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III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 792 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2024 Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Hassan , Mr. Padilla , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2024 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Whereas the millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and the future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of and increasing support for organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase the focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public interest and will encourage widespread support for charities and organizations that seek to provide a better future for the children and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates September 2024 as National Child Awareness Month — (1) to promote awareness of— (A) charities that benefit children; and (B) youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; (2) to recognize the efforts made by the charities and organizations described in paragraph (1) on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States; and (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth, including children and youth who— (A) have experienced homelessness; (B) are in the foster care system; (C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of child sex trafficking; (D) have been impacted by violence; (E) have experienced trauma; and (F) have serious physical and mental health needs.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 795 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Rounds (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Daines , Mr. Lankford , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Braun , and Mr. Risch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Condemning the botched rollout by the Department of Education of the FAFSA Simplification Act.

Whereas the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116–260 ) was intended to make the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (referred to in this preamble as FAFSA ) simpler and easier to complete for the 2024–2025 academic year; Whereas the Department of Education (referred to in this preamble as the Department ) reported on May 24, 2024, that it had processed more than 10,000,000 FAFSA applications for the 2024–2025 academic year; Whereas, in previous years, the FAFSA application for an academic year opened on October 1st of the preceding year; Whereas the 2024–2025 FAFSA launched on December 31, 2023; Whereas, in previous years, the Department sent out student FAFSA data to institutions of higher education just days after the student filed their FAFSA application; Whereas, for the 2024–2025 school year, the Department did not start sending student FAFSA data to institutions of higher education until the beginning of March; Whereas many students did not receive financial aid awards until after National College Decision Day on May 1, 2024; Whereas Department officials were aware of implementation challenges associated with the rollout of the FAFSA Simplification Act as early as December 2020; Whereas students in pursuit of attending institutions of higher education across the United States depend on the resources made available by FAFSA; Whereas the FAFSA delays have been particularly burdensome for students in foster care and youth experiencing homelessness; Whereas the delay in the 2024–2025 FAFSA application timeline cut down the time students had to weigh options when considering financial components for attending institutions of higher education; and Whereas many offices of financial aid in institutions of higher education fear that this delay will discourage students from attending a college or university in the fall of 2024: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) strongly condemns the delayed and problematic rollout of the FAFSA Simplification Act (title VII of division FF of Public Law 116–260 ); (2) calls for the Department of Education to take the necessary actions to identify the issues that led to the botched rollout of the FAFSA Simplification Act and fix them for the 2025–2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid cycle; and (3) urges the Secretary of Education to testify before the relevant congressional committees regarding the rollout of the FAFSA Simplification Act.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 798 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Daines , and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire by designating August 5, 2024, as Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day .

Whereas, on August 5, 1949, the United States was shocked by a wildland fire-fighting tragedy in which 12 United States Forest Service smokejumpers and 1 district fire guard, a former smokejumper, tragically died when they were overtaken by a raging Mann Gulch forest fire in the Helena National Forest; Whereas the smokejumpers answered a routine fire call from their base in Missoula, Montana, and after successfully landing by parachutes near the fire and beginning the process to contain and extinguish it, they were trapped as the fire exploded beneath them; Whereas 8 of the 13 men who lost their lives were United States military veterans who served with distinction in World War II; Whereas Bob Salle, 1 of 3 smokejumpers who survived the fire stated on the occasion of the 50th Mann Gulch Anniversary Memorial, It is time to rededicate ourselves to the memory of these fine young men and the lesson they best taught us, that wildfires are, and always will be, dangerous and we must respect its potential to put a fire fighter in harm’s way. Life is precious—and for some very short ; Whereas on the 75th Anniversary of this tragedy the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and the National Smokejumpers Association will honor the memory of these young men by organizing memorial tribute activities— (1) in Helena, Montana; (2) at Mann Gulch; and (3) at each of the 13 individual gravesites across the United States in Montana, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina, and California; Whereas this tragedy resulted in improved training, safety equipment, and fire-fighting strategies and the development of scientific research in fire behavior; and Whereas, in the words of a sister of one of the Mann Gulch fatalities, You think back, and you just wish, you hope that these men are not completely forgotten : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Mann Gulch fire, honors the memory of Joseph Sylvia, Robert Bennet, Marvin Sherman, Silas R. Thompson, Stanley Reba, Newton Thompson, Leonard Piper, Davide Navon, Phillip McVey, Henry Thol, James Harrison, Eldon Diettert, and William Hellman who died in service to their country protecting our national resources; (2) expresses heartfelt appreciation to all current men and women who fight wildfires today across the United States; and (3) proclaims that August 5, 2024, be designated as Mann Gulch Memorial Tribute Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 802 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Wicker submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 2024 as National Catfish Month .

