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III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 374 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2023 as National Student Parent Month .

Whereas student parents are individuals who have children and who attend postsecondary educational institutions; Whereas student parents make up roughly 1/5 of the postsecondary student population, totaling nearly 4,000,000 individuals; Whereas 70 percent of student parents are women, and 62 percent of student mothers are single parents; Whereas 54 percent of single mothers who are enrolled at an institution of higher education work 20 hours or more per week and 43 percent work 30 hours or more per week, which requires those individuals to balance school, work, and caring for their dependents; Whereas 51 percent of student parents are students of color, particularly female students of color, with mothers representing— (1) 40 percent of Black postsecondary students; (2) 36 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native postsecondary students; (3) 35 percent of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander postsecondary students; and (4) 26 percent of Hispanic postsecondary students; Whereas 47 percent of student parents are military-connected students; Whereas approximately 794 surviving military spouses are using education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for surviving dependents; Whereas 84 percent of military spouses have some college education or credential and, on average, make 25 percent less than their civilian counterparts; Whereas 42 percent of student parents attend community colleges and 30 percent attend public or private nonprofit 4-year institutions of higher education; Whereas the cohort of single mothers currently enrolled in higher education will save approximately $19,900,000,000 in public assistance spending; Whereas 53 percent of student parents report food insecurity, and 68 percent report housing insecurity; Whereas 2/3 of student parents live at or near the poverty line and 52 percent of student parents are Federal Pell Grant recipients; Whereas, on average, student parents have higher grade point averages than their non-parenting peers, but student parents are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelor’s degree within 5 years than students without children; Whereas a low-income student parent who earns a degree or credential boosts the income of that individual and the earning potential of the children of that individual when those children become adults; and Whereas student parents are uniquely motivated to excel in their courses of study but often face challenges, including lack of affordable child care and balancing work responsibilities while attending postsecondary educational institutions: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education; and (2) designates September 2023 as National Student Parent Month .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 375 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mr. Brown , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Daines , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Fetterman , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Luján , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Smith , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Welch , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Ricketts , and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and celebrating 75 years of the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

Whereas agricultural education and the National FFA Organization change lives and prepare students for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success; Whereas, in the United States, more than 11,000 agricultural educators across all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands teach students about agriculture, food, and natural resources; Whereas teacher recruitment and retention continues to be a significant challenge, with a significant teacher shortage during the 2022–2023 school year; Whereas the National Association of Agricultural Educators advances agricultural education and promotes the professional interests and growth of agricultural educators, and recruits and prepares students who have a desire to teach agriculture; Whereas the National Association of Agricultural Educators was established in 1948; and Whereas current and future agricultural educators will celebrate National Teach Ag Day on September 21, 2023: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day ; (2) recognizes the important role of agricultural education and the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders who will change the world; and (3) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Association of Agricultural Educators.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 376 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Romney , Mr. Kelly , Mr. King , Ms. Collins , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Graham , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Lankford , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Moran , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Cramer , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Marshall , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Daines , Mr. Risch , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Grassley , and Mr. Johnson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Clarifying the dress code for the floor of the Senate.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Senate Dress Code Resolution . 2. Senate floor dress code (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Senate floor dress code means a requirement that business attire be worn on the floor of the Senate, which for men shall include a coat, tie, and slacks or other long pants; and (2) the term Sergeant at Arms means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (b) Senate floor dress code requirements (1) In general An individual on the floor of the Senate shall abide by the Senate floor dress code. (2) Enforcement The Sergeant at Arms shall enforce the requirement of paragraph (1). (c) Process To revise the Senate floor dress code Any change to the Senate floor dress code, or the enforcement of the Senate floor dress code, that is made on or after the date of adoption of this resolution shall have no force or effect unless such change is made pursuant to a resolution agreed to by not less than two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 377 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mr. Bennet (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Luján , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.

