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III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 836 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 10, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.

Whereas Hispanic Restaurant Week is celebrated from September 22, 2024, through October 3, 2024, during the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2024, through October 15, 2024; Whereas, in 2020, the Bureau of the Census estimated that 41,817 owners of accommodation and food service businesses were Hispanic; Whereas the restaurant industry plays a significant role in the economy of the United States as the second-largest private sector employer in the United States; Whereas 25.9 percent of workers in the restaurant industry are Hispanic; Whereas, according to a 2023 State of Latino Entrepreneurship report, published by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, during the last decade, Hispanic entrepreneurs have started small businesses, including restaurants, at a higher rate than any other demographic; Whereas, of the nearly 5,000,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, the restaurant industry has the second highest number of Hispanic owners; Whereas 8 in 10 restaurant owners started their restaurant industry careers in entry-level positions; Whereas 63 percent of adults in the United States have worked in the restaurant industry, making it the Nation’s training ground ; and Whereas the restaurant industry employs more minority managers than any other industry: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates Hispanic Restaurant Week; and (2) acknowledges— (A) the contributions of Hispanic owners and staff of the restaurant industry to the United States economy; and (B) the fact that the restaurant industry provides restaurant owners, chefs, dishwashers, and other staff the opportunity to work hard, persevere, support their families, and live the American Dream.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 836 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Bennet (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.

Whereas Hispanic Restaurant Week is celebrated from September 22, 2024, through October 3, 2024, during the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2024, through October 15, 2024; Whereas, in 2020, the Bureau of the Census estimated that 41,817 owners of accommodation and food service businesses were Hispanic; Whereas the restaurant industry plays a significant role in the economy of the United States as the second-largest private sector employer in the United States; Whereas 25.9 percent of workers in the restaurant industry are Hispanic; Whereas, according to a 2023 State of Latino Entrepreneurship report, published by the Stanford Graduate School of Business, during the last decade, Hispanic entrepreneurs have started small businesses, including restaurants, at a higher rate than any other demographic; Whereas, of the nearly 5,000,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, the restaurant industry has the second highest number of Hispanic owners; Whereas 8 in 10 restaurant owners started their restaurant industry careers in entry-level positions; Whereas 63 percent of adults in the United States have worked in the restaurant industry, making it the Nation’s training ground ; and Whereas the restaurant industry employs more minority managers than any other industry: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates Hispanic Restaurant Week; and (2) acknowledges— (A) the contributions of Hispanic owners and staff of the restaurant industry to the United States economy; and (B) the fact that the restaurant industry provides restaurant owners, chefs, dishwashers, and other staff the opportunity to work hard, persevere, support their families, and live the American Dream.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 837 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Sanders , from the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions , reported the following original resolution; which was placed on the calendar September 25, 2024 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.

Whereas the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate (referred to in this preamble as the Committee ) is currently conducting a duly authorized investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care Systems LLC; Whereas, on July 25, 2024, the Committee issued a duly authorized subpoena to Dr. Ralph de la Torre, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steward Health Care Systems LLC, directing him to testify before the Committee on September 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.; Whereas, on September 4, 2024, counsel for Dr. de la Torre submitted to the Committee objections to the compelled testimony under the subpoena issued by the Committee and indicated Dr. de la Torre's intent to decline to comply with the subpoena; Whereas, having considered the legal objections that had been submitted by counsel for Dr. de la Torre, the Committee overruled those objections in their entirety on September 5, 2024, and ordered and directed that Dr. de la Torre comply with the subpoena issued by the Committee to testify at 10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2024; and Whereas Dr. de la Torre has refused to comply with the subpoena by the Committee as ordered and directed by the Committee: Now, therefore, be it

That pursuant to sections 102 and 104 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 192 , 194), the President of the Senate shall certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, detailing the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steward Health Care Systems LLC, to appear and testify before the Committee, to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, to the end that Dr. de la Torre be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law.
III Calendar No. 522 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 837 [Report No. 118–230] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Sanders , from the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions , reported the following original resolution; which was placed on the calendar RESOLUTION Authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.