Whereas the Catfish Institute recognizes August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas recognize August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee embody the channel catfish as their State fish; Whereas the United States farm-raised catfish industry employs nearly 10,000 people and creates more than $1,900,000,000 in economic output; Whereas the United States had more than 50,000 surface water acres used for catfish production in 2023, and catfish growers in the United States had $439,000,000 in sales during 2023; Whereas the average catfish farmer produces 5,000 pounds of catfish per acre; Whereas 99 percent of all United States farm-raised catfish are grown in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas; Whereas catfish is the largest farm-raised seafood product, by weight, in the United States, representing over 50 percent of the United States aquaculture industry; Whereas United States catfish must meet rigorous safety standards, making domestic catfish a nutritious choice and a reliably higher quality product than imported catfish; Whereas United States farm-raised catfish and Chesapeake Bay blue catfish are sustainable and environmentally friendly seafood products; Whereas catfish is a lean fish and an excellent source of protein; and Whereas catfish is a versatile fish in the cuisine of the United States, with a myriad of regional and national recipes to be enjoyed by all people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 2024 as National Catfish Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of all workers, past and present, that produce, process, and provide catfish for the people of the United States; (3) recognizes that purchasing United States farm-raised catfish supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States; and (4) recognizes Chesapeake Bay watermen for harvesting overpopulated blue catfish, thereby protecting the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 803 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Fetterman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 19, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of purple martins to United States ecosystems, tourism, and history by designating August 10, 2024, as Purple Martin Conservation Day .

Whereas purple martins (Progne subis) are the largest swallows in North America and have 3 subspecies that are unique to North and South America; Whereas, every year, approximately 8,700,000 purple martins migrate from South America to North America for breeding season, visiting 48 out of 50 States, as well as portions of southern Canada and Mexico; Whereas, beginning in July of each year, adult and juvenile purple martins congregate at roosts and migrate to South America for the winter months; Whereas, thousands of years ago, Native Americans began providing man-made dwellings for purple martins after recognizing their utility as pest and insect regulators; Whereas habitat loss and the spread of non-native invasive bird species have pushed purple martins to transition to man-made dwellings, upon which purple martins now depend for survival east of the Rocky Mountains; Whereas, in the face of population decline, successful conservation efforts of modern birders in the United States have helped the purple martin to remain a species of least concern; and Whereas, in 2024, there are more than 220,000 active purple martin colonies across the United States that offer aesthetic benefits, foster tourism, maintain ecological diversity, and provide immense educational opportunity for children and adults alike: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 10, 2024, as Purple Martin Conservation Day ; and (2) recognizes the economic, educational, historical, and aesthetic value that purple martins offer to people of the United States of all ages.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 803 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Fetterman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of purple martins to United States ecosystems, tourism, and history by designating August 10, 2024, as Purple Martin Conservation Day .

