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IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 61 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2022 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Wicker ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION To provide for the resolution of issues in a railway labor-management dispute, and for other purposes.

Whereas the labor disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers’ Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations threaten to interrupt essential transportation services of the United States; Whereas continuous service of essential transportation is in the national interest, including the national health, agriculture, interstate commerce, and defense; Whereas the President, by Executive Order 14077 of July 15, 2022 (87 Fed. Reg. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations), and pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 160 ), created Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250 to investigate the disputes and report findings; Whereas the recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250, issued on August 16, 2022, have not resulted in settlement of all of the disputes; Whereas all the procedures provided under the Railway Labor Act for resolving the disputes will be exhausted as of 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022, at which time essential transportation services will be subject to interruption; Whereas Congress, under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, has the authority and responsibility to ensure the uninterrupted operation of interstate commerce and essential transportation services; and Whereas Congress has in the past enacted legislation for such purposes: Now, therefore, be it

1. Conditions for resolving disputes With respect to any disputes referred to in Executive Order 14077 of July 15, 2022 (87 Fed. Reg. 43203; relating to establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and their employees represented by certain labor organizations), that are not resolved pursuant to mutual, written agreement by 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 16, 2022, the provisions of the Report and Recommendations of Presidential Emergency Board Numbered 250, issued on August 16, 2022, applicable to such disputes shall be binding on the parties to such disputes and shall have the same effect as though arrived at by agreement of such parties under the Railway Labor Act ( 45 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ). 2. Mutual agreement preserved Nothing in this joint resolution shall prevent a mutual, written agreement by the parties described in section 1 to any terms and conditions that are different from those established by this joint resolution.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 62 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Portman , and Mr. Van Hollen ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources JOINT RESOLUTION Approving the location of a memorial to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause.

Whereas section 8908(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code, provides that the location of a commemorative work in Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs , numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003 (referred to in this preamble as Area I ), shall be deemed to be authorized only if a recommendation for the location is approved by law not later than 150 calendar days after the date on which Congress is notified of the recommendation; Whereas the Fallen Journalists Memorial Act ( 40 U.S.C. 8903 note; Public Law 116–253 ) authorized the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause (referred to in this preamble as the memorial ); and Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified Congress of the determination of the Secretary of the Interior that the memorial should be located in Area I: Now, therefore, be it

That the location of a commemorative work to commemorate the commitment of the United States to a free press by honoring journalists who sacrificed their lives in service to that cause within Area I, as depicted on the map entitled Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs , numbered 869/86501 B, and dated June 24, 2003, is approved.
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated.

Passed the Senate November 15, 2022. Secretary
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Paul , Mr. Lee , Mr. Daines , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Braun , Mr. Johnson , and Mr. Risch ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated.
IIA Calendar No. 523 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 63 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Paul , Mr. Lee , Mr. Daines , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Braun , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance October 11, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622 , and placed on the calendar JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on March 13, 2020, in Proclamation 9994 (85 Fed. Reg. 15337) is hereby terminated.

October 11, 2022 Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622 , and placed on the calendar
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 64 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2022 Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility .

That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility (87 Fed. Reg. 55472 (September 9, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 65 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2022 Mr. Cotton introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights (87 Fed. Reg. 73822 (December 1, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 66 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2022 Mr. Tuberville (for himself, Mr. Marshall , Mr. Daines , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Moran , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to Reproductive Health Services .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to Reproductive Health Services (87 Fed. Reg. 55287; published September 9, 2022), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 67 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 15, 2022 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Ms. Warren , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Markey , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Blumenthal ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. Every citizen of the United States, who is of legal voting age, shall have the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. 2. The fundamental right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State or political subdivision within a State unless such denial or abridgment is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. 3. The portion of section 2 of the fourteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States that consists of the phrase or other crime, is repealed. 4. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article and protect against any denial or abridgement of the fundamental right to vote by legislation. .
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 68 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 15, 2022 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Burr , and Mr. Kennedy ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights (87 Fed. Reg. 73822 (December 1, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 69 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 15, 2022 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Markey , and Ms. Hirono ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. The President and Vice President shall be jointly elected by the direct popular vote of the people of the several States and the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States who are over the age of 18. 2. Congress shall determine the time, place, and manner of holding the election, and the manner in which the results of the election shall be ascertained and declared, and shall establish one day throughout the United States by which any period of voting shall be complete and during which any eligible voter may cast a vote. 3. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. .
IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 70 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 21, 2022 Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Moran , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Inhofe ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment .

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment (87 Fed. Reg. 72674 (November 25, 2022)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2021 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Establishing a Committee to Inform the President of the United States that a quorum of each House is assembled.

That a committee consisting of two Senators be appointed to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives to wait upon the President of the United States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that the Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2021 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2021 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12 o’clock meridian unless otherwise ordered.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2021 Mr. McConnell submitted the following resolution; which was ordered to lie over, under the rule RESOLUTION Fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.

That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12:01 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 6 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To elect Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

That Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, be, and he is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 7 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Chuck Grassley for his service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Grassley as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.

That the United States Senate expresses its deepest gratitude to Senator Grassley for his dedication and commitment during his service to the Senate as the President Pro Tempore. Further, as a token of appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service, Senator Chuck Grassley is hereby designated President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 8 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 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 President pro tempore.

That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

That Gary B. Myrick of Virginia be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 20, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

That Robert M. Duncan of the District of Columbia be, and he is hereby, elected Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22, 2021 Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on January 22, 2021.

Whereas, on January 22, 1973, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution; and Whereas, since that fateful day, over 60 million unborn children have perished: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the recognition of the Day of Tears in the United States on January 22, 2021; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to lower their flags to half-staff to mourn and honor the innocents who have lost their lives to abortion.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 15 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 25, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

1. Authorization for photograph (a) In general Paragraph 1 of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) shall be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting an official photograph to be taken on January 26, 2021, of the swearing in of Members of the United States Senate for the impeachment trial of the former President of the United States. (b) Administration The acting Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements to carry out subsection (a), which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 26, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To provide for related procedures concerning the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

That— (1) pursuant to rules III and IV of the Rules and Procedures and Practice When sitting on Impeachment Trials, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, the Senate shall proceed to the consideration of the article of impeachment and that the Secretary of the Senate shall notify the House of Representatives of the time and place fixed for the Senate to proceed upon the impeachment of Donald John Trump in the Senate Chamber; (2) under rule VIII of the Procedure and Guidelines for Impeachment Trials in the United States Senate— (A) the summons shall be issued in the usual form to Donald John Trump, provided that he may have until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, to file his answer with the Secretary of the Senate; (B) the House of Representatives may have until 12:00 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021, to file its replication with the Secretary of the Senate; (C) if the House of Representatives wishes to file a trial brief, it shall be filed by 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 2, 2021; (D) if Donald John Trump wishes to file a trial brief, it shall be filed by 10:00 am on Monday, February 8, 2021; and (E) the House of Representatives may file a rebuttal brief no later than 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 9, 2021; (3) the Senate directs the parties, in addition to addressing the charge of incitement of insurrection in the Article of Impeachment approved by the House on January 13, 2021, to address in their trial briefs whether Donald John Trump is subject to the jurisdiction of a court of impeachment for acts committed as President of the United States, notwithstanding the expiration of his term in said office; and (4) the Senate directs the parties to be prepared to address at the commencement of the trial on February 9, 2021, whether Donald John Trump is subject to the jurisdiction of a court of impeachment for acts committed as President of the United States, notwithstanding the expiration of his term in said office.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 27, 2021 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Daines , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Risch , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Paul , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Johnson , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Braun , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cotton , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that clean water is a national priority and that the April 21, 2020, Navigable Waters Protection Rule should not be withdrawn or vacated.

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) clean water is a national priority; and (2) the final rule of the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency entitled The Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States (85 Fed. Reg. 22250 (April 21, 2020)) should not be withdrawn or vacated.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 20 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2021 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.

1. Time for reading of legislation (a) In general It shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment between the Houses, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) Point of order (1) In general Any Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). A motion to table the point of order shall not be in order. (2) Waiver Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point of order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (c) Constitutional authority This resolution is adopted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 2, 2021 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Burr , Mr. Braun , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Daines , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Young , Mr. Romney , Mr. Cotton , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Graham , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of January 24 through January 30, 2021, as National School Choice Week .

Whereas providing a diversity of choices in kindergarten through grade 12 (referred to in this preamble as K–12 ) education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas high-quality K–12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has exacerbated educational inequities for many children in the United States, highlighting the importance of a high-quality education; and Whereas tens of thousands of events are planned to celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the 11th annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 24 through January 30, 2021: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of January 24 through January 30, 2021, as National School Choice Week ; (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from kindergarten through grade 12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Electing Sonceria Ann Berry as Secretary of the Senate.