Whereas the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate (referred to in this preamble as the Committee ) is currently conducting a duly authorized investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care Systems LLC; Whereas, on July 25, 2024, the Committee issued a duly authorized subpoena to Dr. Ralph de la Torre, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steward Health Care Systems LLC, directing him to testify before the Committee on September 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.; Whereas, on September 4, 2024, counsel for Dr. de la Torre submitted to the Committee objections to the compelled testimony under the subpoena issued by the Committee and indicated Dr. de la Torre's intent to decline to comply with the subpoena; Whereas, having considered the legal objections that had been submitted by counsel for Dr. de la Torre, the Committee overruled those objections in their entirety on September 5, 2024, and ordered and directed that Dr. de la Torre comply with the subpoena issued by the Committee to testify at 10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2024; and Whereas Dr. de la Torre has refused to comply with the subpoena by the Committee as ordered and directed by the Committee: Now, therefore, be it

That pursuant to sections 102 and 104 of the Revised Statutes ( 2 U.S.C. 192 , 194), the President of the Senate shall certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, detailing the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steward Health Care Systems LLC, to appear and testify before the Committee, to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, to the end that Dr. de la Torre be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law.

September 23, 2024 Placed on the calendar
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 839 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2024 as National Student Parent Month .

Whereas student parents are individuals who have children and who attend postsecondary educational institutions; Whereas student parents make up roughly 1/5 of the postsecondary student population, totaling nearly 4,000,000 individuals; Whereas 70 percent of student parents are women, and 62 percent of student mothers are single parents; Whereas 54 percent of single mothers who are enrolled at an institution of higher education work 20 hours or more per week and 43 percent work 30 hours or more per week, which requires those individuals to balance school, work, and caring for their dependents; Whereas 51 percent of student parents are students of color, particularly female students of color, with mothers representing— (1) 40 percent of Black postsecondary students; (2) 36 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native postsecondary students; (3) 35 percent of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander postsecondary students; and (4) 26 percent of Hispanic postsecondary students; Whereas 47 percent of student parents are military-connected students; Whereas approximately 813 surviving military spouses are using education benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for surviving dependents; Whereas 84 percent of military spouses have some college education or credential and, on average, make 25 percent less than their civilian counterparts; Whereas 42 percent of student parents attend community colleges and 30 percent attend public or private nonprofit 4-year institutions of higher education; Whereas the cohort of single mothers currently enrolled in higher education will save approximately $19,900,000,000 in public assistance spending; Whereas 44 percent of student parents report food insecurity, and 60 percent report housing insecurity; Whereas 2/3 of student parents live at or near the poverty line and 52 percent of student parents are Federal Pell Grant recipients; Whereas, on average, student parents have higher grade point averages than their non-parenting peers, but student parents are 10 times less likely to complete a bachelor’s degree within 5 years than students without children; Whereas a low-income student parent who earns a degree or credential boosts the income of that individual and the earning potential of the children of that individual when those children become adults; and Whereas student parents are uniquely motivated to excel in their courses of study but often face challenges, including lack of affordable child care and balancing work responsibilities while attending postsecondary educational institutions: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education; and (2) designates September 2024 as National Student Parent Month .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 840 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Thune , Mr. Warner , and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week .

Whereas telehealth allows a health care practitioner to furnish health care services to a patient or a practitioner at a different physical location than the health care practitioner; Whereas telehealth played a significant role in supporting access to quality health care services for millions of patients during the COVID–19 public health emergency and continues to be important beyond the end of the public health emergency; Whereas Medicare beneficiaries used 88 times more telehealth services during the first year of the COVID–19 pandemic than they did in the prior year; Whereas 25 percent of Medicare beneficiaries received at least 1 telehealth service in 2023; Whereas, in 2023, approximately 90 percent of Medicare beneficiaries who received a telehealth service were satisfied with their experience; Whereas, in 2023, telehealth was a routine health care modality with 13 percent of Medicare beneficiaries using telehealth in the last quarter of the calendar year; Whereas telehealth is a common care modality for Medicare beneficiaries to receive behavioral health services, with half of common psychotherapy services furnished under the original Medicare fee-for-service program delivered by telehealth in 2022; Whereas Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics use telehealth to deliver services to rural and underserved populations; Whereas, following the unprecedented use of telehealth services in response to the COVID–19 public health emergency, telehealth now represents a critical component of health care delivery; Whereas legislative efforts to increase telehealth access have received bipartisan support in the Senate and the House of Representatives; Whereas the United States has an opportunity to help improve access to health services for all individuals, including members of rural and underserved communities; and Whereas Telehealth Awareness Week unites the efforts of patients, caregivers, health care providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to advance the role of telehealth in health care: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week ; (2) recognizes the impact of telehealth in delivering health care services for patients across the United States; and (3) urges that steps should be taken to— (A) raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth; (B) highlight resources for health care providers and patients regarding telehealth; (C) collect and analyze data on the impacts of telehealth; and (D) promote continued access to telehealth for all communities and across settings.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 841 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Schumer (for Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Reed , Mr. Casey , Mr. Hawley , and Mr. Graham )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2024 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas each year more than 14,500 children under the age of 19 in the United States are diagnosed with cancer; Whereas every year more than 1,500 children in the United States lose their lives to cancer; Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death from disease after infancy and one of the leading causes of death overall for children in the United States; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for children with cancer in the United States has increased from 58 percent in the mid-1970s to 85 percent in 2024, representing a significant improvement from previous decades; Whereas 60 to 90 percent of children in the United States who survive cancer will develop at least one chronic health condition, and some survivors may face a late effect from treatment that can be severe or life-threatening; and Whereas childhood cancer occurs frequently and spares no racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2024 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) requests that the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of the risks of childhood cancer; (3) encourages survivors of childhood cancer to continue to receive ongoing monitoring and care throughout their adult lives; (4) recognizes the human toll of childhood cancer and pledges to make the prevention of and cure for childhood cancer a public health priority; (5) reminds the people of the United States of the bravery of children who are diagnosed with cancer; and (6) commends and honors the courage of such children.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 843 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 23, 2024 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Budd ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 2024 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month .