Whereas purple martins (Progne subis) are the largest swallows in North America and have 3 subspecies that are unique to North and South America; Whereas, every year, approximately 8,700,000 purple martins migrate from South America to North America for breeding season, visiting 48 out of 50 States, as well as portions of southern Canada and Mexico; Whereas, beginning in July of each year, adult and juvenile purple martins congregate at roosts and migrate to South America for the winter months; Whereas, thousands of years ago, Native Americans began providing man-made dwellings for purple martins after recognizing their utility as pest and insect regulators; Whereas habitat loss and the spread of non-native invasive bird species have pushed purple martins to transition to man-made dwellings, upon which purple martins now depend for survival east of the Rocky Mountains; Whereas, in the face of population decline, successful conservation efforts of modern birders in the United States have helped the purple martin to remain a species of least concern; and Whereas, in 2024, there are more than 220,000 active purple martin colonies across the United States that offer aesthetic benefits, foster tourism, maintain ecological diversity, and provide immense educational opportunity for children and adults alike: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates August 10, 2024, as Purple Martin Conservation Day ; and (2) recognizes the economic, educational, historical, and aesthetic value that purple martins offer to people of the United States of all ages.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 804 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Cassidy , and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing Edmundo González Urrutia as the President-elect of Venezuela.

Whereas, on July 28, 2024, Venezuela held Presidential elections, the first in the country since the widely discredited Presidential election in 2018; Whereas the elections were neither free nor fair, and the process lacked respect for fundamental freedoms, with the Carter Center stating, Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election did not meet international standards of electoral integrity and cannot be considered democratic. ; Whereas President Joe Biden has publicly stated the need for an immediate release of full, transparent, and detailed voting data by Venezuelan authorities; Whereas the data released by the vast majority of polling centers showed that the leader of the opposition, Edmundo González Urrutia, won with an overwhelming number of votes; Whereas the Venezuelan people have demonstrated their desire to live in peace and political freedom, represented by a democratically elected President of their choosing; Whereas many international organizations and heads of state have voiced concern with the lack of transparency throughout the electoral process; and Whereas numerous countries have either called for transparency in the tally of election results or have rejected the results outright based on clear evidence of fraud, including Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Spain, and Uruguay: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the victory of Edmundo González Urrutia in the Presidential election in Venezuela held on July 28, 2024; (2) notes that such recognition is widely shared around the world; (3) asserts that the victory of Edmundo González marks the return of a democratically elected leader at the national level in Venezuela; and (4) stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people in their democratic aspirations to live freely without repression.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 806 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2024 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Hagerty ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing May 22, 2024, as the 205th anniversary of the founding of Memphis, Tennessee, and acknowledging the role that Memphis has played in shaping the history, culture, and economy of the United States.

Whereas, on May 22, 1819, the city of Memphis, Tennessee, was founded by John Overton, James Winchester, and Andrew Jackson atop the bluffs of the Mississippi River; Whereas due to its central geographic location, Memphis has served as one of the transportation and logistics hubs of the United States, connecting much of the United States by rail and by water; Whereas, since 1973, Memphis has served as the hub of the largest cargo airline in the world, Federal Express; Whereas crucial events of the Civil Rights Movement and the fight for equal justice for all occurred in Memphis, including the 1968 strike by sanitation workers; Whereas the strike by sanitation workers prompted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to travel to Memphis in April of 1968, where he delivered his famous I’ve Been to the Mountaintop speech, just 1 day before his tragic assassination at the Lorraine Motel; Whereas, since 1962, Memphis has been home to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which has provided treatment to children with cancer or other life-threatening diseases at no cost to families; Whereas Memphis has been called Home of the Blues , with W.C. Handy—known as the Father of the Blues —and his band playing in clubs throughout the historic Beale Street in downtown Memphis; Whereas Sun Studio, opened in Memphis in 1950, is a monument in rock and roll history, where icons like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded some of their biggest hits; Whereas Graceland, the estate of Elvis Presley, is a music landmark, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year; and Whereas the city of Memphis, in its more than 205-year history, has played a pivotal role in shaping the history, culture, and economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 205th anniversary of the founding of Memphis, Tennessee, as May 22, 2024; and (2) acknowledges the pivotal role that the city of Memphis has played in shaping the history, culture, and economy of the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 807 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2024 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Mr. Brown (Chair), Mr. Reed, Mr. Tester, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Smith, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Fetterman, Ms. Butler, Mr. Helmy. Committee on Finance: Mr. Wyden (Chair), Ms. Stabenow, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Casey, Mr. Warner, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Warren, Mr. Helmy. Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. Cardin (Chair), Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Booker, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Helmy.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 809 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 11, 2024 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 13, 2024, as National Sepsis Day .

