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III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 259 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2025 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 18, 2025 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.

Whereas, for nearly 4 decades, Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) has served as an essential conduit between the United States Senate and the American public; Whereas, since its launch on June 2, 1986, the channel C-SPAN2 has offered uninterrupted, unfiltered access to the debates, votes, and deliberations of the Senate; Whereas, over the course of 39 years, C-SPAN2 has recorded more than 43,830 hours of Senate sessions, capturing more than 169,000 speeches that span the spectrum of political thoughts, policy debates, and personal testimony; Whereas these recordings preserve the voices of 359 different Senators, including 185 Republicans, 167 Democrats, and 7 Independents, across nearly 4 decades of service; Whereas C-SPAN2 has documented more than 23,493 roll call votes, each a building block of American law and policy, a living ledger of Senate decision-making; Whereas C-SPAN operates without public funding or government oversight; Whereas the continued availability and success of C-SPAN is due to the funding provided by cable and satellite television operators in the United States; and Whereas all television providers, including streaming services, should make delivery of C-SPAN a priority so Americans can watch Congress in action, in real time: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes— (1) June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate; and (2) the importance of continuous Senate coverage for all Americans and the need for live coverage to be accessible on all platforms.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 259 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2025 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.

Whereas, for nearly 4 decades, Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) has served as an essential conduit between the United States Senate and the American public; Whereas, since its launch on June 2, 1986, the channel C-SPAN2 has offered uninterrupted, unfiltered access to the debates, votes, and deliberations of the Senate; Whereas, over the course of 39 years, C-SPAN2 has recorded more than 43,830 hours of Senate sessions, capturing more than 169,000 speeches that span the spectrum of political thoughts, policy debates, and personal testimony; Whereas these recordings preserve the voices of 359 different Senators, including 185 Republicans, 167 Democrats, and 7 Independents, across nearly 4 decades of service; Whereas C-SPAN2 has documented more than 23,493 roll call votes, each a building block of American law and policy, a living ledger of Senate decision-making; Whereas C-SPAN operates without public funding or government oversight; Whereas the continued availability and success of C-SPAN is due to the funding provided by cable and satellite television operators in the United States; and Whereas all television providers, including streaming services, should make delivery of C-SPAN a priority so Americans can watch Congress in action, in real time: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes— (1) June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate; and (2) the importance of continuous Senate coverage for all Americans and the need for live coverage to be accessible on all platforms.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 260 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2025 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Booker , Mr. Welch , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Markey , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Alsobrooks , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year in the United States— (1) nearly 46,000 individuals are killed and nearly 97,000 individuals are wounded by gunfire; (2) more than 19,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving guns; (3) nearly 26,000 individuals die by suicide using a gun; and (4) more than 500 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas 2024 was a deadly year for the United States, with an estimated 16,700 people killed in gun homicides or nonsuicide-related shootings; Whereas, in 2024, more than 360 people were unintentionally shot by a child under 18; Whereas, by 1 count, in 2024, there were 503 mass shooting incidents in the United States in which at least 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; Whereas nationwide, more than 87,000 military veterans died by gun suicide from 2003 to 2022; Whereas, every year in the United States, more than 4,300 children and teens are killed by gun violence and more than 17,000 children and teens are shot and wounded; Whereas more than 15,000 people in the United States under the age of 30 die because of gun violence annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age in Chicago, Illinois, while standing in a park; Whereas, on June 6, 2025, to recognize the 28th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to— (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and Whereas June 2025 is an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports— (A) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States— (A) to promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) to wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day; (C) to concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) to bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 261 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2025 Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Sarah Lynn Milgrim and condemning the recent extremist attacks.

