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II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5599 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to conduct a project to improve forecasts of coastal marine fog.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fog Forecast Improvement Act . 2. Project to improve forecasts of coastal marine fog (a) In general The Under Secretary shall conduct a project to improve forecasts of coastal marine fog. (b) Goal The goal of the project required under subsection (a) is to enhance vessel safety and reduce the economic impact of coastal marine fog events, with a focus on— (1) increasing the number of marine-based observations through additional Federal Government platforms and commercially acquired observations in locations where impacts from marine fog and reduced visibility have major safety and economic impacts, including through the use of— (A) buoys; (B) meteorological stations measuring visibility, temperature, dewpoint, and wind speed and direction as a stand-alone or co-located with water level sensors, such as those that are part of the physical oceanographic observation system program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (C) stationary platforms or drifting instruments; (D) vessels; (E) unmanned systems; (F) remote sensing technologies, including rapid refresh hyperspectral satellite imagery; and (G) advanced algorithms that extract actionable information from observational data, including early detection and regular monitoring of marine fog; (2) advancing geographic coverage, resolution, skill, and accuracy of marine fog modeling, including, when feasible, additional locations and advancements in marine channel forecast capability; (3) improving communication of marine fog advisories by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (4) communicating risks posed by hazardous marine fog events in a way that maximizes informed decision making by the public; and (5) providing decision support services based on environmental information that is actionable to the recipient of a marine fog advisory. (c) Stakeholder engagement In implementing the project required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall meet with public and private stakeholders regarding the planning, development, and implementation of the project. (d) Project plan Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall develop a plan for the project required under subsection (a) that details the specific research, development, and technology transfer activities, as well as corresponding resources and timelines, necessary to achieve the goal set forth under subsection (b). (e) Under Secretary defined In this section, the term Under Secretary means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5602 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Crapo ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To designate any clinic that is a certified community behavioral health clinic as a Stabenow-Blunt Community Behavioral Health Clinic .

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stabenow-Blunt Behavioral Health Legacy Act . 2. Stabenow-Blunt Community Behavioral Health Clinics (a) Designation A clinic that has been certified as a certified community behavioral health clinic in accordance with the requirements of section 223(b) of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 ( 42 U.S.C. 1396a note) (or a successor section) shall be known as a Stabenow-Blunt Community Behavioral Health Clinic . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to a clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to a Stabenow-Blunt Community Behavioral Health Clinic .
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5604 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Bennet , Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Coons ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the advanced manufacturing investment credit to include materials integral to the manufacturing of semiconductors or semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial Investment Act or the SEMI Investment Act . 2. Expansion of advanced manufacturing investment credit (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 48D(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (3) Advanced manufacturing facility The term advanced manufacturing facility means a facility for which the primary purpose is the manufacturing of— (A) semiconductors, (B) semiconductor manufacturing equipment, or (C) materials primarily used for, and integral to, the manufacturing of semiconductors or semiconductor manufacturing equipment. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect as if included in section 107 of the CHIPS Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–167 ).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5605 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Durbin ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require disclosures to contributors regarding recurring contributions or donations.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rescuing Every Contributor from Unwanted Recurrences (RECUR) Act . 2. Required disclosures to contributors regarding recurring contributions or donations (a) In general Section 318(d) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30120(d) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Communications that solicit recurring contributions or donations (A) In general Any person soliciting a recurring contribution to a political committee, a recurring contribution to fund an independent expenditure, or a recurring donation to fund an electioneering communication must receive the affirmative consent of the contributor or donor at the arrangement of the recurring contribution or donation. Passive action by the contributor or donor, such as failing to uncheck a pre-checked box authorizing a recurring contribution, shall not meet the requirement of affirmative consent under this subparagraph. (B) Requirements Any person accepting a recurring contribution or donation described in subparagraph (A) shall— (i) provide a receipt for an initial contribution or donation and each recurrence that clearly and conspicuously discloses all material terms; (ii) provide all information needed to cancel recurring contributions or donations in each communication with the contributor or donor that concerns the contribution or donation; and (iii) shall immediately cancel recurring contributions or donations upon request of the contributor or donor. . (b) Deadline for regulations Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Election Commission shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5620 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Cassidy ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the use of commercial-off-the-shelf products and artificial intelligence technologies by the Internal Revenue Service.