Whereas in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1401 ), a specific learning disability— (1) is defined as a disorder in 1 or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations; (2) includes conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia; and (3) does not include a learning problem that is primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of intellectual disabilities, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage; Whereas a specific learning disability is the most prevalent disability of students who are served by parts A through D of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. ), impacting 34 percent of all students who received special education services; Whereas, for academic year 2022, the National Assessment of Educational Progress reports that— (1) more than 95 percent of 4th and 8th grade students with a specific learning disability were not proficient in reading; and (2) more than 93 percent of 4th and 8th grade students with a specific learning disability were not proficient in math; Whereas the math and reading scores reported by the National Assessment of Educational Progress for academic year 2022 indicate that Black and Hispanic students with a specific learning disability experience greater opportunity gaps than White and Asian students; Whereas research shows that students with specific learning disabilities can achieve success commensurate with their peers, if given appropriate instruction and support; Whereas developmentally appropriate universal screening should begin as early as possible to assess which students demonstrate the most pervasive risk factors for specific learning disabilities; and Whereas research rooted in the science of reading establishes an evidence base of effective instructional methods for developing reading skills for students with or at risk for specific learning disabilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 2024 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month ; and (2) calls on State and local education agencies to continue to meet the needs of students with specific learning disabilities through a free and appropriate public education.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 849 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2024 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Hickenlooper , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Warren , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Collins , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and, often, the ability to learn a second language; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5194 et seq.) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018, is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiological, cognitive, and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 850 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2024 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 2024 as National Country Music Month .

Whereas country music, a uniquely American sound, echoes from the backroads of the United States to the streets of Nashville, Tennessee; Whereas Bristol, straddling the Tennessee and Virginia state line, is recognized as the birthplace of country music ; Whereas the Grand Ole Opry, the most famous stage in country music, has been called the home of American music ; Whereas the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, has been described as the Mother Church of country music ; Whereas country music reminds every American of the importance of faith, family, freedom, hope, opportunity, and patriotism; Whereas country music has influenced numerous other genres of music; Whereas country music is an incredibly diverse genre, appealing to Americans from all walks of life; Whereas country music has millions of fans all across the United States; Whereas the country music industry contributes billions of dollars in revenue each year to the economy of the United States; Whereas the Country Music Association first celebrated National Country Music Month in 1964; and Whereas President Nixon issued a presidential proclamation in 1970 to acknowledge October as National Country Music Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 2024 as National Country Music Month ; (2) honors the contributions of country music to the story and history of the United States; and (3) encourages the American people to observe National Country Music Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 852 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2024 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mrs. Capito , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 20, 2024, as National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day .

