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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 735 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2022 Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Ms. Warren , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Braun , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Acknowledging and commemorating the women in the Army who served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women’s Army Corp during World War II. Whereas Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts introduced a bill, H.R. 6293 (77th Congress), to create the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (referred to in this preamble as the WAAC ) to expand the types of jobs women could hold in the Army to address manpower shortages; Whereas President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the WAAC by signing the Act entitled An Act to establish a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps for service with the Army of the United States , approved May 14, 1942 (commonly known as the W.A.A.C. (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) Act ) ( Public Law 77–554 ; 56 Stat. 278), into law; Whereas while 35,000 women had served in the enlisted ranks of the Army primarily in nursing positions during World War I, women had little formal means to serve in non-medical roles prior to the creation of the WAAC; Whereas despite widely held stigmas associated with women in the military and numerous false allegations of impropriety among members of the WAAC, women applied to serve in such high numbers that enrollment ceilings were reached within the first year; Whereas under the leadership of Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby, service in the WAAC quickly exceeded the 25,000 women initially expected; Whereas Secretary of War Henry Stimson had to raise the limit on WAAC recruitment to 150,000 women because of high levels of enrollment; Whereas the WAAC worked across the country, from Washington to Tennessee and from New Mexico to South Carolina, as well as overseas; Whereas members of the WAAC served in numerous capacities, including as switchboard operators, mechanics, bakers, drivers, cryptographers, lab technicians, and nurses; Whereas members of the WAAC, despite the quality and value of their contributions to the war effort, were not given benefits or pay equal to those of their male counterparts, and were not recognized as full members of the Army; Whereas President Roosevelt signed the Act entitled An Act to establish a Women's Army Corps for service in the Army of the United States , approved July 1, 1943 (commonly known as the W.A.C. (Women's Army Corps) Act ) ( Public Law 78–110 ; 57 Stat. 371), into law, which converted the WAAC into the Women’s Army Corp (referred to in this preamble as the WAC ), gave the women official military status and the same ranks and privileges of their male counterparts, and allowed the women to serve overseas; Whereas during World War II, members of the WAC served overseas as drivers, clerks, nurses, and mechanics, enabling the release of more than 7 divisions of men to serve in combat roles; Whereas towards the end of World War II, General Douglas MacArthur stated that the members of the WAC were [his] best soldiers , noting their dedication to hard work and discipline; Whereas General and future President Dwight D. Eisenhower said that the WAC’s contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit, and determination are immeasurable ; Whereas the WAC served as an important precursor to the complete gender integration of the military in 1978; and Whereas the brave women who served in the WAAC and the WAC are owed a great debt of gratitude for their service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) honors the women who served the United States in the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corp (referred to in this resolution as the WAAC ) and the Women’s Army Corp (referred to in this resolution as the WAC ) during World War II; (2) commends the women of the WAAC and the WAC who, through their dedication to the United States and perseverance through significant social pressure, served in critical military positions to aid the war effort, freeing male soldiers for combat duty; and (3) recognizes that the WAAC and the WAC overcame stereotypes to open up more opportunities for women and made significant contributions to the victory of the United States and the allies in World War II.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 736 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2022 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling on the Government of Angola to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 24, 2022, and for other purposes. Whereas the Republic of Angola will hold a general election to elect its President and National Assembly on August 24, 2022; Whereas this year’s election will be Angola’s fifth multiparty election since 1992; Whereas Angola’s 2 main political parties, the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), were the principal belligerents in the country’s 26-year civil war; Whereas Angola experienced its first presidential electoral transition in 2017, when President Joao Lourenco of the MPLA succeeded Jose Eduardo dos Santos, also of the MPLA, who ruled Angola for 38 years; Whereas, despite holding regular elections and having active political opposition parties, Angola is classified as “Not Free” by Freedom House due to the ruling MPLA’s abuse of State institutions to control political processes and limit free expression; Whereas mass media in Angola is controlled or highly influenced by the State, independent journalists face harassment, opposition parties are subject to bureaucratic interference, and fewer than half of Angolans feel free to speak their mind, according to a 2019 poll by Afrobarometer; Whereas Angola is in a period of economic and social crisis, with widespread frustration over the poor state of the oil-based economy and persistently high rates of poverty, inequality, and public corruption; Whereas, since 2020, Angolans have expressed their dissatisfaction through frequent public protests, which have been met with arrests and police violence against protesters; and Whereas the failure to hold a credible election will dangerously exacerbate political tensions in Angola: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) calls on the Government of Angola to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 24, 2022; (2) urges the Government of Angola to ensure the credibility of elections by— (A) allowing for all parties and candidates to campaign without undue restriction, harassment, or intimidation; (B) publishing and freely disseminating electoral information, including voter rolls and election results; (C) permitting the unrestricted participation of independent election monitors, including by inviting the European Union to send an election observation mission, as the European Union has stated it is prepared to do; (D) ceasing the use of State resources and institutions to support or promote particular political parties or candidates; and (E) reversing the ban on opinion polling during elections; (3) urges all political parties in Angola to pledge that they will not use violence during or after the election, will respect the outcome of the vote, and will investigate any disputes peacefully, using legal mechanisms; (4) urges the people of Angola to exercise their right to vote on election day; (5) calls on all parties to work together, whatever the outcome of the election, to develop and implement a broad-based reform agenda, undertaken in collaboration with civil society, that will address the most urgent issues facing Angola, including by pursuing policies that— (A) reduce inequality and poverty including by increasing employment opportunities, especially for youth, women, and other marginalized groups; (B) diversify the economy, privatize State-owned enterprises in a fair and transparent manner, attract foreign investment, improve public financial management and oversight, and protect labor and property rights; (C) seek to eliminate public corruption at all levels, including by prosecuting corrupt actors without exception; and (D) enhance and improve civil liberties, human rights, and free expression for all Angolans; (6) calls on the United States Government to hold Angolan officials accountable for any attempts to subvert the electoral process; and (7) stands with the people of Angola and supports their aspirations for a free, democratic election.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 737 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2022 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Rounds ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating August 10, 2022, as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day . Whereas, during the Vietnam War, the United States sprayed between 11,000,000 and 12,000,000 gallons of Agent Orange, potentially exposing millions of members of the Armed Forces stationed in Vietnam and elsewhere to this toxic mixture of herbicides; Whereas, after the Vietnam War, it took the United States Government years to recognize the link between Agent Orange and the health conditions being experienced by thousands of returning members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the Agent Orange Act of 1991 ( Public Law 102–4 ; 38 U.S.C. 1116 note), provided Vietnam veterans with a presumption of service connection for diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents; Whereas members of the Armed Forces have been exposed to toxic substances while serving at home, including at Camp Lejeune, where as many as 1,000,000 members of the Armed Forces, family members, and staff may have been exposed to drinking water containing contaminants that have been linked to adverse health effects; Whereas members of the Armed Forces have been exposed to toxic radiation while engaged in cleanup operations, including in— (1) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; (2) Thule, Greenland; and (3) Palomares, Spain; Whereas, from 1985 to 2001, at Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Atsugi, Japan, personnel and family members of members of the Armed Forces, including dependent children, may have been exposed to environmental contaminants from off-base waste incinerators; Whereas the Armed Forces used burn pits in Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm; Whereas more than 250 burn pits were used during military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti after September 11, 2001; Whereas veterans encountered hazardous exposures while serving at the Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, commonly known as K2, in Uzbekistan from 2001 to 2005; Whereas there were no regulations restricting what the Armed Forces could burn in burn pits until 2009; Whereas the open air burn pits used by the Armed Forces in many overseas operations may have exposed members of the Armed Forces to a variety of potentially harmful substances; Whereas the Department of Defense estimates that approximately 3,500,000 members of the Armed Forces, who served in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations after August 2, 1990, or in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, may have been exposed to airborne hazards; Whereas an Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America survey found that 86 percent of post-9/11 veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say they were exposed to burn pits or airborne toxic materials; Whereas hundreds of thousands of members of the Armed Forces and other personnel who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Saudi Araibia, Djibouti, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and certain sea locations have signed up for a burn pit registry created in 2014 by the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans to register health problems associated with exposure to burn pits; and Whereas designating August 10, 2022, as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day would be an appropriate way to honor the members of the Armed Forces who were exposed to toxic substances while serving in defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates August 10, 2022, as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were exposed to toxic substances; (3) encourages States and local governments to designate August 10, 2022, as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day ; (4) encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs (referred to in this resolution as VA ) to conduct additional outreach and promote awareness of the resources that the VA offers for those to exposed to toxic substances, including— (A) offering no-cost health screenings; (B) registering for the VA Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry; (C) providing information on the Electronic Health Record (commonly known as EHR ); (D) reviewing the VA insurance and benefits, including review of disability claims; (E) connecting with County Veteran Service Officers; and (F) promoting awareness campaigns; (5) encourages veterans to use the available resources at the VA and Veteran Service Organizations (referred to in this resolution as VSOs ); (6) encourages VSOs to continue outreach efforts to connect veterans with available health resources, from both VSOs and the United States Government; (7) promotes continued medical research regarding burn pit exposure risks, whether through the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence or other partnership programming with the VA or the United States Government; (8) encourages the people of the United States to observe Toxic Exposure Awareness Day, whether by familiarizing themselves with resources available to all veterans or thanking members of the Armed Forces for their sacrifice; and (9) demonstrates the resolve that the people of the United States shall never forget the sacrifices and service of the generations of veterans who served in the Armed Forces at home and around the world.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 738 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2022 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Coons , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of August as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month . Whereas public awareness is crucial to safeguard consumers and businesses from unsafe and unreliable products that, through illicit activity, threaten intellectual property rights, the economic market, and even the health and well-being of consumers; Whereas Federal statutes such as the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946 or the Lanham Act ) (60 Stat. 427, chapter 540; 15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq. ) (referred to in this preamble as the Lanham Act ) and the Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1984 ( Public Law 98–473 ; 98 Stat. 2178) regulate the unlawful act of producing and selling counterfeit products; Whereas the Lanham Act provided the foundation for modern Federal trademark protection, creating legal rights and remedies for brand owners suffering from trademark infringement, helping consumers make informed choices by reducing the amount of confusingly similar products, and making the marketplace more fair, competitive, and safe for all; Whereas, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization, there was an estimated 64,400,000 active trademark registrations around the world in 2020, an 11.2 percent increase from the previous year; Whereas counterfeit products undermine laws, including the Lanham Act, that ensure the safety of consumers, businesses, and brand owners against illegitimate products in the marketplace, from which criminal groups and bad actors are benefitting at the expense of the public and private sector; Whereas counterfeiters use different online platforms to attract consumers to buy illegitimate goods, usually enticing consumers through cheaper prices; Whereas the growth of both global commerce and electronic commerce has expedited the evolving problem because it has given third-party actors an enhanced opportunity to reach consumers that they may have not previously been able to reach; Whereas the deceptive tactics of counterfeiters and their counterfeit products pose actual and potential harm to the health and safety of United States citizens, especially the most vulnerable consumers in society, such as senior citizens and children; Whereas, according to the 2021 Special 301 Report issued by the Office the United States Trade Representative, counterfeit items often do not comply with regulated safety standards, and as a result, vast amounts of unsafe products are constantly circulating the market; Whereas goods originating in China and Hong Kong account for approximately 80 percent of all global customs seizures of dangerous counterfeit goods, including foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other goods; Whereas many international criminals have used the pandemic to exploit the market with numerous counterfeits, and as a result, have defrauded United States citizens; Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation has stressed the need to educate the healthcare industry, private organizations, and the public of the United States on the increased potential for counterfeit medical equipment that is used in relation to the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas counterfeit medical products pose a particular threat to the safety and health of consumers in the United States because the counterfeit product does not provide the same level of protection as an authentic article; Whereas these dangers were elevated during the COVID–19 pandemic by significant trafficking in counterfeit personal protective equipment, medical devices, and COVID–19 treatments; Whereas, according to the World Trademark review, as of 25 March 2021, there have been 2,054 covid-19-related seizures, including counterfeit masks and medicines totaling in excess of $47.2 million, with 265 arrests ; Whereas, in September 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) issued its first Public Safety Alert in 6 years to warn the public about the alarming increase in the availability and lethality of fake prescription pills in the United States, pills that often contain deadly doses of fentanyl, and in 2021 the DEA seized a staggering 20,400,000 fake prescription pills; Whereas counterfeit products threaten the United States economy and job creation, and according to United States Customs and Border Protection, counterfeiting and piracy cost businesses in the United States more than $200,000,000,000 per year and has led to the loss of 750,000 jobs; Whereas, in 2021, the United States Customs and Border Protection reported 20,252 counterfeit good seizures, with an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of over $2.15 billion if the goods were authentic[, which] equates to about $5.88 million in counterfeit goods seizures every day ; Whereas the manufacturing, trade, and consumption of counterfeit products are on the rise; Whereas, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as of 2020, at least 20 percent of counterfeit and pirated goods sold abroad displace sales in the United States, and of the $143,000,000,000 sold of such goods, the United States economy suffers a loss of around $29,000,000,000 per year; Whereas businesses of all sizes collectively spend millions of dollars to protect and enforce their own brand and products by removing counterfeit products from both online and physical marketplaces; Whereas businesses must devote resources to combating counterfeit products instead of using those resources to grow their business by hiring new employees and developing new products; Whereas 1 of the most effective ways to protect consumers of the dangers of counterfeit products is through educational campaigns and awareness programs; and Whereas organizations such as the Congressional Trademark Caucus, Federal enforcement agencies, the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, and State enforcement agencies are actively working to raise awareness of the value of trademarks and the impact and harms caused by counterfeit products on both the national and State economies: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the month of August 2022 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month to educate the public and raise public awareness about the actual and potential dangers counterfeit products pose to consumer health and safety; (3) affirms the continuing importance and need for comprehensive Federal, State, and private sector-supported education and awareness efforts designed to equip the consumers of the United States with the information and tools needed to safeguard against illegal counterfeit products in traditional commerce, internet commerce, and other electronic commerce platforms; and (4) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to combating counterfeiting by promoting awareness about the actual and potential harm of counterfeiting to consumers and brand owners and by promoting new education programs and campaigns designed to reduce the supply of, and demand for, counterfeit products.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 739 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 2, 2022 Mrs. Murray (for Mr. Leahy (for himself and Mr. Shelby )) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867–2022 . That there be printed with illustrations as a Senate document a compilation of materials entitled “Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867–2022”, and that there be printed six hundred additional copies of such document for the use of the Committee on Appropriations.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 740 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2022 Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Condemning the attack that occurred in Greenwood, Indiana, on July 17, 2022, expressing support and prayers for those impacted by that tragedy, and praising the actions of Elisjsha Dicken (also known as the “Good Samaritan”) who valiantly engaged and thwarted the shooter. Whereas, on July 17, 2022, a shooting took place in Greenwood, Indiana, at the Greenwood Park Mall; Whereas 3 innocent lives were lost in that tragedy: Pedro Piñeda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Piñeda, and Victor Gomez; Whereas, without the actions of Elisjsha Dicken, known as the Good Samaritan , the perpetrator of the attack would have killed many more innocent people; Whereas, in the words of Greenwood, Indiana, Chief of Police Jim Ison, “… many more people would have died [in the shooting] if not for a responsible armed citizen that took action very quickly...”; Whereas the people of the United States continue to pray for a healthy recovery for the individuals who were wounded in the attack; Whereas all Hoosiers are united in support of the victims and their families; and Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of this attack and stand in solidarity with those affected by this senseless tragedy: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns the senseless attack that led to the loss of 3 innocent lives in Greenwood, Indiana, on Sunday, July 17, 2022; (2) honors the memory of the victims who were murdered: Pedro Piñeda, Rosa Mirian Rivera de Piñeda, and Victor Gomez; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery for, stands in solidarity with, and pledges continued support for the individuals injured in the attack; (4) expresses appreciation and gratitude for all of the first responders who quickly responded to the attack and the professionals and volunteers who cared for the injured; and (5) expresses appreciation for and honors the courageous, heroic, valiant, and virtuous actions of Elisjsha Dicken, known as the Good Samaritan .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 741 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2022 Mr. Marshall submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION To express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border. Whereas, during a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, President Biden called for all those people seeking asylum to immediately surge to the border ; Whereas, during a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, President Biden raised his hand when candidates were asked if their health plans will provide coverage for illegal immigrants; Whereas, during a 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate, President Biden pledged support for sanctuary cities when he stated that illegal immigrants arrested by local police should not be turned over to Federal immigration authorities; Whereas, on January 20, 2021, one of President Biden’s first actions as President was sending proposed legislation, the U.S. Citizenship Act, to Congress, which would provide a path to citizenship for an estimated 10,000,000 to 12,000,000 illegal immigrants who are currently residing in the United States; Whereas, on January 20, 2021, President Biden also issued a Proclamation on the Termination Of Emergency With Respect To The Southern Border Of The United States And Redirection Of Funds Diverted To Border Wall Construction , which halted construction of physical barriers along the international border between the United States and Mexico, and he later terminated existing border wall construction contracts and failed to obligate more than $1,000,000,000 that Congress had lawfully appropriated for border wall construction; Whereas, on January 20, 2021, President Biden also halted enrollments in the Migrant Protection Protocols policy, which is also known as the remain in Mexico program; Whereas on February 6, 2021, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suspended and terminated the Asylum Cooperative Agreements with the Governments of El Salvador, of Guatemala, and of Honduras; Whereas in March 2022, the Department of Homeland Security began implementing the interim final rule titled Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers which authorizes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to consider the asylum applications of individuals subject to expedited removal and violates the law enacted by Congress that requires asylum seekers to offer evidence to persuade a judge in an immigration court; Whereas, during fiscal year 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement executed 59,000 deportations, which represents the lowest number of deportations since fiscal year 2008, and fewer than 1/3 as many deportations as the number of people who were deported during fiscal year 2020, and is significantly lower than the 226,000 to 410,000 removals that occurred every fiscal year since 2008; Whereas, during fiscal year 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement— (1) arrested 48 percent fewer convicted criminals than had been arrested during the prior fiscal year; (2) deported 63 percent fewer criminals than had been deported in the prior fiscal year; and (3) issued 56 percent fewer detainer requests to local authorities than had been issued in the prior fiscal year; Whereas, during fiscal year 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection made more than 1,700,000 arrests of illegal immigrants along the international border between the United States and Mexico, which is the highest level ever recorded, and is on pace to arrest more than 2,000,000 illegal immigrants along such border during fiscal year 2022; Whereas, on April 1, 2022, President Biden announced the termination of a public health policy used to expel potentially infected illegal immigrants during the COVID–19 pandemic (commonly known as title 42 ); Whereas, on September 30, 2021, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a memorandum titled Guidelines for the Enforcement of Civil Immigration Law , which stated that an alien’s illegal status in the United States should not be the sole basis of an enforcement action and prioritized for apprehension and removal aliens who are a threat to national security, public safety, or border security; Whereas, on October 12, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas issued a memorandum titled Worksite Enforcement: The Strategy to Protect the American Labor Market, the Conditions of the American Worksite, and the Dignity of the Individual , which included Department-wide guidance to cease mass worksite operations, among other instructions; Whereas, on October 27, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas issued a memorandum titled Guidelines for Enforcement Actions in or Near Protected Areas , which listed numerous protected areas where the enforcement of Federal immigration law should not occur; Whereas, in May 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested 239,416 illegal immigrants along the international border between the United States and Mexico, which is the highest number of arrests ever recorded in a single month; Whereas President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget request aims to shift the Department of Homeland Security’s border management away from enforcement and toward effectively managing irregular migration along the Southwest border ; Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection has apprehended illegal immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti, Brazil, other Central and Latin American nations, Turkey, India, Russia, and other nations outside of the Western Hemisphere; Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has apprehended 50 people since October 1, 2021 along the international border between the United States and Mexico who are listed on the Federal Bureau of Investigations’ terrorist screening database; Whereas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested more than 7,000 illegal aliens in fiscal year 2022 who have been convicted of 1 or more crimes in the United States or abroad, including— (1) 219 convicted sexual criminals; (2) 45 who were convicted of homicide or manslaughter; (3) 195 who were convicted of illegal weapons possession, transport, or trafficking; (4) 561 who were convicted of burglary, robbery, larceny, theft, or fraud; and (5) 711 who were convicted of assault, battery, or domestic violence; Whereas, during fiscal year 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized— (1) 11,203 pounds of fentanyl; (2) 5,400 pounds of heroin; (3) 191, 824 pounds of methamphetamine; (4) 97,638 pounds of cocaine; and (5) 10,848 pounds of ketamine; Whereas, provisional data from the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were 107,622 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2021, an increase of nearly 15 percent from the estimated 93,655 deaths in 2020, with overdose deaths involving opioids increasing from an estimated 70,029 in 2020 to an estimated 80,816 in 2021, and overdose deaths from synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl), psychostimulants (such as methamphetamine), and cocaine also increasing during 2021. Whereas clause 1 of section 10 of article I of the United States Constitution states, in part, No State shall, without the Consent of Congress … engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay. ; Whereas section 4 of article IV of the United States Constitution states, in part, The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion ; Whereas, in the context of known security concerns due to a lack of proper vetting processes and systems, and in conjunction with how the mass unlawful movement of people across the border of the United States directly empowers and enriches cartels and transnational gangs, the totality of such activity constitutes an invasion; Whereas, on October 26, 2021, Arizona State Representative Jake Hoffman sent a letter to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich requesting a formal legal opinion determining whether President Biden has violated his obligations to protect Arizona from invasion under section 4 of article IV of the United States Constitution; and Whereas, on February 7, 2022, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich issued a formal legal opinion, which states, in part— (1) The on-the-ground violence and lawlessness at Arizona’s border caused by cartels and gangs is extensive, well-documented, and persistent. It can satisfy the definition of ‘actually invaded’ and ‘invasion’ under the U.S. Constitution. ; and (2) Arizona retains the independent authority under the State Self-Defense Clause to defend itself when actually invaded. : Now, therefore, be it That the Senate finds that— (1) President Biden’s dereliction of duty and failure to take care that the laws be faithfully executed at our southern border has directly put the citizens of all 50 States in danger and has resulted in loss of life; (2) the violent activity and smuggling of drugs, humans, guns, and other illicit goods carried out by drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and the crossing of the international border between legal ports of entry by significant numbers of individuals contrary to the laws of the United States, meet the definitions of— (A) actually invaded under clause 3 of section 10 of article I of the United States Constitution; and (B) invasion under section 4 of article IV of the United States Constitution; and (3) Governors of all 50 States possess the authority and power as Commander-in-Chief of their respective States to repel the invasion described in paragraph (2).