Whereas Sarah Lynn Milgrim was born on December 29, 1998; Whereas Sarah excelled academically and in the arts, partaking in and loving music and theater; Whereas, at Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, Kansas, she played in the orchestra and sang in the choir and chamber choir; Whereas, in the greater Kansas City region, she performed in community show choirs and the KC Lyric Opera children’s choir; Whereas, while growing up, Sarah cultivated her faith as an integral part of her being, attending Sunday school at Congregation Kol Ami; Whereas, after graduating from Shawnee Mission East High School, Sarah enrolled in and graduated from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Science in environmental science; Whereas, at the University of Kansas, Sarah continued to strengthen her faith as an active member of Hillel and Chabad; Whereas, following her achievements at the University of Kansas, Sarah pursued and earned Master’s degrees in International Affairs from American University and Resource Development and Sustainability from the United Nations University for Peace in Costa Rica; Whereas, in the fall of 2023, Sarah began working as the Director of Civil Society Affairs at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC; Whereas, in this capacity, Sarah worked day and night to fight the scourge of religious discrimination and violence; Whereas, while working at the Embassy of Israel, Sarah met and fell in love with Yaron Lischinsky; Whereas, following a panel discussion promoting peace and conflict resolution, a gunman, in a targeted attack, killed Yaron and Sarah; and Whereas this horrific act of violence represents another direct attack on the Jewish population of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) strongly condemns violence targeted at religious groups; (2) remembers the life of Sarah Milgrim and celebrates her work; (3) denounces the senseless violence that resulted in the deaths of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky; and (4) supports the full prosecution of the individual who committed this extremist attack.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 262 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2025 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute .

Whereas, in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute , No. 1:24-mc-00032, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the plaintiffs have issued a subpoena for testimony and production of documents from Nichole Kotschwar, Deputy Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) 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 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 Nichole Kotschwar is authorized to provide testimony and documents in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. Kotschwar in this matter.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 264 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 5, 2025 Mr. Schiff (for himself and Mr. Padilla ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION To support the naming of certain United States Navy ships after notable civil rights leaders and to strongly encourage the Department of Defense not to change the names of such ships.

Whereas the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oilers serve a vital role in replenishing fuel to United States Navy ships and aircraft assigned to aircraft carriers; Whereas naming the class of ship and the first of its members after former United States Congressman John Lewis is a befitting tribute to a true United States civil rights icon; Whereas the other ships in the class, including ships that are still under construction or are not yet constructed, have been named after other civil rights luminaries, including Harvey Milk, Earl Warren, Robert F. Kennedy, Lucy Stone, Sojourner Truth, Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, Dolores Huerta, Joshua L. Goldberg, and Thomas D. Parham; and Whereas, by naming these ships, the United States Navy has appropriately celebrated notable civil rights leaders and their legacy in promoting a more equal and just United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) strongly supports the naming of John Lewis-class fleet replacement oilers after the aforementioned civil rights leaders as a fitting tribute to honor their contributions to the advancement of civil rights; and (2) strongly encourages the Department of Defense not to take any action to change the names of any of the ships referred to in paragraph (1).
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 267 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2025 Mr. Welch (for himself and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations July 23, 2025 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.

Whereas Denmark and the United States have enjoyed peaceful, mutually beneficial relations since establishing diplomatic relations in 1801; Whereas more than 1,000,000 people in the United States claim Danish ancestry; Whereas Denmark has bravely stood with the United States in nearly every conflict of the last 3 decades, sending troops and forces to fight alongside United States Armed Forces in the 1991 Gulf War, the Balkans conflicts, and in Afghanistan, while dedicating military forces to stabilization and peacekeeping missions in Africa, the Middle East, and around the world; Whereas Denmark and the United States are bound by a treaty of mutual defense and enjoy intense cooperation on intelligence-sharing, weapons sales, military exercises, and joint basing; Whereas Denmark is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)—the backbone of peace and prosperity in North America and Europe for more than 75 years; Whereas Denmark spends more on national defense than the target objective required by NATO for defense spending as a percentage of gross domestic product; Whereas Denmark is the seventh largest source of foreign direct investment in the United States, contributing to the creation of approximately 200,000 jobs; and Whereas Denmark was 1 of 8 founding partner-nations of the multinational F–35 Lightning II program: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) acknowledges Danish Constitution Day in a spirit of friendship and respect toward the people of Denmark; (2) recognizes the deep commitment of the Danish people and government to the friendship and cooperation between Denmark and the United States; (3) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices borne in battle by Danish heroes in securing the shared interests of Denmark and the United States; and (4) looks toward many more decades of shared prosperity, peace, cooperation, and friendship.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 267 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2025 Mr. Welch (for himself and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.

