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III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 166 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 20, 2023 Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Budd , Ms. Lummis , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Vance , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Young , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Johnson , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security.

Whereas, since 1790, the Coast Guard has safeguarded the people of the United States and promoted national security, border security, and economic prosperity in a complex and evolving maritime environment; Whereas the over 50,000 members of the Coast Guard— (1) operate a multi-mission, interoperable fleet of 259 cutters, 200 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and over 1,600 boats; (2) operate 9 Coast Guard Districts and 37 sectors located at strategic ports throughout the country; (3) exercise operational control of surface and air assets vested in 2 Coast Guard geographical Areas, the Pacific and the Atlantic; and (4) provide maritime safety and security along more than 95,000 miles of coastline of the United States, Great Lakes, inland waterways, 4,500,000 square miles of exclusive economic zone of the United States, and on the high seas; Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, through protection of the maritime borders of the United States, the Coast Guard— (1) interdicted over 330,000 pounds of cocaine, over 60,000 pounds of marijuana, and over 15,000 pounds of other narcotics; (2) conducted over 6,300 boardings of United States fishing vessels and interdicted approximately 100 foreign fishing incursions; and (3) interdicted approximately 12,500 illegal immigrants, an increase of 150 percent from 2021; and Whereas, through selfless and dedicated service, the Coast Guard and Coast Guardsmen have remained Always Ready to promote the highest level of maritime border security, ensuring the United States and the people of the United States are safeguarded from complex and evolving maritime threats: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) is grateful to the men and women who proudly serve in the Coast Guard to protect the people of the United States by ensuring the highest level of maritime border security; and (2) congratulates the Coast Guard on exemplary service and dedication to the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 176 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 26, 2023 Mrs. Murray (for herself and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child .

Whereas millions of brave United States servicemembers and veterans have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving the Armed Forces of the United States of America in active-duty posts around the world; Whereas there are more than 1,600,000 children connected to the military across the United States; Whereas it is only fitting that the people of the United States take time to recognize the contributions of servicemembers and veterans, celebrate their spirit, and let the men and women of the United States in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, the people of the United States are taking care of their children; Whereas the recognition of a Month of the Military Child will allow the people of the United States to pay tribute to military children for their commitment, struggles, and unconditional support of United States troops; Whereas, when a servicemember joins the military, it is a family commitment to the United States, and military children are heroes in their own way; and Whereas a month-long salute to military children will encourage the United States to provide direct support to military children and families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child ; and (2) urges the people of the United States to observe the Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for military children.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 177 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 26, 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. Powell .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Powell , Cr. No. 21-179, 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. Powell , 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. 178 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 26, 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. Kelly .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Kelly , Cr. No. 21-708, 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. Kelly , 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. 183 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2023 Mr. King (for himself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Brown , Ms. Collins , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Crapo , Mrs. Shaheen , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day.

Whereas Arbor Day was founded on April 10, 1872, to recognize the importance of planting trees; Whereas Arbor Day is a time to recognize the importance of trees and an opportunity for communities to gather and plant for a greener future; Whereas Arbor Day is observed in all 50 States and across the world; Whereas participating in Arbor Day activities promotes civic participation and highlights the importance of planting and caring for trees and vegetation; Whereas such activities provide an opportunity to convey to future generations the value of land and stewardship; Whereas working forests have contributed to an increase in the number of trees planted in the United States and are sustainably managed, with less than 2 percent of working forests nationally harvested each year; Whereas a key factor in preventing forest conversion and deforestation is keeping forests productive; Whereas working forests are a critical part of a nature-based solution to climate change, and by providing a continuous cycle of growing, harvesting, and replanting, active forest management maximizes the ability to sequester and store carbon and improves forest resilience; Whereas private forests play an important role in conserving at-risk and declining species, and collaborative conservation efforts can benefit species while also helping to keep forests as forests; Whereas sustainably grown wood can be used in a wide variety of resilient infrastructure and building applications—from traditional timber framing to high-tech mass timber—and as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable material, the significant use of wood building materials in buildings and bridges helps decrease global carbon emissions; Whereas the Arbor Day Foundation and the Tree City USA program have been committed to greening cities and towns across the country since 1976, and, in that time, more than 3,600 communities have made the commitment to becoming Tree City USA communities; Whereas Tree City USA communities are home to more than 153,000,000 individuals in the United States who are dedicated to core standards of sound urban forestry management and who dedicate resources and time to urban forestry initiatives, which helps make their communities and our country a better place to live; Whereas National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April each year; and Whereas April 28, 2023, marks the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes April 28, 2023, as National Arbor Day ; (2) celebrates the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day; (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Arbor Day; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to participate in National Arbor Day activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 184 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 27, 2023 Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month .

