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III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 876 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Ms. Hirono , Mr. King , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 2024 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared October 2024 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 2024 as National Principals Month ; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 877 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Peters , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as National Community Policing Week .

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

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 879 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Now, therefore, be it

1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate— (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within a Senate building or other office secured for a Senator nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or Federal law; and (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1). (b) Expiration The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the second session of the 118th Congress.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 880 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Casey , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.

Whereas millions of children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage the study of science, technology, engineering, and math that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating schools with the larger community; and Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs will be held on October 24, 2024, to highlight the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children and the families and communities of those children: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 24, 2024.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 881 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Daines , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Boozman , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2024, as the Day of the Deployed .

Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserve components of the Armed Forces; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces are serving overseas in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas, in the decades following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, members of the Armed Forces deployed in two major wars and countless operations throughout the world, and their service and bravery helped protect the United States from further terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force of the Armed Forces, which includes the Active Duty components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas the United States remains committed to providing the fullest possible accounting for personnel missing from past conflicts ranging from World War II through current day conflicts; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas members of the Armed Forces are called upon to respond to an increasingly complex and wide-ranging set of global threats to the United States; Whereas members of the Armed Forces continue to come under enemy fire while deployed, risking their lives to protect Americans at home. Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2024, as the Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 882 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Romney , Mr. Reed , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Warren , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Smith , Mr. Coons , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Graham , Mr. King , Mr. Cassidy , Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Hickenlooper ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as National Clean Energy Week .

Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the report of the Department of Energy entitled United States Energy & Employment Report 2024 found that, in 2023, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 8,350,000 individuals; Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions; Whereas clean energy jobs contribute to the growth of local economies; and Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as National Clean Energy Week ; (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States; and (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the leadership of the United States in the global energy marketplace and in supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 883 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Young (for himself, Ms. Hassan , Ms. Collins , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Moran , Mr. Fetterman , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Braun , Mr. King , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Casey , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Reed , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Markey , Mr. Peters , Mr. Sullivan , Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on its 120th anniversary.

Whereas, in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America was founded as a positive disruption to society by making valuable mentorship the alternative to sending kids to the juvenile justice system; Whereas, as of 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has more than 230 local agencies in more than 5,000 communities in all 50 States and the District of Columbia to inspire and engage youth to achieve their full potential; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America— (1) operates under the belief that inherent in every child is incredible potential; and (2) establishes powerful connections through meaningful matches of volunteer mentors and young people from age 5 through young adulthood; Whereas, since its founding, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has served adult volunteers, young people, and families, and built a strong network of an estimated 20,000,000 alumni and champions; Whereas mentoring is an evidence-based and effective method to support the emotional, social, physical, educational, and economic success of young people; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, through its efforts in communities across the United States, has significantly impacted the ability of young people to meet various challenges, including challenges associated with mental health, educational achievement, workforce development, and criminal violence prevention; Whereas 92 percent of youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America programs feel a greater sense of belonging and view their mentor as a very important adult in their life; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been supported by a dedicated network of volunteers, donors, and partners, who have generously contributed their time, resources, and expertise to further the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; and Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters of America raises significant private funding from individuals, corporations, and foundation grants, which compliments its Federal investment: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for its work mentoring the young people of the United States and strengthening thousands of communities; (2) acknowledges the 120th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and all of the achievements of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; (3) recognizes that access to a positive, sustained mentor can change the life trajectory of a young person; and (4) supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in continuing and expanding programs that support young people.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 884 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week .

Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day , and for other purposes , approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895); Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 887 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mr. Brown , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Daines , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Fetterman , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Luján , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Risch , Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Smith , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Warnock , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. King , Mr. Hoeven , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Rounds , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Crapo , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as National 4–H Week .

Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the United States; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 110 land-grant colleges and universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant colleges and universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week during the week of October 7 through October 12, 2024: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as National 4–H Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture in the United States; (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering youth with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime; and (4) celebrates the work of 4-H in developing engaged, healthy, and productive citizens who are Beyond Ready for work and life in a world of change.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 889 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Graham , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Brown , Mr. Luján , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Schumer , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Cortez Masto , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 14, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; (11) Senate Resolution 377, 116th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2019; (12) Senate Resolution 741, 116th Congress, agreed to September 30, 2020; (13) Senate Resolution 438, 117th Congress, agreed to February 25, 2022; (14) Senate Resolution 785, 117th Congress, agreed to December 22, 2022; and (15) Senate Resolution 452, 118th Congress, agreed to November 6, 2023; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 889 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Graham , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Brown , Mr. Luján , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Schumer , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Cortez Masto , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; (11) Senate Resolution 377, 116th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2019; (12) Senate Resolution 741, 116th Congress, agreed to September 30, 2020; (13) Senate Resolution 438, 117th Congress, agreed to February 25, 2022; (14) Senate Resolution 785, 117th Congress, agreed to December 22, 2022; and (15) Senate Resolution 452, 118th Congress, agreed to November 6, 2023; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 891 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2024 Mr. Coons (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of election workers across the country and the importance of their work to the democracy of the United States.