Whereas Hispanic Restaurant Week is celebrated from September 22, 2023, through October 3, 2023, during the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2023, through October 15, 2023; Whereas, in 2020, the Bureau of the Census estimated that 41,817 owners of accommodation and food service businesses were Hispanic; Whereas the restaurant industry plays a significant role in the economy of the United States as the second-largest private sector employer in the United States; Whereas 25.1 percent of workers in the restaurant industry are Hispanic; Whereas, according to the 2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship report, published by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, during the last decade, Hispanic entrepreneurs have started small businesses, including restaurants, at a higher rate than any other demographic; Whereas, of the nearly 5,000,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, the restaurant industry has the second highest number of Hispanic owners; Whereas 8 in 10 restaurant owners started their restaurant industry careers in entry-level positions; Whereas 63 percent of adults in the United States have worked in the restaurant industry, making it the Nation’s training ground ; and Whereas the restaurant industry employs more minority managers than any other industry: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates Hispanic Restaurant Week; and (2) acknowledges— (A) the contributions of Hispanic owners and staff of the restaurant industry to the United States economy; and (B) the fact that the restaurant industry provides restaurant owners, chefs, dishwashers, and other staff the opportunity to work hard, persevere, support their families, and live the American Dream.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 379 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.

Whereas the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219), commits the Government of the United Mexican States to deliver to the United States a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually, measured in 5-year cycles requiring 1,750,000 acre-feet of water to be delivered; Whereas the Government of the United Mexican States has repeatedly failed to deliver the required minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually and 1,750,000 acre-feet of water during each 5-year cycle; and Whereas such failures have contributed to water shortages for farmers in south Texas: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports relations between United States diplomats and officials at the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission and counterparts in the United Mexican States to secure compliance by the Government of the United Mexican States with the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219)(referred to in this resolution as the Treaty ); (2) encourages the Government of the United Mexican States to fulfill the commitment to annually deliver a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water to the United States; (3) is deeply concerned that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages; (4) supports negotiations to ensure more predictable and reliable water deliveries to the United States; and (5) encourages renewed commitments to ensure that the United States receives annual deliveries of at least 350,000 acre-feet of water under the Treaty.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 387 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Ms. Collins , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 12, 2023, as National Loggers Day .

Whereas the logging industry has served as an economic driver and cultural tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments and National forests; Whereas loggers provide renewable material for products used by people in the United States every day; Whereas loggers are the first link in the $300,000,000,000 domestic forest products supply chain; Whereas loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans are accomplished; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests, which— (1) maintain vital animal habitats; (2) protect watersheds; (3) sequester carbon; (4) provide public recreational opportunities; and (5) reduce loss of life and property from wildfires; and Whereas logging provides for healthy forests through regeneration, including by planting 2,500,000,000 trees annually: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 12, 2023, as National Loggers Day ; and (2) encourages the President to officially designate October 12th as National Loggers Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 388 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Coons , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Sullivan , Ms. Smith , Mr. King , Mr. Reed , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Graham , Mr. Romney , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Cassidy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, 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 2023 found that, at the end of 2022, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 8,100,000 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 25 through September 29, 2023, 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) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies; (4) supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States; and (5) 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 1st Session S. RES. 389 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mr. Padilla (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as “National Latino/a Physician Day”.

Whereas the Hispanic or Latino/a population in the United States is estimated to rise from 57,470,000 in 2016 to 111,216,000 by 2060; Whereas it is estimated that 66 percent of the population growth of the United States from 2016 to 2060 will be comprised of Latino/as; Whereas, by 2060, Latino/as are estimated to account for more than 1 in 4 persons in the United States and 1 in 3 children in the United States; Whereas only 6 percent of physicians in the United States are Latino/a; Whereas the Latino/a population faces significant barriers to medical care, including high poverty, fewer facilities in their communities, and language and cultural barriers; Whereas research shows that when physicians are of the same ethnicity, culture, and language as their patients, care and outcomes improve; Whereas Latino/a physicians are integral to the health of the people of the United States; Whereas the first National Latino/a Physician Day occurred on October 1, 2022, across the United States, supported by multiple national organizations and the Latino/a community, including premedical students, medical students, resident physicians, and attending physicians; and Whereas the annual designation of October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day will bring awareness to the benefits that Latino/a physicians bring to the growing Latino/a population and the health of the people of the United States as a whole: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goal to increase the number of Latino/a physicians in the United States and increase diversity in medicine; and (2) supports the annual designation of October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 390 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, 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 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, 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 1st Session S. RES. 393 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 22), 2023 Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Budd ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To honor the life and death of Duncan McLauchlin ( Lauch ) Faircloth, former Senator for the State of North Carolina.