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 742 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2022 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Warren , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Reed , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Shaheen , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2022, as National Lobster Day . Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving lobsters; Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their entire working lives; Whereas the lobster industry has spearheaded sustainability measures for more than 150 years, ensuring the health of the lobster stock and the marine environment; Whereas consumers are looking to add more sustainable seafood to their diets, and more people are enjoying lobster at home; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a mainstay during many other holiday traditions; Whereas lobster harvesters are evolving and diversifying their businesses to help maintain the health of the ocean, including through kelp farming, which absorbs carbon dioxide from seawater; Whereas throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into foods such as pho, gnocchi, doughnuts, cocktails, ice cream, and butter; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late summer; Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the species around the world; Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the world for hundreds of years; Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports teams; Whereas lobster inspires innovation of all kinds beyond the culinary realm, including skincare, fertilizers, and biodegradable golf balls; Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards and from fine-dining restaurants to lobster shacks; and Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the United States and in kitchens across the United States as well, bringing families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2022, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 743 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 3, 2022 Mr. Hickenlooper (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Colorado Avalanche on winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Whereas, on June 26, 2022, the Colorado Avalanche (referred to in this preamble as the Avs ) won the 2022 National Hockey League (referred to in this preamble as the NHL ) Stanley Cup Final; Whereas the 2022 Stanley Cup Final is the third Stanley Cup Final won by the Avs in the 27 years in which the franchise has competed in the NHL; Whereas, on the way to winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, the Avs defeated— (1) the Nashville Predators in the first round; (2) the St. Louis Blues in the second round; (3) the Edmonton Oilers is the Western Conference Finals; and (4) the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final; Whereas Avs defenseman Cale Makar won the 2022 Conn Smythe Trophy, which is awarded to the most valuable player in the Stanley Cup playoffs; Whereas, during the 2021–2022 NHL season— (1) Avs defenseman Cale Makar won the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the best defenseman during the regular season; (2) Avs General Manager Joe Sakic won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award; (3) Avs right wing Mikko Rantanen led the team in both goals scored, with 36, and total points, with 92; (4) Avs center Nazem Kadri led the team in total assists, with 59; (5) Avs defenseman Devon Toews led the team in plus/minus points, with 52; and (6) Avs goaltender Darcy Kuemper led the team in total wins, with 37; and Whereas the entire Avs roster contributed to the 2022 Stanley Cup victory, including Hunter Miska, Trent Miner, Darcy Kuemper, Pavel Francouz, Justus Annunen, Devon Toews, Ryan Murray, Keaton Middleton, Roland McKeown, Josh Manson, Cale Makar, Jacob MacDonald, Kurtis MacDermid, Jack Johnson, Erik Johnson, Samuel Girard, Bowen Byram, Mikko Rantanen, Logan O’Connor, Valeri Nichushkin, Martin Kaut, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Mikhail Maltsev, Artturi Lehkonen, Gabriel Landeskog, J.T. Compher, Andre Burakovsky, Nico Sturm, Dylan Sikura, Alex Newhook, Jayson Megna, Stefan Matteau, Nathan MacKinnon, Nazem Kadri, Darren Helm, Jean-Luc Foudy, and Andrew Cogliano: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Colorado Avalanche (referred to in this resolution as the Avs ) and the loyal fan base of the Avs on becoming the 2022 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to members of the Avs' ownership, management, and coaching staff, namely— (A) owners Stan Kroenke, Ann Walton Kroenke, Josh Kroenke, and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment; (B) Executive Vice President and General Manager Joe Sakic; and (C) Head Coach Jared Bednar.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 744 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022 Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Braun , Mr. Peters , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Daines , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. King , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Wicker , and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the sailors and marines who gave their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard the USS Forrestal and commemorating, during the week of the 55th anniversary of the tragic event, the efforts of the sailors and marines who survived the fire. Whereas, in 1967, the ongoing naval bombing campaign against North Vietnam from Yankee Station in the Gulf of Tonkin was one of the most intense and sustained air attack operations in the history of the Navy; Whereas, on June 6, 1967, the USS Forrestal and Carrier Air Wing 17 departed Norfolk, Virginia, for duty in the Western Pacific; Whereas, on July 28, 1967, during an underway replenishment, the crew of the USS Forrestal were required to onload deteriorated bombs, which were more vulnerable to exploding at high temperatures; Whereas, on July 29, 1967, the older ordnance were used to avoid canceling a planned strike mission over North Vietnam; Whereas, despite safety precautions taken by the crew, on July 29, 1967, a devastating fire erupted on the USS Forrestal after— (1) a malfunction in a parked aircraft caused the aircraft to fire a Zuni rocket that ruptured a fuel tank on another aircraft; and (2) the burning fuel ignited a chain reaction of 9 bomb explosions on the flight deck; Whereas the explosions destroyed multiple aircraft and tore massive holes in the armored flight deck of the USS Forrestal , and burning fuel dripped into the living quarters of the crew and the aircraft hangar below deck; Whereas, for 18 hours, sailors and marines on the USS Forrestal , assisted by helicopters and crews from 8 other ships, fought to bring the fire under control while hospital corpsmen navigated the mangled flight deck and tended to the wounded; and Whereas the fire onboard the USS Forrestal ultimately— (1) left 134 men dead and 161 men injured; (2) destroyed 21 aircraft; and (3) caused the USS Forrestal to terminate its support to the fight in Vietnam and return to Norfolk, Virginia, for repairs: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 55th anniversary of the fire onboard the USS Forrestal ; (2) recognizes the sailors and marines who gave their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating fire and commemorates the efforts of the sailors and marines who survived the fire; (3) recognizes that— (A) if not for the heroic actions of the crew of the USS Forrestal , the consequences of the fire would have been far more devastating to the sailors and marines onboard and the USS Forrestal ; and (B) the selfless sacrifices of the sailors and marines who came to the rescue of fellow shipmates and the USS Forrestal represent, and are consistent with, the highest traditions of the Navy; and (4) expresses gratitude to the sailors and marines who served aboard the USS Forrestal for their faithful service.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 745 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022 Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Mr. Reed , Ms. Murkowski , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Tillis , Mr. King , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Ossoff , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Cotton , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Kelly , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 16, 2022, as National Airborne Day . Whereas the members of the airborne forces of the Armed Forces of the United States have a long and honorable history as bold and fierce warriors who, for the national security of the United States and the defense of freedom and peace, project the ground combat power of the United States by air transport to the far reaches of the battle area and to the far corners of the world; Whereas, on June 25, 1940, experiments with airborne operations by the United States began after the Army Parachute Test Platoon was first authorized by the Department of War; Whereas, in July 1940, 48 volunteers began training for the Army Parachute Test Platoon; Whereas the first official Army parachute jump took place on August 16, 1940, to test the innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a battle line by means of a parachute; Whereas the success of the Army Parachute Test Platoon, before the entry of the United States into World War II, validated the airborne operational concept and led to the creation of a formidable force of airborne formations that included the 11th , 13th , 17th , 82nd , and 101st Airborne Divisions; Whereas included in those divisions, and among other separate formations, were many airborne combat, combat support, and combat service support units that served with distinction and achieved repeated success in armed hostilities during World War II; Whereas the achievements of the airborne units during World War II prompted the evolution of those units into a diversified force of parachute and air-assault units that, over the years, have fought in Korea, the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf region, and Somalia, and have engaged in peacekeeping operations in Lebanon, the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo; Whereas, since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the members of the United States airborne forces, including members of the XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the 25th Infantry Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, special operations forces of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force, and other units of the Armed Forces, have demonstrated bravery and honor in combat, stability, and training operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other theaters in the Global War on Terrorism; Whereas the continued evolution of United States Army airborne units allowed for the reactivation of the 11th Airborne Division on June 6, 2022, to lead the Armed Forces of the United States in Arctic warfighting capabilities, support United States Indo-Pacific Command operations, and continue the storied legacy of the 11th Airborne Division that dates back to World War II; Whereas the modern airborne forces also include other elite forces composed of airborne trained and qualified special operations warriors, including Army Special Forces, Marine Corps Reconnaissance Battalions, Navy SEALs, and Air Force combat control and pararescue teams; Whereas, of the members and former members of the United States airborne forces, thousands have achieved the distinction of making combat jumps, dozens have earned the Medal of Honor, and hundreds have earned the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, or other decorations and awards for displays of heroism, gallantry, intrepidity, and valor; Whereas the members and former members of the United States airborne forces are all members of a proud and honorable tradition that, together with the special skills and achievements of those members, distinguishes the members as intrepid combat parachutists, air assault forces, special operation forces, and, in the past, glider infantry; Whereas individuals from every State of the United States have served gallantly in the airborne forces, and each State is proud of the contributions of its paratrooper veterans during the many conflicts faced by the United States; Whereas the history and achievements of the members and former members of the United States airborne forces warrant special expressions of the gratitude of the people of the United States; and Whereas, since the airborne forces, past and present, celebrate August 16 as the anniversary of the first official jump by the Army Parachute Test Platoon, August 16 is an appropriate day to recognize as National Airborne Day: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates August 16, 2022, as National Airborne Day ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 746 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating August 2022 as National Catfish Month . Whereas the Catfish Institute recognizes August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas recognize August to be National Catfish Month; Whereas the States of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee embody the Channel Catfish as their State Fish; Whereas the farm-raised catfish industry in the United States employs nearly 10,000 people and contributes more than $4,000,000,000 to the economy of the United States; Whereas the United States has 67,640 surface water acres used for catfish production in 2022, and catfish growers in the United States had $421,161,000 in sales during 2021; Whereas the average catfish farmer produces 5,000 pounds of catfish per acre; Whereas 99 percent of all United States farm-raised catfish are grown in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Texas; Whereas catfish is the largest farm-raised seafood product, by weight, in the United States, representing more than 50 percent of the United States aquaculture industry; Whereas United States farm-raised catfish are consistently high quality and, unlike ocean-caught fish, are available all year long; Whereas United States farm-raised catfish are a sustainable and environmentally friendly seafood product; Whereas catfish is a lean fish and an excellent source of protein; and Whereas catfish is a versatile fish in cuisine of the United States, with a myriad of regional and national recipes to be enjoyed by all people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates August 2022 as National Catfish Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of all workers, past and present, that produce, process, and provide catfish for the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes that purchasing United States farm-raised catfish supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 747 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 4, 2022 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Inhofe , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Rounds ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the Senate’s support for taking interim steps to strengthen the military interoperability and resiliency of the militaries of Finland and Sweden with respect to their anticipated accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance. Whereas North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ambassadors signed the Accession Protocols for Finland and Sweden on July 5, 2022; Whereas the Senate agreed to the resolution of advice and consent to ratification of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden (Treaty Doc. 117–3) on August 3, 2022; Whereas the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will strengthen the capabilities, geostrategic position, and deterrence posture of the alliance in the Baltic Sea region and the North Atlantic from that day forward; and Whereas the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO will reduce each current member nation’s respective burden share as a percentage of the total alliance’s deterrence and defense posture: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate, in accordance with its support for NATO’s collective security commitment and for maximizing the combined defense capabilities of United States allies and partners through NATO coordination and cooperation, and with anticipation for the accession of Finland and Sweden to the alliance— (1) recognizes the steps taken by the United States to build upon years of joint and multilateral engagement, training, and exercises; and (2) encourages the President to further advance the efforts of the United States with respect to— (A) enhancing the interoperability of the militaries of Finland and Sweden with the United States, including via— (i) exercises and training across all domains, including a focus on critical capabilities such as— (I) command, control, and communications; (II) logistics; (III) planning; and (IV) integrated and resilient operations across Northern Europe and the Arctic; (ii) bomber task forces; (iii) freedom of navigation operations in the territorial waters of these nations and of NATO allies in the Baltic Sea; (iv) personnel and professional military education program exchanges; (v) United States foreign military sales; (vi) joint development of emerging technologies, including cybersecurity and telecommunications components; and (vii) coordination on critical infrastructure, including dual-use infrastructure such as telecommunications infrastructure and port facilities; (B) trilateral cooperation between Finland and Sweden with the United States, including the military activities described in clauses (i) through (vii) of subparagraph (A) and through the trilateral statement of intent signed by all three nations in 2018; (C) multilateral interoperability between Finland, Sweden, and all NATO partners, including military activities described in clauses (i) through (vii) of subparagraph (A); and (D) countering disinformation campaigns that seek to diminish the relevancy and cohesion of NATO or otherwise undermine or delay the collective accession process of NATO members; and (3) calls on all NATO members to take similar, respective actions as provided in paragraph (2) to further advance the interoperability of the militaries of Finland and Sweden with NATO forces and bolster European security, in conjunction with the rapid completion of their respective ratification processes.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 748 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2022 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Braun , Mr. Schumer , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Brown , Mr. Burr , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Daines , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Graham , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Lee , Mr. Luján , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Markey , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Ossoff , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Paul , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Risch , Mr. Romney , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Sasse , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Shelby , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Smith , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warner , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Warren , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski. Whereas Jacqueline R. Walorski (referred to in this preamble as Jackie Walorski ) was born on August 17, 1963, to Martha and Raymond Walorski in South Bend, Indiana; Whereas Jackie Walorski earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and public administration from Taylor University in 1985 and also attended Liberty Baptist University; Whereas Jackie Walorski began her career as a television news reporter for WSBT-TV in South Bend, Indiana; Whereas Jackie Walorski served as Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Humane Society from 1989 to 1991; Whereas Jackie Walorski went on to work in multiple development roles at Ancilla College and Indiana University South Bend; Whereas Jackie Walorski married the love of her life, Dean Swihart, in 1995; Whereas Jackie Walorksi and her husband served as Christian missionaries in Romania from 2000 to 2004 and started a foundation to provide food and medical supplies to impoverished children there; Whereas Jackie Walorski was elected to the Indiana General Assembly as State Representative for the Second District of Indiana in 2004 and served 3 terms, ultimately becoming Assistant Floor Leader; Whereas Jackie Walorski was elected to the United States House of Representatives for the Second Congressional District of Indiana in 2012 and served 5 terms; Whereas, beginning in 2019, Representative Walorski served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives , where she was a leader in— (1) strengthening programs for foster youth and children involved in the child welfare system; (2) increasing opportunities for workers of the United States to succeed; and (3) expanding access to paid family leave and child care; Whereas Representative Walorski was appointed to serve on the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives , was selected to be the Ranking Member of that committee in 2021, and worked to hold Members of the House of Representatives to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct; Whereas Representative Walorski co-chaired the Hunger Caucus of the House of Representatives and led bipartisan efforts to fight food insecurity, increase food donations, and provide expedited delivery of international food aid; Whereas Representative Walorski was a champion for Hoosiers, known for her leadership on issues impacting small businesses, manufacturing, the agricultural sector, economic opportunity, the fentanyl crisis, and national security; Whereas Representative Walorski, the daughter of an Air Force veteran, was known for her advocacy for servicemembers and veterans, including through enactment of the Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016 ( Public Law 114–256 ) and legislation to extend whistleblower protections to victims of military sexual assault in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 ); Whereas Representative Walorski was known for her integrity, work ethic, passion for public service, and laughter and never wavered in her commitment to God, family, country, and Indiana; and Whereas Representative Walorski formed strong relationships and friendships with members on both sides of the aisle: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jacqueline R. Walorski, Congresswoman for the Second Congressional District of Indiana; (2) the Senate honors Representative Walorski for her service to Indiana and the United States; (3) the Senate respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of Representative Walorski; and (4) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Representative Walorski.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 749 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2022 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack. Whereas the freedom of religion is protected in the Constitution, and no religious institution should be subject to violence, hate, intolerance, or religious and racial discrimination; Whereas, on Sunday, August 5, 2012, a shooting took place that resulted in the death of 7 worshipers who were at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, a gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Whereas the attack occurred as members of the congregation prepared a free community meal served to all congregants arriving for Sunday services; Whereas several worshipers were injured, including a responding officer, Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was shot 15 times at close range; Whereas Lieutenant Brian Murphy, Officer Savan Lenda, and all the first responders to the gurdwara in Oak Creek demonstrated great courage in their quick response to the shooting, saving countless lives; Whereas the Oak Creek shooting was a senseless act of violence and tragedy that should never befall any house of worship; Whereas the Sikh community responded to the shooting in Oak Creek with compassion and stayed true to the Sikh principle of chardi kala, which roughly translates to relentless optimism ; Whereas, 10 years later, the effects of this shooting are still being felt and will be felt for years to come; and Whereas the community of Oak Creek will continue to overcome the tragedy and become stronger than before: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; (2) honors the memories of Paramjit Kaur Saini, Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Prakash Singh, and Baba Punjab Singh who died in the attack; (3) offers its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who died in the attack; (4) recognizes the Sikh community for demonstrating unwavering courage, strength, and resilience in response to the attack; (5) applauds the bravery of the first responders who prevented the gunman from potentially taking more lives and quickly treated those who were wounded; and (6) condemns intolerance, including religious and racial discrimination, and calls for unwavering resolve to prevent and seek justice for acts of hate and terrorism.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 750 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 6, 2022 Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Ms. Duckworth ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea alliance and the dedication of the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on July 27, 2022. Whereas, formed with the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, done at Washington October 1, 1953, the United States-Republic of Korea alliance is the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity for Northeast Asia, a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and across the world; Whereas United States-Republic of Korea military and defense ties are unwavering, and our ever-increasing economic, technological, diplomatic, people-to-people, and values-based bonds are strong and enduring; Whereas the United States commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea remains ironclad, and the alliance continues to work toward our shared goals of securing peace, stability, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Indo-Pacific; Whereas the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated on July 27, 2022, with the names of more than 36,600 members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives in the Korea conflict, along with more than 7,100 Korean Augmentation to the United States Army personnel who died serving alongside them; Whereas the names of the United States and Republic of Korean fallen are integrated to reflect the shared burden they bore to defend the Republic of Korea; and Whereas the Republic of Korea and its citizens funded nearly the entire $22,000,000 cost of building the Wall of Remembrance: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate deeply appreciates and sincerely thanks the Government and people of the Republic of Korea for their generosity in funding the Wall of Remembrance, reflecting the shared sacrifice and common values of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 751 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2022 Mr. Wicker submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating August 1, 2022, as Gold Star Children’s Day . Whereas the recognition of Gold Star Families in the United States dates back to World War I, when the families of fallen service members displayed a service flag in the window of their homes with a gold star; Whereas, in 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law legislation designating the last Sunday of September as Gold Star Mother's Day , a national annual observance to honor the mothers of fallen service members; Whereas, since 2010, the Senate each year has honored Gold Star Spouses by resolution on April 5, recognizing the unique sacrifices made by the spouses of fallen service members; Whereas thousands of sons and daughters have lost a parent who served in the Armed Forces and also deserve national recognition for the burden and legacy they carry; and Whereas, in 2022, the Senate honored Gold Star Children for the first time, recognizing the sons and daughters of service members who were killed while deployed in areas of hostility, as part of the national debt owed to all those who have shared in the sacrifice of military service: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates August 1, 2022, as Gold Star Children’s Day ; (2) honors the sacrifices and hardships of the children of fallen service members; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Children’s Day in support of the children of the fallen men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 752 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 6, 2022 Mrs. Murray submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Commemorating the 48th anniversary of the signing into law of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, recognizing the importance the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 plays in protecting the interests of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries, and recognizing the need to encourage more workers to participate in such plans to save for their retirement. Whereas September 2, 2022, marks the 48th anniversary of the signing into law of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) (referred to in this preamble as ERISA ); Whereas the purpose of ERISA is to protect the interests of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries; Whereas, since ERISA became law, the number of employee benefit plans has nearly tripled from approximately 300,000 in 1974 to 730,000 in 2019; Whereas, during that same time period, the number of participants in employee benefit plans has increased more than 200 percent from approximately 45,000,000 in 1974 to 142,000,000 in 2019; Whereas employee benefit plans under ERISA continue to be an important factor affecting the stability of employment and the well-being and financial security of millions of workers and their dependents; Whereas, despite the enormous growth in employee benefit plans, only 56 percent of workers participate in such plans; Whereas Congress is working to pass comprehensive retirement legislation to encourage more employers to offer robust employee benefit plans and help more workers to participate in such plans; and Whereas ERISA will play a critical role in protecting these additional participants and their beneficiaries: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) plays in protecting the interests of participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries; and (2) recognizes the work that still remains to be done to encourage more workers to participate in such plans to save for their retirement.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 753 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 7, 2022 Mr. Sanders (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations September 28, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Urging the Government of Brazil to ensure that the October 2022 elections are conducted in a free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful manner. Whereas, in 1822, the United States was the first country to recognize Brazil as an independent country; Whereas the United States and Brazil are 2 of the largest democracies and economies in the Western Hemisphere; Whereas bilateral relations between the United States and Brazil are rooted in a shared commitment to democracy and prosperity and the promotion of international peace, security, respect for human rights, and environmental stewardship, including protection of the Brazilian Amazon; Whereas efforts to incite political violence, encourage the Armed Forces of Brazil to intervene in the conduct of the electoral processes of the Brazil, and question or subvert the democratic and electoral institutions of Brazil ahead of the country’s October 2, 2022, general elections undermine the democratic foundation of relations between the United States and Brazil and must be resolutely rejected by both countries; Whereas, according to a recent survey by the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is experiencing a 335-percent increase in violence directed against political leaders in 2022 relative to 2019; Whereas Brazilians from all sectors of society have publicly expressed serious concern about ongoing efforts to undermine democracy in Brazil, including— (1) close to 1,000,000 Brazilians who signed an open letter released on July 26, 2022, defending the democratic institutions of Brazil and the rule of law; and (2) prominent Brazilian business, religious, political, and civil society leaders who released a statement expressing confidence in the electoral systems of Brazil on August 5, 2022; and Whereas the United States Government has on multiple occasions expressed full confidence in the strength of the democratic institutions of Brazil and the ability of the electoral system of Brazil to carry out free and fair elections absent fraud: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) urges the Government of Brazil to ensure that the October 2022 elections are conducted in a free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful manner that enables all citizens of Brazil to exercise the right to vote; and (2) calls for the United States Government— (A) to continue to speak out against efforts to incite political violence and undermine the electoral process in Brazil and to hold the Government of Brazil accountable for respecting the rights of the citizens of Brazil in accordance with international obligations and the Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil; (B) to immediately recognize the outcome of the election in Brazil, if that election is determined by international observers and organizations to have been free and fair; and (C) to make unequivocally clear that the United States considers bilateral United States assistance to Brazil to be predicated on the historic and ongoing commitment of the Government and people of Brazil to democratic principles and human rights and will— (i) review and reconsider the relationship between the United States any government that comes to power in Brazil through undemocratic means, including a military coup; and (ii) ensure United States security assistance and other forms of bilateral United States assistance to Brazil remain compliant with relevant laws of the United States related to the peaceful and democratic transition of power, including longstanding restrictions on the provision of security assistance in the event of a military coup.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 754 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cotton , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Warren , Mr. King , Mr. Markey , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Casey , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 13, 2022, as National Warrior Call Day in recognition of the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield. Whereas establishing an annual National Warrior Call Day will draw attention to the members of the Armed Forces whose connection to one another is key to the veterans and first responders in the United States who may be dangerously disconnected from family, friends, and support systems; Whereas the rate of suicide for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty increased from 20.3 per 100,000 individuals in 2015 to 28.7 per 100,000 individuals in 2020; Whereas the suicide rate for veterans has steadily increased since 2006, with 6,261 veterans taking their own lives in 2019; Whereas, after adjusting for sex and age, the rate of veteran suicide in 2019 was 31.6 per 100,000 individuals, substantially higher than the rate among adults in the United States who are not veterans at 16.8 per 100,000 individuals; Whereas more veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than members of the Armed Forces who died from combat in Vietnam; Whereas many of the veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic continues to lead to increased isolation and disconnection, further exacerbating mental and physical ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Whereas invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, a problem that can be addressed through appropriate medical treatment; Whereas additional research is needed to highlight the connection between traumatic brain injury as a root cause of invisible wounds and suicide by members of the Armed Forces and veterans; and Whereas November 13, 2022, would be an appropriate day to designate as National Warrior Call Day : Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates November 13, 2022, as National Warrior Call Day ; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call up a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (3) implores all individuals in the United States to recommit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces through National Warrior Call Day and other constructive efforts that result in solutions and treatment for the invisible scars they carry.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 755 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2022 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. King , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 15, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing September 11, 2022, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance . Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the United States endured violent terrorist attacks and events (referred to in this preamble as the attacks ) in New York City, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, leading to the tragic deaths and injuries of thousands of innocent United States citizens and others from more than 90 different countries and territories; Whereas, in response to the attacks, firefighters, uniformed officers, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, military personnel, and other first responders immediately rose to service in the heroic attempt to save the lives of the individuals in danger; Whereas, in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, thousands of recovery workers, including trades personnel, iron workers, equipment operators, and many others, joined with uniformed officers and military personnel to help search for and recover victims lost in the attacks; Whereas, in the days, weeks, and months following the attacks, thousands of individuals in the United States spontaneously volunteered to help support rescue and recovery efforts, braving both physical and emotional hardship; Whereas many first responders, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers, and survivors of the attacks continue to suffer from serious medical illnesses and emotional distress related to the physical and mental trauma of the attacks; Whereas hundreds of thousands of brave individuals continue to serve every day, answering the call to duty as members of the Armed Forces, with many having given their lives or suffered injury— (1) to defend the security of the United States; and (2) to prevent further terrorist attacks; Whereas the people of the United States witnessed and endured the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and, in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, came together under a remarkable and inspiring spirit of unity, service, and compassion; Whereas, in the years immediately following the attacks, there was a marked increase in volunteerism and national service among the people of the United States, which continues to this day; Whereas, in 2009, with the support of members of the community affected by the attacks, Congress passed, and President Barack Obama signed, the bipartisan Serve America Act ( Public Law 111–13 ; 123 Stat. 1460), which— (1) established Federal recognition of September 11 as a “National Day of Service and Remembrance” (commonly referred to as 9/11 Day ) as a way to annually and forever encourage all people of the United States to remember and pay tribute on the anniversary of the attacks through acts of service, including volunteerism, and to keep the promise to Never Forget ; and (2) charged the Corporation for National and Community Service (commonly known as AmeriCorps ), the Federal agency for community service and volunteerism, with leading the annual day of service; and Whereas, since the establishment of September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, millions of individuals in the United States have observed that date by uniting together across differences and engaging in a wide range of service activities and private forms of prayer and remembrance: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the selfless dedication to fellow citizens displayed through the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York City, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania; (2) calls on the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and all people of the United States, to observe September 11, 2022, as a “National Day of Service and Remembrance”, with appropriate and personal expressions of service and reflection, which may include performing good deeds, displaying the United States flag, participating in memorial and remembrance services, and engaging in volunteer service or other charitable activities— (A) in honor of the individuals who lost their lives, were injured in, or continue to be medically ill as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and (B) in tribute to the individuals who rose to service— (i) to come to the aid of those individuals in need; and (ii) in defense of the United States; and (3) urges all people of the United States to continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited throughout the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 756 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 8, 2022 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Hoeven , and Mr. Brown ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of the Air Force and celebrating the United States Air Force for 75 years of serving and defending the United States. Whereas, on August 1, 1907, the Aeronautical Division of the Army Signal Corps, consisting of 1 officer and 2 enlisted men, began operation under the command of Captain Charles deForest Chandler with the responsibility for all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects ; Whereas, in 1908, the Department of War contracted with the Wright brothers to build 1 heavier-than-air flying machine for the Army and, in 1909, the Department of War accepted the Wright Military Flyer, the first military airplane in the world; Whereas pilots of the United States, flying with both Allied Air Forces and with the Army Air Service, performed admirably during the course of World War I, the first air war in history, by participating in pursuit, observation, and day and night bombing missions; Whereas pioneering aviators of the United States, including Mason M. Patrick, William Billy Mitchell, Benjamin D. Foulois, Frank M. Andrews, Henry H. Hap Arnold, James H. Jimmy Doolittle, and Edward Eddie Rickenbacker, were among the first individuals to recognize the military potential of airpower and, in the decades following World War I, courageously laid the foundation for the creation of an independent arm for the air forces of the United States; Whereas General Henry H. Hap Arnold drew upon the industrial prowess and human resources of the United States to transform the Army Air Corps from a force of 22,400 men and 2,402 aircraft in 1939, into an entity with a peak wartime strength of 2,400,000 personnel and 79,908 aircraft; Whereas, on June 20, 1941, the Department of War established the Army Air Forces as the aviation element of that Department and, shortly thereafter, the Department made the Army Air Forces co-equal to the Army Ground Forces; Whereas the standard for courage, flexibility, and intrepidity in combat was established for all airmen during the first aerial raid in the Pacific Theater on April 18, 1942, when Lieutenant Colonel James Jimmy H. Doolittle led 16 North American B–25 Mitchell bombers in a joint operation from the deck of the USS Hornet to strike the Japanese mainland in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; Whereas the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ), signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, realigned and reorganized the Armed Forces to establish the Department of the Air Force and the United States Air Force (referred to in this preamble as the USAF ) as separate from other military services; Whereas, on September 18, 1947, W. Stuart Symington became the first Secretary of the newly formed and independent Air Force, marking the date on which the USAF was established; Whereas the Air National Guard was also created by the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ) and has played a vital role in guarding the United States and defending freedom in nearly every major conflict and contingency since its creation; Whereas, on October 14, 1947, the USAF demonstrated the historic and ongoing commitment of the USAF to technological innovation when Captain Charles Chuck Yeager piloted the X–1 developmental rocket plane to a speed of Mach 1.07, becoming the first flyer to break the sound barrier in a powered aircraft in level flight; Whereas the Air Force Reserve, created on April 14, 1948, is comprised of citizen airmen who serve as unrivaled wingmen of the active duty USAF during every deployment and on every mission and battlefield around the world in which the USAF is engaged; Whereas the USAF carried out the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949 to provide humanitarian relief to post-war Germany and has established a tradition of offering humanitarian assistance when responding to natural disasters and needs across the world; Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen served the United States with tremendous dignity and honor, overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II, and helped to establish a policy of racial integration within the ranks of the USAF, as, on April 26, 1948, the USAF became the first military branch to integrate, a full 3 months before an Executive order integrated all military services; Whereas, in the early years of the Cold War, the arsenal of bombers of the USAF, such as the long-range Convair B–58 Hustler and B–36 Peacemaker, and the Boeing B–47 Stratojet and B–52 Stratofortress, served as the preeminent deterrent of the United States against the forces of the Soviet Union and were later augmented by the development and deployment of medium range and intercontinental ballistic missiles, such as the Titan and Minuteman, developed by General Bernard A. Schriever; Whereas, on April 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation establishing the United States Air Force Academy, the mission of which is to educate, develop, and inspire men and women to become aerospace officers and leaders of impeccable character and knowledge, and which, as of 2022, has graduated 64 classes and commissioned 53,491 officers into the USAF and United States Space Force (referred to in this preamble as the USSF ); Whereas, during the Korean War, the USAF employed the first large-scale combat use of jet aircraft, helped to establish air superiority over the Korean Peninsula, protected ground forces of the United Nations with close air support, and interdicted enemy reinforcements and supplies; Whereas, during the Vietnam War, the USAF engaged in a limited campaign of airpower to assist the South Vietnamese Government in countering the Communist Viet Cong Guerillas and fought to disrupt supply lines, halt enemy ground offensives, and protect United States and Allied Forces; Whereas, on April 3, 1967, former prisoner of war Paul W. Airey, a career radio operator, aerial gunner, and First Sergeant, became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the USAF; Whereas, in recent decades, the USAF and coalition partners of the United States have supported successful actions in Grenada, Panama, Iraq, Kuwait, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, and many other locations around the world; Whereas USAF Special Operations Forces have served with honor and distinction around the world since their activation in 1990, providing the United States with specialized airpower across the broad spectrum of conflicts in any place and at any time; Whereas, for over 3 decades beginning in 1990, airmen engaged in continuous combat operations from Operation Desert Shield to Operation Inherent Resolve, demonstrating an air and space expeditionary force of outstanding capability that is ready to fight and win wars and deter aggression whenever and wherever called upon; Whereas, when terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, fighter and air refueling aircraft of the USAF took to the skies to fly combat air patrols over major cities of the United States and protect the people of the United States from further attack; Whereas, on December 20, 2019, in recognition that space had become a warfighting domain, former President Donald Trump signed legislation establishing the USSF as an independent service to ensure that the space domain remained open to all countries; Whereas, on May 30, 2020, in collaboration and engagement with interagency and commercial partners, the USSF provided unparalleled space launch capabilities in support of the first manned spaceflight from American soil in 9 years; Whereas, in 2021, in a step toward organizing the forces of the USSF to meet the needs of an independent military service devoted to space, the USSF activated Space Operations Command, Space Systems Command, and Space Training and Readiness Command; Whereas, to establish a unique and enduring culture for the USSF, the Department of the Air Force redesignated certain Air Force Bases and Air Force Stations supporting the USSF mission as Space Force Bases and Space Force Stations and graduated its first-ever basic military training course taught completely by USSF training instructors; Whereas space capabilities provide the foundation for everything the United States Armed Forces do, from humanitarian efforts to combat operations; Whereas, in 2022, following a ‘wings of hope and compassion’ tradition dating back more than a century, when airmen provided food and supplies to Texas flood victims in 1919, the USAF and coalition partners airlifted 124,334 people out of Afghanistan in the largest humanitarian evacuation operation in history, spanning 17 days, 9 countries, 8 time zones, and more than 10 temporary safe havens; Whereas, since February 24, 2022, airmen and guardians have responded to Russian aggression against Ukraine by guarding the skies of members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (commonly referred to as NATO ), transporting essential equipment to the Ukrainian military, and providing critical support from space; Whereas women have played a prominent role in the evolution of the Department of the Air Force, courageously fighting alongside their male counterparts and dedicating their lives to protecting peace, liberty, and freedom around the world as they provide air and space power whenever and wherever needed; Whereas the Department of the Air Force has made tremendous strides in the global warfighting domain of cyberspace by revolutionizing offensive and defensive capabilities and effects with speed, agility, and surgical precision, thereby ensuring the continuous command, control, and execution of operations in contested, degraded, and limited environments; Whereas the Civil Air Patrol, as a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the USAF, has maintained a steadfast commitment to the United States and the communities of the United States through a proud legacy of service, from the earliest days of World War II, when the Civil Air Patrol protected the shorelines of the United States, through 2022, as the Civil Air Patrol executes emergency service missions and aerospace education programs; Whereas the Department of the Air Force is steadfast in the commitment to fielding a world-class air and space expeditionary force by recruiting, training, and educating its officer, enlisted, and civilian corps comprising the active duty, Guard, and Reserve components of the Total Force; Whereas airmen were imprisoned and tortured during several major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Persian Gulf War, and, in the valiant tradition of airmen held captive, continued serving the United States with honor and dignity under the most inhumane circumstances; Whereas airmen have earned the Medal of Honor 18 times, the Air Force Cross 203 times, the Distinguished Service Cross 42 times, and, since September 11, 2001, the Silver Star 92 times; Whereas the USAF and the USSF are tremendous stewards of resources in developing and applying groundbreaking technology to manage complex acquisition programs for all air and space weapon systems throughout their life cycles; Whereas talented and dedicated airmen and guardians will continue to make the investments necessary to accelerate transformation and modernization to counter the adversaries of the United States and meet the future challenges of an ever-changing world with limitless strength, resolve, and patriotism; Whereas the USAF and the USSF are committed to accelerating change and preparing for the future, because failure is not an option; Whereas, on every continent around the world, airmen and guardians have bravely fought for freedom, liberty, and peace, preserved democracy, and protected the people and interests of the United States; Whereas the future success of the United States Armed Forces depends upon the ability to control the air and space domains; Whereas airmen and guardians will continue to be a tremendous resource for the United States in fights across every domain and at every location, thereby ensuring the safety and security of the United States; and Whereas, for 75 years, the airmen and guardians of the Department of the Air Force, through their exemplary service and sacrifice, have repeatedly proven their value to the United States, the people of the United States, the allies of the United States, and all free people of the world: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of the Air Force; and (2) remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force in serving and defending the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 757 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2022 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Durbin , Mr. Leahy , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the peaceful democratic and economic aspirations of the Sri Lankan people. Whereas Sri Lanka gained its independence peacefully in 1948, bringing an end to British colonial rule; Whereas, more than 100,000 Sri Lankans died or went missing in subsequent decades of ethnic conflict, most acutely at the end of the civil war in May 2009; Whereas the roots of the conflict, including historical inequalities, remain largely unresolved; Whereas the period of peace, which began in 2009, contributed to Sri Lanka’s high growth and economic development, building on a tourism-based economy; Whereas Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected as Sri Lanka’s President on November 16, 2019, and on November 21, 2019, he appointed his brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, as Prime Minister; Whereas Sri Lanka’s governance under President Rajapaksa was highly corrupt, nepotistic, and lacked transparency; Whereas, on August 8, 2020, Human Rights Watch described President Rajapaksa’s rule in 2020 as a campaign of fear and intimidation against human rights activists, journalists, lawyers, and others challenging government policy ; Whereas the Government of Sri Lanka declined $480,000,000 in United States assistance in 2020 in the form of a grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation, which was designed to reduce poverty through economic growth; Whereas, the Government of Sri Lanka, under the rule of President Rajapaksa— (1) devoted state resources for personal political purposes with little transparency; (2) implemented misguided agricultural policies; and (3) borrowed billions of dollars from China to develop economically unviable mega projects; Whereas, since 2019, Sri Lanka has faced an economic crisis, only further exacerbated by predatory loans from the People’s Republic of China as part of its debt trap diplomacy; Whereas Sri Lanka’s economic crisis caused millions of Sri Lankan citizens to live in extremely dire conditions, with severe shortages of medicine, food, and fuel; Whereas many Sri Lankans have immigrated in search of income to support their families as a result of the ongoing crises, often separating spouses and parents from children; Whereas, beginning in March 2022, the citizens of Sri Lanka courageously exercised their fundamental freedoms of speech and assembly to peacefully protest the government’s failed economic policies and repression; Whereas, the Government of Sri Lanka failed to make its bond and loan payments in April 2022, resulting in the country’s first financial default in May 2022; Whereas tens of thousands of Sri Lankan citizens rallied in largely peaceful protests on July 9, 2022, to which the government responded with live fire and tear gas; Whereas the events of July 9, 2022, demonstrated that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has lost the confidence of the Sri Lankan people; Whereas, on July 20, 2022, the parliament of Sri Lanka elected Ranil Wickremesinghe as President of Sri Lanka; Whereas the current Government of Sri Lanka has thus far failed to respond to public concerns, including establishment of transparent investigations into credible allegations of corruption; Whereas, on July 13, 2022, amid mounting public protests, Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled Sri Lanka for Singapore where he formally resigned as president, only to return to Sri Lanka on September 3, 2022; Whereas the Government of Sri Lanka has used the country’s Prevention of Terrorism Act to target peaceful political opposition; Whereas the United States cosponsored United Nations Human Rights Council resolution, HRC 46/1 (2021), includes strengthening the capacity of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to collect, analyze, and preserve information and evidence for future accountability processes for gross violations of human rights in Sri Lanka; Whereas the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, issued a report on February 25, 2022, noting setbacks in efforts to hold individuals accountable for human rights violations in Sri Lanka and highlighting the need for “deeper institutional and security sector reforms that will end impunity and prevent the recurrence of violations of the past”; Whereas the September 2022 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka stated, [f]or sustainable improvements to take place, however, it is vital to recognize and address the underlying factors which have contributed to the economic crisis, including embedded impunity for past and present human rights violations, economic crimes, and endemic corruption ; Whereas the United Nations Human Rights Council will discuss the human rights situation in Sri Lanka at its upcoming 51st regular session in September 2022; and Whereas President Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka— (1) would restart bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund in August 2022; and (2) had reached an initial agreement on September 1, 2022: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the peaceful democratic and economic aspirations of the Sri Lankan people; (2) urges Sri Lankan security forces to respect the legitimate rights of Sri Lankans, including to protest peacefully; (3) urges Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to work with opposition parties on behalf of all Sri Lankans, including Tamils, Muslims, and other religious and ethnic minorities; (4) commends the United States Agency for International Development for announcing more than $92,000,000 in economic and humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka since June 2022; (5) commends the International Monetary Fund for calling for structural reforms to address corruption vulnerabilities that hamper Sri Lanka’s long-term potential growth; (6) commends the Government of India for providing more than $3,500,000,000 in lines of credit to the Government of Sri Lanka for food, medicine, and fuel; (7) commends the Government of Japan and the Government of Australia for providing urgent medicine, food, and health care assistance for the Sri Lankan people; (8) calls on the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue nations to mobilize additional humanitarian assistance, provide desperately needed fuel, and offer economic support and advice to the Government of Sri Lanka; (9) urges the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Government of Sri Lanka to implement the recommendations detailed in the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right’s report that was published on February 25, 2022; and (10) calls on the United National Human Rights Council to extend and reinforce the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights' mandate from HRC 46/1 (2021) for an additional 2 years and to fully resource the Sri Lanka Accountability Project.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 758 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2022 Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the month of September 2022 as Macedonian American Heritage Month and celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian Americans and their incredible contributions to the United States. Whereas there is evidence that the earliest Macedonians in the continental United States arrived on or around the year 1492; Whereas, since the 1880s, tens of thousands of Macedonians fled to the United States seeking civil liberties, human rights, religious freedom, and economic opportunities and in response to the 1903 Ilinden Uprising against the Ottoman Empire, the Balkan Wars, the 2 World Wars, the Greek Civil War, and the communist policies of Yugoslavia; Whereas the Macedonian community in the United States is a vibrant community that is embedded within the mosaic of the United States, partaking in all walks of life, business, medicine, law, technology, civic engagement, government, the military, education, the arts, culinary world, athletics, and more; Whereas the United Macedonian Diaspora estimates there are 500,000 individuals of Macedonian heritage living in the United States, with sizeable communities in Michigan, New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Arizona, Texas, and Virginia; Whereas Macedonian-American immigrants contributed to building monumental transportation routes in the United States, including the Great Northern Railroad; Whereas, in 1922, Macedonian-American immigrants Tom and John Kiradjieff, using old Macedonian recipes passed down by their parents and grandparents, developed the recipe for Cincinnati chili, a beloved dish in the United States, which, in 2013, was named one of the 20 Most Iconic Foods in America by Smithsonian magazine; Whereas, in the early 20th century, Macedonian immigrants created their own version of the famous Coney Island hot dog, which remains a staple dish at Coney Island-style restaurants throughout the Midwest; Whereas Macedonian-American Stoyan Christowe, who immigrated to the United States in 1911, was an author, journalist, World War II intelligence officer, Vermont State Representative from 1961 to 1962, and Senator from 1963 to 1972 and wrote the book entitled This is My Country , which was a favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; Whereas Macedonian-American Michael Alexander (Lazaroff) of Pittsburgh and New York City was a renowned international attorney who served as a legal adviser to many British and Irish government organizations and corporations for which he was honored by Her Majesty Elizabeth II as a Commander of the British Empire and, as a nonalcoholic, served in Alcoholics Anonymous from the mid-1950s through 1993 as legal adviser, chairman of general services board, trustee, and trustee chairman; Whereas Macedonian-American Judge Jimmy N. Dimos served as a district judge for the 4th Judicial District Court of Louisiana from 1999 to 2006 and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1976 to 1999, serving as Speaker of the House from 1988 to 1992; Whereas, in 2018, Macedonian-American Judge Phillip Naumoff of Mansfield, Ohio, was elected as Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge; Whereas, in 1995, Macedonian-American Ljubica Z. Acevska of Mansfield, Ohio, and Washington, DC, became the first Ambassador of North Macedonia to the United States; Whereas Macedonian Americans have greatly contributed to the economy of the United States, creating countless jobs for the people of the United States in Macedonian-American communities; Whereas Macedonian-Americans Mike Ilitch, recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and Marian Bayoff Ilitch, who played a significant role in the civil rights movement and paid rent in Detroit for activist Rosa Park for more than a decade— (1) opened the first mom-and-pop Little Caesars pizza shop in 1959, which grew into the third-largest pizza chain in the world; (2) are owners of the Detroit Red Wings—coining Detroit as Hockeytown —and the Detroit Tigers; and (3) in 2015, made history by giving Wayne State University $50,000,000, the largest donation ever made to the school, highlighting their lifelong dedication to promoting entrepreneurship, education, and the revitalization of Detroit; Whereas Macedonian-American Christopher Ilitch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., and chairman of Ilitch Charities, which has given more than $220,000,000 in grants since 2000 for causes from youth development to community revitalization, has continued the tradition and vision of his parents Mike and Marian Ilitch to further the global standing of Detroit by developing The District Detroit, which has grown into a dynamic sports and entertainment district featuring award-winning theaters, 4 professional sports teams, and 3 multi-use sports venues, including the state-of-the-art Little Caesars Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons, and world-class entertainment and community events; Whereas 4 of the 8 names of women ever engraved on the Stanley Cup are Macedonian-Americans Marian Ilitch, Denise Ilitch, Lisa Ilitch, and Carole Ilitch Trepeck, whose names were engraved in the Stanley Cups won by the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998; Whereas Macedonian-American Andrew Peykoff, Sr., of California— (1) founded Niagara Bottling, LLC, in 1963, which is one of the largest private water bottling companies in the United States; (2) through the Andrew D. Peykoff, Sr., Scholarship Program has awarded more than $2,000,000 to college students in the United States; (3) through Niagara Cares, has delivered millions of bottles of clean water for disaster relief efforts in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and Mexico City; and (4) provided a $10,000,000 grant for the Jaime Peykoff Follicular Lymphoma Initiative to fund follicular lymphoma research grants, international scientific workshops, and clinical awards; Whereas Macedonian-American George Atanasoski of Ormond Beach, Florida, who immigrated to the United States in 1970 and was a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, founded Microflex Inc., a manufacturer that supplies a wide range of flexible metal products to large clients such as General Electric, Ford, Siemens, General Motors, Rolls Royce, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Whereas Macedonian-American Katrina Markoff, originally of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was recognized by President Barack Obama as a Champion of Change in Small Business and founded Vosges Haut-Chocolat, which was named one of the 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World by National Geographic; Whereas Macedonian-American Mike Zafirovski of Forest Hills, Illinois, recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and former presidential appointee to the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee— (1) served on the board of Boeing; (2) was President and Chief Executive Officer of Nortel, a global communications technology company; (3) was President and Chief Operating Officer of Motorola; and (4) during a 25-year career at General Electric, served as President and Chief Executive Officer of 5 subsidiaries of General Electric in the consumer, industrial, and financial services sectors; Whereas Macedonian-American Dr. Leon Speroff of Portland, Oregon, who was recognized as a giant in obstetrics and gynecology, made significant achievements in reproductive endocrinology, changing how medicine is practiced; Whereas Macedonian-American Dr. George Daicoff of St. Petersburg, Florida, a renowned cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, was a maverick in his field of pediatric heart surgery which was an emerging, unknown field in the 1970s, installed a pacemaker in the smallest premature infant in 1984, and conceived and performed important research that advanced the field of pediatric heart surgery; Whereas Macedonian-American Dr. Peter T. George— (1) won 3 Olympic Medals for the United States and 5 world championships in weightlifting; (2) was the middleweight champion at the Pan-American Games; and (3) became a doctor in oral medicine and pioneered treatments for obstructive sleep apnea; Whereas Macedonian-American Dr. Jovan Laskovski, of Akron, Ohio, was inducted into the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (commonly known as ISHA ) in 2013 and became 1 of 26 surgeons in the United States inducted into ISHA; Whereas Macedonian Americans have tremendously contributed to athletics and professional sports in the United States, including— (1) Vlatko Andonovski, the head coach of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team; (2) Sasho Cirovski, the Head Men's Soccer Coach of the University of Maryland Men’s Soccer Team; (3) Dino Delevski, a former soccer player for the Milwaukee Wave and a former coach for the Chicago Inferno of the Major Arena Soccer League; (4) Stefan Kozlov, a professional tennis player; (5) Kevin Kouzmanoff, a former professional baseball player and current coach in the Oakland Athletics organization; (6) Cedi Osman, a basketball player for Cleveland Cavaliers; (7) Jovan Kirovski, a former soccer player and the current Technical Director for the Los Angeles Galaxy; (8) brothers George and Louis Nanchoff, former soccer players in the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League (commonly referred to as MISL ); (9) Sandre Naumovski, a MISL soccer player for the Philadelphia KiXX; (10) Pete Stoyanovich, a former professional football player for the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and St. Louis Rams; (11) Paul Naumoff, a former All-Pro linebacker in the National Football League (commonly referred to as the NFL ) for the Tennessee Titans and the Detroit Lions; and (12) Mike Vrabel, a former All-Pro, 3-time Super Bowl Champion, NFL football player for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, and current head coach for the Tennessee Titans; Whereas Steven Stamkos, an immigrant from Canada of Macedonian heritage, is captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2021 Stanley Cup Winner; Whereas Macedonian-American Pandel Savic— (1) served with the First Marine Division in the South Pacific theater during World War II, fighting in the Battles of Peleliu and Okinawa; (2) was quarterback for The Ohio State University Buckeyes football team, taking the team to victory in the 1950 Rose Bowl; and (3) played an important role in the golf community and served as the longtime chairman of the Professional Golfer's Association Memorial Tournament, which Savic founded with Jack Nicklaus; Whereas Macedonian-American Nick Vanoff directed and produced famous musicals, movies, and television shows in the United States, including Kiss Me Kate , The Tonight Show , City of Angels , The Sound of Christmas , and The Julie Andrews Hour , and created and produced the annual Kennedy Center Honors ; Whereas Macedonian-American Dimitri Dimitrov, former maître d’ at Tower Bar in Los Angeles and San Vicente Bungalows, is Hollywood’s most famous maître d’ according to Bon Appetit and the Hollywood Reporter; Whereas Macedonian-Americans Klime and Anita Kovaceski of Miami, Florida, have earned notable recognition for their restaurant CRUST, which was named one of the 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2017 and 2019 by OpenTable, one of the Top 25 restaurants around the world for 2019 by OpenTable/KAYAK, and one of the 101 Best Pizzas in America in 2020 by The Daily Meal, and was voted Miami’s #1 Italian restaurant on TripAdvisor from 2015 to 2020; Whereas Macedonian Americans contributed to the construction of several dozen Macedonian Orthodox churches throughout the United States as part of the American-Canadian Macedonian Orthodox Diocese, under current auspices of His Grace Metropolitan Metodi, and have played a major role in other Orthodox Church communities throughout the United States for more than a century; Whereas 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the Congressional Caucus on North Macedonia and Macedonian-Americans, which was founded by former Representative Candice S. Miller and is currently co-chaired by Representatives Brendan F. Boyle, Claudia Tenney, Debbie Dingell, and Lisa McClain; Whereas 2022 is significant for Macedonian Americans because September 8, 2021, marked the 30th anniversary of the independence of a Macedonian country; and Whereas the incredible contributions and heritage of Macedonian Americans have helped improve the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 2022 as Macedonian American Heritage Month ; (2) expresses warm congratulations and best wishes to all Macedonian people around the world as they mark Macedonian Independence Day; (3) esteems the integral role of Macedonian Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States; and (4) urges the people of the United States to observe Macedonian American Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of Macedonian Americans to the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 759 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2022 Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Warren , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Reed ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, 11-time National Basketball Association champion, first Black head coach of the National Basketball Association, and civil rights activist. Whereas William Bill Felton Russell was born on February 12, 1934, in West Monroe, Louisiana; Whereas, after graduating from McClymonds High School in Oakland, California, in 1952, Russell was recruited to play basketball at the University of San Francisco; Whereas, in 2 seasons, Russell led the University of San Francisco Dons men's basketball team to a combined record of 57–1 and 2 national championships and was named most outstanding player of the 1955 National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament; Whereas, in the 1956 draft for the National Basketball Association (commonly known as the NBA ), the Boston Celtics acquired Russell, who the St. Louis Hawks had selected with the second overall pick in the draft; Whereas, at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, Russell was the captain of the United States Men’s Olympic Basketball team, averaged a team-high 14.1 points per game, and led the United States to a gold medal victory over the Soviet Union; Whereas, throughout his career in the NBA as a player and a coach, Russell earned an unprecedented number of awards and accolades, including— (1) a record 11 NBA championships, received in years 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, and 1969; (2) five Most Valuable Player awards, received in years 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1965; (3) twelve All-Star designations, received in years 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969; (4) three All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, received in years 1959, 1963, and 1965; and (5) an NBA Lifetime Achievement Award, received in 2017; Whereas, in Game 7 of the 1957 NBA Finals between the Celtics and the St. Louis Hawks, during the final minute of regulation, Russell, who scored 19 points and had 32 rebounds, hit a left-handed lay-up and then chased down and blocked a shot in transition, forcing the first of 2 overtimes; Whereas the Celtics won the game and championship in what fellow Celtics player Tom Heinsohn called the greatest game ever ; Whereas Russell was a player-coach for the Celtics from 1966 to 1969, making him the first Black head coach in the history of the 4 major professional sports leagues; Whereas the strength, courage, and leadership of Russell extended beyond the basketball court to the fight against racism and for civil rights in the United States; Whereas, in 1961, Russell led his teammates in a boycott of an NBA game in Lexington, Kentucky, to protest racism and discrimination after a local coffee shop refused to serve 2 Black Celtics players; Whereas Russell marched with the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; Whereas, in 1963, Russell offered support for demonstrations against segregation in Boston public schools and addressed Black students taking part in a sit-in; Whereas, on June 4, 1967, Russell took part in the Cleveland Summit, where he joined other prominent Black athletes to express solidarity with Muhammad Ali's decision to refuse to join the Armed Forces upon being drafted to fight in the Vietnam War; Whereas, on February 15, 2011, President Barack Obama awarded Russell the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, stating that Bill Russell, the man, is someone who stood up for the rights and dignity of all men. He marched with King; he stood by Ali. When a restaurant refused to serve the Black Celtics, he refused to play in the scheduled game. He endured insults and vandalism, but he kept on focusing on making the teammates who he loved better players, and made possible the success of so many who would follow. And I hope that one day, in the streets of Boston, children will look up at a statue built not only to Bill Russell the player, but Bill Russell the man. ; Whereas, on August 11, 2022, the NBA announced that it will honor the life and legacy Bill Russell by permanently retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league, making Russell the first player to have his number retired across the NBA; Whereas Russell has earned the love, respect, admiration, and gratitude of the city of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the United States; and Whereas Russell passed away on July 31, 2022, at age 88: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) honors the legendary life of William Bill Felton Russell, a giant on and off the basketball court; and (2) expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of Russell as the city of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the United States mourn with them.