That Sonceria Ann Berry of Maryland be, and she is hereby, elected Secretary of the Senate, effective March 1, 2021.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 30 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To amend S. Res. 458 of the Ninety-eighth Congress, as amended.

1. Pay of staff of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate displaced by a change in leadership Section 6(a) of Senate Resolution 458 (98th Congress), agreed to October 4, 1984, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3)(A)— (A) in clause (i), by striking or at the end; (B) in clause (ii), by adding or at the end; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (iii) of— (I) the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, or (II) the Secretary of the Senate, ; and (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (A)— (i) in clause (i), by striking and at the end; and (ii) in clause (ii), by striking and at the end; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (iii) in the case of employment described in paragraph (3)(A)(iii)(I), a change in the individual occupying the position of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, or (iv) in the case of employment described in paragraph (3)(A)(iii)(II), a change in the individual occupying the position of Secretary of the Senate, and ; and (B) in subparagraph (B)— (i) by striking or the Senator and inserting the Senator ; and (ii) by inserting the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, or the Secretary of the Senate, after expiring, .
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 39 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 8, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the installation of appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for the impeachment proceedings of Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

1. Authorization for equipment and furniture (a) In general In recognition of the unique requirements raised by the impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall install appropriate equipment and furniture in the Senate chamber for use by the managers from the House of Representatives and counsel for the former President in their presentations to the Senate during all times that the Senate is sitting for trial with the President pro tempore presiding. (b) Scope The appropriate equipment and furniture referred to in subsection (a) is as follows: (1) A lectern, a witness table and chair if required, and tables and chairs to accommodate an equal number of managers from the House of Representatives and counsel for the former President, which shall be placed in the well of the Senate. (2) Such equipment as may be required to permit the display of video or audio evidence, including video monitors and microphones, which may be placed in the chamber for use by the managers from the House of Representatives or counsel for the former President. (c) Manner All equipment and furniture authorized by this resolution shall be placed in the chamber in a manner that provides the least practicable disruption to Senate proceedings.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 40 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 8, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Establishing procedures for access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber during impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

1. Access to galleries of the Senate Chamber During the impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, the following procedures relating to access to the galleries of the Senate Chamber shall apply: (1) Press galleries The press galleries of the Senate Chamber shall remain open and available for members of the press under established procedures. (2) Other galleries Access to all galleries of the Senate Chamber not described in paragraph (1) shall be available only to Senators and Members of the House of Representatives. 2. Enforcement by the Sergeant at Arms The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall enforce this resolution and take such other actions as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate under this resolution.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 41 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 8, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Allowing limited laptop computer access on the floor of the Senate during impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States.

1. Laptop computer access (a) In general During impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, laptop computers may be used on the floor of the Senate Chamber only in accordance with the following: (1) Two laptop computers may be used by the impeachment managers and their assistants. (2) Two laptop computers may be used by the counsel for the former President of the United States and their assistants. (3) One laptop computer may be used by the President pro tempore and the assistants of the President pro tempore. (4) Laptop computers available to employees and officers of the Senate on the floor of the Senate Chamber during a regular session of the Senate may be used by such employees and officers as necessary. (b) Use of laptop computers in other rooms of the Senate floor During impeachment proceedings against Donald John Trump, former President of the United States, laptop computers may be used in other areas of the floor of the Senate (not including the Senate Chamber) by individuals described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) and, as determined necessary, other employees and officers of the Senate. (c) Enforcement by the sergeant at arms and doorkeeper The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall take such actions as are necessary to enforce this resolution.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 42 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 8, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Whereas, on February 14, 2018, a mass shooting that took the lives of 17 teachers and students took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were affected by this tragedy; Whereas the Parkland community has shown strength, compassion, and unity in the past 3 years; and Whereas February 14, 2021, marks 3 years since the horrific attack: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery; (3) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community; and (4) expresses gratitude to the emergency medical and health care professionals of the Parkland community for their efforts in responding to the attack and caring for the victims and survivors.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 71 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 24, 2021 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Grassley , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that aliens convicted of drunk driving offenses qualify as a public safety threat for the purposes of immigration enforcement.