Whereas Denmark and the United States have enjoyed peaceful, mutually beneficial relations since establishing diplomatic relations in 1801; Whereas more than 1,000,000 people in the United States claim Danish ancestry; Whereas Denmark has bravely stood with the United States in nearly every conflict of the last 3 decades, sending troops and forces to fight alongside United States Armed Forces in the 1991 Gulf War, the Balkans conflicts, and in Afghanistan, while dedicating military forces to stabilization and peacekeeping missions in Africa, the Middle East, and around the world; Whereas Denmark and the United States are bound by a treaty of mutual defense and enjoy intense cooperation on intelligence-sharing, weapons sales, military exercises, and joint basing; Whereas Denmark is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)—the backbone of peace and prosperity in North America and Europe for more than 75 years; Whereas Denmark spends more on national defense than the target objective required by NATO for defense spending as a percentage of gross domestic product; Whereas Denmark is the seventh largest source of foreign direct investment in the United States, contributing to the creation of approximately 200,000 jobs; and Whereas Denmark was 1 of 8 founding partner-nations of the multinational F–35 Lightning II program: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) acknowledges Danish Constitution Day in a spirit of friendship and respect toward the people of Denmark; (2) recognizes the deep commitment of the Danish people and government to the friendship and cooperation between Denmark and the United States; (3) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices borne in battle by Danish heroes in securing the shared interests of Denmark and the United States; and (4) looks toward many more decades of shared prosperity, peace, cooperation, and friendship.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 268 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2025 Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Hawley , Mrs. Blackburn , and Mr. Hagerty ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION A resolution condemning James B. Comey, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for inciting violence against President Donald J. Trump.

Whereas James B. Comey, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (in this preamble, referred to as the FBI ), on May 15, 2025, posted an image on Instagram depicting the numbers 86 47 with the cryptic caption cool shell formation ; Whereas this message promotes violence against the sitting President of the United States, Donald J. Trump; Whereas Mr. Comey posted this to his public Instagram account during President Trump's first overseas trip to the Middle East, jeopardizing his security and invigorating the enemies of the United States abroad; Whereas it is indefensible and inexcusable to issue a call for violence against the President of the United States; Whereas Mr. Comey exhibits a clear desire to undermine President Trump; Whereas there have been multiple assassination attempts against President Trump; Whereas former public officials owe a special duty of care not to use their past positions and influence accrued through public service to threaten the lives of their political opponents; and Whereas Congress must hold Mr. Comey accountable for his violations of the public trust and preserve the rule of law to protect our institutions from those that seek to sow discord and promote violence against their political opponents: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) unequivocally condemns James Comey's apparent incitement of political violence against President Trump; (2) urges the relevant authorities to take every relevant action to ensure that Mr. Comey is never again permitted to serve as an employee of the Federal Government; and (3) requests that the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security conduct a full and comprehensive investigation of Mr. Comey's attempts to incite violence against the President, and release the findings to the relevant committees of Congress and the public.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 269 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 10, 2025 Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Reed , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Budd , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Daines , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Kelly , Mr. King , Mr. Peters , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Schmitt , Ms. Slotkin , and Mr. Tillis ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.

Whereas on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing the citizens and patriots of the Thirteen American Colonies, authorized the establishment of the Continental Army; Whereas the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom that created the United States Army also led to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the realization of the fundamental principles and values of the United States in the Constitution; Whereas, for the past 250 years, the Army's central mission has been to fight and win the wars of the United States; Whereas the 190 campaign streamers carried on the United States Army flag are a testament to the valor, commitment, and professionalism of the brave soldiers who have served to build the Nation's might ; Whereas the battles of Yorktown, Gettysburg, Cantigny, Normandy, the Bulge, Okinawa, Inchon, la Drang, 73 Easting, Fallujah, and Kamdesh are but a few of the notable battles soldiers of the United States Army have fought with extraordinary courage and distinction; Whereas loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage are the values by which the United States soldier lives and serves; Whereas the United States Army of today is the world's most capable and lethal ground force that always places the mission first and will never accept defeat ; Whereas Army forces are ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat ; Whereas no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of future conflicts, the United States can rely on its Army to produce well-trained, well-led, and highly motivated soldiers to carry out the missions entrusted to them; Whereas the United States Army’s motto, as carried on its flag is This We’ll Defend. ; and Whereas, whatever the mission, the United States turns to its Army for decisive victories as the guardians of freedom and the American way of life : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate, recognizing the historic significance of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army— (1) expresses the appreciation of the people of the United States to the Army and the soldiers who have served in it with dedication for 250 years; (2) honors the valor, commitment, and professionalism that United States soldiers have displayed throughout the history of the Army; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe that anniversary with honorific programs, ceremonies, and activities.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 271 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2025 Mr. Mullin (for himself and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating June 11, 2025, as World Franchise Day .