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 760 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Kennedy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as Patriot Week . Whereas the events that led to the signing of the Constitution of the United States by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787, have significance for every citizen of the United States and are honored in public schools across the United States on Constitution Day, which is September 17 of each year; Whereas the rule of law, the social compact, democracy, liberty, equality, and unalienable human rights are the essential values upon which the United States flourishes; Whereas diversity is one of the greatest strengths of the United States, and the motto inscribed on the Great Seal of the United States, E pluribus unum , Latin for out of many, one , symbolizes that individuals in the United States from all walks of life are unified by shared values; Whereas exceptional, visionary, and indispensable individuals such as Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, John Adams, John Marshall, George Washington, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison founded or advanced the United States; Whereas the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions signed in Seneca Falls, New York, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the I Have a Dream speech delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr., express sentiments that have advanced liberty in the United States; and Whereas the Bennington flag (commonly known as the ’76 flag ), the Betsy Ross flag, the current flag of the United States, the flag of the women’s suffrage movement, the Union flag (commonly known as the Fort Sumter flag ), the Gadsden flag, and the flags of the States are physical symbols of the history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as Patriot Week ; (2) recognizes that understanding the history of the United States and the first principles of the United States is indispensable to the survival of the United States as a free people; (3) acknowledges, in great reverence to the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks, that citizens of the United States should take time to honor the first principles, founders, documents, and symbols of their history; (4) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the United States based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States; and (5) encourages citizens, schools and other educational institutions, and Federal, State, and local governments and their agencies to recognize and participate in Patriot Week by honoring, celebrating, and promoting the study of the history of the United States so that all people of the United States may offer the reverence that is due to the free republic.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 761 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week . Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under section 111 of title 36, United States Code; and (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day under the Joint Resolution entitled Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day , and for other purposes , approved June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895); Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week ; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by— (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 762 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Schumer , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Risch , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Warner , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Coons , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Padilla , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Luján , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Hassan , Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Booker , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Smith , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Moran , Mr. Reed , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Graham , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Portman , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Young , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Toomey , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Carper , Mr. King , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Peters , Mr. Manchin , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Burr , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Romney , Mr. Daines , Mr. Ossoff , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Scott of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and expressing condolences to her family and the United Kingdom on her passing. Whereas Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born on April 21, 1926, to the Duke and Duchess of York; Whereas, during the Second World War in 1945, then-Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service and became the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member; Whereas, following the death of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952, as sovereign of the United Kingdom; Whereas Queen Elizabeth II conducted her first state visit to the United States in October 1957, where she met with President Dwight D. Eisenhower; Whereas, during her reign, Queen Elizabeth II has— (1) visited the United States on 4 state visits, participated in 5 state dinners, and conducted 2 unofficial visits; and (2) met with 13 United States Presidents, more than any other head of state; Whereas, during her reign, Queen Elizabeth II bore witness to significant scientific and diplomatic advances, such as the first moon landing and the fall of the Berlin Wall; Whereas, on May 16, 1991, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to address Congress, where she celebrated the longstanding partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom; Whereas Queen Elizabeth II has invited 15 British prime ministers to form a government in her name, bearing witness to historic and enduring political, diplomatic, and economic relations with the United States and mutual allies; Whereas, during her reign, Queen Elizabeth II witnessed the self-determination of former British colonies around the world; Whereas His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served the British people and the Commonwealth of Nations alongside Queen Elizabeth II for their 73 years of marriage; Whereas Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral in Scotland; and Whereas Queen Elizabeth II, on her passing, was the longest reigning monarch in the history of the British monarchy, serving 70 years, 7 months, and 3 days: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) remembers Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and her more than 70 years of service in support of the British people and the Commonwealth of Nations; (2) expresses gratitude to Queen Elizabeth II for her efforts to maintain strong bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and the United States; and (3) extends condolences to the family of Queen Elizabeth II, to the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and to the peoples of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 763 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Hawley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Establishing a Senate Select Committee on the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Senate Select Committee on the Afghanistan Withdrawal Resolution . 2. Establishment of Senate Select Committee There is established a select committee of the Senate, to be known as the Select Committee on the United States Withdrawal from Afghanistan (referred to in this resolution as the Senate Select Committee ), to investigate and report on the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. 3. Membership (a) In general The Senate Select Committee shall be composed of 20 Members of the Senate appointed according to the following: (1) The majority leader of the Senate shall appoint 2 members. (2) The minority leader of the Senate shall appoint 2 members. (3) The chairman of the Committee on Armed Services shall appoint 2 members. (4) The ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services shall appoint 2 members. (5) The chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations shall appoint 2 members. (6) The ranking member of the Committee on Foreign Relations shall appoint 2 members. (7) The chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs shall appoint 2 members. (8) The ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs shall appoint 2 members. (9) The chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence shall appoint 2 members. (10) The ranking member of the Select Committee on Intelligence shall appoint 2 members. (b) Appointment of Co-Chairs The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate shall each appoint 1 co-chair of the Senate Select Committee from the members appointed to the Senate Select Committee. (c) Date Members of the Senate Select Committee shall be appointed not later than 14 calendar days after the date on which the Senate agrees to this resolution. (d) Period of appointment Members of the Senate Select Committee shall be appointed for the life of the Senate Select Committee. (e) Vacancies A vacancy in the Senate Select Committee— (1) shall not affect the powers of the Senate Select Committee; and (2) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. 4. Investigation and report (a) In general The Senate Select Committee shall investigate and, not later than 1 year after the date of agreement to this resolution, shall submit a report to the Senate on the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. (b) Elements The report required under subsection (a) shall address the following: (1) Intelligence products available to the United States Government over the course of the withdrawal, including as related to— (A) anticipated timelines for a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, especially as the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan districts and provinces, often without fighting, in early to mid 2021; (B) the ability of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to prevent a Taliban takeover of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces and associated combat, logistical, and other support; (C) the willingness of then-President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani and other Afghan political leaders to remain in Afghanistan as the military situation deteriorated, including any plans such leaders may have made to escape Afghanistan as the Taliban advanced; (D) any other intelligence that may have informed decisions by the United States Government regarding the timeline for the withdrawal of its forces, moving of its embassy in Kabul, initiation of a noncombatant evacuation operation, force requirements for a noncombatant evacuation operation, or related matters; and (E) any dissenting views shared in writing or other formats, including verbally, by United States diplomats, military commanders, or other government officials regarding the topics described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (2) The failure to secure Hamid Karzai International Airport, relocate the United States Embassy in Kabul, and initiate a noncombatant evacuation operation prior to Kabul’s imminent collapse, despite warnings by military commanders on the ground that such a collapse was increasingly likely and could occur rapidly, including— (A) the failure by the United States Government to accelerate the fortification of the Hamid Karzai International Airport, the relocation of the United States Embassy in Kabul, or the initiation of the noncombatant evacuation operation in response to warnings that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was increasingly likely to collapse and could do so rapidly; (B) the development of a trigger assessment tool or other conditions-based planning aids to support monitoring of and timely response to the deteriorating security environment in Afghanistan, including use of such aids by Department of Defense and Department of State officials in Afghanistan; (C) table-top exercises or other planning events held at agency or interagency levels, with particular focus on planning assumptions, associated timelines, and participant reactions to the planning events; (D) any decision by the Department of State or other Federal agency to delay or deprioritize planning for a noncombatant evacuation operation, including for the purpose of demonstrating confidence in the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; (E) any suggestion by Department of State or other United States Government officials that executing a noncombatant evacuation operation would constitute failure for the United States in Afghanistan, as reported by the United States Central Command investigation of the Abbey Gate bombing; and (F) any orders, instructions, or other guidance provided to Department of Defense officials to prevent such officials from planning for a noncombatant evacuation operation with multinational partners, as reported by the United States Central Command investigation of the Abbey Gate bombing. (3) The decision to prioritize evacuating as many individuals as possible over protecting members of the United States Armed Forces and thoroughly vetting all prospective evacuees, as reported by the United States Central Command investigation of the Abbey Gate bombing, including— (A) force protection measures, including obstacles, barriers, and other measures, implemented at the Hamid Karzai International Airport prior to and during execution of the noncombatant evacuation operation; and (B) force protection measures not implemented at the Hamid Karzai International Airport, with an explanation for why such force protection measures were not implemented and implications of the failure to implement such measures for risk to force during execution of the noncombatant evacuation operation. (4) Threat reporting prior to the suicide bombing at Abbey Gate, additional force protection measures implemented in response to such threat reporting, and additional force protection measures not implemented in response to such threat reporting, with an assessment of why certain additional force protection measures were not taken. (5) The failure to thoroughly vet evacuees prior to their transfer to United States territory, military installations, or other locations outside of Afghanistan, including detailed descriptions of— (A) any delays by the Department of State to send adequate numbers of consular officials to Hamid Karzai International Airport to facilitate thorough vetting of prospective evacuees; (B) any changes to guidance issued by the Department of State regarding the vetting of prospective evacuees over the course of the noncombatant evacuation operation; (C) any guidance issued by the President or other United States Government officials to reduce standards for or expedite vetting of prospective evacuees prior to their removal from Afghanistan; (D) any failure by the United States Government to utilize all existing biometric databases or proper identification standards when processing individuals to be removed from Afghanistan; and (E) any criminal incidents involving evacuees following their transfer to United States territory. (6) The total number of United States nationals left in Afghanistan following the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the knowledge on the part of United States Government officials of the total number of United States nationals left in Afghanistan when such officials informed Congress that the United States Government had not left Americans behind in Afghanistan. (7) Equipment provided by the United States to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces and recovered by the Taliban following the collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, including the type and amount of such equipment recovered by the Taliban as well as the manner in which the Taliban has been able to use such equipment. (8) Detailed descriptions of— (A) orders issued by the President related to the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, including with regard to the relocation of the United States Embassy in Kabul and the initiation and execution of the noncombatant evacuation operation; (B) analysis or recommendations provided by the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commander of United States Central Command, and other national security leaders related to the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, including as related to— (i) the deteriorating military situation in Afghanistan; and (ii) the consequent need to accelerate the relocation of the United States Embassy in Kabul and the initiation of the noncombatant evacuation operation; and (C) requests for forces or other requests for additional authorities or resources made to the President by the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, or other national security leaders during the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the President’s responses to any such requests. (9) Any other matters identified by members of the Senate Select Committee. (c) Form The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. 5. Meetings, hearings, and access to information (a) Meetings (1) In general The Senate Select Committee shall meet at the call of the co-chairs or at the request of at least 3 members. (2) Quorum Half of the members of the Senate Select Committee shall constitute a quorum. (3) Voting Proxy voting shall be allowed on behalf of the members of the Senate Select Committee. (b) Hearings (1) In general The Senate Select Committee shall, for the purposes described in section 4, hold such hearings, compel attendance of such witnesses, take or compel such testimony, receive or compel such evidence, and administer such oaths as the Senate Select Committee considers advisable. (2) Frequency The Senate Select Committee shall hold an open hearing no less frequently than once per month until it has received open testimony from all of the witnesses listed in paragraph (3). (3) Witnesses The co-chairs shall hear testimony from the following before the Senate Select Committee in open session, even if the person holds a different public office or no longer holds public office at the time of the hearing: (A) Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan. (B) Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (C) Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. (D) Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. (E) Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines. (F) Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns. (G) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley. (H) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl. (I) Former United States Ambassador to Afghanistan Ambassador John Bass. (J) Former United States Ambassador to Afghanistan Ambassador Ross Wilson. (K) Former Commander of United States Forces Afghanistan—Forward Rear Admiral Peter Vasely. (L) Former Commanding General of Joint Task Force—Crisis Response Brigadier General Farrell J. Sullivan. (M) Former Commanding General of 82nd Airborne Division Lieutenant General Christopher T. Donahue. (N) Any other individuals, including former United States Government officials, identified by the co-chairs or a group of 3 members of the Senate Select Committee. (4) Transparency The Senate Select Committee may receive classified testimony in a closed session, but any witnesses questioned in a closed session shall also testify in an open session, in the interest of public transparency. (5) Questioning Co-chairs shall permit members of the Senate Select Committee to question witnesses at a hearing for periods longer than 5 minutes or multiple periods of 5 minutes, at the request of a member. (6) Procedures (A) Announcement The co-chairs of the Senate Select Committee shall make a public announcement of the date, time, place, and subject matter of any hearing to be conducted, not less than 7 days in advance of such hearing, unless the co-chairs determine that there is good cause to begin such hearing at any earlier date. (B) Written statement A witness appearing before the Senate Select Committee shall file a written statement of proposed testimony and respond in writing to any advance questions from the Senate Select Committee at least 2 calendar days before the appearance of the witness unless the requirement is waived by the co-chairs. (c) Cooperation from Federal agencies (1) Technical assistance Upon written request of the co-chairs, a Federal agency shall provide technical assistance to the Senate Select Committee in order for the Senate Select Committee to carry out its duties. (2) Provision of information The National Security Council, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of National Intelligence, the heads of the elements of the intelligence community, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies shall expeditiously provide information requested by the Senate Select Committee related to the investigation and report under required under section 4, and in no case later than 3 weeks after a request by a member of the Senate Select Committee. (3) Limitation on exclusions Federal agencies shall not withhold information from the Senate Select Committee, including for reasons of classification, executive privilege, or attorney-client privilege. (d) Subpoena authority Members of the Senate Select Committee are authorized to— (1) compel by subpoena the furnishing of information by United States Government officials and other individuals, including former United States Government officials; and (2) take or order the taking of depositions, including pursuant to subpoena, in the same manner as a standing committee of the Senate. 6. Administration (a) Funding There shall be paid, out of the contingent fund of the Senate from the appropriations account Miscellaneous Items, such sums as may be necessary for the expenses of the Senate Select Committee, subject to the rules and regulations of the Senate. (b) Expenses In carrying out its functions, the Senate Select Committee is authorized to incur expenses in the same manner and under the same conditions as the Joint Economic Committee is authorized under section 11 of the Employment Act of 1946 ( 15 U.S.C. 1024 ). (c) Staffing (1) Staff director The co-chairs, acting jointly, shall hire the staff director of the Senate Select Committee. (2) Other staff The co-chairs, acting jointly, may employ such additional staff as they determine necessary for the Senate Select Committee to carry out its duties. (3) Compensation The co-chairs, acting jointly, may appoint and fix the compensation of the staff director and additional staff as they determine necessary, within the guidelines for employees of the Senate and following all applicable rules and employment requirements of the Senate. (4) Ethical standards Members and staff of the Senate Select Committee shall comply with the ethics rules of the Senate. (d) Facilities The Senate Select Committee shall have priority access to— (1) rooms of the Senate for purposes of meetings, hearings, and other Senate Select Committee functions; and (2) secure facilities for purpose of receiving classified testimony and handling other classified materials. (e) Termination The Senate Select Committee shall terminate on the later of the following: (1) 30 days after the submission of the report required under section 4(a). (2) 30 days after the Senate Select Committee has held open hearings with all of the witnesses listed under section 5(b)(3). (3) The expiration of the Congressional session during which the Senate agrees to this resolution. (f) Disposition of records Upon the termination of the Senate Select Committee, the records of the Senate Select Committee shall become the records of the Committee on Armed Services.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 764 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 14, 2022 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022, as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month . Whereas approximately 299,000 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 nearly half of all spinal cord injuries to individuals 30 years of age or younger occur as a result of a motor vehicle 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 2022, 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.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Graham , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 28, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day . Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for— (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide businesses and other energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates October 8, 2022, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 766 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Ms. Hassan (for herself, Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 16, 2022, as National Concussion Awareness Day . Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with a disability because of a traumatic brain injury; (3) between 2010 and 2016, an estimated 2,000,000 children under age 18 visited an emergency department because of a traumatic brain injury sustained during sports- or recreation-related activities; (4) an estimated 283,000 children seek care in United States emergency departments each year for a sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injury, with traumatic brain injuries sustained in contact sports accounting for approximately 45 percent of these visits; (5) research suggests that many children with a traumatic brain injury do not seek care in emergency departments or do not seek care at all, resulting in a significant underestimate of prevalence; and (6) approximately 15 percent of all high school students in the United States self-reported one or more sports- or recreation-related concussions within the preceding 12 months; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the Senate can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 16, 2022, as National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury ( mTBI ), otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 767 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Brown , Mr. Casey , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Smith , Mr. Van Hollen , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 11, 2022, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week . Whereas direct care workers, including direct support professionals, personal assistants, personal attendants, in-home support workers, and paraprofessionals, are key to providing publicly funded, long-term support and services for millions of individuals with disabilities; Whereas direct support professionals provide essential services that ensure all individuals with disabilities are— (1) included as a valued part of the communities in which those individuals live; (2) supported at home, at work, and in the communities of the United States; and (3) empowered to live with the dignity that all people of the United States deserve; Whereas, by fostering connections between individuals with disabilities and their families, friends, and communities, direct support professionals ensure that individuals with disabilities thrive, thereby avoiding more costly institutional care; Whereas direct support professionals build close, respectful, and trusting relationships with individuals with disabilities and provide a broad range of personalized support to those individuals, including— (1) helping individuals make person-centered choices; (2) assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and other aspects of daily living; (3) assisting individuals in accessing the community and securing competitive, integrated employment; (4) providing transportation to school, work, religious, and recreational activities; (5) helping with general daily affairs, such as assisting with financial matters, medical appointments, and personal interests; (6) assisting individuals in the transition from isolated or congregate settings or services to living in the communities of their choice; and (7) helping to keep individuals with disabilities safe and healthy during the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas there is a critical and increasing shortage of direct support professionals throughout the United States, a crisis which has been exacerbated by the COVID–19 pandemic, bringing uncertainty and risk to individuals with disabilities; Whereas direct support professionals do not have their own Standard Occupational Classification for the purposes of federal data collection, which includes data produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor; Whereas the direct care workforce, including direct support professionals, is expected to grow more than any other occupation in the United States; Whereas many direct support professionals— (1) are the primary financial providers for their families; (2) are hardworking, taxpaying citizens who provide a critical service in the United States; and (3) continue to earn low wages, receive inadequate benefits, and have limited opportunities for advancement, resulting in high turnover and vacancy rates that adversely affect the quality of support, safety, and health of individuals with disabilities; and Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States, in Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999)— (1) recognized the importance of the deinstitutionalization of, and community-based services for, individuals with disabilities; and (2) held that, under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S. 12101 et seq.), a State must provide person-centered, community-based service options to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning September 11, 2022, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week ; (2) recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities; (3) appreciates the contribution of direct support professionals in supporting individuals with disabilities and their families in the United States; (4) commends direct support professionals for being integral to the provision of long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities; (5) encourages the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor to collect data specific to direct support professionals; and (6) finds that the successful implementation of public policies affecting individuals with disabilities in the United States can depend on the dedication of direct support professionals.