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III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 443 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2023 Mr. Brown (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. King , Mr. Booker , Ms. Smith , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 2023 as National Farm to School Month .

Whereas farm to school programs of varying scale operate in nearly 67,369 schools across the United States; Whereas farm to school programs connect schools and local farms in order to— (1) serve nutritious meals in school cafeterias; and (2) support local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen; Whereas farm to school programs include experiential education components that can lead to permanent improvements in the diets of children, both in school and at home; Whereas farm to school programs facilitate the purchase of local food for school meals; Whereas farm to school programs can benefit small and mid-sized agricultural producers by providing access to consistent markets; Whereas farm to school programs can be particularly important for beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers, as schools provide a consistent and secure customer base; Whereas farm to school programs can benefit local economies; Whereas, for every $1 spent on local foods in schools, up to an additional $2 circulates in the local economy; Whereas data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that only 7 percent of children consume the recommended amount of vegetables; Whereas communities with high levels of poverty have less access to fresh fruits and vegetables than higher income communities; Whereas the increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is 1 of 6 major strategies to prevent and control obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas studies have demonstrated that children in schools with an active farm to school program increase their average consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables by 1 or more servings per day; Whereas farm to school programs— (1) are popular among children; (2) can increase interest in school meal programs; and (3) can decrease food waste; and Whereas October 2023 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Farm to School Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 2023 as National Farm to School Month ; (2) recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs; (3) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (4) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, State governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 445 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2023 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Young , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Budd , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Daines , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Braun , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Sullivan , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Bennet , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance December 6, 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the economic relationship between the United States and Israel and affirming that trade facilitated by the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement is a tool to support the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched violent and deadly attacks on Israel by air, land, and sea; Whereas the United States and Israel have a longstanding economic and security relationship; Whereas the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement was signed into law in June 1985 and was the first free trade agreement entered into by the United States; Whereas, since the signing of the Agreement, total trade between the United States and Israel has grown more than sevenfold; Whereas the United States is Israel’s single largest trading partner; Whereas the United States exported $14,200,000,000 in goods and $5,800,000,000 in services to Israel in 2022; Whereas the United States imported $21,400,000,000 in goods and $9,200,000,000 in services from Israel in 2022; Whereas the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement also underpins the robust exchange of capital between the United States and Israel; Whereas Israeli companies directly invested $10,600,000,000 in the United States during 2022, supporting more than 20,000 United States jobs; and Whereas, following Hamas’s atrocious attacks on Israel, maintaining and expanding trade and investment between the United States and Israel is paramount: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that the economic relationship between the United States and Israel is strong and has benefitted both countries and the peoples of both countries; (2) expresses support for the people of Israel and the economy of Israel in the face of Hamas's attacks against Israel; and (3) affirms that— (A) the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement set the stage for robust growth in trade and investment between the United States and Israel; and (B) the Agreement can similarly serve as a tool for supporting the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 445 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2023 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Young , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the economic relationship between the United States and Israel and affirming that trade facilitated by the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement is a tool to support the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched violent and deadly attacks on Israel by air, land, and sea; Whereas the United States and Israel have a longstanding economic and security relationship; Whereas the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement was signed into law in June 1985 and was the first free trade agreement entered into by the United States; Whereas, since the signing of the Agreement, total trade between the United States and Israel has grown more than sevenfold; Whereas the United States is Israel’s single largest trading partner; Whereas the United States exported $14,200,000,000 in goods and $5,800,000,000 in services to Israel in 2022; Whereas the United States imported $21,400,000,000 in goods and $9,200,000,000 in services from Israel in 2022; Whereas the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement also underpins the robust exchange of capital between the United States and Israel; Whereas Israeli companies directly invested $10,600,000,000 in the United States during 2022, supporting more than 20,000 United States jobs; and Whereas, following Hamas’s atrocious attacks on Israel, maintaining and expanding trade and investment between the United States and Israel is paramount: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes that the economic relationship between the United States and Israel is strong and has benefitted both countries and the peoples of both countries; (2) expresses support for the people of Israel and the economy of Israel in the face of Hamas's attacks against Israel; and (3) affirms that— (A) the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement set the stage for robust growth in trade and investment between the United States and Israel; and (B) the Agreement can similarly serve as a tool for supporting the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 446 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2023 Mr. Fetterman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibition on receipt of classified information by Senators charged with certain criminal offenses (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term covered criminal offense means a criminal offense under Federal law relating to— (A) the unlawful disclosure or improper handling of classified information; (B) acting as a foreign agent; or (C) compromising the national security of the United States; and (2) the term period a Senator is charged with a covered criminal offense means the period— (A) beginning on the date on which an indictment or information is filed charging a Senator with 1 or more covered criminal offenses; and (B) ending on the date on which, for each such covered criminal offense— (i) the charge for the covered criminal offense is dismissed; or (ii) the Senator is found not guilty of the covered criminal offense. (b) Prohibitions Except as provided in subsection (c), during a period a Senator is charged with a covered criminal offense— (1) the Senator may not receive any classified information, including classified information received as a part of information provided to the personal office of the Senator, to a committee of the Senate or of Congress, or through a briefing of Senators; (2) the Senator may not serve as a member of any committee of the Senate or of Congress; (3) the Senator may not submit a congressionally directed spending request for any appropriation bill or other legislation; (4) it shall not be in order to include an item of congressionally directed spending requested by the Senator in any appropriation bill or other legislation; and (5) the Senator may not obligate official funds for any international travel. (c) Waiver Subsection (b) may be waived with respect to a Senator upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 447 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 2, 2023 Mr. McConnell for ( Mr. Tillis (for himself and Mr. Budd )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2023, as Beirut Veterans Remembrance Day to remember the tragic terrorist bombing of the Marine Corps headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