1. GAO study and report on use of commercial-off-the-shelf products and artificial intelligence technologies by IRS (a) In general Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the use of commercial-off-the-shelf products and artificial intelligence technologies by the Internal Revenue Service. (b) Factors considered The study described in subsection (a) shall identify how the Internal Revenue Service— (1) uses commercial-off-the-shelf products and artificial intelligence technologies to— (A) improve efficiency across Internal Revenue Service operations, (B) improve taxpayer services, (C) generate cost savings for the Internal Revenue Service, (D) increase fairness in enforcement, and (E) improve enforcement activities to reduce the disparity between tax liabilities owed to the United States and those liabilities actually collected by the Internal Revenue Service, and (2) manages risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence technologies, including technology errors, bias in audit selection, and data security. (c) Additional information The study described in subsection (a) shall include the following information with respect to projects relating to information technology modernization and software development for the Internal Revenue Service: (1) The name of each contractor and subcontractor that the Internal Revenue Service uses for such projects. (2) The scope and cost of work being performed in each task order or contract. (3) The contracting approach employed by the Internal Revenue Service, including whether the services are being purchased using procurement authorities intended for commercial services such as information technology. (4) The allocation of modernization expenses, including how work is divided between contractors and Internal Revenue Service employees. (5) In the case of customized projects, the cost differential between such project and commercial-off-the-shelf product alternatives.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5623 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Schmitt introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To establish a debt reduction fund to reduce the national debt of the United States.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Energy for America’s Economic Future Act . 2. Debt reduction fund (a) Definitions In this Act: (1) Fund The term Fund means the Debt Reduction Fund established under subsection (b). (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Treasury. (3) Total revenue The term total revenue means all initial bid amounts collected at the time of an oil or gas lease sale, including royalties, rental payments, and fees accrued over the life of the lease. (b) Establishment There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund, to be known as the Debt Reduction Fund . (c) Deposits Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective beginning on the date that is 100 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 25 percent of the total revenue generated by an onshore or offshore Federal oil and gas lease sale conducted under the Mineral Leasing Act ( 30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ) or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. ), as applicable, shall be deposited into the Fund. (d) Use (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), any amounts deposited into the Fund shall be used solely to reduce the principal of the Federal debt. (2) Treasury securities Not later than the last day of each fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall apply all amounts deposited into the Fund solely towards reduction of outstanding Treasury securities held by the public, or other debt instruments. (e) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report detailing the amounts deposited into the Fund that were applied in accordance with subsection (d), specifying— (1) the Treasury securities or other debt instruments redeemed; and (2) the associated reduction in total Federal debt.
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5626 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Ms. Smith (for herself and Mr. Rounds ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To modify the Federal share of operating costs for certain projects that receive grants under the Formula Grants to Rural Areas Program of the Federal Transit Administration.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Investments in Rural Transit Act of 2024 . 2. Increased Federal share of operating costs for certain areas Section 5311(g)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking in Assistance .— and all that follows through subparagraph (B), a and inserting Assistance .—A ; (2) by striking 50 percent and inserting 80 percent ; and (3) by striking subparagraph (B).
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5639 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kim , and Mr. Lankford ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To extend the authority for the protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act . 2. Extension of Counter-UAS authorities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice Section 210G(i) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124n(i) ) is amended by striking December 20, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2025 .
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5639 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To extend the authority for the protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act . 2. Extension of Counter-UAS authorities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice Section 210G(i) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 124n(i) ) is amended by striking December 20, 2024 and inserting September 30, 2025 .