Whereas sepsis is a medical condition caused by a severe immune response to infection or traumatic injury; Whereas the overwhelming flood of inflammatory signals released into the blood to fight infection can impair blood flow, injuring the body's organs; Whereas sepsis is a serious infection and a leading cause of death and disability in the United States; Whereas severe sepsis can result in septic shock, exposing the patient to potentially fatal multiple organ failure; Whereas 1,700,000 people in the United States are infected by sepsis annually; Whereas sepsis kills 350,000 people in the United States each year; Whereas sepsis is one of the most expensive conditions to treat in hospitals in the United States, with high spending compounded by frequent hospital readmissions, including 1 in 5 patient readmissions within 30 days of discharge and 1 in 3 patient readmissions within 180 days of discharge; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of sepsis cases begin outside the hospital; Whereas most sepsis fatalities are preventable, and early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of sepsis can prevent loss of life; Whereas the sepsis protocols for hospitals in New York State, called Rory’s Regulations for Rory Staunton who died from preventable, treatable sepsis at 12 years of age, have been proven to save lives through rapid identification and treatment of sepsis; Whereas providers and public health experts should study and learn from Rory’s Regulations to find ways to end preventable deaths from sepsis; and Whereas September 13, 2024, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Sepsis Day to coincide with the international designation of September 13 as “World Sepsis Day”, to raise awareness of the condition, to encourage the education of patients, families, health care professionals, and government agencies on the seriousness of sepsis and the importance of early detection as the key to survival, and to focus attention and energy towards the ultimate goal of ending sepsis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the designation of September 13, 2024, as National Sepsis Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 811 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 11, 2024 Mr. Warnock (for himself and Mr. Ossoff ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the horrific shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, recognizing the victims, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.

Whereas, on September 4, 2024, a student violently opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia; Whereas this reprehensible action resulted in the deaths of 2 students and 2 teachers— (1) Christian Angulo, age 14, a son and brother; (2) Richard William Ricky Aspinwall II, age 39, a husband, dad, son, coach, and teacher; (3) Cristina Irimie, age 53, a teacher, wife, daughter, and friend; and (4) Mason Schermerhorn, age 14, a son and brother; Whereas 9 additional victims were injured and hospitalized; Whereas countless other students, teachers, and staff experienced significant trauma and mental anguish as a result of this shooting; Whereas the entire Winder, Georgia, community has been tragically and irrevocably affected by this tragedy; and Whereas all children should be able to attend school without fearing for their lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) condemns the violence that occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on September 4, 2024; (2) honors the memory of the victims— (A) Christian Angulo; (B) Richard William Ricky Aspinwall II; (C) Cristina Irimie; and (D) Mason Schermerhorn; (3) extends its deepest condolences and support to their friends and families, and to the communities of Apalachee High School and Winder, Georgia; (4) expresses hope for those wounded to recover fully and quickly; (5) offers appreciation and gratitude to law enforcement, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers and faculty for their bravery and decisive action; and (6) reaffirms its duty to protect the safety and security of all people in the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 812 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2024 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Mullin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions September 24, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 20, 2024, as National Concussion Awareness Day .

Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury; (3) between 2010 and 2016, an estimated 2,000,000 children under age 18 visited an emergency department because of a traumatic brain injury sustained during sports- or recreation-related activities; (4) each year an estimated 283,000 children seek care in emergency departments in the United States for a sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injury, with traumatic brain injuries sustained in contact sports accounting for approximately 45 percent of those visits; (5) research suggests that many children with a traumatic brain injury do not seek care in emergency departments or do not seek care at all, resulting in a significant underestimate of prevalence; and (6) approximately 15 percent of all high school students in the United States self-reported 1 or more sports- or recreation-related concussions within the preceding 12 months; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 20, 2024, as National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 812 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2024 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Mullin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 20, 2024, as National Concussion Awareness Day .

Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury; (3) between 2010 and 2016, an estimated 2,000,000 children under age 18 visited an emergency department because of a traumatic brain injury sustained during sports- or recreation-related activities; (4) each year an estimated 283,000 children seek care in emergency departments in the United States for a sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injury, with traumatic brain injuries sustained in contact sports accounting for approximately 45 percent of those visits; (5) research suggests that many children with a traumatic brain injury do not seek care in emergency departments or do not seek care at all, resulting in a significant underestimate of prevalence; and (6) approximately 15 percent of all high school students in the United States self-reported 1 or more sports- or recreation-related concussions within the preceding 12 months; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 20, 2024, as National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 814 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2024 Mr. Reed (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Van Hollen , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Braun , Mrs. Britt , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Collins , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Heinrich , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. King , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Romney , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2024 as National Literacy Month .

Whereas reading is a cornerstone for personal growth, economic opportunity, and a strong society; Whereas recent assessments, such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress, report unacceptably poor student reading proficiency, highlighting the need for effective literacy instruction; Whereas the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies estimates that 48,000,000 adults in the United States cannot read above a third-grade level; Whereas educational disparities persist among students in various States and districts, particularly impacting students of color, those from low-income backgrounds, and English learners; Whereas citizens who struggle to achieve reading proficiency are less likely to graduate high school or be employed and are more likely to be incarcerated; Whereas the interim report by the National Reading Panel found that the cost to taxpayers of adult illiteracy is $224,000,000,000 per year and that United States companies lost nearly $40,000,000,000 annually because of illiteracy; Whereas reading proficiency is linked to economic mobility and overall life success; Whereas an interdisciplinary body of research, known as the science of reading, demonstrates the effectiveness of evidence-based reading strategies in improving literacy outcomes; Whereas access to print reading materials and robust content knowledge is essential for literacy success, with disparities affecting millions of children, particularly those from low-income households and communities of color; Whereas evidence-based reading strategies include reading instruction and interventions based on rigorous scientific research that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving literacy development and skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension; and Whereas the Federal Government currently invests in literacy education through programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ), the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq. ), and the Museum and Library Services Act ( 20 U.S.C. 9101 et seq. ): Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2024 as National Literacy Month ; and (2) calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe National Literacy Month with appropriate programs and activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 815 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2024 Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Booker , Mr. Brown , Ms. Butler , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Kelly , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Luján , Mr. Reed , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Warren , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week .

Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions play an important role in educating many low-income and underserved students and creating opportunities and increasing access to higher education for such students; Whereas, in the 2022–2023 academic year, 600 Hispanic-serving institutions operated in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, enrolling more than 5,200,000 students; Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions are engines of economic mobility and a major contributor to the economic prosperity of the United States; Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions represent 20 percent of all institutions of higher education, yet serve 31.7 percent of all undergraduate students and 66.2 percent of all Hispanic undergraduate students; Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions are located in 28 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; Whereas the number of emerging Hispanic-serving institutions, defined as institutions that do not yet meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic full-time equivalent enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24.9 percent, stands at 412 institutions operating in 43 States and the District of Columbia; Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions are actively involved in empowering and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions are leading efforts to increase Hispanic participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM ); Whereas 9 of the top 10 institutions of higher education ranked by the Social Mobility Index were Hispanic-serving institutions; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-serving institutions strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving institutions across the United States; (2) expresses support for the designation of National Hispanic-serving institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-serving institutions in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 819 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2024 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Markey , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2024, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving lobsters; Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their entire working lives; Whereas the lobster industry has spearheaded sustainability measures for more than 150 years, ensuring the health of the lobster stock and the marine environment; Whereas consumers are looking to add more sustainable seafood to their diets, and more people are enjoying lobster at home; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a mainstay during many other holiday traditions; Whereas lobster harvesters are evolving and diversifying their businesses to help maintain the health of the ocean, including through kelp farming, which absorbs carbon dioxide from seawater; Whereas throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into foods such as pho, tacos, gnocchi, doughnuts, cocktails, ice cream, and butter; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late summer; Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the lobster around the world; Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the world for hundreds of years; Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports teams; Whereas lobsters inspire innovation of all kinds beyond the culinary realm, including skincare, fertilizer, robotics, and biodegradable golf balls; Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards, and from fine-dining restaurants to lobster shacks; and Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the United States, and in kitchens across the United States, bringing families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2024, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 828 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2024 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Rosen , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Ms. Butler , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Coons , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Fetterman , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Helmy , Ms. Hirono , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Reed , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Schatz , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Warren , Mr. Welch , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Warner , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