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 768 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Risch , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Padilla , and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. Whereas the Senate is committed to the use of forensic science in the investigation of crimes, the prosecution and conviction of the correct perpetrators of crimes, and the exoneration of innocent individuals falsely accused of crimes in the United States; Whereas forensic science service providers address critical questions in civil and criminal investigations and trials in the United States, including by providing scientific conclusions relating to forensic evidence; Whereas forensic science service providers partner with— (1) Federal agencies to build and maintain criminal databases relating to latent prints, DNA, and other information relevant to criminal cases; and (2) Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure public safety; Whereas forensic science service providers serve a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing scientific information to investigators and officers of the court; and Whereas the fourth week in September 2022 is recognized as National Forensic Science Week : Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week; and (2) recognizes that National Forensic Science Week provides a special opportunity for— (A) forensic science service providers to— (i) acknowledge the contributions of forensic scientists in the laboratories in which those individuals work; (ii) organize community events to encourage a better understanding of forensic science; (iii) provide tours to Federal, State, and local policymakers to assist those individuals in gaining better insight into the current capabilities of forensic science service providers and the future demands that forensic science service providers will face; and (iv) contact and invite local media outlets to cover events hosted during National Forensic Science Week; (B) local policymakers to— (i) recognize, through formal commendation or resolution, the contributions of local forensic science laboratories to the communities of those policymakers; (ii) formally declare the fourth week of September 2022 to be National Forensic Science Week by proclamation; (iii) visit local forensic science laboratories to gain an understanding of the capabilities and needs of those laboratories; and (iv) discuss the operational needs of State and local forensic science laboratories; (C) individuals in the United States, including members of the media, to— (i) attend community events sponsored by local forensic science laboratories; (ii) take tours of local forensic science laboratories; and (iii) ask local forensic science laboratories about the operational and legislative needs of those laboratories; (D) members of the media to highlight local news stories that focus on the work of local forensic science laboratories in the communities that those laboratories serve; and (E) public safety officers, law enforcement officers, and officers of the court to— (i) attend community events sponsored by local forensic science laboratories; (ii) take tours of local forensic science laboratories; (iii) discuss the operational needs of State and local forensic science laboratories; and (iv) engage with local forensic science laboratories about working together more effectively.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 769 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Menendez , and Mr. Toomey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 29, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the athletic career and humanitarian and civic work of Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker, Sr., on the 50th anniversary of his 3,000th regular season hit. Whereas Roberto Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico; Whereas Clemente played for numerous seasons in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League; Whereas, in 1954, Clemente began playing in Minor League Baseball for the Montreal Royals, where he impressed many Major League Baseball scouts; Whereas, on November 22, 1954, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Clemente; Whereas, in 18 seasons with the Pirates, Clemente became a decorated player who was recognized for his achievements as— (1) a 15-time All-Star; (2) a 12-time Gold Glove Award Winner; (3) a 4-time National League Batting Champion; (4) a 2-time World Series Champion; (5) a 1-time National League MVP; and (6) a 1-time World Series MVP; Whereas Roberto Clemente ranks 33rd all-time in total hits; Whereas, in addition to exhibiting excellence on the field, Clemente was a selfless and committed individual off the field; Whereas Clemente joined the Marine Corps Reserve in 1958, working his way up to private first class; Whereas Clemente dedicated himself to humanitarian work; Whereas Clemente delivered significant aid in the form of money, food, clothes, and medicine to communities across Latin America; Whereas, beyond humanitarian work, Clemente shared his love of baseball, hosting free baseball clinics for underprivileged children in numerous communities; Whereas, on September 30, 1972, for the 3,000th and final regular season hit of his illustrious career, Clemente hit a 4th-inning double against the New York Mets at the Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Whereas Clemente played right field in his 2,433rd game as a Pittsburgh Pirate, tying with all-time great Honus Wagner for most games played as a Pittsburgh Pirate; Whereas, after the end of the 1972 season, Clemente flew to deliver humanitarian aid in the wake of a destructive earthquake near Managua, Nicaragua; Whereas, on December 31, 1972, the aircraft carrying Clemente and the aid packages crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Isla Verde, Puerto Rico; Whereas Clemente and the 4 others on board the plane did not survive the crash, which killed one of brightest stars in baseball; Whereas, after the tragic and premature death of Clemente, in 1973 the Baseball Writer's Association of America waived the waiting period and elected Clemente as a first-ballot National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inductee with 92.7 percent of the vote; Whereas, in 1973, the Pittsburgh Pirates retired uniform number 21, the number famously worn by Clemente; Whereas, that same year, Major League Baseball renamed the Commissioner’s Award, given to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team , as the Roberto Clemente Award ; Whereas Clemente, posthumously, has received the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Citizens Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom; Whereas, in 2012, the Puerto Rican Baseball League honored Clemente by renaming itself the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente ; Whereas the legacy of Roberto Clemente lives on today, especially his work to overcome the racial and linguistic barriers that plagued Major League Baseball; Whereas Clemente serves as a role model for countless individuals, especially in the Latino community, due to his on-field excellence and commitment to humanitarian causes; Whereas the impact of Clemente can be seen in the many parks, schools, and sports stadiums across the United States and Latin America that have been renamed to honor Roberto Clemente; and Whereas September 15 through October 15, 2022, is National Hispanic Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) honors Roberto Clemente for his excellence in both sport and in citizenship on the 50th anniversary of his 3,000th and final regular season hit; and (2) recognizes, during National Hispanic Heritage Month, the lasting impact that Roberto Clemente has had on baseball and the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 770 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2022 Mrs. Blackburn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating September 17, 2022, as Constitution Day and celebrating the signing of the Constitution. Whereas the Constitution of the United States (referred to in this preamble as the Constitution ) is the supreme law of the United States; Whereas the Constitution enshrines the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the Constitution forms a more perfect Union; Whereas the fundamental principles of the Constitution are limited government, separation of powers, individual liberty, and rule of law; Whereas the Constitution establishes justice, ensures domestic tranquility, provides for the common defense, promotes the general welfare, and secures the blessings of liberty, now and for future generations; Whereas the Constitution guarantees that no one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, including unborn children; Whereas the Constitution protects the rights of conscience against the enterprises of the civil authority; Whereas the Constitution affirms that the Government of the United States exists to serve its citizens; Whereas the Constitution grants power to a national, Federal Government while preserving fundamental, individual rights; Whereas the Constitution separates the power of the Federal Government into 3 branches: executive, judicial, and legislative; Whereas the powers of each branch of the Federal Government are delegated in the Constitution, with powers not assigned to the branches reserved to the States; Whereas the Constitution grants the executive power to the President; Whereas the Constitution does not allow the President to enact national policies in areas that are reserved solely to Congress under the Constitution; Whereas the Constitution grants judicial power to the Supreme Court and inferior courts that Congress may ordain and establish; Whereas justices and judges have constitutional limits on their power; Whereas an activist judiciary that usurps powers reserved to the people through other branches of government is a threat to the United States; Whereas the judiciary should interpret laws as written by Congress rather than allowing executive agencies to rewrite those laws to suit a political agenda; Whereas the Constitution grants all legislative powers to Congress, which consists of a Senate and a House of Representatives; Whereas the Constitution assigns to Congress the responsibility for organizing the executive and judicial branches, raising revenue, declaring war, and making all laws necessary for executing these powers; Whereas it is a breach of trust for Congress to delegate excessive legislative authority to executive departments, agencies, and commissions, thus empowering the administrative state instead of the elected representatives of the people of the United States; Whereas the Constitution protects the democracy of the United States; Whereas elections are a vital component of democracy; Whereas the Constitution states that the times, places, and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature of that State; Whereas article I, section 5 of the Constitution— (1) provides that Each House [of Congress] may determine the Rules of its Proceedings ; and (2) authorizes the Senate to make procedural rules, including the length of debate; Whereas no one may unilaterally rewrite or otherwise impugn the validity of the text of the Constitution; Whereas the Constitution can only be changed by amendment; Whereas an amendment to the Constitution may be proposed by a 2/3 vote of both Houses of Congress, or, if 2/3 of the States request an amendment, by a convention called for that purpose; Whereas an amendment to the Constitution must be ratified by 3/4 of the State legislatures or 3/4 of conventions called in each State for ratification; Whereas, according to the First Amendment to the Constitution— (1) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise of religion; and (2) Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; Whereas, according to the Second Amendment to the Constitution, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; Whereas Congress may not pass laws that deny or abridge any constitutional rights; Whereas it is unconstitutional for the Federal Government to wield its authority beyond the scope of power delegated to it or to use that authority as a political weapon against the rights of States to pass voter identification laws, oversee the health care of their citizens, draft curricula, and craft other laws and policies consistent with the Constitution; Whereas constitutional rights are not negotiable; Whereas all legislation, regulations, and official actions should conform to the original meaning of the Constitution as understood at the time the language was adopted; Whereas the Constitution was written during the Philadelphia Convention, now known as the Constitutional Convention, which convened from May 25 to September 17, 1787; and Whereas Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution by 39 courageous men on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) celebrates the signing of the Constitution of the United States by recognizing Constitution Day on September 17, 2022; and (2) affirms that the Constitution of the United States is not a flexible document, but an enduring covenant.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 771 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2022 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Booker , Mr. Wyden , Mr. King , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 19, 2022, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day , recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy. Whereas, 23,000 pregnancies in the United States end in stillbirth each year, and the COVID–19 pandemic has exacerbated the crisis; Whereas racial disparities persist in birth outcomes, with Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous families at the greatest risk of losing a baby to stillbirth; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual number of stillbirths far exceeds the number of deaths among children under 15 years of age due to sudden infant death syndrome, car accidents, drowning, guns, fire, poison, and flu combined; Whereas, in the last 2 decades, the stillbirth rate in the United States declined by a negligible 0.4 percent, and in a report published by the World Health Organization comparing progress in improving stillbirth rates, the United States ranked 183 out of 195 countries; Whereas stillbirths are devastating and have a profound and lifelong impact on the families who endure them; Whereas stillbirth is linked to an increased risk of maternal mortality; Whereas, with increased awareness and better data collection, the United States will be able to better understand why stillbirths in the United States are happening at an alarming rate and identify what can be done to combat this crisis; Whereas proven stillbirth prevention efforts have the power to save a minimum of 7,500 babies every year from preventable stillbirth in the United States, and innovations in stillbirth prevention could save thousands of additional families in the United States from the heartache of losing a baby each year; Whereas recognizing National Stillbirth Prevention Day is an opportunity to increase awareness, support evidence-based prevention efforts, promote research, encourage improved data collection and greater understanding, and provide community to those who have experienced stillbirth; and Whereas National Stillbirth Prevention Day calls on the President and all other Federal officials to use their authorities to reduce stillbirths in the United States by at least 33 percent and ensure every expectant family is educated on how to reduce the risk of losing a baby to stillbirth: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Stillbirth Prevention Day ; (2) understands the importance of advancing evidence-based prevention efforts; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Stillbirth Prevention Day with appropriate awareness programs and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 772 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2022 Mr. Kaine (for himself, Ms. Lummis , Ms. Klobuchar , and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions September 29, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the seriousness of myotonic dystrophy and expressing support for the designation of September 15, 2022, as International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day . Whereas myotonic dystrophy is a rare, multi-systemic, inherited disease that affects approximately 1 in 2,100 individuals and more than 150,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas 1 in 8,000 individuals are living with myotonic dystrophy globally, yet thousands of individuals do not know they have the disease and are in need of care; Whereas myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, and the symptoms of the disease become more severe with each generation; Whereas the disease is caused by a mutation in the DMPK gene, resulting in myotonic dystrophy type 1, or the CNBP gene, resulting in myotonic dystrophy type 2; Whereas those mutations prevent those genes from functioning properly, impacting multiple body systems; Whereas those mutations are autosomal dominant mutations, in which one copy of the altered gene is sufficient to cause the disorder, and affected individuals have a 50 percent chance of passing on the mutated gene to their children; Whereas, through this inherited genetic anomaly, individuals with myotonic dystrophy experience varied and complex symptoms, ranging from skeletal muscle problems, early cataracts, and excessive daytime sleepiness to heart, breathing, digestive, hormonal, speech, swallowing, diabetic, immune, vision, and cognitive difficulties; Whereas myotonic dystrophy is a highly variable and complicated disorder, and the younger an individual is when symptoms first appear, the more severe symptoms are likely to be; Whereas misdiagnoses have persisted for decades, and delays in diagnosing myotonic dystrophy are common; Whereas there are currently no treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration for myotonic dystrophy; Whereas the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation was founded in 2007 with a mission to enhance the quality of life of individuals living with myotonic dystrophy and accelerate research focused on finding treatments and a cure; Whereas, in 2014, Congress enacted the Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of 2014 ( Public Law 113–166 ; 128 Stat. 1879), which advanced muscular dystrophy research and public health surveillance activities, including for myotonic dystrophy; Whereas, in September 2017, recognizing the seriousness of the disease and the especially disabling impact of myotonic dystrophy on individuals with congenital myotonic dystrophy, the Social Security Administration added congenital myotonic dystrophy to the Compassionate Allowance Program, which allows individuals to quickly qualify for disability benefits, including health insurance coverage; Whereas, in 2018, Congress added myotonic dystrophy to the list of eligible conditions for research funding under the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense, which resulted in more than $6,000,000 in new research awards; and Whereas a more robust scientific investment in myotonic dystrophy research will improve health outcomes, reduce disability, and increase life expectancy for individuals living with myotonic dystrophy, and holds great promise for helping individuals with similar genetic diseases: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of September 15, 2022, as International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes the seriousness of myotonic dystrophy; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day, which include— (A) committing to promoting and advancing the health, well-being, and inherent dignity of all children and adults with myotonic dystrophy; (B) supporting the advancement of scientific and medical myotonic dystrophy research; (C) fostering biopharmaceutical innovation that will lead to Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments and eventually a cure for myotonic dystrophy; (D) advancing programs and policies that assist individuals living with myotonic dystrophy and the caregivers of such individuals; and (E) encouraging awareness and education of myotonic dystrophy for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 773 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2022 Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Rosen , Ms. Ernst , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Commemorating the second anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords Declaration. Whereas, on September 15, 2020, the United States, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain signed the historic Abraham Accords; Whereas, on December 22, 2020, Morocco signed the Abraham Accords; Whereas, on January 6, 2021, Sudan signed the Abraham Accords; Whereas the Abraham Accords created formal diplomatic ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco increasing the number of Arab states with formal diplomatic ties with Israel to six; Whereas the Abraham Accords marked the first instance of normalized relations between Israel and Arab countries in more than two decades; Whereas the leadership and success of prior normalization agreements between Israel and Egypt in 1979 and between Israel and Jordan in 1994 paved the way for creating formal diplomatic ties with other Arab and Muslim-majority countries; Whereas the Abraham Accords have reduced the likelihood of armed conflict, improved ties between Israel and neighboring countries, and advanced the cause of achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, including through a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that ensures mutual recognition and guarantees that Israelis and Palestinians live side-by-side with freedom, security, and prosperity; Whereas the Abraham Accords provide an opportunity to make tangible improvements in the lives of Palestinians, including increased multilateral investment in the Palestinian economy among signatory countries of the Abraham Accords; Whereas continued political, economic, and security cooperation between the United States, Israel, and Arab states remains vital to the prosperity and security of the Middle East; Whereas the relationship between the United States and Israel is rooted in shared values and interests; Whereas the Abraham Accords demonstrably have advanced religious freedom in the Middle East, including through interfaith and intercultural dialogue between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain; Whereas new opportunities for multilateral cooperation generated by the Abraham Accords may improve the ability of the United States to meet nascent threats and emerging challenges; Whereas the Embassy of Israel in Abu Dhabi was opened on January 24, 2021, and the United Arab Emirates became the first Gulf country to open an embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 30, 2021; Whereas Israel opened a resident embassy in Manama, Bahrain, in September 2021, and the first ambassador to Israel from Bahrain assumed his post in August 2021; Whereas the Foreign Ministers of Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and the United States convened at the Negev Summit in Sde Boker, Israel, resulting in the establishment of the Negev Forum and six working groups tasked with furthering multilateral cooperation in the areas of energy, education and coexistence, food and water security, health, regional security, and tourism; Whereas the Abraham Accords have catalyzed increases in trade, tourism, and investment in the Middle East, benefitting the people of those countries; Whereas, at the 2022 World Economic Forum, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates indicated that bilateral trade with Israel has surpassed $2,500,000,000 since the signing of the Abraham Accords; Whereas, on May 31, 2022, Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed a comprehensive free-trade agreement to cover 96 percent of bilateral trade, amounting to approximately $1,000,000,000; Whereas trade between the United Arab Emirates and Israel is expected to surpass $10,000,000,000 within 5 years, economic conditions that were made possible by the Abraham Accords; Whereas trade between Israel and Bahrain increased to $1,200,000 in May 2022, up from $0 in May 2021; Whereas trade between Israel and Morocco increased to $3,100,000 in May 2022, an increase of 94 percent since May 2021; Whereas the Abraham Accords have facilitated direct commercial airline flights, improving people-to-people ties in spite of obstacles created by the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas, on July 14, 2022, the United States and Israel signed the Jerusalem U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Joint Declaration, which calls for a deepening and broadening of the Abraham Accords; and Whereas destabilizing developments in the Middle East continue to demonstrate the importance of the Abraham Accords: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commemorates the second anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords; (2) reaffirms the enduring and ironclad alliance between the United States and Israel; (3) believes that the United States should— (A) prioritize the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to encourage other countries to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries; (B) with other signatory countries of the Abraham Accords, promote and develop new areas of regional collaboration including maritime security, defense cooperation, clean energy initiatives, water security initiatives, and direct flights; and (C) build on the Abraham Accords to help advance prospects for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, make tangible improvements in the lives of the Palestinian people, and make progress toward a negotiated solution that ensures mutual recognition; (4) supports efforts to increase security and prosperity in the Middle East and North Africa via continued security and defense cooperation in furtherance of the Abraham Accords; (5) encourages the expansion of the Abraham Accords to include countries that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel, and urges the President to take the necessary steps to secure comparable agreements with other Arab and Muslim-majority countries; and (6) supports opportunities to expand economic ties between the United States, Israel, and Arab states through comprehensive economic partnerships and other trade initiatives.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 774 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2022 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Collins , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Coons , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Reed , Mr. Casey , Mr. Brown , Mr. Tester , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Smith , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Murphy , Mr. King , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Markey , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Duckworth , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary September 29, 2022 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world. Whereas, 2,000 years after the ancient Greeks laid the groundwork for democracy, the founders of the United States built an even greater system of government, a democratic republic, propelling the United States to become the most advanced nation in human history; Whereas the model of government of the United States has been reproduced around the world; Whereas Presidents Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln described democracy, respectively, as the light that led us out of gothic darkness and the last best hope of humankind; Whereas, according to Freedom House, more than 1 in 3 people in the world do not live in states considered free; Whereas the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights, including the addition of the Reconstruction Era amendments, enshrine the rights and civil liberties of citizens of the United States, including the right to vote in free and fair elections; Whereas the perpetuation of the ideals of democracy does not happen on its own and can be stalled or reversed; Whereas surveys show that citizens of the United States are losing faith in the democratic system; Whereas former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor said, The practice of democracy is not passed down through the gene pool. It must be taught and learned anew by each generation of citizens. ; Whereas President John F. Kennedy said, Democracy is never a final achievement. It is a call to untiring effort, to continual sacrifice and to the willingness, if necessary, to die in its defense. ; Whereas President Ronald Reagan said, Democracy is worth dying for, because it’s the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man. ; Whereas Congressman John R. Lewis said, in his final words to the United States, Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build what we called the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself. ; Whereas World War II demonstrated the fragility of democracy and the civilized life that accompanies democracy; Whereas British Prime Minister Winston Churchill observed that, Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time… ; Whereas President George Washington said the United States must recognize the immense value of the national Union and work towards preservation of that Union with jealous anxiety and wrote that the security of a free Constitution may be accomplished by teaching the people themselves to know and to value their own rights ; Whereas President Thomas Jefferson wrote, Educate and inform the whole mass of the people… They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty. ; and Whereas the Government of the United States must teach and educate the people by taking appropriate actions to highlight and emphasize the importance of democratic principles and the essential role of democratic principles in the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 2022 as National Democracy Month ; (2) encourages States and local governments to designate September 2022 as National Democracy Month ; (3) recognizes the celebration of National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Democracy Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that— (A) provide appreciation for the system of government of the United States; and (B) demonstrate that the people of the United States shall never forget the sacrifices made by past generations of people of the United States to preserve the freedoms and principles of the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 775 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Durbin (for himself, Mr. Coons , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that violence and threats of violence against the employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are unacceptable and should be condemned. Whereas, pursuant to a judicially issued warrant, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (referred to in this preamble as FBI ) searched the residence of former President Donald Trump (referred to in this preamble as the former President ) on August 8, 2022, for classified and national defense information records owned by the United States (referred to in this preamble as the search ); Whereas, in the days following the search, employees of the FBI and their families have been subjected to threats of violence; Whereas the threats to employees of the FBI and their families have been inflamed by— (1) calls from members of Congress to destroy the FBI or defund the FBI ; (2) members of Congress comparing the execution of a lawful warrant by the FBI to the actions of the Nazi Gestapo; and (3) repeated attacks from the former President, who has called FBI officials, among other insults, vicious monsters ; Whereas the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued an intelligence bulletin warning of a further increase in violent threats and acts of violence against Federal law enforcement officials and facilities following the search; Whereas these threats include placing a dirty bomb outside of FBI headquarters and calls for civil war and armed rebellion ; Whereas the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have also observed the personal identifying information of possible targets of violence, such as home addresses and identification of family members, disseminated online as additional targets ; Whereas a man wearing body armor and armed with an AR-15 rifle and nail gun attempted to breach the FBI Cincinnati Field Office on August 11, 2022; Whereas a man was indicted on August 16, 2022, for threatening to murder everyone at the FBI, from the Director, to agents, to the custodial staff; Whereas a man jumped a fence and threw rocks at the FBI Chicago Field Office on August 25, 2022; Whereas the continued leveling of threats and baseless attacks against the FBI will increase the risk of injury or death that employees of the FBI face; and Whereas the employees of the FBI put their lives on the line every day to protect the communities of the United States and uphold the rule of law: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns attacks and threats of violence against the employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (2) condemns calls from members of Congress to destroy the FBI and defund the FBI ; (3) urges public officials at every level of government to reject and condemn political violence and the threat of political violence, regardless of its motivation; (4) honors the dedicated service of the employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including their work executing lawful warrants; and (5) affirms that a founding principle of the United States is that individuals settle differences through the political process, not through the use or threat of violence.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 776 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cardin , Mr. King , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Markey , Mr. Booker , Mr. Coons , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Risch , Mr. Wyden , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month . Whereas more than 3,100,000 men in the United States are living with prostate cancer; Whereas 1 in 8 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes and 1 in 41 men in the United States will die from prostate cancer; Whereas prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States; Whereas the American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2022, 268,490 men will be diagnosed with, and more than 34,500 men will die of, prostate cancer; Whereas 40 percent of newly diagnosed prostate cancer cases occur in men under the age of 65; Whereas the odds of developing prostate cancer rise rapidly after age 50; Whereas African-American men suffer from a prostate cancer incidence rate that is significantly higher than that of White men and have more than double the prostate cancer mortality rate of White men; Whereas having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles the risk of a man developing prostate cancer, with a higher risk for men who have a brother with the disease and the highest risk for men with several affected relatives; Whereas screening by a digital rectal examination and a prostate-specific antigen blood test can detect the disease at the earlier, more treatable stages, which could increase the chances of survival for more than 5 years to nearly 100 percent; Whereas only 30 percent of men survive more than 5 years if diagnosed with prostate cancer after the cancer has metastasized; Whereas there are typically no noticeable symptoms of prostate cancer in the early stages, making appropriate screening critical; Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, the Director of the National Institutes of Health will support approximately $280,000,000 in research projects focused specifically on prostate cancer; Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, Congress appropriated $110,000,000 for the Prostate Cancer Research Program of the Department of Defense; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has established 20 Precision Oncology Centers of Excellence in order to deliver precision oncology services to veterans suffering from prostate cancer; Whereas ongoing research promises further improvements in prostate cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment; and Whereas educating people in the United States, including health care providers, about prostate cancer and early detection strategies is crucial to saving the lives of men and preserving and protecting families: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 2022 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) declares that steps should be taken— (A) to raise awareness about the importance of screening methods for, and treatment of, prostate cancer; (B) to encourage research— (i) to improve screening and treatment for prostate cancer; (ii) to discover the causes of prostate cancer; and (iii) to develop a cure for prostate cancer; and (C) to continue to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer; and (3) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons— (A) to promote awareness of prostate cancer; (B) to take an active role in the fight to end the devastating effects of prostate cancer on individuals, families, and the economy; and (C) to observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 777 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Ms. Duckworth (for herself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the support of the Senate for the contributions and achievements of student parents and recognizing September 2022 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 1/4 of the postsecondary student population, totaling nearly 4,000,000 individuals; Whereas 70 percent of student parents are women, and 43 percent of student parents are single mothers, with nearly 1/2 of such student parents being first-generation college students; 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 2,500 surviving military spouses, a majority of whom are parenting at least 1 child, 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 nearly 2/3 of student parents have incomes at, below, or near the Federal poverty line; Whereas 42 percent of student parents attend community colleges and 30 percent attend public or private nonprofit 4-year institutions of higher education; Whereas 1 in 3 college students enrolled in a health care program is a student parent; Whereas 53 percent of student parents reported food insecurity and 68 percent reported housing insecurity; 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, by 17 percent; and Whereas student parents are uniquely motivated to excel in their courses of study while often facing 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 2022 as National Student Parent Month .