Whereas Parkinson’s disease— (1) affects more than 1,000,000 individuals in the United States; (2) is the fastest-growing and second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world; (3) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause in most individuals is still unknown; and (4) is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas it is estimated that, by 2037, the number of individuals with Parkinson’s disease in the United States will nearly double, and the disease will cost the United States at least $80,000,000,000 annually; Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can include dementia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity, gait and balance difficulties, speech and swallowing difficulties, depression, and a variety of other symptoms; Whereas there are millions of family caregivers, friends, and loved ones whose lives are greatly affected by Parkinson’s disease; and Whereas more research, education, and community support services are needed to— (1) find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; and (2) maintain dignity for those living with the disease today: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of April 2023 as Parkinson's Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; (4) recognizes the individuals living with Parkinson’s disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the country working to improve the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 186 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 1, 2023 Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

Whereas the United States Government recognizes that North Korea was abducting Japanese citizens since the 1970s; Whereas, in September 2002, North Korea admitted that it had abducted Japanese citizens and promised to prevent further recurrences; Whereas, in October of 2002, only 5 abductees were returned to Japan after being held prisoner for 24 years, despite the explicit commitment of North Korea to investigate what had happened to all abductees; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas these abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea directly conflict with the basic principle of liberty and freedom; and Whereas there have been several attempts at dialogue between North Korea and Japanese leaders in an effort to yield stable results: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including those from Japan; (2) urges North Korea to return the remains and provide information on any deceased abductees; (3) urges North Korea to make such reparations as are appropriate regarding abductees; and (4) urges North Korea to apologize and permanently cease such activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 187 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 1, 2023 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

That rule 13.1 of the United States Senate Chamber and Galleries Regulations (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on May 2, 2023. 2. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 189 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2023 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Hockey National Championship.

Whereas, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team (referred to in this preamble as the Quinnipiac Bobcats ) won the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as NCAA ) Men’s Hockey Championship with a 3–2 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida; Whereas the 2023 national championship is the first national championship for the Quinnipiac Bobcats; Whereas the Quinnipiac Bobcats have demonstrated remarkably consistent success in the past decade, and have made the NCAA Championship tournament in 8 of the last 10 seasons; Whereas Jacob Quillan was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA Championship tournament, finishing the NCAA Championship tournament with 5 goals and setting a new Quinnipiac University record for most goals scored in a single tournament; Whereas Rand Pecknold, the head coach of the Quinnipiac Bobcats, has led the team for 29 years and transformed the Quinnipiac Bobcats from a Division II program to a National Division I powerhouse; and Whereas the National Championship was played in front of 20,000 people in Tampa, Florida, and was the most watched Frozen Four Final game in more than 10 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Hockey Championship; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Quinnipiac University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmits an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Quinnipiac University, Dr. Judy Olian; and (B) the head coach of the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team, Rand Pecknold.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 190 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 2, 2023 Mr. Young (for himself and Ms. Hassan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day .

Whereas quantum physics describes nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles; Whereas World Quantum Day is celebrated by scientists in more than 65 countries to promote public understanding of quantum science and technology around the world; Whereas the United States has recognized quantum information science and technology as a key technology area for economic competition; Whereas quantum physics helps us to understand and develop technologies critical to everyday life, such as GPS, semiconductors, and lasers; Whereas quantum information science is a multidisciplinary field, bridging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (referred to in this preamble as STEM ); Whereas STEM is a critical part of education for children, and aptitude in STEM is essential for a knowledge-based society and for economic competition; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce STEM education for all students in order to better prepare children for future careers in emerging technologies, including quantum, to succeed in a 21st-century economy; Whereas STEM can be a fun and interesting part of education for children, and learning about quantum principles of superposition and entanglement can be an engaging way to teach children and attract the children to study STEM; Whereas the Planck constant is a fundamental constant governing quantum physics, which is used to define universal measurements such as the kilogram; and Whereas the rounded first significant digits of the Planck constant are 4.14, and thus April 14 of each year is internationally recognized as “World Quantum Day”: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals of World Quantum Day to recognize and celebrate the role that quantum physics plays in our daily lives; and (2) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about quantum physics and engage students in the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 194 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 3, 2023 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Moran , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Luján , Ms. Smith , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Murkowski , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating May 5, 2023, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls .

Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes compared to any other group of people in the United States; Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some Tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average murder rate; Whereas, according to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017, homicide was the sixth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native females between 1 and 44 years of age; Whereas the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women released reports finding that 64 percent of trafficking survivors in Hawaii identified as being Native Hawaiian; Whereas little data exists on the number of missing American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered, and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is an example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates May 5, 2023, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups— (A) to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) to demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of those tragedies.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 196 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 4, 2023 Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Whereas May 5, or Cinco de Mayo in Spanish, is celebrated each year as a date of importance by Mexican and Mexican-American communities; Whereas the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates May 5, 1862, the date on which Mexicans defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla, 1 of the many battles that the Mexican people won in their long and brave fight for independence, freedom, and democracy; Whereas the victory of Mexico over France at the Battle of Puebla represented a historic triumph for the Mexican government during the Franco-Mexican war, fought between 1861 and 1867, and bolstered the resistance movement; Whereas the success of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla reinvigorated the spirits of the Mexican people and provided a renewed sense of unity and strength; Whereas the French army, which had not experienced defeat against any of the finest troops of Europe in more than half a century, sustained a disastrous loss at the hands of an outnumbered and ill-equipped, but highly spirited and courageous, Mexican army; Whereas the courageous spirit that Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza and his men displayed during the historic Battle of Puebla can never be forgotten; Whereas, in a larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the right of a free people to self-determination, just as Benito Juarez, the president of Mexico during the Battle of Puebla, once said, El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz , meaning respect for the rights of others is peace ; Whereas the sacrifice of Mexican fighters was instrumental in keeping Mexico from falling under European domination while, in the United States, the Union Army battled Confederate forces in the Civil War; and Whereas Cinco de Mayo— (1) serves as a reminder that the foundation of the United States was built by people from many countries and diverse cultures who were willing to fight and die for freedom; (2) serves as a reminder of the close ties between the people of Mexico and the people of the United States; (3) encourages the celebration of a legacy of strong leaders and a sense of vibrancy in communities; and (4) serves as a reminder to provide more opportunity for future generations: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 200 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 4, 2023 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Lankford , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Risch , Mr. Markey , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Coons , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Booker , Mr. Marshall , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Daines , Ms. Warren , Mr. Braun , Mr. Peters , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Smith , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Young , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. King , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Carper , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Luján , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Collins , Mr. Paul , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, as National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Whereas a National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963; Whereas there are more than 33,000,000 small businesses in the United States that support more than 62,000,000 jobs; Whereas small businesses play an integral role in building the economy of the United States; and Whereas April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every community in the United States; (2) applauds the efforts and achievements of the owners of small businesses and their employees in every community of the United States; (3) recognizes that, in the face of significant challenges, the owners of small businesses have demonstrated incredible resilience; (4) supports the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, as National Small Business Week ; (5) acknowledges the importance of providing access to underserved small businesses; and (6) supports efforts— (A) to hold Federal agencies accountable for fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars; and (B) to create an environment that enables small businesses to grow and create jobs.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 202 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 9, 2023 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States must continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve significant reforms to the rules of the World Trade Organization in order to promote the advancement of truly developing countries.

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) although the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed; and (2) the United States must continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve reforms that restore the effectiveness of the rules of the World Trade Organization for special and differential treatment to ensure those rules promote advancement for truly developing countries, rather than becoming tools for globally competitive countries, such as the People’s Republic of China, to engage in protectionism and market distortions.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 206 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2023 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. King , and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary May 31 (legislative day, May 30), 2023 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 10, 2023, as Veterans Get Outside Day .