Whereas the World Franchise Council, which consists of over 40 national franchise associations from around the world, recently established June 11 every year as World Franchise Day; Whereas franchising has served as a core business model in the United States for decades and has empowered aspiring entrepreneurs of all backgrounds to launch and operate independent businesses under the brand and operational guidance of an established company; Whereas, through the business format of franchising, hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs have achieved the American Dream of business ownership; Whereas franchising has contributed to robust job creation and provided foundational skills development to millions of workers in every community in which a franchise exists; Whereas franchising has its roots in 1731 with Benjamin Franklin, who is credited with founding the first commercial franchise system in the Americas due to his efforts expanding his printing business by agreeing to partnerships with his workers to run their own printing shops; Whereas franchising further took hold in the mid-19th century as Isaac Singer, who revolutionized the sewing machine industry, developed a franchise system to distribute and repair his machines, setting the stage for a model that would soon spread to other industries; Whereas, as of 2025, franchising is a proven business growth strategy used in over 200 industries, including childhood education centers, action parks, spas, hardware stores, health care laboratories, home remodeling and repair services, salons, campgrounds, hotels, fitness clubs, auto shops, pet stores, tax preparation offices, restaurants, and more; Whereas franchising offers a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to minorities, veterans, and all aspiring entrepreneurs, with nearly a 26-percent minority ownership rate, and 14-percent veteran ownership rate; Whereas franchising in the United States consists of 830,876 franchise establishments that support nearly 8,800,000 direct jobs, $896,900,000,000 in economic output for the economy, and contributes almost 3 percent of the gross domestic product; and Whereas franchising is set to continue to serve as a vital business growth model for opportunity, entrepreneurism, job creation, and career skills development in communities throughout the United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate commemorates June 11, 2025, as World Franchise Day .
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 272 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2025 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday in June as Veterans Get Outside Day .

Whereas, between 2000 and 2024, the Secretary of Defense found that more than 460,000 members of the Armed Forces were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries; Whereas studies have found that, after decades of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, 20 percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress and depression; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs found that veterans suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to non-veterans, and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety are root causes of the suicide epidemic in the veteran community, with an estimated 17.6 suicides per day in 2022; Whereas, despite a strong effort by Congress and Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce the number of veterans’ suicides, there are still gaps in mental health care for veterans, and the United States needs to use every treatment available to support the veteran community; Whereas studies have shown that exposure to nature and the outdoors has a positive therapeutic impact on mental health, including by resulting in lower risks of depression and improved focus and attention, and even a single day outside can improve an individual’s overall mood and lessen feelings of isolation; Whereas studies have found that individuals with increased access to green space have a lower suicide risk; Whereas the Forest Service sponsors a National Get Outdoors Day on the second Saturday in June to promote the health benefits of outdoor recreational activities; Whereas the United States has recognized the need to connect veterans with nature by providing free admission to national parks and forests; and Whereas a targeted outreach effort, such as Veterans Get Outside Day, to veterans living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety may lead to further participation in outside events and improved mental health outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the second Saturday in June as Veterans Get Outside Day ; and (2) encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting Veterans Get Outside Day along with National Get Outdoors Day.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 274 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2025 Mr. Marshall submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commending Federal, State, and local law enforcement for their efforts in protecting Americans by combating drug trafficking and agroterrorism and for their recent actions in Kansas and across the country.