Whereas Duncan McLauchlin Faircloth (referred to in this preamble as Lauch Faircloth ) was born in Sampson County, North Carolina, on January 14, 1928; Whereas, growing up in a farming family, Lauch Faircloth learned the art and business of farming from his earliest years and eventually owned and operated the farm his family owned; Whereas Lauch Faircloth quickly established himself as a successful businessman, owning and operating enterprises that included farming, construction, real estate, and automobile dealerships; Whereas, in his storied public career, Lauch Faircloth served as chairman of the North Carolina Highway Commission, where he oversaw and implemented the establishment of the modern highway system in North Carolina; Whereas, from 1977 to 1983, Lauch Faircloth served as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, leading efforts to establish North Carolina as a leader in growth and economic development; Whereas Lauch Faircloth ran in the 1984 election for Governor of North Carolina and survived a plane crash while campaigning for office; Whereas, on January 3, 1993, Lauch Faircloth was sworn into the Senate, where he served until January 3, 1999; Whereas Lauch Faircloth was a passionate advocate in the Senate for free enterprise, and championed welfare reforms to get Americans back to work; Whereas Lauch Faircloth served as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, where he helped to save the capital of the United States from bankruptcy and financial ruin; and Whereas, after his service in the Senate, Lauch Faircloth returned to his home in Clinton, North Carolina, to resume management of his many businesses: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate— (A) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Duncan McLauchlin Faircloth (referred to in this resolution as Lauch Faircloth ), former Member of the Senate; and (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of Lauch Faircloth; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Lauch Faircloth, former Senator for the State of North Carolina.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 398 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2023 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Coons , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Sullivan , Ms. Smith , Mr. King , Mr. Reed , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Tillis , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Graham , Mr. Romney , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Cassidy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, 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 2023 found that, at the end of 2022, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 8,100,000 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 25 through September 29, 2023, 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) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies; (4) supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States; and (5) 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 1st Session S. RES. 399 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2023 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Braun , Mr. Brown , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Luján , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Smith , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Risch , Mr. Young , Mr. Heinrich , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, 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 country; 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 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 universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways that 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 600,000 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 1 through October 7, 2023: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 1 through 7, 2023, as National 4–H Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H in youth development and education; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 402 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2023 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Daines ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2023, 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 have served in more than 200 countries 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, for nearly 20 years following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, members of the Armed Forces deployed throughout Afghanistan, 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 be deployed on short notice to support, reassure, and defend allies and partners of the United States, and to deter adversaries around the world; 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, 2023, 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 1st Session S. RES. 403 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2023 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Padilla ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.

Whereas the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership (referred to in this preamble as the Rice Stewardship Partnership ) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023; Whereas the Rice Stewardship Partnership is a unique collaboration between an agricultural commodity group and a conservation organization that has led to historic outcomes for both United States rice farmers and migratory shorebirds and waterfowl, namely ducks; Whereas, since its inception, the Rice Stewardship Partnership has beneficially impacted more than 800,000 acres of rice and rice rotation lands on more than 1,000 farms, primarily through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the Department of Agriculture; Whereas additional conservation funding has been provided to United States rice farmers to conduct on-the-ground conservation efforts, contributing exponentially to the environment; and Whereas the work of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice, along with tremendous support from more than 100 partners and the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the Department of Agriculture, has made the Rice Stewardship Partnership possible: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes— (1) the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship for rice farmers, conservationists, and duck hunters alike; and (2) the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 405 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 4, 2023 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Tester , Mr. Boozman , Mr. King , and Mr. Vance ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day .

