 11, 2021; Whereas this victory marks the sixth College Football National Championship in the last 11 years for the University of Alabama and the 18th National Championship overall; Whereas the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship was the 73rd post-season football bowl appearance and the 44th football bowl victory for the University of Alabama; Whereas the 2020–2021 Crimson Tide football team won the Southeastern Conference Championship and went 11-0 in conference play, becoming the first team in college football history to win 11 Southeastern Conference games in a single season; Whereas the 2020–2021 Crimson Tide football team averaged 48.5 points per game, which is the most in Southeastern Conference history; Whereas the University of Alabama head football coach, Nick Saban, has now won 7 College Football National Championships, setting the record for the most national championships won by a single head coach; Whereas this victory extends the record of Coach Saban to 170 wins and 23 losses during his tenure as the head football coach of the University of Alabama; Whereas members of the 2020–2021 Crimson Tide football team have been honored by various awards throughout the season and during the post-season, including the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, DeVonta Smith; Whereas Chancellor Finis St. John IV, President Stuart Bell, and Athletic Director Greg Byrne have emphasized the importance of academic success to the Crimson Tide football team and all student-athletes at the University of Alabama; and Whereas the 2020–2021 Crimson Tide football team has brought great pride and honor to the University of Alabama, loyal fans of the Crimson Tide, and the entire State of Alabama: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for an undefeated season and winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship game; (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the championship season; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the President of the University of Alabama, Dr. Stuart Bell; (B) the Athletic Director of the University of Alabama, Greg Byrne; and (C) the Head Coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Nick Saban.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 94 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2021 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Daines , Ms. Smith , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Barrasso , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Baldwin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Thune , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Rounds , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning February 28, 2021, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week .

Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 230 federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which— (1) enhances Indian communities; and (2) enriches the United States as a nation; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for— (1) American Indians; (2) Alaska Natives; and (3) other individuals that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are accredited institutions of higher education that prepare students to succeed in the global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 15 percent of the students at Tribal Colleges and Universities are non-Indian individuals; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning February 28, 2021, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 96 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 4, 2021 Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Marshall , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Wicker , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 11, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Designating March 8 through March 14, 2021, as Women of the Aviation Workforce Week .

Whereas the first week of March is internationally known as Women of Aviation Worldwide Week ; Whereas Women of Aviation Worldwide Week was created by the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide; Whereas the aviation industry is anticipating a significant shortage of skilled professionals in the coming years; Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor projected that, in the next 10 years, the overall employment of airline and commercial pilots is expected to grow more than 6 percent in the United States; Whereas less than 2 percent of the aircraft maintenance technicians in the world and less than 10 percent of all working aeronautical engineers are women; Whereas the Federal Aviation Administration reports that less than 8 percent of pilots and only 26 percent of air traffic controllers in the United States are women; Whereas women make up only 24 percent of the employees in the aerospace industry; Whereas aviation is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM ) focused career path; Whereas the future of an abundant aviation workforce depends on a robust and diverse pool of candidates; and Whereas women such as Amelia Earhart, Cicely Williams, and Bessie Coleman have inspired, and will continue to inspire, young women to pursue careers in aviation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 8 through March 14, 2021, as Women of the Aviation Workforce Week ; (2) celebrates the aviation workforce of the United States; (3) encourages educational and training institutions to recruit women to join the aviation workforce; (4) encourages employers in the aviation industry to hire a diverse workforce, including women, veterans, and other underrepresented individuals; and (5) commits to— (A) raising awareness about the gender gap in the air and space industry; and (B) taking legislative actions to address the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM ) fields.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 96 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 4, 2021 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating March 8 through March 14, 2021, as Women of the Aviation Workforce Week .