Whereas, in 1982, the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas, on October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives drove into the lobby of the Marine Corps headquarters building at Beirut International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces were killed in the Marine Corps headquarters bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, including 220 Marines, 18 Sailors, and 3 Soldiers; Whereas many of the members of the Armed Forces who died in the Marine Corps headquarters bombing were from the 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment Battalion Landing Team, based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Whereas, in the Marine Corps headquarters bombing, Marines suffered the highest loss of life in a single day for Marines since D-Day on Iwo Jima in 1945; Whereas, on the same day as the Marine Corps headquarters bombing, a suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed in another building in Beirut, Lebanon; and Whereas, on October 23, 2023, the United States remembers the members of the Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 23, 2023, as Beirut Veterans Remembrance Day for members of the Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to take time on October 23, 2023, to honor and recognize the memory of the brave members of the Armed Forces who served in Lebanon and should never be forgotten.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 451 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 6, 2023 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 first session of the 118th Congress.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 457 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 8, 2023 Mr. Hawley submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the distinguished service of Captain Samuel Farmer of the United States Marine Corps and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

Whereas Captain Samuel Farmer, from the State of Missouri, a dedicated and courageous officer of the United States Marine Corps, faithfully served the United States for more than 4 years; Whereas Captain Samuel Farmer displayed an unwavering devotion to duty throughout his military career; Whereas then-First Lieutenant Samuel Farmer demonstrated outstanding bravery and selflessness while commanding the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment during Operation Allies Refuge in Afghanistan; Whereas then-First Lieutenant Samuel Farmer led the Marines and sailors under his command in assisting and protecting civilians under deteriorating conditions at Abbey Gate during the Kabul airlift; Whereas the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, in acts of noble humanitarianism, provided their own food and water to women and children attempting to flee Kabul; Whereas the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment displayed heroism in combat with the enemy at Abbey Gate, including the critically wounded Marines who refused treatment in order to save fallen comrades; Whereas 9 members of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment were killed in action and 14 members were wounded at Abbey Gate; Whereas then-First Lieutenant Samuel Farmer and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment reflected great credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service; and Whereas Captain Samuel Farmer honorably completed his service in the United States Marine Corps on October 30, 2023: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) extends its deepest gratitude to Captain Samuel Farmer for his dedicated service to the United States; (2) recognizes the sacrifices that Captain Samuel Farmer and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment made for the United States; (3) commends the heroism shown by Captain Samuel Farmer and the Marines and sailors under his command in the line of duty; and (4) honors Captain Samuel Farmer and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment for their devotion to duty and decisive leadership in the face of enemy action at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 461 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2023 Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.