Whereas the right to vote is foundational to our democracy; Whereas there are over 200,000,000 citizens in the United States registered to vote; Whereas November 5, 2024, is Election Day; Whereas, on Election Day, voters across the country will cast their votes for the presidency, their representatives in Congress, State and local representatives, ballot measures, and other matters; Whereas, in our electoral system, the counties of the United States are traditionally responsible for administering elections on the ground, managing polling locations, and hiring and training election workers; Whereas, across the United States, there are approximately 10,000 local election jurisdictions; Whereas counties manage over 100,000 voting locations throughout the United States, with more than 630,000 workers at these locations tasked with administering the election each cycle; Whereas a majority of election workers are over the age of 60; Whereas many jurisdictions are facing challenges with recruiting election workers to administer elections; and Whereas election workers are on the frontlines of protecting our democracy, including ensuring the security of the voting systems of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the contribution of election workers across the United States; and (2) recognizes that the work of election workers is critical to the democracy of the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 894 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2024 Mr. Warnock (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Designating December 1, 2024, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on roads and highways needs to drive in a safer manner in order to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle crashes; Whereas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves more than 15,000 lives each year; Whereas Road Safe America, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded after the tragic death of Cullum Owings on December 1, 2002, in a preventable truck accident, has been committed to raising awareness about the importance of driving safely; Whereas the Senate wants all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and encourages motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is 1 of the busiest highway traffic days of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms— (i) to alert employee drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (ii) to publicize the importance of the day through use of Citizens Band (commonly known as CB ) radios and truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their members to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (E) all people of the United States to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates December 1, 2024, as Drive Safer Sunday .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 894 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2024 Mr. Warnock (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation November 21 (legislative day, November 20), 2024 Committee discharged; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating December 1, 2024, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on roads and highways needs to drive in a safer manner in order to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle crashes; Whereas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves more than 15,000 lives each year; Whereas Road Safe America, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded after the tragic death of Cullum Owings on December 1, 2002, in a preventable truck accident, has been committed to raising awareness about the importance of driving safely; Whereas the Senate wants all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and encourages motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is 1 of the busiest highway traffic days of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms— (i) to alert employee drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (ii) to publicize the importance of the day through use of Citizens Band (commonly known as CB ) radios and truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their members to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (E) all people of the United States to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates December 1, 2024, as Drive Safer Sunday .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 896 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2024 Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 11, 2024, as National School Psychology Week .

Whereas all children and youth learn best when they are healthy, supported, and receive an education that meets their individual needs; Whereas schools can more effectively ensure that all students are ready and able to learn if schools meet all the needs of each student; Whereas learning and development are directly linked to the mental health of children, and a supportive learning environment is an optimal place to promote mental health; Whereas sound psychological principles are critical to proper instruction and learning, social and emotional development, prevention and early intervention, and support for a culturally diverse student population; Whereas school psychologists are specially trained to deliver academic support and mental health services that lower barriers to learning and allow teachers to teach more effectively; Whereas school psychologists facilitate collaboration that helps parents and educators to identify and reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, create safe schools, and access community resources; Whereas school psychologists are trained to assess barriers to learning, utilize data-based decisionmaking, implement research-driven prevention and intervention strategies, evaluate outcomes, and improve accountability; Whereas State educational agencies and other State entities credential more than 44,000 school psychologists who practice in schools in the United States as key professionals that promote the learning and mental health of all children; Whereas professional organizations, such as the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association, help establish standards for the training and practice of school psychologists; Whereas the people of the United States should recognize the vital role school psychologists play in the personal and academic development of children in the United States; and Whereas the week beginning on November 11, 2024, would be an appropriate week to designate as National School Psychology Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week beginning on November 11, 2024, as National School Psychology Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the vital role school psychologists play in schools, in the community, and in helping students develop into successful and productive members of society.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 900 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2024 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Baez.

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Baez , Cr. No. 21-507, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That, Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Baez , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 904 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21 (legislative day, November 20), 2024 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America.