Whereas the first week of March is internationally known as Women of Aviation Worldwide Week ; Whereas Women of Aviation Worldwide Week was created by the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide; Whereas the aviation industry is anticipating a significant shortage of skilled professionals in the coming years; Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor projected that, in the next 10 years, the overall employment of airline and commercial pilots is expected to grow more than 6 percent in the United States; Whereas less than 2 percent of the aircraft maintenance technicians in the world and less than 10 percent of all working aeronautical engineers are women; Whereas the Federal Aviation Administration reports that less than 8 percent of pilots and only 26 percent of air traffic controllers in the United States are women; Whereas women make up only 24 percent of the employees in the aerospace industry; Whereas aviation is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM ) focused career path; Whereas the future of an abundant aviation workforce depends on a robust and diverse pool of candidates; and Whereas women such as Amelia Earhart, Cicely Williams, Nicole Malachowski, Bessie Coleman, and Jeannie Leavitt have inspired, and will continue to inspire, young women to pursue careers in aviation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 8 through March 14, 2021, as Women of the Aviation Workforce Week ; (2) celebrates the aviation workforce of the United States; (3) encourages educational and training institutions to recruit women to join the aviation workforce; (4) encourages employers in the aviation industry to hire a diverse workforce, including women, veterans, and other underrepresented individuals; and (5) commits to— (A) raising awareness about the gender gap in the air and space industry; and (B) taking legislative actions to address the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM ) fields.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 10, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Hawley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning military aggression and use of force by the Chinese Coast Guard against peaceful foreign vessels that purportedly violate the unlawful maritime sovereignty of China.

Whereas the National People’s Congress of China passed the Coast Guard Law of the People’s Republic of China on January 22, 2021, for the alleged purposes of defending the national sovereignty, security, and maritime rights and interests of China; Whereas the Coast Guard Law of the People’s Republic of China applies to activities in the jurisdictional waters of China, a term that is neither defined nor drafted in accordance with international law; Whereas 6 countries lay overlapping claims to the South China Sea, an area known to be rich in oil, gas, and natural resources and by which $3,400,000,000,000 in commerce transits through; Whereas the Government of the People's Republic of China has made claims to the South China Sea by means of a nine-dash line that is not based on legitimate evidence and nor legal or historical precedent; Whereas United States Navy and United States Coast Guard ships conduct freedom of navigation operations throughout the South China Sea, challenging excessive and illegal maritime claims; and Whereas the United States will not tolerate a threat from the People's Republic of China for its extension of power in waters far beyond its legitimate territorial sea boundaries: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns exertion of illegitimate authorization for Chinese Coast Guard military aggression by the People's Republic of China against foreign vessels; (2) condemns the unlawful claims by the Government of the People's Republic of China to the South China Sea; (3) applauds the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard for their continued efforts to conduct freedom of navigation operations in order to assert international rights to freedom of navigation and uphold a free and open international order that promotes security and prosperity; (4) calls on all nations to condemn the exertion of power by People's Republic of China that threatens rules-based order and international law; (5) calls on all nations to join and condemn unlawful claims by the Government of the People's Republic of China and stand with Southeast Asian allies and partners in protecting their sovereign rights to offshore resources; and (6) encourages all nations to condemn and stand together against attempts by the Government of the People’s Republic of China to impose its will on other countries.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 108 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 11, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To make technical corrections to the amendments made by Senate Resolution 30 (117th Congress) to Senate Resolution 458 (98th Congress), and for other purposes.

1. Pay of staff displaced by a change in leadership Section 6 of Senate Resolution 458 (98th Congress), agreed to October 4, 1984, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (3)(A)— (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking an employee ; (ii) in clause (i), by inserting an employee before of a committee ; (iii) in clause (ii)— (I) by inserting an employee before in an office ; and (II) by striking or or at the end; (iv) in the first clause designated as clause (iii), as added by Senate Resolution 805 (116th Congress), agreed to December 17, 2020— (I) by inserting an employee before in an office ; and (II) by adding or at the end; (v) by redesignating the second clause designated as clause (iii), as added by Senate Resolution 30 (117th Congress), agreed to February 3, 2021, as clause (iv); and (vi) in clause (iv), as so redesignated, in the matter preceding subclause (I), by inserting an employee or officer (including the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate) in the office before of ; and (B) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) in clause (iii), by striking employment described in paragraph (3)(A)(iii)(I) and inserting an individual described in paragraph (3)(A)(iv)(I) ; and (II) in clause (iv), by striking employment described in paragraph (3)(A)(iii)(II) and inserting an individual described in paragraph (3)(A)(iv)(II) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) by striking or after the expiration and inserting after the expiration ; and (II) by inserting or after the change in the individual occupying the position described in clause (iii) or (iv) of subparagraph (A), as applicable, after clause (ii) or (iii) of paragraph (3)(A), ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking clause (i) or (ii) and inserting clause (i), (ii), or (iv) ; and (B) in paragraph (2), by striking such employee and inserting such displaced staff member .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 109 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2021 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 25, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 2021 as National Native Plant Month .

Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat; Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States, which include trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and wildflowers; Whereas native plants help prevent flooding, drought, and erosion and can help restore damaged ecosystems; Whereas native plants provide shelter as well as nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot; Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the United States are estimated to have been lost since the early 19th century; Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline of native plants in the United States; and Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient ecosystems and our natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 2021 as National Native Plant Month ; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 109 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2021 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 2021 as National Native Plant Month .

Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat; Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States, which include trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and wildflowers; Whereas native plants help prevent flooding, drought, and erosion and can help restore damaged ecosystems; Whereas native plants provide shelter as well as nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot; Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the United States are estimated to have been lost since the early 19th century; Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline of native plants in the United States; and Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient ecosystems and our natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 2021 as National Native Plant Month ; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2021 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 5, 2021, as Gold Star Wives Day .

Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. represents the spouses and families of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have died on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability; Whereas the primary mission of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. is to provide services, support, and friendship to the spouses of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas, in 1945, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was organized with the help of Eleanor Roosevelt to assist the families left behind by the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. was held on April 5, 1945; Whereas April 5, 2021, marks the 76th anniversary of the first meeting of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 5, 2021, as Gold Star Wives Day ; (2) honors and recognizes— (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of— (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 112 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To provide for the printing of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

That a revised edition of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress be prepared by the Committee on Rules and Administration and printed as a Senate document, and that fifteen hundred additional copies shall be printed and bound for the use of the Senate, bound and delivered as may be directed by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2021 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