Whereas many children from families with low incomes begin school already far behind children from families with higher incomes; Whereas research shows that children from families with low incomes are less likely to have interactions that are critical for language development, including— (1) being read to or spoken to regularly; (2) having access to books; (3) having a literacy-rich environment; and (4) accessing high-quality early childhood education programs; Whereas language development is an important precursor to literacy; Whereas access to high-quality early childhood education programs can support early childhood language development and literacy; Whereas, as early as 3 years of age, the vocabulary of a child can predict the future third-grade reading proficiency of the child; Whereas, during the first 3 years of life, children from families with low-incomes can hear as many as 30,000,000 fewer words than children from more affluent families; Whereas, in 2022, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (referred to in this preamble as NAEP ) reported that— (1) 66 percent of fourth-grade public school students nationally performed below the NAEP proficient level in reading; and (2) 37 percent of fourth-grade public school students nationally performed below the NAEP basic level in reading; and Whereas awareness of early childhood literacy issues must be heightened to encourage greater support to help children achieve reading proficiency: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 20, 2024, as National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day ; (2) encourages States, localities, schools, early childhood education programs, and nonprofit organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of increasing public awareness about early childhood literacy issues; (3) recognizes the need to make early childhood literacy a public priority; (4) supports the efforts of businesses, State and local governments, early childhood education programs, nonprofit organizations, educators, and volunteers dedicated to increasing childhood literacy rates; (5) applauds the initiatives of businesses, State and local governments, early childhood education programs, nonprofit organizations, educators, and volunteers that— (A) use time and resources to address early childhood literacy issues, the causes of poor reading scores, and potential solutions to those issues; and (B) work to promote the love of reading among children; and (6) encourages parents, other family members, and caregivers to introduce children to the world of books and other literacy activities in different ways, including by— (A) reading to children; (B) telling stories; (C) teaching letters and words; and (D) visiting libraries.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 853 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2024 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day.

Whereas service dogs assist individuals with a wide range of challenges; Whereas service dogs are able to support veterans struggling after war; Whereas service dogs have assisted individuals in the United States since 1929; Whereas evidence-based research has shown that service dogs provide numerous health and fitness benefits; Whereas tens of thousands of service dogs are estimated to be working in the United States today; and Whereas National Service Dog Day is an appropriate tribute to service dogs and the organizations that offer service dogs free of charge to United States veterans and individuals with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to learn about the history of service dogs and the unique, positive impact service dogs have on individuals with disabilities; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for organizations that train and pair service dogs with disabled individuals in the United States.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 854 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2024 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelley .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Kelley , Cr. No. 22–408, 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. Kelley , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 855 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2024 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Cudo .

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Cudo , Cr. No. 24–007, 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. Cudo , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 858 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. King (for himself, Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Hickenlooper , and Mr. Padilla ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro.

Whereas, in 2009, Outdoor Afro started as a blog about nature written by Ms. Rue Mapp, and has grown into a national not-for-profit network with volunteer leaders in 33 States and the District of Columbia, guiding hundreds of outdoor events each year based on a simple mission to celebrate and inspire Black-American connections to nature through recreational activities, including camping, hiking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing, biking, camping, environmental education, conservation stewardship, and more; Whereas, in the past 15 years, Outdoor Afro has cultivated and trained more than 1000 outdoor leaders, led thousands of outdoor events, and engaged well over 150,000 participants; Whereas Outdoor Afro has disrupted the false perception that Black Americans do not have a relationship with nature and is inspiring access to remote and pristine nature, as well as urban nature, including local parks, trails, and open spaces; Whereas Outdoor Afro promotes a healthy lifestyle and helps communities find healing, connects to Black history found in natural areas, and inspires an increased desire to protect vulnerable public lands for all to enjoy; Whereas Outdoor Afro held its first international expedition in 2018 to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania; Whereas, in response to the disproportionate number of Black children who drown while swimming, Outdoor Afro launched Making Waves, a program to strengthen relationships with water through water safety and swimming lessons provided by certified swim instructors; Whereas, since its inception, Making Waves has funded nearly 1,950 Swimmership scholarships and aims to reach 1,500 new swimmers in 2024; Whereas Outdoor Afro has engaged millions of people through digital outreach and is changing visual representations of who can connect with and lead in the outdoors through this digital outreach; Whereas Outdoor Afro’s growing network comprises civically engaged men and women, many of whom plan outdoor activities on behalf of children and senior community members, restoring Black-American leadership in nature; Whereas Outdoor Afro is a leading voice in the Black-American community for advice on where to recreate, the best outdoor gear to use, and environmental causes that need the greatest attention; and Whereas October 25, 2024, marks 15 years since the establishment of Outdoor Afro as a community that supports connecting Black Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro; and (2) commends the leadership of Outdoor Afro for leading the way for inclusion in outdoor recreation and nature for all.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 859 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. King (for himself and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month .