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 778 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. King (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Manchin , and Mr. Luján ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 2022 as National Recovery Month . Whereas the theme for National Recovery Month in 2022 is Every Person. Every Family. Every Community. ; Whereas more than 107,000 individuals in the United States suffered a fatal alcohol or drug overdose during 2021, an increase of almost 15 percent as compared to 2020; Whereas, during the COVID–19 pandemic, increased isolation and reduced access to treatment programs contributed to an increase in individuals reporting anxiety and depression disorders as compared to 2019, with 13 percent of individuals in the United States reporting starting or increasing substance use during 2020; Whereas, in 2020, there were approximately 21,000,000 individuals in the United States aged 18 or older in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction; Whereas, in 2018, it was estimated that the total cost to the economy of the United States of prescription opioid misuse, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, and involvement of the criminal justice system, is $78,500,000,000 annually, and that figure has grown as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas trauma is a risk factor for substance use disorder, and there is a strong link between adverse childhood experiences or traumatic events and experiencing substance use disorder later in life; 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 education for the prevention of substance use disorder; (2) acknowledges that factors such as increased social isolation, mental distress, and reduced access to substance use disorder treatment during the COVID–19 pandemic have contributed to an increase in the number of deaths related to substance use disorder; (3) supports efforts to explore the means by which integrated care, community, and sense of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment of substance use disorder; (4) shows appreciation and gratitude for family members, friends, and other individuals who support individuals in recovery from substance use disorder; and (5) supports the designation of September 2022 as National Recovery Month .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 779 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Booker , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Collins , Mr. Coons , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mr. Markey , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Portman , Mr. Reed , Mr. Rubio , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Warner ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 17 through September 24, 2022, as National Estuaries Week . Whereas estuary regions cover only 13 percent of the land area in the continental United States, but contain nearly 40 percent of the population, 39 percent of the jobs, and 47 percent of the economic output of the United States; Whereas the oceans, estuaries, and Great Lakes of the United States continue to fuel economic growth across the United States, which is evidenced by the fact that, by 2019— (1) employment levels in economic sectors relating to oceans and estuaries had increased by 25 percent from employment levels in those sectors in 2007, before the Great Recession; and (2) the average employment level of the entire economy of the United States had increased by 9 percent from that employment level in 2007, before the Great Recession; Whereas, between 2018 and 2019, economic sectors relating to estuaries, oceans, and Great Lakes in the United States— (1) created 88,000 new jobs; (2) employed 3,500,000 individuals; and (3) contributed $351,000,000,000 to the gross domestic product; Whereas the commercial and recreational fishing industries support more than 1,800,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas, in 2019— (1) commercial and recreational saltwater fishing in the United States generated more than $255,000,000,000 in sales and contributed $117,000,000,000 to the gross domestic product of the United States; (2) angler trip expenditures totaled nearly $10,025,000,000; and (3) saltwater recreational fishing supported 553,000 jobs, generated $89,340,000,000 in sales across the United States, and contributed $50,122,000,000 to the gross domestic product of the United States; Whereas estuaries provide vital habitats for— (1) countless species of fish and wildlife, including more than 68 percent of the commercial fish catch in the United States by value and 80 percent of the recreational fish catch in the United States by weight; and (2) many species that are listed as threatened or endangered species; Whereas estuaries provide critical ecosystem services that protect human health and public safety, including water filtration, flood control, shoreline stabilization, erosion prevention, and the protection of coastal communities during hurricanes, storms, and other extreme weather events; Whereas, by the 1980s, the United States had already lost more than 50 percent of the wetlands that existed in the original 13 colonies; Whereas some bays in the United States that were once filled with fish and oysters have become dead zones filled with excess nutrients, chemical waste, and marine debris; Whereas harmful algal blooms are hurting fish, wildlife, and human health, and are causing serious ecological and economic harm to some estuaries; Whereas changes in sea levels can affect estuarine water quality and estuarine habitats; Whereas section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1330 ) (commonly known as the Clean Water Act ) authorizes the development of comprehensive conservation and management plans to ensure that the designated uses of estuaries are protected and to restore and maintain— (1) the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of estuaries; (2) water quality; (3) a balanced indigenous population of shellfish, fish, and wildlife; and (4) recreational activities in estuaries; Whereas the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq. ) provides that the policy of the United States is to preserve, protect, develop, and, if possible, restore or enhance the resources of the coastal zone of the United States, including estuaries, for current and future generations; Whereas 29 coastal and Great Lakes States and territories of the United States operate or contain a National Estuary Program or a National Estuarine Research Reserve; Whereas scientific study leads to a better understanding of the benefits of estuaries to human and ecological communities; Whereas the Federal Government, State, local, and Tribal governments, national and community organizations, and individuals work together to effectively manage the estuaries of the United States; Whereas estuary restoration efforts restore natural infrastructure in local communities in a cost-effective manner, helping to create jobs and reestablish the natural functions of estuaries that yield countless benefits; and Whereas the week of September 17 through September 24, 2022, is recognized as National Estuaries Week to increase awareness among all people of the United States, including Federal Government and State, local, and Tribal government officials, about the importance of healthy estuaries and the need to protect and restore estuaries: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 17 through September 24, 2022, as National Estuaries Week ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Week; (3) acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the economic well-being and prosperity of the United States; (4) recognizes that persistent threats undermine the health of estuaries; (5) applauds the work of national and community organizations and public partners that promote public awareness, understanding, protection, and restoration of estuaries; (6) supports the scientific study, preservation, protection, and restoration of estuaries; and (7) expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore the estuaries of the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 780 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Young , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Casey , Mr. Daines , Ms. Cantwell , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Braun , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Padilla , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Coons , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Luján , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Peters , Ms. Smith , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Collins , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Murphy , and Ms. Cortez Masto ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as National Workforce Development Month . Whereas investment in the education, training, and career advancement of the workforce in the United States, known as workforce development , is crucial to the ability of the United States to compete in the global economy; Whereas collaboration among Governors, local governments, State and local education, workforce, and human services agencies, community colleges, local businesses, employment service providers, community-based organizations, and workforce development boards provides for long-term, sustainable, and successful workforce development across traditional sectors and emerging industries; Whereas the number of jobs that require more than a high school diploma, but not a 4-year degree, is projected to increase by approximately 23 percent by 2030; Whereas 76 percent of business leaders say greater investment in skills training would help their businesses; Whereas, in 2021, a record 47,400,000 individuals in the United States quit their jobs, many of whom did so to improve their employment situation; Whereas, as of July 2022 in the United States— (1) approximately 5,700,000 individuals are unemployed; (2) unemployment rates for Black and Hispanic adults are well above the unemployment rates for White adults; (3) workers without postsecondary education and training are more likely to be unemployed; (4) more than ½ of the jobs lost due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic were by workers earning less than $40,000 per year; and (5) according to a recent poll, 44 percent of United States workers said their current job may be at risk due to new developments in technology and automation, while 50 percent said they would retrain for a career in a different field or industry if they had the opportunity; Whereas, in 2014, Congress reauthorized the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ) with overwhelming bipartisan support in recognition of the need to strengthen the focus of the United States on the skills necessary to effectively prepare individuals for employment in local and regional industries; Whereas the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ) supports employment, training, and support services for individuals with barriers to employment, including— (1) individuals who earn low incomes; (2) individuals who are out of work, including the long-term unemployed; (3) individuals displaced by outsourcing; (4) individuals living in rural areas or areas with persistently high unemployment; (5) individuals looking to learn new skills; and (6) individuals with disabilities; Whereas the more than 550 workforce development boards and 2,400 American Job Centers are a driving force behind growing regional economies by providing training, resources, and assistance to workers who aim to compete in the 21st century economy; Whereas ongoing State and local implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ) provides unprecedented opportunities to develop the skills of workers in the United States through access to effective, quality workforce education and training, including the development and delivery of proven strategies such as sector partnerships, career pathways, integrated education and training, work-based learning models, and paid internships; Whereas, in 2022, programs authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ) are projected to serve more than 5,000,000 young people and adults; Whereas State programs established under the Wagner-Peyser Act ( 29 U.S.C. 49 et seq. )— (1) ensured that approximately 2,500,000 workers, including more than 146,000 veterans and more than 120,000 individuals with disabilities, had access to career services virtually and through American Job Centers during the 2020 program year; and (2) are a foundational part of the workforce development system; Whereas community colleges and other workforce development training providers across the United States are well situated— (1) to train the next generation of workers in the United States; and (2) to address the educational challenges created by emerging industries and technological advancements; Whereas participation in a career and technical education (referred to in this preamble as “CTE”) program decreases the risk of students dropping out of high school, and all 50 States and the District of Columbia report higher graduation rates for CTE students compared to other students; Whereas community and technical colleges operate as open-access institutions serving millions of students annually at a comparatively low cost; Whereas the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act ( Public Law 115–224 ; 132 Stat. 1563) supports the development and implementation of high-quality CTE programs that— (1) combine rigorous academic content with occupational skills; and (2) serve approximately 12,300,000 high school and college students across the United States; Whereas there are approximately 600,000 registered apprentices in the United States, and there is growing and bipartisan support for expanding quality earn-and-learn strategies to help current and future workers gain skills and work experience; Whereas the federally supported workforce system and partner programs— (1) have helped rebuild the economy of the United States and provide increased economic opportunities; and (2) provide a pathway into 21st century jobs that support families while ensuring that businesses in the United States find the skilled workforce needed to compete in the global economy; and Whereas workforce development is crucial to sustaining economic security for workers in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 2022 as National Workforce Development Month ; (2) supports Federal initiatives to promote workforce development; and (3) acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 781 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Ms. Warren (for herself, Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cardin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Markey , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as PCOS Awareness Month . Whereas polycystic ovary syndrome (referred to in this preamble as PCOS ) is a common health problem among women and girls involving a hormonal imbalance; Whereas there is no universal definition of PCOS, but researchers estimate that between 8 and 12 percent of women in the United States are affected by the condition; Whereas, according to a 2021 study, the annual burden of PCOS in the United States is estimated to be $8,000,000,000, and this estimate does not include— (1) the economic burden of mental health disorders associated with PCOS; (2) indirect and intangible costs related to the disorder; or (3) the cost of comorbidities in post-menopause or adolescence; Whereas PCOS can affect girls at the onset of puberty and throughout the remainder of their lives; Whereas the symptoms of PCOS include infertility, irregular or absent menstrual periods, acne, weight gain, thinning of scalp hair, excessive facial and body hair growth, numerous small ovarian cysts, pelvic pain, and mental health problems; Whereas women with PCOS have higher rates of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders, and are at greater risk for suicide; Whereas adolescents with PCOS often are not diagnosed, and many have metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and endometrial cancer at a young adult age; Whereas PCOS is a common cause of female infertility; Whereas PCOS in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm delivery, cesarean delivery, miscarriage, and fetal and infant death; Whereas women with PCOS are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, and heart disease (the leading cause of death among women); Whereas women with PCOS have a more than 50 percent chance of developing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes before the age of 40; Whereas women with PCOS may be at a higher risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer, and their risk for developing endometrial cancer is 3 times higher than women who do not have PCOS; Whereas research has found genetic evidence of a link between depression and PCOS; Whereas research has indicated PCOS shares a genetic architecture with metabolic traits, as evidenced by genetic correlations between PCOS and obesity, fasting insulin, type 2 diabetes, lipid levels, and coronary artery disease; Whereas adolescents with PCOS are at markedly increased risk for type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and heart disease; Whereas PCOS negatively alters metabolic function independent of, but exacerbated by, an increased body mass index (BMI); Whereas an estimated 50 percent of women with PCOS are undiagnosed and many remain undiagnosed until they experience fertility difficulties or develop type 2 diabetes or other cardiometabolic disorders; Whereas the cause of PCOS is unknown, but researchers have found strong links to a genetic predisposition and significant insulin resistance, which affects up to 70 percent of women with PCOS; and Whereas there is no known cure for PCOS: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes polycystic ovary syndrome (referred to in this resolution as PCOS ) as a serious disorder that impacts many aspects of health, including cardiometabolic, reproductive, and mental health, and quality of life; (2) expresses support for the designation of September 2022 as PCOS Awareness Month ; (3) supports the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month, which are— (A) to increase awareness of, and education about, PCOS and its connection to comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and mental health disorders, among the general public, women, girls, and health care professionals; (B) to improve diagnosis and treatment of PCOS; (C) to disseminate information on diagnosis, treatment, and management of PCOS, including prevention of comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and eating disorders; and (D) to improve quality of life and outcomes for women and girls with PCOS; (4) recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS; (5) acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls who have PCOS in the United States; (6) urges medical researchers and health care professionals to advance their understanding of PCOS to improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of PCOS for women and girls; and (7) encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 782 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Markey , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Reed , Mr. Coons , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Carper , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Luján , Mr. Casey , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Ossoff , Mr. Booker , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. King , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Cassidy , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Warner , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Brown , Ms. Warren , Ms. Collins , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Smith , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Whereas, from September 15, 2022, through October 15, 2022, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; Whereas the Bureau of the Census estimates the Hispanic population living in the 50 States at more than 62,000,000 people, plus close to 3,200,000 people living in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, making Hispanic Americans approximately 19 percent of the total population of the United States and the largest racial or ethnic minority group in the United States; Whereas, in 2021, there were close to 1,000,000 or more Latino residents in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and in each of the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington; Whereas, from 2010 to 2020, Latinos grew the population of the United States by more than 11,600,000 individuals, accounting for more than 1/2 of the total population growth of the United States during that period; Whereas the Latino population in the United States is projected to grow to 111,200,000 people by 2060, at which point the Latino population will comprise more than 28 percent of the total population of the United States; Whereas the Latino population in the United States is currently the third largest population of Latinos worldwide, exceeding the size of the population in every Latin American and Caribbean country, except Mexico and Brazil; Whereas, in 2020, there were more than 18,630,000 Latino children under 18 years of age in the United States, which represents approximately 1/3 of the total Latino population in the United States; Whereas 27.5 percent of public school students in the United States are Latino, and the share of Latino students is expected to rise to nearly 30 percent by 2027; Whereas approximately 20 percent of all college students in the United States are Latino, making Latinos the second largest racial or ethnic minority group enrolled in higher education in the United States, including 2-year community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities; Whereas, from 1996 to 2018, the number of Hispanic students enrolled in schools, colleges, and universities in the United States increased from 8,800,000 to more than 18,000,000, and Hispanics now make up 25 percent of all people enrolled in school in the United States; Whereas 30,600,000 Latinos were eligible to vote in the 2020 Presidential election, representing 13.2 percent of the electorate in the United States; Whereas, in the 2020 Presidential election, Latinos cast 16,600,000 votes, a 30.9-percent increase from the number of votes cast by Latinos in the 2016 Presidential election; Whereas the number of eligible Latino voters is expected to rise to more than 32,400,000 by 2036, accounting for approximately 20 percent of the eligible electorate in the United States by 2036; Whereas, each year, approximately 800,000 Latino citizens of the United States reach 18 years of age and become eligible to vote, a number that could grow to 1,000,000 per year, potentially adding 10,000,000 new Latino voters by 2032; Whereas it is estimated that, in 2021, the annual purchasing power of Hispanic Americans was $1,900,000,000,000, which is an amount greater than the economy of all except 9 countries in the world; Whereas there are approximately 5,000,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, supporting millions of employees nationwide and contributing more than $800,000,000,000 in revenue to the economy of the United States; Whereas, by 2020, the number of Hispanic-owned businesses had grown by 34 percent since 2010, representing the fastest growing segment of small businesses in the United States, with those businesses representing 5.8 percent of all businesses in the United States; Whereas, as of August 2020, more than 29,000,000 Latino workers represented 18 percent of the total civilian labor force of the United States, and, as a result of Latinos experiencing the fastest population growth of all race and ethnicity groups in the United States, the rate of Latino participation in the labor force is expected to grow to 35,900,000 by 2030, accounting for 1/5 of the total labor force; Whereas, in 2022, the labor force participation rate of Latinos was 66.5 percent, higher than the labor force participation rate of non-Hispanics, which was 62.2 percent; Whereas, as of 2021, there were approximately 426,840 Latino elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers, 123,136 Latino chief executives of businesses, 74,865 Latino lawyers, 58,492 Latino physicians and surgeons, and 20,788 Latino psychologists, who contribute to the United States through their professions; Whereas Hispanic Americans serve in all branches of the Armed Forces and have fought bravely in every war in the history of the United States; Whereas, as of 2021— (1) more than 230,000 Hispanic members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty; and (2) there are more than 1,500,000 Hispanic veterans of the Armed Forces, including approximately 203,000 Latinas; Whereas, as of 2018, more than 399,000 Hispanics have served in post-September 11, 2001, overseas contingency operations, and Hispanics represent 12.1 percent of the total number of veterans who have served in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since September 11, 2001; Whereas, as of August 2021, at least 693 fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan were members of the Armed Forces who were Hispanic; Whereas an estimated 200,000 Hispanics were mobilized for World War I, and more than 500,000 Hispanics served in World War II; Whereas more than 80,000 Hispanics served in the Vietnam war, representing 5.5 percent of individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States in that conflict, even though Hispanics comprised only 4.5 percent of the population of the United States during the Vietnam war; Whereas approximately 150,000 Hispanic soldiers served in the Korean war, including the 65th Infantry Regiment of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, known as the Borinqueneers , the only active duty, segregated Latino military unit in the history of the United States; Whereas 61 Hispanic Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force bestowed on an individual serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas in 2020, Congress established the National Museum of the American Latino, which, when complete, will display the achievements, diversity, and legacy of the Hispanic community in the United States; Whereas Hispanic Americans are dedicated public servants, holding posts at the highest levels of the Government of the United States, including 1 seat on the Supreme Court of the United States, 6 seats in the Senate, and 45 seats in the House of Representatives; and Whereas Hispanic Americans harbor a deep commitment to family and community, an enduring work ethic, and a perseverance to succeed and contribute to society: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2022, through October 15, 2022; (2) esteems the integral role of Latinos and the manifold heritages of Latinos in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of Latinos to the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 783 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Brown , Mr. Warnock , and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of the Air Force and celebrating the United States Air Force for 75 years of serving and defending the United States. Whereas, on August 1, 1907, the Aeronautical Division of the Army Signal Corps, consisting of 1 officer and 2 enlisted men, began operation under the command of Captain Charles deForest Chandler with the responsibility for all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines, and all kindred subjects ; Whereas, in 1908, the Department of War contracted with the Wright brothers to build 1 heavier-than-air flying machine for the Army and, in 1909, the Department of War accepted the Wright Military Flyer, the first military airplane in the world; Whereas pilots of the United States, flying with both Allied air forces and with the Army Air Service, performed admirably during the course of World War I, the first air war in history, by participating in pursuit, observation, and day and night bombing missions; Whereas pioneering aviators of the United States, including Mason M. Patrick, William Billy Mitchell, Benjamin D. Foulois, Frank M. Andrews, Henry H. Hap Arnold, James H. Jimmy Doolittle, and Edward Eddie Rickenbacker, were among the first individuals to recognize the military potential of airpower and, in the decades following World War I, courageously laid the foundation for the creation of an independent arm for the air forces of the United States; Whereas General Henry H. ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold drew upon the industrial prowess and human resources of the United States to transform the Army Air Corps from a force of 22,000 men and 3,900 aircraft in 1939, into an entity with a peak wartime strength of nearly 2,500,000 personnel and 75,000 aircraft; Whereas, on June 20, 1941, the Department of War established the Army Air Forces as the aviation element of that Department and, shortly thereafter, the Department made the Army Air Forces co-equal to the Army Ground Forces; Whereas the standard for courage, flexibility, and intrepidity in combat was established for all airmen during the first aerial raid in the Pacific Theater on April 18, 1942, when Lieutenant Colonel James Jimmy H. Doolittle led 16 North American B–25 Mitchell bombers in a joint operation from the deck of the USS Hornet to strike the Japanese mainland in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; Whereas the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ), signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, realigned and reorganized the Armed Forces to establish the Department of the Air Force and the United States Air Force (referred to in this preamble as the USAF ) as separate from other military services; Whereas, on September 18, 1947, W. Stuart Symington became the first Secretary of the newly formed and independent Air Force, marking the date on which the USAF was established; Whereas the Air National Guard was also created by the National Security Act of 1947 ( 50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ) and has played a vital role in guarding the United States and defending freedom in nearly every major conflict and contingency since its creation; Whereas, on October 14, 1947, the USAF demonstrated the historic and ongoing commitment of the USAF to technological innovation when Captain Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Yeager piloted the X–1 developmental rocket plane to a speed of Mach 1.06, becoming the first flyer to break the sound barrier in a powered aircraft in level flight; Whereas the Air Force Reserve, created on April 14, 1948, is comprised of citizen airmen who serve as unrivaled wingmen of the active duty USAF during every deployment and on every mission and battlefield around the world in which the USAF is engaged; Whereas the USAF carried out the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949 to provide humanitarian relief to post-war Germany and has established a tradition of offering humanitarian assistance when responding to natural disasters and needs across the world; Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen served the United States with tremendous dignity and honor, overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II, and helped to establish a policy of racial integration within the ranks of the USAF, as, on April 26, 1948, the USAF became the first military branch to announce a policy of racial integration, a full 3 months before an executive order integrated all military services; Whereas, in the early years of the Cold War, the arsenal of bombers of the USAF, such as the long-range Convair B–58 Hustler and B–36 Peacemaker, and the Boeing B–47 Stratojet and B–52 Stratofortress, served as the preeminent deterrent of the United States against the forces of the Soviet Union and were later augmented by the development and deployment of medium range and intercontinental ballistic missiles, such as the Titan and Minuteman, developed by General Bernard A. Schriever; Whereas, on April 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation establishing the United States Air Force Academy, the mission of which is to educate, develop, and inspire men and women to become aerospace officers and leaders of impeccable character and knowledge, and which, as of 2022, has graduated 64 classes and commissioned 53,491 officers into the USAF and United States Space Force (referred to in this preamble as the USSF ); Whereas, during the Korean War, the USAF employed the first large-scale combat use of jet aircraft, helped to establish air superiority over the Korean Peninsula, protected ground forces of the United Nations with close air support, and interdicted enemy reinforcements and supplies; Whereas, during the Vietnam War, the USAF engaged in a limited campaign of airpower to assist the South Vietnamese government in countering the communist Viet Cong guerillas and fought to disrupt supply lines, halt enemy ground offensives, and protect United States and Allied forces; Whereas, on April 3, 1967, former prisoner of war Paul W. Airey, a career radio operator, aerial gunner, and First Sergeant, became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the USAF; Whereas, in recent decades, the USAF and coalition partners of the United States have supported successful actions in Grenada, Panama, Iraq, Kuwait, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, and many other locations around the world; Whereas USAF Special Operations Command has served with honor and distinction around the world since its activation in 1990, providing the United States with specialized airpower across the broad spectrum of conflicts in any place and at any time; Whereas, for over 3 decades beginning in 1990, airmen engaged in continuous combat operations from Operation Desert Shield to Operation Inherent Resolve, demonstrating an air and space expeditionary force of outstanding capability that is ready to fight and win wars and deter aggression whenever and wherever called upon; Whereas, when terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, fighter and air refueling aircraft of the USAF took to the skies to fly combat air patrols over major cities of the United States and protect the people of the United States from further attack; Whereas, on December 20, 2019, in recognition that space had become a warfighting domain, former President Donald Trump signed legislation establishing the USSF as an independent service to ensure that the space domain remained open to all countries; Whereas, on May 30, 2020, in collaboration and engagement with interagency and commercial partners, the USSF provided unparalleled space launch capabilities in support of the first manned spaceflight from American soil in 9 years; Whereas, in 2021, in a step toward organizing the forces of the USSF to meet the