Passed the Senate December 20 (legislative day, December 16), 2024. Secretary
II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 5646 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , and Mr. Moran ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pay Our Military Act of 2024 . 2. Continuing appropriations for members of the Armed Forces (a) In general There are hereby appropriated for fiscal year 2025, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2025 are not in effect— (1) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to members of the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code), including reserve components thereof, who perform active service during such period; (2) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to the civilian personnel of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) whom the Secretary concerned determines are providing support to members of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1); and (3) such sums as are necessary to provide pay and allowances to contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) whom the Secretary concerned determines are providing support to members of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1). (b) Secretary concerned defined In this section, the term Secretary concerned means— (1) the Secretary of Defense with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense; and (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard. 3. Termination Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) The enactment into law of an appropriation (including a continuing appropriation) for any purpose for which amounts are made available in section 2. (2) The enactment into law of the applicable regular or continuing appropriations resolution or other Act without any appropriation for such purpose. (3) January 1, 2026.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 25, 2023 Mr. Cruz submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Requiring the Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to contract with food service contractors and vending machine contractors for the Capitol Complex that accept cryptocurrency, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Adopting Cryptocurrency in Congress as an Exchange of Payment for Transactions Resolution or the ACCEPT Resolution . 2. Accepting of cryptocurrency at res­tau­rants, vending machines, and gift shops in the Capitol Complex (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Capitol Buildings means the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; and (2) the term digital asset means a natively electronic asset that— (A) is recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger; and (B) is designed to confer only economic or access rights. (b) Acceptance of cryptocurrency The Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall each, for the Capitol Buildings that are under their jurisdiction— (1) subject to subsection (c), solicit and enter into contracts to provide food service and vending machines in such Capitol Buildings with persons that will accept digital assets as payment for goods; and (2) encourage the gift shops in such Capitol Buildings to accept digital assets as payment for goods. (c) Additional considerations The Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives may not enter into contracts described in subsection (b)(1) if the Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House, reports to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives that entering into such contracts would preclude the selection of alternatives that are cost-effective and value-centered for patrons.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 16, 2023 Mr. Budd (for himself, Mr. Tillis , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Rounds , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Establishing deadlines for the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to approve or deny the statue of the Reverend William Franklin Billy Graham, Jr., for placement in the National Statuary Hall.

1. Deadlines for approval or denial by Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The Joint Committee of Congress on the Library shall— (1) approve or deny the full-sized clay model and pedestal design of a statue of the Reverend William Franklin Billy Graham, Jr., not later than 30 days after the date on which the State of North Carolina submits to the Architect of the Capitol— (A) photographs of the model from all 4 sides; (B) the dimensions of the statue and pedestal; (C) engineering drawings of the pedestal; (D) the anticipated weight of the completed statue and pedestal; and (E) the text of any proposed inscription; (2) approve or deny the completed statue of the Reverend William Franklin Billy Graham, Jr., not later than 30 days after the date on which the State of North Carolina submits to the Architect of the Capitol— (A) photographs of the completed statue and pedestal from all 4 sides; (B) the dimensions of the statue and pedestal; (C) the final weight of the statue and pedestal; and (D) the text of any inscription; and (3) if the Committee approves the statue of the Reverend William Franklin Billy Graham, Jr., under paragraph (2), not later than 30 days after the date of the approval, determine a permanent public location in the Capitol for the statue.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 31 (legislative day, May 30), 2023 Mr. Padilla submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

Whereas human actions are contributing to an unprecedented and increasing loss of biodiversity worldwide; Whereas nearly 1,000,000 species could be threatened with extinction; Whereas every United Nations member state has ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity, done at Rio de Janeiro June 5, 1992, with the exception of the United States; Whereas the United States signed the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1993 but has not ratified the treaty; Whereas the United States, under current domestic law, is already legally compliant with the obligations of the Convention; Whereas Federal agencies often design their plans to align with Convention on Biological Diversity initiatives; Whereas the absence of the United States from the Convention on Biological Diversity limits the United States to holding the status of an observer to deliberations and decision making processes of the Convention on Biodiversity; Whereas, not being party to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United States does not have a vote within the convention, which diminishes our voice and influence; Whereas the decisions and rules made by the Convention on Biological Diversity affect both national security and economic interests of the United States in spite of the United States non-party status; Whereas the United States is one of the world’s largest contributors in international conservation funding and biological diversity expertise; and Whereas we are inextricably interconnected on this planet, and the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity has a direct impact on all Americans: Now, therefore, be it

That it is in the national interest for the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which was signed by the United States in New York on June 4, 1993.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 14 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Daines , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Graham , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Schmitt , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Braun , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Vance , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Cruz , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Crapo , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Sullivan , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Rubio , and Mr. Cassidy ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid State; (2) Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and (3) the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 20, 2023 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