Whereas the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States are both visible and invisible; Whereas the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States may be invisible, but those wounds are treatable if the bearers of those wounds are connected to the right resources; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that an average of nearly 17 veterans die by suicide each day; Whereas veterans account for a disproportionate percentage of all adult suicides in the United States; Whereas the surviving family members of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States must not be forgotten and isolated but instead must be directed to available resources and support; Whereas, after the loss of a veteran family member to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States, the family members of that veteran must not lose their link to the support and strength of the military and veteran communities; Whereas the families of veterans who die by suicide hold valuable lessons learned on the lookback that can be used to prevent future suicides in veteran populations; Whereas the voices of the surviving family members of veterans who die by suicide are useful and should be leveraged in prevention efforts; Whereas formal recognition of the families of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States is vital to the strength, health, and survival of the veteran community; Whereas those families should be recognized, supported, and heard on National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day and throughout the year; and Whereas September 30, 2023, is an appropriate day to designate as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of September 30, 2023, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 407 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2023 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month .

Whereas 1 in 700, or around 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States every year and each person with Down syndrome is an important member of society; Whereas the life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically, from 25 years of age in 1983 to 60 years of age in 2023; Whereas people with Down syndrome attend school and work, participate in decisions that affect their livelihood, have meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to society in many ways; Whereas research has shown that employees with disabilities, including Down syndrome, are loyal, dedicated, and productive workers; Whereas, along with the care from their families, loved ones, and caregivers, research and advocacy for positive policy changes can improve the quality of life for members of the Down syndrome community; Whereas, since 1984, Congress has been committed to increasing Federal funding for Down syndrome research and improving the quality of life for people with Down syndrome and their families; Whereas the National Institutes of Health reports that Federal investment in Down syndrome research has increased from $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2014 to $124,000,000 in fiscal year 2022; Whereas, in unison with increased funding from Congress, the National Institutes of Health has redoubled its effort in biomedical and Down syndrome research, especially through the INCLUDE initiative, which is advancing science on the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease among people with Down syndrome; Whereas organizations in the nonprofit sector continue to advocate for Federal research, drive policy changes, educate the people of the United States, create guidebooks for caregivers, and offer platforms to self-advocates who want to share their personal experiences about Down syndrome with others; and Whereas people with Down syndrome, their families, Congress, and advocates remain focused on developing policies to ensure people with Down syndrome have every opportunity to live full and productive lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 2023 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month ; (2) believes that National Down Syndrome Awareness Month is an opportunity to celebrate people with Down syndrome and their families as they continue to advocate for access and opportunity to live fully included lives; (3) commends people with Down syndrome, their families, medical researchers, doctors, scientists, and organizations who are the driving force behind improving the quality of life for people with Down syndrome; and (4) reiterates its commitment to ensuring Federal investment into Down syndrome research and pursuing policies to better support the Down syndrome community.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 408 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2023 Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. Young , Mr. Booker , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Duckworth , and Mr. Romney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group, launched premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks from the Gaza Strip into Israel, targeting the Israeli people; Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas invaded more than 20 communities bordering the Gaza Strip and attacked innocent young people attending the Tribe of Nova music festival; Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has killed more than 1,400 Israelis, along with at least 30 United States citizens, and wounded nearly 4,000 people; Whereas reports and videos have surfaced of Hamas executing Israeli civilians, including entire families being slaughtered and horrific acts of violence targeting young children; Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas has fired more than 5,000 rockets into Israel; Whereas it is estimated that nearly 200 people were abducted and are being held hostage in the Gaza Strip; Whereas more than 20 countries have verified their citizens were either killed or are unaccounted for, with many believed to be taken hostage by Hamas; Whereas children and the elderly are among those taken hostage by Hamas; Whereas some hostages, including multiple United States citizens, are known to be in dire need of urgent medical assistance; Whereas Hamas has threatened to execute hostages and broadcast the executions publicly; Whereas, in 1997, the United States designated Hamas a foreign terrorist organization; Whereas President Joe Biden has pledged the full force of the United States Government to help Israel rescue the hostages; Whereas United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the attacks by Hamas in the strongest terms and unequivocally called for the immediate release of all abducted persons ; and Whereas the deliberate murder and hostage-taking of innocent civilians are prohibited by international law: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns Hamas in the harshest terms for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel; (2) decries Hamas’s abductions and threats made against hostages, including threats to use hostages as human shields; (3) demands that Hamas provide access and medical care to all hostages; (4) demands that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety; (5) calls on the United States to lead a global campaign to demand the release of the hostages held captive by Hamas; and (6) expresses sympathy to the hostages and those wounded, and to their families, and mourns those killed by Hamas’s terrorist attacks.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 409 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2023 Mr. Tillis submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Whereas President Harry Truman stated, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”; Whereas over 65,000,000 households in the United States are enriched by having a dog in the home; Whereas over 1,700 dogs serve alongside our military service members; Whereas approximately 500,000 service dogs assist disabled people of the United States, including veterans; Whereas over 3,000 dogs protect and serve our Nation working with Federal law enforcement; Whereas dogs, especially in costumes, have a unique ability to bring people of the United States with different backgrounds and beliefs together; and Whereas the Senate welcomes canine companions on a regular, bipawtisan basis: Now, therefore, be it