Whereas the illegal trafficking of drugs poses a severe threat to the health, safety, and well-being of communities across the United States, and contributes to addiction, violence, and economic disruption; Whereas drug trafficking has exacted a devastating human toll, resulting in the annual loss of tens of thousands of American lives to drug overdoses; Whereas an American dies from a drug overdose every 7 minutes, on average; Whereas, Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies have demonstrated unwavering commitment, bravery, and dedication in their efforts to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks; Whereas Federal, State, and local law enforcement also play a vital role in protecting our Nation’s food security by preventing the intentional introduction of harmful substances or agents; Whereas, in May 2025, a joint team consisting of agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, and the Emporia Police Department arrested 6 individuals who were transporting more than 85 gallons of liquid methamphetamine from Mexico to Emporia, Kansas; Whereas, in June 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested 2 nationals of the People’s Republic of China, with alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party and were caught smuggling the fungal plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum (also known as Gibberella zeae ) into the United States; Whereas this fungus causes fusarium head blight , which devastates wheat, barley, maize, and rice crops, and which has caused billions of dollars in economic losses globally; Whereas had this fungus been released into the Kansas wheat crop, it would have devastated America’s largest wheat producer, accounting for between 20 and 25 percent of the Nation’s annual wheat production; Whereas, in June 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration executed a record drug bust, seizing illicit substances in quantities that could have killed nearly 50,000,000 people; and Whereas these Federal agents confiscated more than 93 kilograms of fentanyl, 97 kilograms of methamphetamine, nearly 18 kilograms of heroin, and about 10 kilograms of cocaine, the combined value of which exceeds $9,000,000: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and personnel for their tireless efforts in combating drug trafficking and agroterrorism; (2) expresses gratitude for their bravery and dedication to protecting American communities, public health, and our Nation’s food supply; and (3) encourages them to continue their efforts to keep our communities and food supply safe and secure.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 275 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2025 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Moody ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary June 18, 2025 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day in the State of Florida to honor the victims and survivors of the senseless attack; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2025, marks 9 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by this senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 275 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2025 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Moody ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspired by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targeted the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, where he killed 49 innocent victims and wounded dozens more in a despicable attack; Whereas the attack at the Pulse nightclub was an attack on the LGBTQ community, the Hispanic community, the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United States; Whereas the Orlando community continues to mourn the tragic loss of life but has demonstrated remarkable strength, unity, and resilience in the aftermath of the horrendous event; Whereas June 12 is designated as Pulse Remembrance Day in the State of Florida to honor the victims and survivors of the senseless attack; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for those affected by the tragedy; and Whereas June 12, 2025, marks 9 years since the lives of the 49 innocent victims were tragically cut short by this senseless act of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 277 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2025 Mr. Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of June as Fidelity Month for the purpose of rededicating the United States to the values of faith, family, and patriotism.

Whereas a recent opinion poll of Americans showed support for traditional values has significantly declined; Whereas a majority of Americans no longer view values like faith, family, patriotism, or being involved in the community as very important; Whereas these values used to unite Americans; Whereas the decline in these values has corresponded with a rise in crime, drug abuse, alienation, and family disintegration; Whereas fidelity means dedication to faith, spouses and families, and country and communities; Whereas citizens of all faiths can join in recommitting the United States to fidelity; Whereas John Adams, a founding father of the United States, said, Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. ; Whereas survival of the United States depends on the shared bonds of faith, family, and patriotism; and Whereas it is fitting to observe one month each year to rededicate the United States to its core values: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that June should be designated as Fidelity Month for the purpose of rededicating the United States to the values of faith, family, and patriotism.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 279 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2025 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Peters , Mr. King , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Welch , Mr. Warner , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month .

Whereas hundreds of millions of individuals in the United States participate in outdoor recreation annually; Whereas Congress enacted the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–249 ; 130 Stat. 999) to assess and analyze the outdoor recreation economy of the United States and the effects attributable to the outdoor recreation economy on the overall economy of the United States; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, updated in November 2024 by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce, shows that outdoor recreation generated $1,200,000,000,000 in economic output in 2023, comprising approximately 2.3 percent of the current-dollar gross domestic product of the United States; Whereas the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account shows that, from 2020 to 2023, the outdoor recreation sector grew nearly 3 times faster than the overall economy of the United States while also providing 5,000,000 jobs across the United States; Whereas the Great American Outdoors Act ( Public Law 116–152 ; 134 Stat. 682) provides billions of dollars to spend on priority deferred maintenance projects on Federal lands and waters and permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund; Whereas regular outdoor recreation is associated with economic growth, positive health outcomes, and better quality of life; Whereas outdoor recreation activities at the Federal, State, and local levels have seen a recent surge in participation; Whereas many outdoor recreation businesses are small businesses that are cornerstones of rural communities, and outdoor recreation is part of the national heritage of the United States; Whereas it is imperative that the United States ensures that access to outdoor recreation is available to all its people for generations to come; and Whereas June 2025 is an appropriate month to designate as Great Outdoors Month to provide an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the great outdoors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month ; and (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors during June 2025 and year-round.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 293 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2025 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the Minnesota Frost for winning the 2025 Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship.