Whereas, between 2000 and 2022, the Department of Defense found that more than 460,000 members of the Armed Forces were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries; Whereas studies have found that, after decades of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, 20 percent of veterans of the Armed Forces are suffering from post-traumatic stress and depression; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs found that veterans suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to nonveterans, and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety are root causes of the suicide epidemic in the veteran community, with an estimated 16.8 suicides per day in 2020; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has been successful in reducing the number of veterans’ suicides, but there are still gaps in mental health care for veterans, and the United States needs to use every treatment available to support the veteran community; Whereas studies have shown that exposure to nature and the outdoors have a positive therapeutic impact on mental health, including by resulting in lower risks of depression and improved focus and attention, and even a single day outside can improve an individual’s overall mood and lessen feelings of isolation; Whereas studies have found that individuals with increased access to green space have a lower suicide risk; Whereas the Forest Service sponsors a National Get Outdoors Day to promote the health benefits of outdoor recreational activities; Whereas the United States has recognized the need to connect veterans with nature by providing free admission to national parks and forests; and Whereas a targeted outreach effort, such as Veterans Get Outside Day, to veterans living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety may lead to further participation in outside events and improved mental health outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 10, 2023, as Veterans Get Outside Day ; and (2) encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting Veterans Get Outside Day along with National Get Outdoors Day.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 206 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2023 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. King , and Mr. Cramer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating June 10, 2023, as Veterans Get Outside Day .

Whereas, between 2000 and 2022, the Department of Defense found that more than 460,000 members of the Armed Forces were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries; Whereas studies have found that, after decades of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, 20 percent of veterans of the Armed Forces are suffering from post-traumatic stress and depression; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs found that veterans suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to nonveterans, and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety are root causes of the suicide epidemic in the veteran community, with an estimated 16.8 suicides per day in 2020; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has been successful in reducing the number of veterans’ suicides, but there are still gaps in mental health care for veterans, and the United States needs to use every treatment available to support the veteran community; Whereas studies have shown that exposure to nature and the outdoors have a positive therapeutic impact on mental health, including by resulting in lower risks of depression and improved focus and attention, and even a single day outside can improve an individual’s overall mood and lessen feelings of isolation; Whereas studies have found that individuals with increased access to green space have a lower suicide risk; Whereas the Forest Service sponsors a National Get Outdoors Day to promote the health benefits of outdoor recreational activities; Whereas the United States has recognized the need to connect veterans with nature by providing free admission to national parks and forests; and Whereas a targeted outreach effort, such as Veterans Get Outside Day, to veterans living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety may lead to further participation in outside events and improved mental health outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 10, 2023, as Veterans Get Outside Day ; and (2) encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting Veterans Get Outside Day along with National Get Outdoors Day.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 207 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2023 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Marking the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Whereas, on December 21, 1962, President John F. Kennedy and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Harold Macmillan met in Nassau, Bahamas, and issued a joint statement (commonly referred to as the Statement on Nuclear Defense Systems ), agreeing that the United States would make Polaris missiles available on a continuing basis to the United Kingdom for use in submarines; Whereas, on April 6, 1963, Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States David Ormsby-Gore signed the Polaris Sales Agreement, reaffirming the Statement on Nuclear Defense Systems and agreeing that the United States Government shall provide and the Government of the United Kingdom shall purchase from the United States Government Polaris missiles, equipment, and supporting services; Whereas the HMS Resolution launched the first Polaris missile of the United Kingdom on February 15, 1968, and, in 1969, commenced the first strategic deterrent patrol for the United Kingdom, initiating a continuous at-sea deterrent posture for the United Kingdom that remains in effect; Whereas the Polaris Sales Agreement was amended to include the Trident II (D5) strategic weapon system on October 19, 1982, in Washington, DC, through an exchange of notes between Secretary of State Jonathan Howe and Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States Oliver Wright; and Whereas through an exchange of letters in 2008 between Secretary of Defense the Honorable Robert Gates and Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom the Right Honorable Desmond Browne and under the auspices of the Polaris Sales Agreement, the United States Government and the Government of the United Kingdom agreed to continue cooperation to design a common missile compartment for the follow-on ballistic missile submarines of each nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America, done at Washington April 6, 1963; (2) congratulates the Royal Navy for steadfastly maintaining a Continuous At-Sea Deterrent; (3) recognizes the important contribution of the Continuous At-Sea Deterrent to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (4) reaffirms that the United Kingdom is a valued and special ally of the United States; and (5) looks forward to continuing and strengthening the shared commitment of the United States and the United Kingdom to sustain submarine-based strategic deterrents well into the future.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 208 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2023 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Mr. Casey , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Warren , Mr. Thune , Mr. Welch , Mr. Risch , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Tester , Mr. Grassley , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Schmitt , Mr. Cramer , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