Whereas a bipartisan domestic prohibition on the knowing slaughter, transportation, possession, purchase, or sale of a dog or cat for human consumption was included in section 12515 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 2160 ), which was enacted on December 20, 2018; Whereas the dog and cat meat trade occurs throughout the world; Whereas established dog meat markets still exist today; Whereas nonprofit organizations estimate that 30,000,000 dogs and 10,000,000 cats die annually worldwide as a result of the dog and cat meat trade, and those organizations have found that a considerable number of the dogs and cats in this trade are stolen pets still wearing collars when they reach the slaughterhouses, in addition to stray dogs and cats who are captured for slaughter; Whereas there have been reports of abuse, poor living conditions, and cruel slaughtering techniques for dogs and cats farmed for their meat; Whereas many dogs and cats die during transport to slaughterhouses after days or weeks crammed into small cages on the back of vehicles without food or water, and others suffer illness and injury during transport; Whereas the extreme suffering of dogs and cats at such slaughterhouses and on transportation trucks would breach anti-cruelty laws in the United States and other countries; Whereas many government officials, civil society advocates, and activists are working to end the dog and cat meat trade on anti-cruelty and public health grounds; Whereas the World Health Organization has linked the dog meat industry to human outbreaks of trichinellosis, cholera, and rabies; Whereas individuals involved in the dog meat industry are at an increased health risk for zoonotic diseases, such as rabies, which can transfer from dogs to humans through infectious material such as saliva; Whereas the spread of disease may be exacerbated by unsanitary conditions of slaughter and by the sale of dog and cat meat at open-air markets and restaurants; and Whereas the World Health Organization and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control have both acknowledged the link between the spread of rabies and the dog meat trade which sees large numbers of dogs of unknown disease status moved vast distances: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat on cruelty and public health grounds; (2) urges all countries with a dog or cat meat trade to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade; and (3) affirms the commitment of the United States to advancing the cause of animal protection and animal welfare, both domestically and around the world.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 18, 2024 Mrs. Murray submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2872.

That, in the enrollment of H.R. 2872, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall amend the title so as to read: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. .
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. CON. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 18, 2024 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2872.

That, in the enrollment of H.R. 2872, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall amend the title so as to read: “Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.”.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 25 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2872.

That, in the enrollment of H.R. 2872, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall amend the title so as to read: “Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.”.

Passed the Senate January 18, 2024. Secretary
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 27 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 1, 2024 Mr. Ricketts submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana.

Whereas the use of high-potency marijuana has become increasingly prevalent across the United States; Whereas the average potency of delta–9–tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly known as THC ), the major psychoactive component in marijuana, increased by 287 percent between 1995 and 2021, from 3.96 percent potency to 15.34 percent potency; Whereas adolescent and teen marijuana abuse increased by 245 percent from 2000 to 2020; Whereas the perceived risk of weekly marijuana use decreased from 47.5 percent to 27.4 percent among adolescents in the past decade; Whereas cannabis use disorder among teens increased by 25 percent after the enactment of recreational marijuana legalization; Whereas increased potency levels correspond with greater health risks, with research showing that daily use of THC with a potency greater than 15 percent results in a 5 times increased risk of psychosis; Whereas only 3 States have enacted potency caps on marijuana flower or concentrates; Whereas the use of high-potency marijuana has been linked to potential adverse health effects, including mental health disorders and cognitive impairment; Whereas education and awareness programs are essential to inform the public about the potential risks associated with the use of high-potency marijuana; and Whereas a bipartisan effort is necessary to develop evidence-based policies to address the increasing prevalence of high-potency marijuana: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This concurrent resolution may be cited as the Randy's Resolution . 2. Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that Federal agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, the National Institutes of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, should conduct and support research on the health effects of high-potency marijuana and its impact on vulnerable populations such as youth. (b) Resolving matters Congress— (1) supports the development of educational programs at the Federal, State, and local levels to inform the public about the potential risks associated with the use of high-potency marijuana, especially among youth; and (2) urges Federal, State, and local governments to collaborate with public health organizations, medical professionals, and community stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies that address the public health and safety concerns associated with high-potency marijuana.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13 (legislative day, February 12), 2024 Mrs. Murray submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 815.

That, in the enrollment of H.R. 815, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall amend the title so as to read: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. .
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. CON. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 20, 2024 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 815.

That, in the enrollment of H.R. 815, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall amend the title so as to read: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. .