Whereas bans and restrictions on reproductive health care, including abortion care, put the health and lives of women at risk; Whereas State laws that purport to ban and restrict abortion in emergency circumstances force medical providers to decide between withholding necessary, stabilizing medical care from a patient experiencing a medical emergency or facing criminal prosecution, and put the lives, health, and futures of patients at risk; Whereas the harms of criminalizing medical providers providing emergency health care or women receiving emergency health care are far-reaching, and providers and patients who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, immigrants, people with low incomes, and LGBTQI+ individuals are more likely to be put under the scrutiny of the legal system; Whereas the harms associated with abortion bans and other restrictions on reproductive health care have a disproportionate impact on women of color, specifically Black and Indigenous pregnant patients, who are more likely to experience life-threatening pregnancy complications; and Whereas the chaos and confusion caused by abortion bans and restrictions can dissuade providers from providing appropriate medical care to patients, including in emergency care situations such as heart failure or high blood pressure, premature rupture of membranes, severe obstetric hemorrhage or infection, sepsis, placenta previa (where the placenta attaches to the cervix), and in some cases missed miscarriages, among many other emergency medical conditions: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 829 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2024 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2024, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for— (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide businesses and other energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can mimic the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates October 8, 2024, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 832 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2024 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Booker , Mr. King , Mr. Heinrich , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day , recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

Whereas approximately 21,000 pregnancies in the United States end in stillbirth each year, and the lack of access to maternal health care services has exacerbated the crisis; Whereas racial disparities persist in birth outcomes, with Black, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and Hispanic families at the greatest risk of losing a baby to stillbirth; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual number of stillbirths far exceeds the number of deaths among children under 15 years of age due to sudden infant death syndrome, car accidents, drowning, guns, fire, poison, and flu combined; Whereas stillbirths are devastating and have a profound and lifelong impact on the families who endure them; Whereas losing a baby to stillbirth is linked to an increased risk of maternal morbidity and mortality; Whereas, with increased awareness and better data collection, the United States will be able to better understand why stillbirths in the United States are happening at an alarming rate and identify what can be done to combat this crisis; Whereas proven stillbirth prevention efforts have the power to save thousands of babies every year, and innovations in stillbirth prevention could save thousands of additional families nationwide every year from the heartache of losing a baby; Whereas recognizing National Stillbirth Prevention Day is an opportunity to increase awareness, support evidence-based prevention efforts, promote research, encourage improved data collection and greater understanding, and provide support to those who have experienced a stillbirth; and Whereas National Stillbirth Prevention Day — (1) celebrates the passage of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act ( Public Law 118–69 ; 138 Stat. 1485), which opens up more Federal resources for stillbirth prevention activities and research; and (2) calls on the President and all other Federal officials to use their authority to take action to help reduce stillbirths and to ensure every expectant family is educated on how to reduce the risk of losing a baby to stillbirth: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Stillbirth Prevention Day ; (2) understands the importance of advancing evidence-based prevention efforts; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Stillbirth Prevention Day with appropriate awareness programs and activities.