Whereas, on November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers (referred to in this preamble as the “Rangers”) defeated the National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, by 4 games to 1 to win the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series in 5 games; Whereas this victory marks the first Major League Baseball World Series championship in Rangers franchise history; Whereas, during the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Houston Astros to make their third Major League Baseball World Series appearance; Whereas the Rangers were a perfect 11–0 on the road in the 2023 playoffs; Whereas the Rangers attained a 90–72 record in the 2023 Major League Baseball season; Whereas General Manager, Chris Young, the front office staff, and the supporting staff of the Rangers navigated an exemplary season and made tremendous decisions to assemble the 2023 World Series Champions; Whereas Manager, Bruce Bochy, the coaching staff, clubhouse staff, and the supporting staff of the Rangers managed the 2023 Major League Baseball season, invested in their players, and should be congratulated; Whereas the entire roster for the Rangers proved to be instrumental in the victory; Whereas Corey Seager was named Most Valuable Player for the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series, earning the award for the second time in his career and first time with the Rangers; Whereas the people of Texas and Rangers fans everywhere are— (1) proud of the Rangers organization; (2) thankful for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of the Rangers during the 2023 season; and (3) thankful to the Rangers for bringing another World Series victory to the State of Texas; and Whereas fans of the Rangers demonstrated true passion and dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2023 Major League Baseball season: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series; (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support staff of the Texas Rangers; (3) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of Globe Life Field; and (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Chairman of the Texas Rangers, Ray Davis; (B) the General Manager of the Texas Rangers, Chris Young; and (C) the Manager of the Texas Rangers, Bruce Bochy.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 468 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16 (legislative day, November 15), 2023 Mr. Warnock (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 26, 2023, 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 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 one 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 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) the people of the United States to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 26, 2023, as Drive Safer Sunday .
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 473 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 27, 2023 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. King , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 1st Session S. RES. 476 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 28, 2023 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Braun , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Warner , Mr. Luján , and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Whereas the Senate wishes to recognize traffic incident management responders (as described in the Traffic Incident Management Handbook of the Federal Highway Administration), which include law enforcement officers, fire and rescue personnel, emergency medical services personnel, tow truck operators, and transportation workers; Whereas many traffic incident management responders are seriously injured or lose their lives while performing their duties each year as a result of being struck by speeding, impaired, or distracted motorists and motorists who are not aware of move over laws; Whereas, in 2022, 50 traffic incident management responders were killed in the United States due to roadside collisions; Whereas the Federal Highway Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the Department of Transportation host the Crash Responder Safety Week annually in November as part of a national effort to— (1) protect traffic incident management responders who are at the scene of highway crashes; and (2) remind the public of their responsibility to slow down, move over, and stay alert when driving near roadside incidents involving traffic incident management responders; Whereas each State has a move over law, which has correlated directly with a safer environment along the roadsides of the United States for traffic incident management responders and stranded travelers; Whereas move over laws generally require motorists to move at least 1 lane over when there is an emergency or rescue activity taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution; Whereas the Government Accountability Office report entitled Emergency Responder Safety: States and DOT Are Implementing Actions to Reduce Roadside Crashes (GAO–21–166) noted that State officials cite raising public awareness as the most prevalent challenge to move over laws; and Whereas providing traffic incident management responders with an enhanced opportunity to inform the motoring public about move over laws is critical to the public safety: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day; and (2) urges national, State, and regional incident management organizations— (A) to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, State move over laws; and (B) to educate the public further on the dangers and loss of life that occur if State move over laws are not faithfully observed.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 480 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2023 Mr. Casey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing November 2023 as National Family Caregivers Month .

Whereas, in 2020, 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States provide essential care to millions of people each year, providing unpaid care worth an estimated $600,000,000,000 annually; Whereas family caregivers play a vital role in the healthcare system of the United States, supporting loved ones who have chronic illnesses, disabilities, and are aging; Whereas family caregivers, who are disproportionately women of color, often face significant challenges including financial strain, physical and emotional exhaustion, and social isolation; and Whereas National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of family caregivers and to advocate for policies that support family caregivers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes November 2023 as National Family Caregivers Month ; (2) commends the 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States who provide essential care to their loved ones and chosen family each day; (3) encourages Federal agencies, States, and the private sector to swiftly implement the steps described in the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers; (4) urges investment in policies that support family caregivers, including— (A) economic tax credits; (B) paid family and medical leave; (C) respite care; (D) home and community-based services; and (E) access to quality healthcare; and (5) encourages all people of the United States to learn more about family caregiving and to support their loved ones and neighbors who are providing care.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 481 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2023 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is 1 of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality 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 2023, an estimated— (1) 26,500 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and (2) 11,130 individuals in the United States will die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 35.7 percent, and the 5-year survival rate is just 6.6 percent when diagnosed at a late, or distant, stage; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas the initial diagnosis of stomach cancer is often delayed because up to 80 percent of patients are asymptomatic during early stages; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2023 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 the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, 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.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 483 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2023 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service for 225 years of work protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the United States.

Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service traces its antecedents to the creation of the Marine Hospital Service in the Act entitled An Act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen , approved July 16, 1798 (1 Stat. 605); Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service has compiled an exceptional record of service to the health of the people of the United States and the world through concerted efforts in disease prevention, health promotion, environmental intervention, disease control, biomedical research, health care delivery, health program management, policy development, and implementation; Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service has been instrumental in the achievement of many innovations and breakthroughs throughout the field of health care; Whereas the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service continues to serve underserved and vulnerable populations in hard-to-fill, and often hazardous and remote, duty stations; Whereas, because of the diverse and varied training and background of its officers, the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service has maintained a highly effective, mobile, and adaptive cadre of health and medical experts that have performed efficiently during public health emergencies, including pandemics, epidemics, natural disasters, and other adverse situations, with courage, proficiency, and valor; Whereas the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service have worked to eradicate diseases such as smallpox, and have improved the health of mothers, children, and handicapped individuals through significant accomplishments such as the control of tuberculosis and the development of protective vaccines; and Whereas the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service have bravely put themselves at great personal risk to combat recent disease outbreaks related to Ebola, Zika, H1N1 flu, and COVID–19: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commends all of the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service in observance of the 225th anniversary of the Commissioned Corps.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 484 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 2023 Mr. Manchin (for himself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the terrorist organization Hamas.

Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides the right to free speech, to peacefully assemble, and to practice one’s religion without fear of persecution; Whereas the First Amendment does not provide the right to engage in defamation, or to threaten or incite violence in support of the ideology of terrorist organizations; Whereas there have been protests across the United States in support of Hamas in the wake of the ongoing conflict between Israel and terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip; Whereas the majority of protests have been peaceful assemblies in support of Israelis and Palestinians; Whereas a small minority of individuals has used the conflict to sow animosity and violence in support of terrorist groups such as Hamas; Whereas Hamas is a terrorist organization, supported by the current Iranian regime, dedicated to destroying the Jewish state of Israel through any means necessary; Whereas Hamas does not protect or support the Palestinian people, but uses them to shield its weapons and militants; Whereas Israel, exercising its right to self-defense, uses its military to shield its people; Whereas antisemitism is fundamental to the principles of Hamas, whose heinous attacks led to the single worst mass killing of Jews since the Holocaust; Whereas constructive dialogue on peaceful co-existence between Palestinians and Israelis has been co-opted by Hamas to further create division between the majority of the Palestinian and Israeli people who are simply seeking a peaceful and prosperous life; and Whereas terrorist organizations, acts of terrorism, and the misinformation perpetrated by terrorist organizations should never be defended or sympathized with: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the Jewish community by the terrorist organization known as Hamas; (2) recognizes that religious freedom is a universal human right; (3) encourages respect for the right of individuals to peacefully assemble and practice their religion freely without perpetrating violence on others; (4) acknowledges the right of Israel to defend and secure its nation; (5) acknowledges the effort that must be made by Palestinians and Israelis to reach a resolution that opposes the objectives of terrorist organizations and creates prosperity for all individuals in the region; and (6) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to oppose all forms of terrorism.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 497 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2023 Mr. Cotton (for himself, Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Budd , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Thune , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Graham , Mr. Tuberville , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION To express the sense of the Senate that the slogan From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free and its derivations are antisemitic and a call for genocide and the destruction of the Jewish state.