1. Use of the atrium in the Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade The atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building is authorized to be used on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 410 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2023 Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 12, 2023, as National Loggers Day .

Whereas the logging industry has served as an economic driver and cultural tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments and National forests; Whereas loggers provide renewable material for products used by people in the United States every day; Whereas loggers are the first link in the $300,000,000,000 domestic forest products supply chain; Whereas loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans are accomplished; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests, which— (1) maintain vital animal habitats; (2) protect watersheds; (3) sequester carbon; (4) provide public recreational opportunities; and (5) reduce loss of life and property from wildfires; and Whereas logging provides for healthy forests through regeneration, including by planting 2,500,000,000 trees annually: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates October 12, 2023, as National Loggers Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 411 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 17, 2023 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Appropriations: Mrs. Murray (Chair), Mr. Durbin, Mr. Reed, Mr. Tester, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Coons, Mr. Schatz, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Peters, Ms. Sinema Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Mr. Brown (Chair), Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Tester, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Smith, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Fetterman, Ms. Butler. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Mr. Manchin (Chair), Mr. Wyden, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Hirono, Mr. King, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Padilla. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Mr. Peters (Chair), Mr. Carper, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Butler. Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Warner (Chair), Mr. Wyden, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. King, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Casey, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Reed (ex officio), Mr. Schumer (ex officio). Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Durbin (Chair), Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Coons, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Booker, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Welch, Ms. Butler. Committee on Rules and Administration: Ms. Klobuchar (Chair), Mr. Schumer, Mr. Warner, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Welch, Ms. Butler.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 412 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 18, 2023 Mr. Sanders (for himself, Mr. Brown , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Warren , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Luján , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Smith , Mr. Markey , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Peters , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Welch , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Casey , Mr. Booker , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Butler , Mr. Cardin , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Bennet , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the nearly 150,000 United Auto Workers currently negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the “Big Three” automakers.

Whereas the United Auto Workers (referred to in this preamble as UAW ) are on strike for better wages, benefits, and working conditions at the Big Three automakers (General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford); Whereas the Big Three automakers have made $21,000,000,000 in profits over the first 6 months of 2023, an increase of 80 percent from the same time period last year; Whereas the Big Three automakers have made $250,000,000,000 in profits over the past decade in North America; Whereas the Big Three automakers are providing their Chief Executive Officers with exorbitant compensation packages, while autoworkers continue to fall further and further behind; Whereas the average wage for an autoworker has decreased by 30 percent over the past 20 years, after adjusting for inflation; Whereas the Big Three spent $9,000,000,000 last year on stock buybacks and dividends, while the average starting wage at these companies is just $17 an hour; Whereas many UAW members today cannot afford to buy the cars they make and struggle to afford the basic necessities of life, including groceries, housing, child care, and prescription drugs; Whereas UAW members are fighting against corporate greed and to finally receive a fair share of the record-breaking profits that their labor has produced, including for cost-of-living adjustments, an end to the 2-tier wage system, and the restoration of pension benefits; and Whereas, since the passage of the National Labor Relations Act ( 29 U.S.C. 151 et seq. ) in 1935, it is the clear policy of the United States to encourage collective bargaining and protect the fundamental right of workers to seek better working conditions: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) stands with the United Auto Workers in their fight against corporate greed; (2) supports every worker’s fundamental right to organize and collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions; and (3) calls on the Big Three automakers—General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford—to negotiate in good faith and offer their workers a fair contract.