Whereas Sarah Root of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died at the hands of a drunk driver who was not lawfully present in the United States; Whereas the mission of the immigration enforcement process is to ensure the safety of our communities; and Whereas drunk driving and aliens convicted of drunk driving are a threat to public safety of the United States, and to say otherwise is offensive to both the victims of drunk driving offenses and those who seek to enforce criminal statutes related to drunk driving: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that any guidance issued by the Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as it relates to immigration enforcement and removal of aliens should not deprioritize the removal of aliens convicted of— (1) drunk driving or otherwise driving under the influence; or (2) any crime which includes as an element an act of assault or violence.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 73 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 24, 2021 Ms. Rosen (for herself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

Whereas the principle that an informed and engaged electorate is critical to a vibrant democracy is deeply rooted in our laws of free speech and underpins the virtues on which we established our Constitution, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity… ; Whereas having independent, diverse, and local media that provide exposure to a broad range of viewpoints and the ability to contribute to the political debate is central to sustaining that informed engagement; Whereas it is in the public interest to encourage source, content, and audience diversity on our Nation’s shared telecommunications and media platforms; Whereas the survival of small, independent, and diverse media outlets that serve diverse audiences and local media markets is essential to preserving local culture and building understanding on important community issues that impact the daily lives of residents; Whereas research by the American Society of News Editors, the Radio Television Digital News Association, the Pew Research Center, and others has documented the continued challenges of increasing diversity among all types of media entities; Whereas with increasing media experience and sophistication, it is even more important to have minority participation in local media to ensure a diverse range of information sources are available and different ideas and viewpoints are expressed to strengthen social cohesion among different communities; and Whereas the constriction in small, independent, and diverse media outlets and limited participation of diverse populations in media ownership and decisionmaking are combining to negatively impact our goal of increasing local civic engagement and civic knowledge through increased voter participation, membership in civic groups, and knowledge of local political and civil information: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) reaffirms its commitment to diversity as a core tenet of the public interest standard in media policy; and (2) pledges to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 78 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 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 the Secretary of the Senate.

That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Sonceria Ann Berry as Secretary of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 79 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2021 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of the Secretary of the Senate.

That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Sonceria Ann Berry as Secretary of the Senate.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 83 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2021 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Coons , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kelly , Mr. King , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Luján , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Mr. Romney , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, as National FFA Week , recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA Organization Alumni and Supporters.

Whereas the National FFA Organization (referred to in this preamble as the FFA ) was established in 1928; Whereas the mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education; Whereas the FFA has 760,113 members in 8,739 chapters in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC; Whereas the FFA welcomes all students; Whereas more than 13,000 FFA advisors and agricultural education teachers deliver an integrated model of agricultural education, providing students with an innovative and cutting-edge education; Whereas 2021 marks 50 years of FFA Alumni and Supporters; Whereas there are more than 8,000,000 FFA alumni worldwide; and Whereas members of the FFA will celebrate National FFA Week during the week of February 20 through February 27, 2021: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, as National FFA Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world; and (3) celebrates 50 years of National FFA Organization Alumni and Supporters.
III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 84 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2021 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Marshall , and Mr. Kennedy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit the consideration of legislation in the Senate unless the text of the legislation that will be considered has been made publicly available in electronic form for a mandatory minimum review period.

1. Prohibiting consideration of text of legislation until completion of mandatory minimum review period (a) In general Rule XII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report unless the text of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report which will be considered has been publicly available in electronic form for the mandatory minimum review period. (b) Each Senator shall self certify that the Senator has read a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report before voting on the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report. (c) In this paragraph, the term mandatory minimum review period means, with respect to a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report, the greater of— (i) the period— (I) that begins with the first hour beginning after the text of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report which will be considered is first made publicly available in electronic form; and (II) that consists of a number of minutes equal to two times the number of pages of the text of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report which will be considered; and (ii) 72 hours after the text of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report which will be considered is first made publicly available in electronic form. . (b) Technical and conforming amendments The Standing Rules of the Senate is amended— (1) in paragraph 1 of rule VIII, by inserting the text of which has been available for the mandatory minimum review period, as defined in paragraph 5 of rule XII, and after bills and resolutions ; (2) in rule XIV— (A) in paragraph 3, by striking on that day and inserting before the expiration of the mandatory minimum review period, as defined in paragraph 5 of rule XII, ; and (B) in paragraph 6, by striking one day and inserting for the mandatory minimum review period, as defined in paragraph 5 of rule XII, ; (3) in paragraph 5 of rule XVII, by striking two calendar days (excluding Sundays and legal holidays and inserting the mandatory minimum review period, as defined in paragraph 5 of rule XII, ; and (4) in paragraph 5 of rule XXVIII, by striking shall be immediately put and inserting shall be put after the expiration of the mandatory minimum review period, as defined in paragraph 5 of rule XII .