Whereas, on May 26, 2025, the Minnesota Frost (referred to in this preamble as the Frost ) won their second straight Walter Cup, beating the Ottawa Charge 2 to 1 in game 4 of the 2025 Professional Women’s Hockey League (referred to in this preamble as the PWHL ) Championship Finals (referred to in this preamble as the Championship ); Whereas Frost Forward Liz Schepers, from Mound, Minnesota, scored the Championship-winning goal 12 minutes into overtime of the Championship-deciding game; Whereas Frost Goaltender Maddie Rooney, from Andover, Minnesota, made 33 stops and finished the 2025 playoffs with a record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Whereas the Frost and the Ottawa Charge played an exhilarating Championship series where all 4 games in the best-of-5 series went into overtime; Whereas the Frost lost game 1 of the Championship series but came back to win 3 straight, including a triple-overtime game; Whereas the Ottawa Charge Rookie Goaltender Gwyneth Philips won the 2025 Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP award in a losing effort; Whereas the PWHL is commended for a great and entertaining second season; Whereas the PWHL reached the 1,000,000th fan attendance milestone on March 16, 2025; Whereas the innovative and competitive play of the PWHL continues to excite and inspire people throughout the United States and Canada; and Whereas there is more to look forward to during the PWHL 2025–2026 season with expansion teams beginning play in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seattle, Washington: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Minnesota Frost for winning the 2025 Professional Women’s Hockey League Championship, their second straight championship; (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of the players, coaches, and staff of the Minnesota Frost in winning the championship; (3) recognizes the difficulty of winning 2 straight championship titles in any league or sport; and (4) congratulates and thanks the fans, players, coaches, and staff of the Minnesota Frost for a great 2024–2025 season.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 294 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 18, 2025 Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Alsobrooks , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Wicker , and Ms. Blunt Rochester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as “National Public Works Week”.

Whereas public works professionals work around the clock to ensure the vital infrastructure, facilities, and services of communities to deliver dependable, sustainable, and resilient human needs that include the health, safety, and well-being of the people of the United States, while advancing the quality of life for all; Whereas public works infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals who represent Federal, State, and local governments, and private sector organizations throughout the United States; Whereas public works professionals design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, sanitation and waste management systems, and other structures and facilities that are vital to the people and communities of the United States; Whereas many public works professionals are first responders and are the first to arrive and last to leave a natural disaster area or incident scene; and Whereas understanding the role that public infrastructure plays in protecting the environment, improving public health and safety, contributing to economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life of every community of the United States is in the interest of the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the health, safety, and well-being of our communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.
III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 297 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 24, 2025 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mrs. Moody ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Whereas June 24, 2025, marks 4 years since portions of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, catastrophically collapsed; and Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating collapse— (1) one of the largest rescue and recovery operations in the history of the United States commenced to locate scores of residents who were unaccounted for and believed to be in the collapsed building; (2) first responders from across Florida immediately answered the call of duty, including firefighters, uniformed police officers, rescue and recovery crews, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, and others rushing to save the lives of individuals trapped in the building; (3) international rescue crews and emergency support organizations from Israel and Mexico responded to the site to aid in the search and recovery efforts; (4) National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces from Florida, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and emergency specialists from California, deployed to Surfside, Florida, to provide critical support; (5) teams worked tirelessly around the clock to rescue survivors and recover the remains of individuals killed in the tragic collapse; and (6) on June 30, 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced it would launch a formal investigation into the cause of the collapse: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commemorates the passage of 4 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021; (2) honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (3) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by the local, State, national, and international teams of first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse; and (4) expresses support for the survivors and community of Surfside, Florida.