needs of an independent military service devoted to space, the USSF activated Space Operations Command, Space Systems Command, and Space Training and Readiness Command; Whereas, to establish a unique and enduring culture for the USSF, the Department of the Air Force redesignated certain Air Force Bases and Air Force Stations supporting the USSF mission as Space Force Bases and Space Force Stations and graduated its first-ever basic military training course taught completely by USSF training instructors; Whereas space capabilities provide the foundation for everything the United States Armed Forces do, from humanitarian efforts to combat operations; Whereas, in 2022, following a ‘wings of hope and compassion’ tradition dating back more than a century, when airmen provided food and supplies to Texas flood victims in 1919, the USAF and coalition partners airlifted 124,334 people out of Afghanistan in the largest non-combatant evacuation airlift in United States history, spanning 17 days, 9 countries, 8 time zones, and more than 10 temporary safe havens; Whereas, since February 24, 2022, airmen and guardians have responded to Russian aggression against Ukraine by guarding the skies of members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (commonly referred to as NATO ), transporting essential equipment to the Ukrainian military, and providing critical support from space; Whereas women have played a prominent role in the evolution of the Department of the Air Force, courageously fighting alongside their male counterparts and dedicating their lives to protecting peace, liberty, and freedom around the world as they provide air and space power whenever and wherever needed; Whereas the Department of the Air Force has made tremendous strides in the global warfighting domain of cyberspace by revolutionizing offensive and defensive capabilities and effects with speed, agility, and surgical precision, thereby ensuring the continuous command, control, and execution of operations in contested, degraded, and limited environments; Whereas the Civil Air Patrol, as a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the USAF, has maintained a steadfast commitment to the United States and the communities of the United States through a proud legacy of service, from the earliest days of World War II, when the Civil Air Patrol protected the shorelines of the United States, through 2022, as the Civil Air Patrol executes emergency service missions and aerospace education programs; Whereas the Department of the Air Force is steadfast in the commitment to fielding a world-class air and space expeditionary force by recruiting, training, and educating its officer, enlisted, and civilian corps comprising the active duty, Guard, and Reserve components of the Total Force; Whereas airmen were imprisoned and tortured during several major conflicts, including World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Persian Gulf War, and, in the valiant tradition of airmen held captive, continued serving the United States with honor and dignity under the most inhumane circumstances; Whereas airmen have earned the Medal of Honor 19 times, the Air Force Cross 203 times, the Distinguished Service Cross 42 times, and, since September 11, 2001, the Silver Star 92 times; Whereas the USAF and the USSF are tremendous stewards of resources in developing and applying groundbreaking technology to manage complex acquisition programs for all air and space weapon systems throughout their life cycles; Whereas talented and dedicated airmen and guardians will continue to make the investments necessary to accelerate transformation and modernization to counter the adversaries of the United States and meet the future challenges of an ever-changing world with limitless strength, resolve, and patriotism; Whereas the USAF and the USSF are committed to accelerating change and preparing for the future, because failure is not an option; Whereas, on every continent around the world, airmen and guardians have bravely fought for freedom, liberty, and peace, preserved democracy, and protected the people and interests of the United States; Whereas the future success of the United States Armed Forces depends upon the ability to control the air and space domains; Whereas airmen and guardians will continue to be a tremendous resource for the United States in fights across every domain and at every location, thereby ensuring the safety and security of the United States; and Whereas, for 75 years, the airmen and guardians of the Department of the Air Force, through their exemplary service and sacrifice, have repeatedly proven their value to the United States, the people of the United States, the allies of the United States, and all free people of the world: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of the Air Force; and (2) remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force in serving and defending the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 784 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Luján , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Booker , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Casey , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Kaine , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Reed , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Brown , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Hagerty , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Lankford , and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on September 12, 2022, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week . Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of at least 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many low-income and underserved students and creating opportunities and increasing access to higher education for such students; Whereas, in the 2020-2021 academic year, 559 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operated in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, enrolling more than 3,500,000 Hispanic students, according to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Excelencia in Education; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are engines of economic mobility and a major contributor to the economic prosperity of the United States; Whereas, according to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent 16 percent of all institutions of higher education, yet serve 30.4 percent of all undergraduate students and 66.1 percent of all Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 29 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; Whereas the number of Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions, defined as institutions that do not yet meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic full-time equivalent enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24.9 percent, stands at 393 institutions operating in 38 States and the District of Columbia; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in empowering and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are leading efforts to increase Hispanic participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (commonly known as STEM ); Whereas the top 10 institutions of higher education ranked by Third Way based on the economic mobility of the graduates are Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; (2) designates the week beginning on September 12, 2022, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 785 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Rosen , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Rubio , Ms. Sinema , Mr. McConnell , Ms. Cantwell , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States. Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of patriotic men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for advancing a nuclear weapons program at the service and for the benefit of the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; (8) Senate Resolution 560, 114th Congress, agreed to November 16, 2016; (9) Senate Resolution 314, 115th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2017; (10) Senate Resolution 682, 115th Congress, agreed to October 11, 2018; (11) Senate Resolution 377, 116th Congress, agreed to October 30, 2019; (12) Senate Resolution 741, 116th Congress, agreed to September 30, 2020; and (13) Senate Resolution 438, 117th Congress, agreed to February 25, 2022; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and onsite participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2022, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 786 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2022 Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing the history of women’s professional baseball in Indiana. Whereas the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (referred to as the League ) has significant history in Indiana and the History Museum in South Bend holds the largest collection of memorabilia from the League; Whereas the League was established during World War II to provide a morale boost and family entertainment to aid in the war effort and gained popularity throughout the 1940s; Whereas, in 1943, South Bend, Indiana became the fourth city to have a team competing in the League, the first women's professional baseball league in the history of the United States; Whereas South Bend was home to the Blue Sox for all 12 years of the existence of the League and the Blue Sox played at Bendix Field and Playland Park in South Bend, Indiana; Whereas Fort Wayne was eager to bring a team to the city and the Fort Wayne Daisies debuted in 1945, with games held at North Side High School and later Memorial Park in Fort Wayne; Whereas the South Bend Blue Sox were both the League and playoff champions for the 1951 season and were the playoff champions for the 1952 season; Whereas the Fort Wayne Daises were the league champions for the 1952, 1953, and 1954 seasons; Whereas Dorothy Dottie Schroeder was the only woman who played all 12 seasons in the League and became a favorite player of fans of the South Bend Blue Sox, the Kenosha Comets, the Fort Wayne Daisies, and the Kalamazoo Lassies; Whereas the 1992 American sports comedy-drama film about the League, A League of Their Own was partially filmed in Indiana and was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2012; Whereas scenes from A League of Their Own of home games of the Rockford Peaches were filmed at League Stadium in Huntingburg, Indiana; and Whereas the championship game between Rockford and Racine in A League of Their Own was filmed at Bosse Field in Evansville, Indiana, which is the third oldest baseball park in the country still in use for professional baseball, behind only Fenway Park and Wrigley Field: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes that Indiana played a significant role in the history of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League during the existence of the league through the successful teams in Indiana: the South Bend Blue Sox and the Fort Wayne Daisies; and (2) encourages people throughout Indiana to continue to honor and recognize the history and legacy of women’s professional baseball through preservation of memorabilia, facilities, and events that highlight the era of such professional athletes.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 787 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2022 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the vital importance of the Mekong River to Southeast Asia and the role of the Mekong-United States Partnership in supporting the prosperity of the region. Whereas the Mekong River supports the livelihoods of approximately 60,000,000 people, making it the most important river in Southeast Asia and one of the most important rivers in the world; Whereas the Mekong-United States Partnership, comprising the United States, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, and the predecessor of that partnership, the Lower Mekong Initiative, have contributed greatly to the economic, social, and human resources development of the countries in the Mekong River Basin and the protection of the Mekong River; Whereas the United States has longstanding diplomatic relations with the countries in the Mekong River Basin, including a nearly 200-year-old relationship with treaty ally Thailand; Whereas the development of the countries in the Mekong River Basin is critical for the unity, economic strength, and institutional development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a strategic partner of the United States; Whereas the Mekong River is increasingly imperiled by the threats of climate change and the construction of upstream dams that have altered the natural flow of the river and vital ecological processes supported by natural flow; Whereas, since 2019, the flow of water in the Mekong River during the wet season has been abnormally low; Whereas the Nuozhadu and Xiaowan Dams in China account for more than 50 percent of the water storage of all dams in the Mekong River Basin and can restrict up to 10 percent of the total wet season flow of the Mekong River, exacerbating drought conditions downstream; Whereas the Mekong River Commission is an integral partner in ensuring the long-term health of the Mekong River; Whereas the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy can be a leader in supporting river development and protection; Whereas the Mekong Dam Monitor, funded partly by the Mekong-United States Partnership, has provided essential data and information about the impacts of hydropower dams along the Mekong River to the people and governments of the Mekong River Basin to allow them to prepare for irregular water flows and mitigate the economic and environmental impacts of those flows; Whereas the Mekong River has become a hub for criminal elements to traffic in drugs, people, and wildlife, undermining the rule of law in the countries in the Mekong River Basin and impacting the world through the proliferation of illegal drugs and fauna that can cause spillover of zoonotic diseases; Whereas the international community has committed to support the development of countries along the Mekong River through internationally recognized development goals; Whereas the Friends of the Mekong, which includes the countries in the Mekong River Basin, the United States, Australia, the European Union, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the Asian Development Bank, the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, and the World Bank, is committed to supporting the shared principles that have underpinned peace and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific for decades; Whereas close coordination and collaboration with civil society groups throughout the Mekong River Basin is essential to the protection of the Mekong River; Whereas, among the countries in the Mekong River Basin, there has been a negative trend toward the detention and detainment of civil society actors and journalists and an increase in violations of human rights; Whereas the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma was illegal and unjustified and has resulted in more than 2,000 deaths, more than 1,000,000 people displaced, and tens of thousands of people in detention, and continued violence threatens the stability of the entire region, especially those countries along the borders of Burma; and Whereas diaspora communities from countries in the Mekong River Basin are a vital part of the United States and help build thriving people-to-people ties between those countries and the United States that lead to strong commercial, civil society, and cultural ties: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) expresses sincere concern over the environmental, economic, and humanitarian threats to the Mekong River and the communities of the Mekong River and continued support to counter those threats; and (2) declares it is the policy of the United States Government to— (A) through the Mekong-United States Partnership and the Friends of the Mekong, promote the economic and environmental well-being of the people of Mainland Southeast Asia in the 5 countries through which the Mekong River flows, namely, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam; (B) support a whole-of-government approach in providing and coordinating Federal aid and assistance throughout the Mekong River Basin under the Mekong-United States Partnership, including programmatic support provided by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, and other Federal agencies; (C) contribute to the development of quality infrastructure, the development of national electricity markets, cross-border energy trade, the facilitation of cross-border transport, renewable and clean energy acceleration and deployment, the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises, agriculture, transportation, the facilitation of trade and investment, strengthened subregional production linkages and supply chains, digital infrastructure, and the digital economy in the Mekong River Basin; (D) promote engagement and buy-in of the United States private sector to support the long-term inclusive economic growth, resilience, global health, education, and sustainable development of the region; (E) leverage the expertise of the United States, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and other partners in high-quality infrastructure to support the economic development needs of the countries in the Mekong River Basin; (F) support the development of quality infrastructure, including through projects financed by the United States International Development Finance Corporation, in the countries in the Mekong River Basin; (G) encourage all members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to view the environmental, humanitarian, and economic threats to the Mekong River as a danger to the entire region; (H) promote sustainable water use, natural resources management, and environmental conservation and protection, including— (i) through support for a technically sound, well-coordinated, and consensus-based approach to managing the shared resources of the Mekong River Basin; (ii) through support for environmental conservation, protection, and resilience in the Mekong subregion; and (iii) by enhancing the capacity of countries in the Mekong River Basin in the sustainable conservation and management of natural resources, including fishery resources, for sustainable food security; (I) continue the important work that provides vital data and monitoring to the people and governments of the Mekong River; (J) support the development of the capacity of the region to respond to a variety of threats, including countering transnational crime such as trafficking of drugs, wildlife, timber, and persons, and criminal activity associated with illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and to improve health security, including emergency preparedness and response for pandemics and epidemics, cybersecurity, and disaster response and preparedness and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; (K) promote the development of human capital through education, medical and laboratory research and development, vocational training, youth empowerment, women’s economic empowerment, gender equality, university cooperation, and educational and professional exchanges; (L) work together with countries in the Mekong River Basin to combat the impacts of climate change and support the resiliency of those countries; (M) encourage all countries in the Mekong River Basin to provide timely early warning for natural and unnatural operations of the river; (N) support freedom of expression in the countries in the Mekong River Basin through promoting independent journalism and the freedom to access information; (O) continue to call for the cessation of violence in Burma and support the return of Burma to a path of inclusive democracy, so that it can fully contribute to regional development; (P) prioritize the strengthening of people-to-people ties through United States exchange programs such as the Fulbright Program, the Peace Corps, the International Visitors Leadership Program, and the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Program, including the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam; and (Q) recognize that strong democratic institutions, the protection of human rights, independent civil society, and free and fair elections are central to implementing the shared vision of a Mekong River region, and an Indo-Pacific region, that is free, open, secure, prosperous, and sustainable.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 788 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2022 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Booker , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 19 through September 23, 2022, as Malnutrition Awareness Week . Whereas malnutrition is the condition that occurs when an individual does not get enough protein, calories, or nutrients; Whereas malnutrition is a significant problem in the United States and around the world, crossing all age, racial, class, gender, and geographic lines; Whereas malnutrition can be driven by social determinants of health, including poverty or economic instability, access to affordable healthcare, and low health literacy; Whereas there are inextricable and cyclical links between poverty and malnutrition; Whereas communities of color, across all age groups, are disproportionately likely to experience both food insecurity and malnutrition; Whereas the Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as when an individual or household does not have regular, reliable access to the foods needed for good health; Whereas Black children are almost 3 times more likely to live in a food-insecure household than White children; Whereas infants, older adults, individuals with chronic diseases, and other vulnerable populations are particularly at risk for malnutrition; Whereas the American Academy of Pediatrics has found that failure to provide key nutrients during early childhood may result in lifelong deficits in brain function; Whereas disease-associated malnutrition affects between 30 and 50 percent of patients admitted to hospitals, and the medical costs of hospitalized patients with malnutrition can be 300 percent more than the medical costs of properly nourished patients; Whereas, according to the National Blueprint: Achieving Quality Malnutrition Care for Older Adults, 2020 Update , as many as 1/2 of older adults living in the United States are malnourished or at risk for malnutrition; Whereas, according to recent Aging Network surveys, 76 percent of older adults receiving meals at senior centers and other congregate facilities report improved health outcomes, and 84 percent of older adults receiving home-delivered meals indicate the same; Whereas disease-associated malnutrition in older adults alone costs the United States more than $51,300,000,000 each year; and Whereas the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition established Malnutrition Awareness Week to raise awareness about, and promote the prevention of, malnutrition across the lifespan: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 19 through September 23, 2022, as Malnutrition Awareness Week ; (2) recognizes registered dietitian nutritionists and other nutrition professionals, health care providers, school foodservice workers, social workers, advocates, caregivers, and other professionals and agencies for their efforts to advance awareness about, treatments for, and the prevention of malnutrition; (3) recognizes the importance of existing Federal nutrition programs, such as the nutrition programs under title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3021 et seq. ) and Federal child nutrition programs, for their role in combating malnutrition; (4) supports increased funding for the critical programs described in paragraph (3); (5) recognizes— (A) the importance of medical nutrition therapy under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ); and (B) the need for vulnerable populations to have access to nutrition counseling; (6) recognizes the importance of the innovative research conducted by the National Institutes of Health on— (A) nutrition, dietary patterns, and the human gastrointestinal microbiome; and (B) how those factors influence the prevention or development of chronic disease throughout the lifespan; (7) supports access to malnutrition screening and assessment for all patients; (8) encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to evaluate the implementation of newly-approved malnutrition electronic clinical quality measures; and (9) acknowledges— (A) the importance of access to healthy food for children, especially in child care settings and schools; and (B) the benefits of evidence-based nutrition standards.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 789 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2022 Mr. Durbin for ( Ms. Baldwin (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Risch , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. King , and Mr. Daines )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 12, 2022, 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 that maintain vital animal habitats; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests which— (1) protect watersheds; (2) sequester carbon; (3) provide public recreational opportunities; and (4) reduce loss of life and property from wildfires; and Whereas logging provides for healthy forests through regeneration, including planting 2,500,000,000 trees annually: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates October 12, 2022, as National Loggers Day ; and (2) encourages the President to officially designate October 12th as National Loggers Day .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 790 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 21, 2022 Mr. Ossoff submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning the atrocities that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1906, in which White supremacist mobs brutalized, terrorized, and killed dozens of Black Americans, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy. Whereas the horrific act of lynching impacted race relations in the United States and shaped the geographic, political, social, and economic conditions of Black people in ways that are still relevant today; Whereas more than 4,400 Black people were lynched across 20 States between 1877 and 1950, 594 of whom were Black victims in Georgia and 36 of those documented victims were killed in Fulton County; Whereas, until 1906, Atlanta, Georgia, was home to more than 50,000 Black residents, many of whom owned homes and businesses in the city; Whereas, on September 22, 1906, at 9 p.m., 10,000 White men and boys gathered at the corner of Pryor and Decatur Streets, an area known as Five Points in downtown Atlanta; Whereas the mob was motivated by the media’s false coverage of Black men brutalizing White women; Whereas city officials, which included Mayor James G. Woodward, attempted to calm the crowds but failed to do so; Whereas, going through Decatur Street, Pryor Street, Central Avenue, and throughout the central business district, assaulting hundreds of Black people, the mob of White men and boys continued to hunt and kill Atlanta’s Black residents into the night; Whereas, in an attempt to control the mob, Mayor Woodward called the fire department out to disperse the mob using large streams of water, but the mob quickly regathered and continued to shoot and stone Atlanta’s Black residents; Whereas, by Monday, September 24, 1906, what is now known as Downtown Atlanta, was under military rule; Whereas the massacre continued, with plans to move outside of the city and into Brownsville, a Black community south of downtown with about 1,500 residents; Whereas the community gathered to prepare and fight back, and with great fear of a counterattack they were disarmed by State Troops, and more than 250 African-American men were arrested; Whereas, through the duration of the massacre, armed Black residents defended their neighborhoods, both in Brownsville and in Dark Town; Whereas at least 25 Black residents were murdered, 2 White men were killed, hundreds of Black residents were wounded, and thousands of Black businesses and homes were burned or destroyed; Whereas the story of the Atlanta race massacre is only 1 of many such atrocities and horrific incidents, and shows the lasting impact of White supremacy in the United States; and Whereas the theft of property from Black landowners as well as the displacement caused by the terrorizing of the Black community in Atlanta, Georgia, shows how historic racism and injustice have significantly contributed to persistent wealth inequality between Black and White Americans in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns the actions of the White supremacist mobs that drove out Black residents of Atlanta, Georgia; (2) honors the memory of the victims and acknowledges the lasting impact that this incident has had on the Black community of Atlanta, Georgia; (3) expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migrations of Black Americans throughout United States history; and (4) reaffirms the commitment of the Federal Government to combat White supremacy and seek reconciliation for racial injustice.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 791 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Brown , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Carper , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Markey , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Smith , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Cardin , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Reed , Mr. Casey , Mr. Booker , Mr. Luján , Mr. Warner , Mr. Menendez , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as National Voting Rights Month . Whereas voting is one of the single most important rights that can be exercised in a democracy; Whereas, over the course of history, various voter suppression laws in the United States have hindered, and even prohibited, certain individuals and groups from exercising the right to vote; Whereas, during the 19th and early 20th centuries, Native Americans and people who were born to United States citizens abroad, people who spoke a language other than English, and people who were formerly subjected to slavery were denied full citizenship and prevented from voting by English literacy tests; Whereas, since the 1870s, minority groups such as Black Americans in the South have suffered from the oppressive effects of Jim Crow laws that were designed to prevent political, economic, and social mobility; Whereas Black Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and other underrepresented voters were subject to violence, poll taxes, literacy tests, all-White primaries, property ownership tests, and grandfather clauses that were designed to suppress the right of those individuals to vote; Whereas 5,800,000 people in the United States are currently banned from voting because of a felony conviction, including 1 in 16 Black adults, due to the shameful entanglement of racial injustice in the criminal legal system and voting access in the United States; Whereas members of the aforementioned groups and others are currently, in some cases, subject to intimidation, voter roll purges, and financial barriers that act effectively as modern-day poll taxes; Whereas, in 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ) to protect the right of Black Americans and other traditionally disenfranchised groups to vote, among other reasons; Whereas, in 2013, in the landmark case of Shelby County v. Holder, 570 U.S. 529 (2013), the Supreme Court of the United States invalidated section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, dismantling the preclearance formula provision in that Act that protected voters in States and localities that historically have suppressed the right of minorities to vote; Whereas, since the invalidation of the preclearance formula provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, gerrymandered districts in many States have gone unchallenged and have become less likely to be invalidated by the courts; Whereas these gerrymandered districts have been found to have discriminatory impacts on traditionally disenfranchised minorities through tactics that include cracking , diluting the voting power of minorities across many districts, and packing , concentrating minority voters’ power in one district to reduce their voting power in other districts; Whereas the courts have found the congressional and, in some cases, State legislative district maps, in Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Wisconsin to be gerrymandered districts that were created to favor some groups over others; Whereas these restrictive voting laws encompass cutbacks in early voting, voter roll purges, placement of faulty equipment in minority communities, requirement of photo identification, and the elimination of same-day registration; Whereas these policies could outright disenfranchise or make voting much more difficult for more than 80,000,000 minority, elderly, poor, and disabled voters, among other groups; Whereas, in 2016, discriminatory laws in North Carolina, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Texas were ruled to violate voters’ rights and overturned by the courts; Whereas the decision of the Supreme Court in Shelby County v. Holder, 570 U.S. 529 (2013), calls on Congress to update the formula in the Voting Rights Act of 1965; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (referred to in this preamble as COVID–19 ) public health emergency has only exacerbated the state of elections and the difficulties voters face in obtaining access to the ballot; Whereas a lack of fair and safe election policies threatens minority communities, which have been disproportionately impacted and disenfranchised due to the COVID–19 pandemic, and their access to the ballot; Whereas addressing the challenges of administering future elections requires increasing the accessibility of vote-by-mail and other limited-contact options to ensure the protection of voters’ health and safety amid a global pandemic; Whereas, as voting by mail becomes a safer and more accessible option for voters to exercise their constitutional right to vote during the unprecedented times caused by the COVID–19 pandemic, the work of the United States Postal Service will be of paramount importance in successfully conducting elections; Whereas Congress must work to combat any attempts to dismantle or underfund the United States Postal Service or obstruct the passage of the mail as blatant tactics of voter suppression and election interference; Whereas following the 2020 elections there has been a relentless attack on the right to vote with more than 400 bills having been introduced to roll back the right to vote, including such bills being introduced in almost every State and at least 31 of such bills having been signed into law in 18 States; Whereas there is much more work to be done to ensure all citizens of the United States have the right to vote through free, fair, and accessible elections, and Congress must exercise its Constitutional authority to protect the right to vote; Whereas National Voter Registration Day is September 20; and Whereas September 2022 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Voting Rights Month and to ensure that, through the registration of voters and awareness of elections, the democracy of the United States includes all citizens of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 2022 as National Voting Rights Month ; (2) encourages all people in the United States to uphold the right of every citizen to exercise the sacred and fundamental right to vote; (3) encourages Congress to pass— (A) the For the People Act of 2021 (S. 2093 and H.R. 1 of the 117th Congress), to increase voters’ access to the ballot, prohibit the use of deceptive practices to intimidate voters, end gerrymandering, create automatic voter registration, limit the power of restrictive voter identification laws, make critical investments in election infrastructure and technology, and address corruption in campaign finance and ethics; (B) the Freedom to Vote Act (S. 2747 of the 117th Congress), to set basic national standards to make sure all people in the United States can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of what ZIP Code they live in, improve access to the ballot for people in the United States, advance commonsense election integrity reforms, and protect the democracy of the United States from relentless attacks; (C) the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 (H.R. 4 of the 117th Congress), to restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ) that prohibit discriminatory voting practices, remove barriers to voting, and provide protections for minority voters in States with a history of voting discrimination; (D) the Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 (S. 481 of the 117th Congress), to restore Federal voting rights to citizens after release from imprisonment, honoring the responsibilities of citizenship and civic engagement necessary for building healthy and safe communities, while welcoming the contributions of people returning home after imprisonment; and (E) other voting rights legislation that seeks to advance voting rights and protect elections in the United States; (4) recommends that public schools and universities in the United States develop an academic curriculum that educates students about— (A) the importance of voting, how to register to vote, where to vote, and the different forms of voting; (B) the history of voter suppression in the United States before and after passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and (C) current measures that have been taken to restrict the vote; (5) encourages the United States Postal Service to issue a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp during the month of September— (A) to honor the life and legacy of Representative John R. Lewis in supporting voting rights; and (B) to remind people in the United States that ordinary citizens risked their lives, marched, and participated in the great democracy of the United States so that all citizens would have the fundamental right to vote; and (6) invites Congress to allocate the requisite funds for public service announcements on television, radio, newspapers, magazines, social media, billboards, buses, and other forms of media— (A) to remind people in the United States when elections are being held; (B) to share important registration deadlines; and (C) to urge people to get out and vote.