That a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate, together with related materials, be printed as a Senate document, and that there be printed 250 additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 119 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17 (legislative day, March 16), 2021 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Scott of Florida , Ms. Sinema , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Establishing the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program for the placement in offices of Senators of children, spouses, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who are hostile casualties or who have died from a training-related injury.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Resolution . 2. Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term eligible individual means an individual who is the child (including a stepchild), spouse, or sibling of a member of the Armed Forces who is a hostile casualty or died from a training-related injury; (2) the terms hostile casualty and training-related injury have the meanings given those terms in section 2402(b) of title 38, United States Code; and (3) the term Program means the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program established under subsection (b). (b) Establishment There is established in the Senate the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, under which an eligible individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Senator. (c) Direction of Program The Program shall be carried out under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. (d) Placement in District of Columbia office or a State office An individual may serve a fellowship under the Program at the office of a Senator in the District of Columbia or an office of the Senator in the State the Senator represents. (e) Regulations The Program shall be carried out in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 18, 2021 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations June 14, 2022 Reported by Mr. Menendez , with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble December 8, 2022 Considered, amended, and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Whereas the ancestry of the Romani people, also called the Roma, can be traced to the Indian subcontinent; Whereas Romani people have been a part of European immigration to the United States since the colonial period and particularly following the abolition of the enslavement of Romani people in the historic Romanian principalities; Whereas Romani people live across the world and throughout the United States; Whereas the Romani people have made distinct and important contributions in many fields, including agriculture, art, crafts, literature, medicine, military service, music, sports, and science; Whereas, on April 8, 1971, the First World Romani Congress met in London, bringing Romani people together from across Europe and the United States with the goal of promoting transnational cooperation among Romani people in combating social marginalization and building a positive future for Romani people everywhere; Whereas April 8 is therefore celebrated globally as International Roma Day; Whereas Romani people were victims of genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners, and an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 Romani people were killed by Nazis and their allies across Europe during World War II; Whereas, on the night of August 2–3, 1944, the so-called Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz-Birkenau was liquidated, and in a single night, between 4,200 and 4,300 Romani men, women, and children were killed in gas chambers; Whereas many countries are taking positive steps to remember and teach about the genocide of Romani people by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners; and Whereas the United States Congress held its first hearing to examine the situation of Romani people in 1994: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) remembers the genocide of Romani people by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz; (2) commends the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting remembrance of the Holocaust and educating about the genocide of Romani people; (3) supports International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States as part of the larger Romani global diaspora; and (4) welcomes the Department of State’s participation in ceremonies and events celebrating International Roma Day and similar engagement by the United States Government.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 124 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 18, 2021 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Whereas the Romani people trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent; Whereas Roma have been a part of European immigration to the United States since the colonial period and particularly following the abolition of the enslavement of Roma in the historic Romanian principalities; Whereas Roma live across the world and throughout the United States; Whereas the Romani people have made distinct and important contributions in many fields, including agriculture, art, crafts, literature, medicine, military service, music, sports, and science; Whereas, on April 8, 1971, the First World Romani Congress met in London, bringing Roma together from across Europe and the United States with the goal of promoting transnational cooperation among Roma in combating social marginalization and building a positive future for Roma everywhere; Whereas April 8 is therefore celebrated globally as International Roma Day; Whereas Roma were victims of genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners, and an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 Romani people were killed by Nazis and their allies across Europe during World War II; Whereas, on the night of August 2–3, 1944, the so-called “Gypsy Family Camp” where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz-Birkenau was liquidated, and in a single night, between 4,200 and 4,300 Romani men, women, and children were killed in gas chambers; Whereas many countries are taking positive steps to remember and teach about the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners; and Whereas the United States Congress held its first hearing to examine the situation of Roma in 1994: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) remembers the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz; (2) commends the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting remembrance of the Holocaust and educating about the genocide of Roma; (3) supports International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States as part of the larger Romani global diaspora; and (4) welcomes the Department of State’s participation in ceremonies and events celebrating International Roma Day and similar engagement by the United States Government.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 127 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Karen H. Gibson as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

That Karen H. Gibson of Bozeman, Montana be, and she is hereby, elected Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 128 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Karen H. Gibson as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 129 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Karen H. Gibson as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 130 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2021 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hagerty , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations March 25, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Remembering the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek metro station in Belgium and honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks.

Whereas, on March 22, 2016, 35 people were killed and more than 300 people were wounded by 3 bombs that detonated at Brussels Airport in Zaventem, Belgium, and the Maalbeek metro station in Brussels, Belgium (referred to in this preamble as the terrorist attacks ); Whereas Justin Shults, Stephanie Shults, Gail Minglana Martinez, and Bruce Baldwin were Americans who lost their lives, among the many other victims, as a result of the terrorist attacks; Whereas Justin Shults, an east Tennessee native who was 30 years old and working as an accountant while living in Brussels at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and a devoted husband to his wife Stephanie; Whereas Stephanie Shults, a Kentucky native who was 29 years old and working as an accountant while living in Brussels at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she met her husband Justin; Whereas Gail Minglana Martinez, a Texas native who was 41 years old at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a proud mother of 4 children and wife to her husband Kato, who were all injured in the terrorist attacks; and Whereas Bruce Baldwin, a Missouri native who was 66 years old at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a husband to his wife Virginia, had worked for the Department of State, and was a member of the Army who served in Vietnam: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) remembers the 5th anniversary of the March 22, 2016, terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek metro station in Belgium (referred to in this resolution as the terrorist attacks ); (2) honors the memory of Justin Shults, Stephanie Shults, Gail Minglana Martinez, and Bruce Baldwin, the 4 Americans who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks; (3) expresses its deepest condolences— (A) to the other victims who were killed or wounded as a result of the terrorist attacks; (B) to the families of the victims; and (C) to the home countries of each victim; and (4) pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and extremism.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 130 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23, 2021 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hagerty , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Remembering the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek metro station in Belgium and honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks.