Whereas the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (referred to in this preamble as the ABAA ), founded in 1949 in New York City, is the oldest association of professional antiquarian booksellers in the United States; Whereas, in all parts of the country, the ABAA’s member businesses advocate the highest standards in the book trade, maintaining trust and integrity with the public by upholding a strict code of ethics while striving to create harmony between sellers, librarians, scholars and collectors; Whereas the ABAA promotes interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting by supporting educational programs and research, including the Elisabeth Woodburn Educational Fund, which provides scholarships to rare book schools and offers ongoing financial support to the Bibliographical Society of America and the National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest; Whereas the ABAA fosters collegial relations between members of the trade, runs a mentorship program for new booksellers, and administers the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Benevolent Fund to support member and non-member businesses alike in times of unexpected hardship; Whereas the ABAA is a member of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and, therefore, is part of a global network that promotes and connects booksellers worldwide; Whereas the ABAA has consistently worked for booksellers and the book community at large in a rapidly changing world; Whereas the ABAA has adapted to new arenas of collecting, including handmade ephemera, games, photographs, historic documents, letters, and electronic media; Whereas the ABAA promotes the progression of the skill and general knowledge that is particular to the trade; Whereas the ABAA has arranged special events in combination with its annual fairs to commemorate its 75th anniversary; Whereas the ABAA is committed, through internships, prizes, and educational programming, to cultivating a vibrant and welcoming community of booksellers and book buyers; and Whereas the ABAA continues to innovate and adapt, searching for new ways to expand and serve the evolving community of collectors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit enrolled copies of this resolution to the president and executive director of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 906 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21 (legislative day, November 20), 2024 Mr. Boozman submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the United States Team for winning the 2024 Solheim Cup.

Whereas the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) was founded in 1950, with a mission to change the face of golf by providing a platform for women to play professional golf; Whereas the Solheim Cup is a biennial, transatlantic team match-play competition, featuring the 12 leading United States players from the LPGA and the top 12 European players from the Ladies European Tour (LET); Whereas the LPGA members competed for the Solheim Cup from September 13 to September 15, 2024, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia; Whereas United States Team reclaimed the Solheim Cup by defeating Team Europe with a score of 15.5 to 12.5; Whereas the United States leads Europe in winning the Solheim Cup, having won 11 out of 19 competitions; Whereas Stacy Lewis led the 2024 United States Solheim Cup Team as the captain, using her expertise in the sport of golf and in competing for the Solheim Cup, as she— (1) became the youngest captain in the history of the United States Solheim Cup Team in the 2023 competition; (2) served as an assistant captain in 2021; and (3) has played in the Solheim Cup 4 times (in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017); and Whereas the United States Solheim Cup Team and the LPGA should all be congratulated and celebrated for their triumph and commitment to the game of golf, highlighting women in sports, and their contributions to the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the United States Team for its victory at the 2024 Solheim Cup; (2) recognizes the achievements, excellence, dedication, and teamwork of the members of the United States Solheim Cup Team; (3) commends the LPGA and its members for their contributions to the game of golf and their efforts to make golf accessible; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the United States Solheim Cup Team captain, Stacy Lewis; and (B) the Commissioner of the LPGA, Mollie Marcoux Samaan.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 907 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21 (legislative day, November 20), 2024 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al.

Whereas, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Committee Chairman Bernard Sanders, Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, and 18 other Members of the Committee have been named as defendants in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al., Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-02776-TNM, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Committees and Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Committee Chairman Bernard Sanders, Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, and 18 other Committee Members named as defendants in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 908 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21, 2024 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions December 5, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is difficult to detect in the early stages of the disease due to the late onset of symptoms, which lowers survival rates; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed type of cancer worldwide; Whereas, in 2024, an estimated— (1) 26,890 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and (2) 10,880 individuals in the United States will die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 36.4 percent, and the 5-year survival rate is just 7 percent when diagnosed at a late, or distant, stage; Whereas early-onset gastric cancer, gastric cancer presenting at the age of 45 or younger, appears to be rising for reasons that are unclear; Whereas helicobacter pylori has been identified as a risk factor for stomach cancer that often goes undetected and untreated; Whereas, in the United States, there are disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas a diagnosis of stomach cancer is often delayed, because stomach cancer usually does not have symptoms early on, making it hard to detect; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer, including risk factors and symptoms, among patients and health care providers could improve timely diagnosis of stomach cancer; Whereas more research into prevention, early detection, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2024 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among health care providers and the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research to understand stomach cancer risk factors, as well as prevention, early detection, and treatment for stomach cancer; and (4) encourages States, territories, and localities of the United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.