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 29 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 815.

That, in the enrollment of H.R. 815, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall amend the title so as to read: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. .

Passed the Senate February 13 (legislative day, February 12), 2024. Secretary
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 17, 2024 Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

1. Honoring the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean conflict (a) Use of rotunda In recognition of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during the Korean conflict, his remains shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on April 29, 2024, in order to honor the Silent Generation and the more than 5,700,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Forgotten War from 1950 to 1953. (b) Implementation The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps to carry out this section.
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. CON. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 17, 2024 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

1. Honoring the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean conflict (a) Use of rotunda In recognition of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during the Korean conflict, his remains shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on April 29, 2024, in order to honor the Silent Generation and the more than 5,700,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Forgotten War from 1950 to 1953. (b) Implementation The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps to carry out this section.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 33 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

1. Honoring the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean conflict (a) Use of rotunda In recognition of Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during the Korean conflict, his remains shall be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol on April 29, 2024, in order to honor the Silent Generation and the more than 5,700,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Forgotten War from 1950 to 1953. (b) Implementation The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall take all necessary steps to carry out this section.

Passed the Senate April 17, 2024. Secretary
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2024 Ms. Klobuchar submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025.

1. Establishment of joint committee There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (in this resolution referred to as the joint committee ) consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The joint committee is authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025. 2. Support of the joint committee The joint committee— (1) is authorized to utilize appropriate equipment and the services of appropriate personnel of departments and agencies of the Federal Government, under arrangements between the joint committee and the heads of those departments and agencies, in connection with the inaugural proceedings and ceremonies; and (2) may accept gifts and donations of goods and services to carry out its responsibilities.
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. CON. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 6, 2024 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025.

1. Establishment of joint committee There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (in this resolution referred to as the joint committee ) consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The joint committee is authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025. 2. Support of the joint committee The joint committee— (1) is authorized to utilize appropriate equipment and the services of appropriate personnel of departments and agencies of the Federal Government, under arrangements between the joint committee and the heads of those departments and agencies, in connection with the inaugural proceedings and ceremonies; and (2) may accept gifts and donations of goods and services to carry out its responsibilities.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 34 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025.

1. Establishment of joint committee There is established a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (in this resolution referred to as the joint committee ) consisting of 3 Senators and 3 Members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. The joint committee is authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025. 2. Support of the joint committee The joint committee— (1) is authorized to utilize appropriate equipment and the services of appropriate personnel of departments and agencies of the Federal Government, under arrangements between the joint committee and the heads of those departments and agencies, in connection with the inaugural proceedings and ceremonies; and (2) may accept gifts and donations of goods and services to carry out its responsibilities.

Passed the Senate May 2, 2024. Secretary
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2024 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

1. Use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol The rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol are authorized to be used on January 20, 2025, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. CON. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 6, 2024 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

1. Use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol The rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol are authorized to be used on January 20, 2025, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 35 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

1. Use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol The rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol are authorized to be used on January 20, 2025, by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States.

Passed the Senate May 2, 2024. Secretary
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 8, 2024 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 16, 2024, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America 2d Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty four S. CON. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2024 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 16, 2024, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 36 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha I (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on June 16, 2024, for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate May 8, 2024. Secretary
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 43 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day .

Whereas, on September 29, 1899, the organization now known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War; Whereas, on September 29, 2024, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States will celebrate its 125th anniversary; Whereas, since 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its predecessor organizations have provided voluntary and unselfish service to the Armed Forces, veterans, and the United States by— (1) advocating for overarching benefits programs for veterans; (2) facilitating veterans transitioning back to civilian society; (3) serving the communities in which veterans live; and (4) taking a national leadership role on substantive issues important to veterans of the Armed Forces; and Whereas the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States provides an opportunity to recognize, honor, and pay tribute to the nearly 1,000,000 veterans of the Armed Forces represented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States who served in combat from World War II to the present day: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) expresses support for the designation of September 29, 2024, as Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Day ; (2) recognizes the historic significance of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and congratulates the organization on achieving that milestone; (3) commends the nearly 1,000,000 veterans who belong to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and thanks those veterans for their service to their fellow veterans and the United States; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe September 29, 2024, with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Passed the Senate December 10, 2024. Secretary