Whereas, on March 22, 2016, 35 people were killed and more than 300 people were wounded by 3 bombs that detonated at Brussels Airport in Zaventem, Belgium, and the Maalbeek metro station in Brussels, Belgium (referred to in this preamble as the terrorist attacks ); Whereas Justin Shults, Stephanie Shults, Gail Minglana Martinez, and Bruce Baldwin were Americans who lost their lives, among the many other victims, as a result of the terrorist attacks; Whereas Justin Shults, an east Tennessee native who was 30 years old and working as an accountant while living in Brussels at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and a devoted husband to his wife Stephanie; Whereas Stephanie Shults, a Kentucky native who was 29 years old and working as an accountant while living in Brussels at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she met her husband Justin; Whereas Gail Minglana Martinez, a Texas native who was 41 years old at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a proud mother of 4 children and wife to her husband Kato, who were all injured in the terrorist attacks; and Whereas Bruce Baldwin, a Missouri native who was 66 years old at the time of the terrorist attacks, was a husband to his wife Virginia, had worked for the Department of State, and was a member of the Army who served in Vietnam: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) remembers the 5th anniversary of the March 22, 2016, terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek metro station in Belgium (referred to in this resolution as the terrorist attacks ); (2) honors the memory of Justin Shults, Stephanie Shults, Gail Minglana Martinez, and Bruce Baldwin, the 4 Americans who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks; (3) expresses its deepest condolences— (A) to the other victims who were killed or wounded as a result of the terrorist attacks; (B) to the families of the victims; and (C) to the home countries of each victim; and (4) pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and extremism.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 132 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 24, 2021 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Rounds , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Barrasso , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Young , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Thune , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the current influx of migrants is causing a crisis at the Southern border.

Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the current influx of migrants at the Southern land border of the United States constitutes a crisis.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 134 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 24, 2021 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Moran , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Whereas, on March 5, 1946, Sir Winston Churchill delivered the Iron Curtain speech in Fulton, Missouri, solidifying the Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom; Whereas, since the end of World War II, the United States and the United Kingdom have been beacons of freedom to the world, standing together in the fight against tyranny; Whereas the Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom has driven economic prosperity and security cooperation in both nations for more than 70 years; Whereas the United States and the United Kingdom share the world’s largest bilateral trade and investment relationship; Whereas, while the United States and the United Kingdom already share a robust economic partnership, there remain clear opportunities for both countries to further strengthen economic ties; Whereas the United States Trade Representative and United Kingdom Department for International Trade have engaged in substantive negotiations towards the conclusion of a comprehensive free trade agreement since May 2020; and Whereas the constitutional power of making treaties with foreign nations includes both the legislative and executive branches: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States should strengthen their close and mutually beneficial trading and economic partnership with the United Kingdom; (2) the President, with the support of Congress, should work to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive future trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom; and (3) during the course of finalizing a trade agreement, the President, in consultation with Congress, should strive to reach a mutually advantageous resolution of commercial disagreements between the United States and the United Kingdom.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 139 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2021 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Warnock , Mr. Peters , Mr. Booker , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Collins , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. King , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Ossoff ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 21, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2021 as National Blueberry Month .

Whereas blueberries are a native North American fruit, first managed and harvested as wild blueberries by the native Wabanaki; Whereas wild blueberries continue to be managed and harvested in Maine by farmers including the Wabanaki, as a native, naturally occurring crop; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey in the early 1900s by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a botanist at the Department of Agriculture, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid for cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas because of these early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped; Whereas wild blueberries— (1) are small and sweet; and (2) are not planted, but still grow and are harvested where they have naturally occurred for thousands of years; Whereas the blueberry industry in the United States is an important sector of United States agriculture with an annual economic impact of $4,700,000,000; Whereas highbush and wild blueberries have a total harvested area estimated at more than 140,000 acres and are produced in 48 States by nearly 13,185 farms; Whereas blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth in the first 2 decades of the 21st century, to reach a harvest of 730,000,000 pounds in 2020; Whereas blueberries are low in fat and a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role the berries may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas blueberries are harvested in the United States from March through early September, with the harvest reaching its peak in July: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 2021 as National Blueberry Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.