Whereas the theme for National Recovery Month is Every Person. Every Family. Every Community. ; Whereas nearly 108,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal drug overdose during 2023, the first annual decrease in drug overdose deaths since 2018; Whereas overdose deaths involving opioids decreased from an estimated 84,181 in 2022 to 81,083 in 2023; Whereas overdose deaths from synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) decreased in 2023 compared to 2022, but overdose deaths from cocaine and psychostimulants (like methamphetamine) increased; Whereas, in 2023, there were approximately 22,219,000 adults in the United States who considered themselves to be in recovery from substance use disorder; Whereas individuals with substance use disorder may face stigma from health professionals as well as from friends and family; Whereas it has been demonstrated that stigma can be a barrier to accessing treatment and engaging in recovery for individuals with substance use disorder; and Whereas peer-supported communities offer individuals with substance use disorder better success in recovery by addressing the personal and emotional effects of addiction and easing reintegration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of patient, provider, and societal education for the prevention of substance use disorder; (2) supports efforts to explore the means by which integrated care, community, and helping individuals obtain a sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment of substance use disorder; (3) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder; and (4) supports the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 863 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 12, 2024, as National Loggers Day .

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

That the Senate designates October 12, 2024, as National Loggers Day .
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 867 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 2024 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month .

Whereas, approximately 306,000 individuals in the United States live with spinal cord injuries, which cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas there are approximately 18,000 new spinal cord injuries in the United States each year; Whereas more than 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas almost half of all spinal cord injuries sustained by individuals 30 years of age or younger occur as a result of a vehicular accident; Whereas the average remaining years of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries has not improved significantly since the 1980s; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for individuals living with spinal cord injuries, enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 2024 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 874 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation November 14, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary, Florida, for winning the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series.

Whereas, on August 25, 2024, the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary Little League of Lake Mary, Florida, won the Little League Baseball World Series; Whereas this is the first time a Florida team has won the Little League Baseball World Series in the 77-year history of the series; Whereas the Southeast Region team achieved an undefeated record by obtaining 4 wins and 0 losses in the Southeast Region Tournament and 4 wins and 0 losses in the Little League Baseball World Series playoffs and winning the championship game; Whereas the Southeast Region team players, coaches, and managers showed tremendous dedication and sportsmanship throughout the season toward the goal of winning the Little League Baseball World Series Championship; Whereas the Southeast Region team fans from Florida showed enthusiasm, support, and courtesy for all of the players and coaches and the game of baseball; and Whereas, in the 77th Little League Baseball World Series championship game, the Southeast Region baseball team faced the Asia-Pacific Region baseball team from Kuei-Shan Little League of Taoyuan, Taiwan, and came away victorious by a score of 2–1 in extra innings after a walk-off bunt: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary, Florida, for winning the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 874 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Rubio (for Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Honoring the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary, Florida, for winning the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series.

Whereas, on August 25, 2024, the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary Little League of Lake Mary, Florida, won the Little League Baseball World Series; Whereas this is the first time a Florida team has won the Little League Baseball World Series in the 77-year history of the series; Whereas the Southeast Region team achieved an undefeated record by obtaining 4 wins and 0 losses in the Southeast Region Tournament and 4 wins and 0 losses in the Little League Baseball World Series playoffs and winning the championship game; Whereas the Southeast Region team players, coaches, and managers showed tremendous dedication and sportsmanship throughout the season toward the goal of winning the Little League Baseball World Series Championship; Whereas the Southeast Region team fans from Florida showed enthusiasm, support, and courtesy for all of the players and coaches and the game of baseball; and Whereas, in the 77th Little League Baseball World Series championship game, the Southeast Region baseball team faced the Asia-Pacific Region baseball team from Kuei-Shan Little League of Taoyuan, Taiwan, and came away victorious by a score of 2–1 in extra innings after a walk-off bunt: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary, Florida, for winning the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 875 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 19, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as Blue Star Welcome Week .

Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors—individuals and organizations—to create vibrant communities of mutual support; Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the second to last Saturday in September and concluding 8 days thereafter as Blue Star Welcome Week ; Whereas, during Blue Star Welcome Week, the Senate recognizes the 600,000 active duty and transitioning military families who move to new communities each year; Whereas nearly half of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer; and Whereas a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being and readiness of military families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as Blue Star Welcome Week ; (2) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families; (3) commits to ensuring that military-connected families feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian communities; and (4) encourages civilians across the United States to welcome military-connected families into their communities.
III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 875 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 25, 2024 Mr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as Blue Star Welcome Week .

Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors—individuals and organizations—to create vibrant communities of mutual support; Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the second to last Saturday in September and concluding 8 days thereafter as Blue Star Welcome Week ; Whereas, during Blue Star Welcome Week, the Senate recognizes the 600,000 active duty and transitioning military families who move to new communities each year; Whereas nearly half of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer; and Whereas a sense of belonging is essential to the well-being and readiness of military families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as Blue Star Welcome Week ; (2) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families; (3) commits to ensuring that military-connected families feel a strong sense of belonging to their local civilian communities; and (4) encourages civilians across the United States to welcome military-connected families into their communities.