Whereas establishing an annual National Warrior Call Day will draw attention to the members of the Armed Forces whose connection to one another is key to the veterans in the United States who may be dangerously disconnected from family, friends, and support systems; Whereas the number of suicides of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty was 519 in 2021; Whereas, in 2020, there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths, and the unadjusted rate of suicide in 2020 among veterans was 31.7 per 100,000; Whereas, after adjusting for sex and age, the rate of veteran suicide in 2020 was 57 percent higher than non-veteran adults; Whereas more veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than members of the Armed Forces who died from combat in Vietnam; Whereas many of the veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic can lead to increased isolation and disconnection, further exacerbating mental and physical ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Whereas invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, a problem that can be addressed through appropriate medical treatment; Whereas additional research is needed to highlight the connection between traumatic brain injury as a root cause of invisible wounds and suicide by members of the Armed Forces and veterans; and Whereas November 12, 2023, would be an appropriate day to designate as National Warrior Call Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day ; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (3) implores all individuals in the United States to recommit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces through National Warrior Call Day and other constructive efforts that result in solutions and treatment for the invisible scars that members of the Armed Forces carry.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 212 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 11, 2023 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating 50 years of women serving as naval aviators in the United States.

Whereas, while women had officially served in various capacities in the Navy since 1908, prior to 1973, women had been prevented from serving as naval aviators; Whereas, in October 1972, the Navy announced a program to open flight training to women; Whereas, on January 10, 1973, Secretary of the Navy John Warner presented flight training orders to Judith Neuffer, the first woman to be selected for flight training in the Navy; Whereas 7 additional women were selected for training as naval aviators, and the group consisted of 4 women who already served as Navy officers and 4 civilians; Whereas, on March 2, 1973, the first 4 women already serving as Navy officers began flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida; Whereas the 4 civilian women selected for flight training were commissioned in May 1973, and reported to training at Naval Air Station Pensacola on June 4, 1973; Whereas, on February 22, 1974, Barbara Allen became the first female naval aviator to earn her Wings of Gold; Whereas, out of the 8 women to be selected for flight training, 6 women, nicknamed the First Six (referred to in this preamble as the First Six ), would go on to earn their Wings of Gold; Whereas the First Six comprised Judith Neuffer, Barbara Allen, Rosemary Conatser, Jane Skiles, Joellen Drag, and Ann Marie Scott; Whereas Naval Air Station Pensacola is the Cradle of Naval Aviation and serves as the training ground for every naval aviator; Whereas Naval Air Station Pensacola has played a valuable role in the historic milestone of women training to be naval aviators; and Whereas the First Six became the first women to hold various naval aviation positions in the Navy: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the invaluable contributions that the first 6 women to earn their Wings of Gold (referred to in this resolution as the First Six ) made to naval aviation in the United States; (2) applauds the steadfast leadership and courage of the First Six that opened doors for women to serve in every level of naval aviation in the United States today; (3) recognizes 50 years of women serving as naval aviators in the United States and the roles that Naval Air Station Pensacola and the Pensacola, Florida community have played in this milestone and in naval aviation history in the United States; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Pensacola, Captain Terrence M. Shashaty.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 214 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 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. Neely .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Neely , Cr. No. 21-642, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, both the prosecution and defense are seeking the production of testimony from Michael J. Mastrian, Director of the Senate Radio and Television Gallery, a department of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper 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 Michael J. Mastrian, Director of the Senate Radio and Television Gallery, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Neely , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Mastrian, and any current or former officer or employee of his office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 219 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2023 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. King , and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.

1. En bloc consideration of certain nominations Rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by adding at the end the following: 8.(a) In this paragraph, the term covered nomination means a nomination to a position that is not a position— (1) at level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5, United States Code; (2) as a judge of a court of appeals of the United States; or (3) as Chief Justice of the United States or as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. (b) It shall be in order for the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of not more than 10 covered nominations that were reported to the Senate by the same committee of the Senate and placed on the calendar. (c) Consideration of a motion to proceed under subparagraph (b), and the en bloc consideration of the nominations that are the subject of the motion, shall be conducted in the same manner as if it were a motion to proceed to the consideration of a single nomination. .