1. Sense of the Senate regarding the meaning of the slogan From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free It is the sense of the Senate that the slogan From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free and its derivations are antisemitic and a call for genocide and the destruction of the Jewish state.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 498 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2023 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Kennedy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating Jayden Daniels for winning the 2023 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

Whereas, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, Louisiana State University (referred to in this preamble as LSU ) quarterback Jayden Daniels was awarded the 89th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy for being the most outstanding collegiate football player in the United States; Whereas Daniels led the 2023 LSU football team to a regular season record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Whereas Daniels was assisted by the leadership of the LSU football coaching staff, including head coach Brian Kelly, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan, and others; Whereas, notwithstanding a bowl game, the 2023–2024 collegiate football season stats of Daniels are— (1) 3,812 passing yards; (2) 1,134 rushing yards; and (3) 50 touchdowns; Whereas Daniels is the only player in Football Bowl Subdivision (referred to in this preamble as FBS ) history to achieve career totals over 12,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards; Whereas Daniels is the only player in FBS history to rush for 200 yards and pass for 350 yards in a single game; Whereas Daniels is 1 of 2 players in LSU history to have 3 games with 500 yards of total offense in a season; Whereas Daniels is 1 of 2 players in Southeastern Conference history to pass for 3,500 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a season; Whereas Daniels is 1 of 5 players in Southeastern Conference history to be responsible for at least 50 touchdowns in a season, joining Joe Burrow, Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, and Bryce Young; Whereas Daniels was born on December 18, 2000, in San Bernardino, California, and was a 4-star recruit to Arizona State University out of Cajon High School; and Whereas Jayden Daniels has made the entire State of Louisiana proud: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates Jayden Daniels as the recipient of the 2023 Heisman Memorial Trophy; (2) recognizes the many achievements of Jayden Daniels, his fellow players, the coaches, and the staff of the Louisiana State University football team; (3) recognizes the fans and the entire State of Louisiana for their dedication and support; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) Jayden Daniels; (B) the head coach of the Louisiana State University football team, Brian Kelly; and (C) the president of Louisiana State University, William F. Tate IV.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 501 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2023 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. Nformangum .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Nformangum , Cr. No. 22-367, pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Amy English, Grant Murray, and Anthony Rodregous, employees of the Office of Senator Ted Cruz; 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 Amy English, Grant Murray, and Anthony Rodregous, employees in the Office of Senator Ted Cruz, are authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Nformangum , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. English, Messrs. Murray, and Rodregous, and any current or former officer or employees of Senator Cruz's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 502 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2023 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. Antonio .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Antonio , Cr. No. 21-497, 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. Antonio , 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 1st Session S. RES. 507 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 14, 2023 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Capito , and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2023, as National Ataxia Awareness Day , and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.

Whereas ataxia is a clinical manifestation indicating degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects the coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements; Whereas ataxia can strike individuals of all ages, including children; Whereas the term ataxia is used to classify a group of rare, inherited neurodegenerative diseases including— (1) ataxia telangiectasia; (2) episodic ataxia; (3) Friedreich’s ataxia; and (4) spinocerebellar ataxia; Whereas there are many known types of genetic ataxia, but the genetic basis for ataxia in some patients is still unknown; Whereas all inherited ataxias affect fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United States and, therefore, are recognized as rare diseases under the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 ; 96 Stat. 2049); Whereas some genetic ataxias are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner while others are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner; Whereas ataxia symptoms can also be caused by noninherited health conditions and other factors, including stroke, tumor, cerebral palsy, head trauma, multiple sclerosis, alcohol addiction or misuse, and certain medications; Whereas ataxia can present physical, psychological, and financial challenges for patients and their families; Whereas symptoms and outcomes of ataxia progress at different rates and can include— (1) lack of coordination; (2) slurred speech; (3) cardiomyopathy; (4) scoliosis; (5) eye movement abnormalities; (6) difficulty walking; (7) tremors; (8) trouble eating and swallowing; (9) difficulties with other activities that require fine motor skills; and (10) death; Whereas many patients with ataxia require the use of assistive devices, such as wheelchairs and walkers, to aid in their mobility, and many individuals may need physical and occupational therapy; Whereas few treatments and no cures have been approved for ataxia; and Whereas clinical research to develop safe and effective treatments for ataxia is ongoing: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the need for greater public awareness of ataxia; (2) designates September 25, 2023, as National Ataxia Awareness Day ; (3) supports the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day, which are— (A) to raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of ataxia among the general public and health care professionals; (B) to improve diagnosis of ataxia and access to care for patients affected by ataxia; and (C) to accelerate ataxia research, including on safe and effective treatment options and, ultimately, a cure; (4) recognizes the individuals in the United States who face challenges due to having ataxia, and the families of those individuals; and (5) encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day.