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 792 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 2022 as National Alpha–1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month . Whereas an estimated 1 in every 2,500 individuals in the United States have the genetic disorder alpha–1 antitrypsin deficiency (referred to in this preamble as Alpha–1 ); Whereas there are an estimated 19,000,000 carriers of Alpha–1 in the United States who may pass Alpha–1 on to their children; Whereas Alpha–1 can lead to lung destruction and is often misdiagnosed as asthma or smoking-related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Whereas Alpha–1 symptoms relating to the lungs include— (1) shortness of breath; (2) wheezing; (3) chronic bronchitis; (4) recurring chest colds; (5) less exercise tolerance; (6) year-round allergies; and (7) bronchiectasis; Whereas Alpha–1 occurs when there is a lack of a protein in the blood called alpha–1 antitrypsin, which is mainly produced by the liver; Whereas Alpha–1 symptoms relating to the liver include— (1) unexplained liver disease or elevated liver enzymes; (2) eyes and skin turning yellow, known as jaundice; (3) swelling of the abdomen, known as ascites, or legs; and (4) vomiting blood; Whereas Alpha–1 is the most commonly known genetic risk factor for emphysema; Whereas Alpha–1 can affect individuals at any age; Whereas Alpha–1 cannot be diagnosed by symptoms or by a medical examination alone; Whereas individuals who may have Alpha–1 must take a blood test to confirm a diagnosis; Whereas early diagnosis and avoiding risk factors, such as smoking, can help prevent Alpha–1 from causing disease; and Whereas November 2022 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Alpha–1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month to— (1) raise awareness about Alpha–1; and (2) encourage more individuals to get tested for Alpha–1 if they present symptoms: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports the designation of November 2022 as National Alpha–1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Awareness Month .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 793 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Reed (for himself and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending Tall Ships America for advancing character-building experiences at sea and representing the tall ships and sail training community of the United States in national and international forums. Whereas the American Sail Training Association (doing business as Tall Ships America), located in Rhode Island, is an educational non-profit corporation whose declared mission is to encourage character-building through sail training, promote sail training to the North American public, and support education under sail ; Whereas, since its founding in 1973, Tall Ships America has promoted and supported character-building experiences aboard traditional sail training vessels and supported a fleet of more than 120 tall ships and sail training vessels, including barques, barquentines, brigs, brigantines, schooners, sloops, and full-rigged ships, which fly the flag of the United States and bring life-changing adventures to thousands of young trainees each year; Whereas April 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Tall Ships America, which— (1) continues to ably represent the United States as a founding member of Sail Training International, the recognized international body for the promotion of sail training since the 1950s; and (2) as a member of the International Council of Sail Training International, actively promotes international fellowship of the sea through governance and events; Whereas Tall Ships America has established a program of scholarship and grant funding to support onboard experiences for young people and the professional training and development of sailing ship crew members; Whereas Tall Ships America promotes safe and ethical practices and supports the business efficiency of its member vessels and programs; Whereas Tall Ships America has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Maritime Administration in support of maritime workforce development; Whereas Tall Ships America collaborates extensively with the Coast Guard with respect to— (1) the regulation of sail training vessels; (2) Marine Events of National Significance, including the Tall Ships Challenge series; (3) the premier sail training vessel of the United States, namely the square-rigged Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle ; and (4) professional mariner training and development, including through participation in the Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships; Whereas Tall Ships America has a long history of arranging and supporting tall ship races, rallies, and maritime festivals dating as far back as 1976; Whereas, since 2001, Tall Ships America has organized 78 Tall Ships Challenge races and maritime festivals that have— (1) involved sail training ships, trainees, and crews from around the world on all the coasts of the United States; (2) advanced the mission of Tall Ships America; (3) helped sustain the economic vitality of member vessels of Tall Ships America; and (4) attracted more than 26,000,000 visitors and $3,000,000,000 in economic impact to maritime communities; and Whereas Tall Ships America has hosted the Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships for 49 years in cities throughout the United States and Canada, including the Safety Under Sail Forum and the Education Under Sail Forum, to enhance professionalism, historical skills of seamanship, impactful approaches for education at sea, best-practices of organizational collaboration, and cutting-edge non-profit and business practices: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commends Tall Ships America for— (A) advancing character-building experiences at sea and on inland waterways aboard traditional sail training vessels; (B) acting as the national sail training association of the United States; and (C) representing the tall ships and sail training community of the United States in national and international forums, including in Sail Training International; (2) commends Tall Ships America and its member vessels and programs for providing workforce training and development opportunities for the maritime industry in the finest traditions of the sea; and (3) encourages the people of the United States and the world to join in celebration of the first 50 years of the Adventure and Education Under Sail program of Tall Ships America, which provides character-building, educational, and work experiences for people of all nations.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 794 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Reed , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Burr , Mr. Portman , Mr. King , Mr. Graham , Ms. Rosen , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Coons , Mr. Braun , Mr. Romney , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Tillis , Ms. Warren , Mr. Manchin , Mrs. Capito , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Luján , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Smith , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Proclaiming the week of September 26 through September 30, 2022, to be National Clean Energy Week . Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report published by the Department of Energy found that, at the end of 2021, the energy and energy efficiency sectors in the United States employed approximately 7,800,000 individuals; Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions; Whereas clean energy jobs are inherently local, contribute to the growth of local economies, and cannot be outsourced due to the on-site nature of construction, installation, and maintenance; and Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) proclaims the week of September 26 through September 30, 2022, to be National Clean Energy Week ; (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies; and (4) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the energy leadership of the United States in the global marketplace and supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 795 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Peters , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as School Bus Safety Month . Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 506,520 public and private school buses carry more than 26,000,000 K–12 students to and from school; Whereas school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the United States; Whereas, in an average year, 48 percent of all K–12 students ride a school bus for each of the 180 school days in a year, and school bus operators drive school buses a total of nearly 4,400,000,000 miles; Whereas the Child Safety Network (referred to in this preamble as the CSN ), which is celebrating 33 years of public service in the United States, supports the CSN Safe Ride campaign, which is designed to provide the school bus industry with driver training, the latest technology, and free safety and security resources, including resources to help parents raise safer and healthier children; Whereas the designation of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to commit to disseminating public service announcements that are produced to— (1) provide free resources designed to safeguard children; (2) recognize school bus operators and professionals; and (3) encourage the driving public to engage in safer driving behavior near school buses when students board and disembark from school buses; Whereas key leaders who deserve recognition during School Bus Safety Month and beyond have— (1) provided security awareness training materials to more than 14,000 public and private schools; (2) trained more than 118,139 school bus operators; and (3) provided more than 166,798 counterterrorism guides to individuals who are key to providing both safety and security for children in the United States; and Whereas School Bus Safety Month offers the Senate and the people of the United States an opportunity to recognize and thank the school bus operators and the professionals focused on school bus safety and security in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates September 2022 as School Bus Safety Month .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 796 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2022 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Robert Bob Charles Krueger. Whereas Robert Bob Charles Krueger (referred to in this preamble as Bob Krueger ) was born on September 19, 1935, to Arlon and Faye Krueger in New Braunfels, Texas; Whereas Bob Krueger earned a bachelor’s degree from the Southern Methodist University, a master’s degree from Duke University, and a doctorate in philosophy in English literature from Oxford University; Whereas Bob Krueger subsequently returned home to run the family business, the Comal Hosiery Mills; Whereas Bob Krueger began his career in public service in 1975, representing the 21st Congressional District of Texas in the House of Representatives until 1979; Whereas, in 1979, Bob Krueger was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinate for Mexican Affairs at the Department of State until 1981; Whereas Bob Krueger was elected to statewide office in 1991 and served as Railroad Commissioner of Texas until 1993; Whereas, in January 1993, Bob Krueger was appointed to the United States Senate, where he served until June 1993; Whereas, from 1994 to 1995, former Senator Krueger served as Ambassador to Burundi; Whereas, while serving as Ambassador to Burundi, Bob Krueger witnessed the human rights abuses that occurred during the civil war in Rwanda and advocated for those human rights to be upheld; Whereas, from 1996 to 1999, Bob Krueger served as Ambassador to Botswana; Whereas, in 2000, after years of distinguished public service, Bob Krueger returned to Oxford as a research fellow; Whereas Bob Krueger also taught at Rice University, the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University, and Texas State University; Whereas Bob Krueger was a kind person who was generous with his time to his students, friends, and family; and Whereas, on April 30, 2022, at the age of 86, Bob Krueger died, leaving behind— (1) his wife, Kathleen Tobin; (2) his children, Mariana, Sarah, and Christian; and (3) his grandson, Brooks: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the Senate— (A) honors the life and legacy of the late Robert Bob Charles Krueger (referred to in this resolution as Bob Krueger ) for his— (i) accomplishments as— (I) a patriot; and (II) an example for future generations of leaders; and (ii) dedication to Texas as a Senator, a member of the House of Representatives, an Ambassador, and a public servant; and (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate— (i) communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and (ii) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Bob Krueger; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Bob Krueger.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 797 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate condemning Azerbaijani forces' illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory and insisting upon the cessation of security assistance to Azerbaijan in accordance with Federal law. Whereas, on September 13, 2022, Azerbaijani forces mounted an illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory, including the cities of Vardenis, Sotk, Artanish, Ishkhanasar, Goris, and Kapan; Whereas, by September 14, 2022, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a preliminary death toll of more than 100 Armenians; Whereas the Azerbaijani military fired artillery at Armenian villages along the border, forcing more than 2,750 civilians, including 370 children and 55 people with disabilities, to evacuate their homes and take shelter; Whereas, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, the Azerbaijani attack damaged 192 residential buildings in Gegharkunik, Syunik, and Vayots Dzor Provinces; Whereas, according to the Armenian Ombudsman, Azerbaijani shelling set fire to a forest in Jermuk, with artillery fire preventing Armenian firefighters from immediate access to the blaze; Whereas, according to Prime Minister Pashinyan, Azerbaijani forces illegally advanced into at least 10 square kilometers of Armenian territory; Whereas, on the evening of September 14, 2022, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, announced that a ceasefire took hold; Whereas Azerbaijan’s latest attack on Armenian territory and the Armenian people follows a long pattern of aggression, including during the 2020 Nagorno Karabakh War, when an attack by Azerbaijani forces ignited a conflict that killed more than 6,500 people and displaced almost 100,000 ethnic Armenians; Whereas Azerbaijan continues to hold at least 35 prisoners of war and 3 civilian prisoners from the Nagorno Karabakh War and Azerbaijan's recent attack on Armenia; Whereas Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia, which was launched on September 13, 2022, is a flagrant violation of Armenia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a violation of international law; Whereas section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act ( 22 U.S.C. 5812 note) prohibits United States assistance to Azerbaijan until the President determines, and so reports to Congress, that the Government of Azerbaijan is taking demonstrable steps to cease all blockades and other offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh ; Whereas title II of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2002 ( Public Law 107–115 ) allows the President to waive section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act under certain statutorily defined conditions, including if doing so will not undermine or hamper ongoing efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement between Armenia or Azerbaijan or be used for any offensive purposes against Armenia ; Whereas upon exercising such waiver, the President must submit a report to appropriate congressional committees outlining— (1) the nature and quantity of all training and assistance provided to the Government of Azerbaijan pursuant to [the waiver], ; (2) the status of the military balance between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the impact of United States assistance on that balance ; and (3) the status of negotiations for a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the impact of United States assistance on those negotiations ; Whereas, on March 2, 2022, the Government Accountability Office released a report, which found that the Department of State and the Department of Defense failed to meet certain statutory reporting requirements to Congress, including the impact of proposed assistance on the military balance between Azerbaijan and Armenia; Whereas the Government Accountability Office found that the Department of State and the Department of Defense did not document their consideration of waiver requirements from fiscal year 2014 through fiscal year 2020, including how the departments determined that assistance would not be used for offensive purposes against Armenia; and Whereas despite agreeing with the Government Accountability Office’s recommendations, the Department of State has not demonstrated how it will adequately report to Congress on statutorily required considerations for aid to Azerbaijan: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns Azerbaijan’s illegal and unprovoked attack on Armenian territory; (2) urges Azerbaijan to fully adhere to the ceasefire agreed to on September 14, 2022; (3) demands that Azerbaijan respect the territorial integrity of Armenia; (4) calls for the release of all Armenian prisoners of war and civilian prisoners held in Azerbaijan; (5) insists that the Department of State meet all statutorily required reporting requirements for consideration of United States assistance to Azerbaijan; (6) urges the Secretary of State to immediately halt all security assistance to Azerbaijan; (7) urges the President to evaluate whether officials of the Government of Azerbaijan should be subject to sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (subtitle F of title XII of Public Law 114–328 ) for human rights abuses against ethnic Armenians; and (8) supports the robust provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh affected by Azerbaijan’s war of aggression.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 798 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Peters , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as “Rail Safety Week” in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. Whereas the first Rail Safety Week was held from September 24 through September 30, 2017, by the national education safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, the Department of Transportation, and other organizations; Whereas Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities; Whereas highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing accidents constituted approximately 94 percent of all rail-related fatalities during 2021; Whereas, since 2005— (1) the number of public highway-rail grade crossings has decreased by 10 percent; and (2) the number of gates at such crossings has increased by 39 percent; Whereas, in 2021, 47 percent of all highway-rail grade crossing collisions and 65 percent of all fatal highway-rail grade crossing collisions occurred at gated highway-rail grade crossings; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics indicate that 2,145 highway-grade crossing collisions occurred in the United States in 2021, resulting in 236 deaths and another 664 individuals injured; Whereas many collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians could have been prevented by increased education, engineering, and enforcement; Whereas Operation Lifesaver, the foremost public information and education program on rail safety, administers a public education program about grade-crossing safety and trespassing prevention; Whereas, during Rail Safety Week, from September 19 through 25, 2022, and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to take added caution as motorists or pedestrians approach tracks or trains; Whereas the United States, Canada, and Mexico will concurrently observe Rail Safety Week; and Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing collisions and other railroad incidents: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Rail Safety Week ; (2) expresses strong support for— (A) the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week; and (B) efforts to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries; and (3) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to participate in Rail Safety Week events and activities; and (B) to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 799 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Portman , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Reed , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Brown , Mr. King , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Warner , Mr. Peters , Mr. Markey , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Manchin , Ms. Stabenow , and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 5, 2022, as Energy Efficiency Day in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. Whereas October has been designated as National Energy Awareness Month ; Whereas improvements in energy efficiency technologies and practices, along with policies of the United States enacted since the 1970s, have resulted in energy savings of more than 60,000,000,000,000,000 British thermal units and energy cost avoidance of more than $800,000,000,000 annually; Whereas energy efficiency has enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress and in administrations of both parties for more than 40 years; Whereas bipartisan legislation enacted since the 1970s to advance Federal energy efficiency policies includes— (1) the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq. ); (2) the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 ( Public Law 100–12 ; 101 Stat. 103); (3) the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13201 et seq. ); (4) the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 et seq. ); (5) the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17001 et seq. ); (6) the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–11 ; 129 Stat. 182); (7) the Energy Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116–260 ; 134 Stat. 2418); and (8) the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 117–58 ; 135 Stat. 429); Whereas energy efficiency has long been supported by a diverse coalition of businesses (including manufacturers, utilities, energy service companies, and technology firms), public interest organizations, environmental and conservation groups, and State and local governments; Whereas, since 1980, the United States has more than doubled its energy productivity, realizing twice the economic output per unit of energy consumed; Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals in the United States are currently employed across the energy efficiency sector, as the United States has doubled its energy productivity, and business and industry have become more innovative and competitive in global markets; Whereas the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy is the principal Federal agency responsible for renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency efforts; Whereas cutting energy waste saves the consumers of the United States billions of dollars on utility bills annually; and Whereas energy efficiency policies, financing innovations, and public-private partnerships have contributed to a reduction in energy intensity in Federal facilities by nearly 50 percent since the mid-1970s, which results in direct savings to United States taxpayers: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates October 5, 2022, as Energy Efficiency Day ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe Energy Efficiency Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 800 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Whereas the American Farm Bureau was created in 1919 to disseminate college research results to farmers; Whereas, since 1919, the American Farm Bureau has since grown into one of the strongest lobbying organizations in the United States, with 6,000,000 members and affiliated services and member benefits that include highly respected insurance companies; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation was officially chartered on October 30, 1922, in Jackson, Mississippi, as a proud state affiliate of the American Farm Bureau; Whereas C.L. Neill of Jones County was elected as the first president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; Whereas the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is a strong voice of agriculture for farmers, ranchers, and rural Mississippians; Whereas the mission of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is to create an environment in which Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and Farm Bureau members can have a better life and make a better living; and Whereas October 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) celebrates October 30, 2022, as the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; and (2) commemorates the history, effective advocacy, and contributions to agriculture in Mississippi of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 801 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Hawaii. Whereas, on October 17, 1972, Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge was established as mitigation for the construction of the Honolulu International Airport Reef Runway; Whereas effective management of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge has necessitated partnerships between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Navy, the Federal Aviation Administration, the State of Hawaii, and several private conservation organizations, as well as the general public; Whereas Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge protects some of the last remaining wetlands on Oahu and is home to threatened and endangered wildlife and plants; Whereas the Honouliuli and Waiawa units of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge are managed under a cooperative agreement with the Navy to provide wetland habitat for 4 endangered waterbirds: the aeo (Hawaiian stilt), the alae keokeo (Hawaiian coot), the alae ula (Hawaiian moorhen), and the koloa maoli (Hawaiian duck); Whereas the Honouliuli unit of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge has served as a conservation site for the endangered endemic Ko oloa ula shrub (Abutilon menziesii) since its translocation there in 2002 and 2003; Whereas the Kalaeloa unit of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge was established in 2001 to protect and enhance the habitat for 2 endangered plants, the akoko and the ewa hinahina, and is home to the largest and second largest populations of these plants, respectively; Whereas all 3 units of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge are closed to the general public to protect endangered wildlife but provide educational and volunteer opportunities during the nonbreeding season of the aeo; Whereas the Honouliuli unit of Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge serves as the site of the wetlands education program conducted by the Hawaii Nature Center, bringing more than 4,000 third-grade students to the Honouliuli unit during the fall semester to learn about the recovery of Hawaii's waterbirds and the value of wetlands; Whereas Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge was established under the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969 ( Public Law 89–669 ; 80 Stat. 926) on November 30, 1972, to aid in the recovery of threatened and endangered species, including the aeo, the alae keokeo, the alae ula, the koloa maoli, and the nene (Hawaiian goose); Whereas Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge consists of 917 acres in Hanalei Valley on the north shore of Kauai island and includes a portion of the Hanalei River, a designated American Heritage River; Whereas Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge provides an important habitat for a diverse array of fish, wildlife, and plants, including 27 species of migratory waterfowl, 23 species of migratory shorebirds, and all 5 species of endemic Hawaiian oopu (amphidromous gobies); Whereas kalo farming has occurred for several hundred years in Hanalei Valley and remains an ecologically, culturally, and economically important practice on Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge; Whereas kalo farming in the greater Hanalei watershed, including Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, provides shallow-water habitat for threatened and endangered waterbirds and generates at least 40 percent of all kalo grown in the State of Hawaii; and Whereas the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is opening the new Hanalei Viewpoint to provide residents and visitors with increased opportunities to learn about and connect with the natural and cultural history of Hanalei Valley and the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) congratulates and celebrates Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge on the 50th anniversary of their establishment; (2) acknowledges the range of natural and cultural wonders that make up the other national wildlife refuges of the State of Hawaii, including— (A) Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge; (B) Huleia National Wildlife Refuge; (C) Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge; (D) James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge; (E) Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge; (F) Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge; (G) Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge; and (H) Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge; and (3) encourages the people of Hawaii and of the United States to learn about, support, and appreciate those national wildlife refuges, which are national treasures.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 802 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning any attempts by Russia to claim sovereignty over any portion of Ukraine. Whereas the Russian Federation violated the sovereignty of Ukraine beginning with the illegal annexation of Crimea and its invasion into eastern Ukraine; Whereas beginning in February 2022, the Russian Federation sought to further violate Ukraine’s sovereignty by launching unprovoked military action against Ukraine; Whereas on September 22, 2022, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization condemned the then upcoming referenda stating that the [s]ham referenda in the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine have no legitimacy and will be a blatant violation of the UN Charter. NATO Allies will not recognize their illegal and illegitimate annexation. These lands are Ukraine. We call on all States to reject Russia’s blatant attempts at territorial conquest ; Whereas on September 23, 2022, President Joe Biden stated, The United States will never recognize Ukrainian territory as anything other than part of Ukraine. ; Whereas beginning on September 23, 2022, Russia conducted sham referenda in 4 Ukrainian regions (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia) in an attempt to validate Moscow’s illegal annexation of the territory; Whereas reports indicate that— (1) Ukrainians have been forced to vote in the sham referenda under a gun barrel ; and (2) Russian officials have visited schools, hospitals, and other workplaces to force Ukrainians to vote in favor of annexation; and Whereas the Kremlin has stated that once the sham referenda are concluded, the process of absorbing the annexed areas into Russia will be completed promptly : Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) refuses to recognize any claim of sovereignty by the Russian Federation over any portion of Ukraine; (2) views the recent sham referenda beginning on September 23, 2022, directed by the Government of the Russian Federation, as a violation of international law; and (3) calls upon the President of the United States to restrict all economic and military aid and assistance to any nation that recognizes Russian sovereignty over any portion of Ukraine.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 803 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Lankford , Mr. Risch , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Booker , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Peters , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Rosen , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Brown , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Moran , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cassidy , Mrs. Fischer , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Daines , Mr. Braun , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Romney , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Cornyn , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the detention and death of Mahsa Amini and calling on the Government of Iran to end its systemic persecution of women. Whereas Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, died in the custody of the Morality Police of Iran after being detained for purportedly wearing a hijab improperly ; Whereas the Morality Police of Iran, an element of the Law Enforcement Forces of Iran, continually suppress Iranian women’s right to freedom of expression and opinion, including restrictions on women’s clothing such as compulsory wearing of the hijab; Whereas the protests over the death of Ms. Amini are the largest in Iran since 2019 and have spread throughout the capital of Iran, all of the 31 provinces of Iran, and at least 80 other cities and towns nationwide; Whereas the Government of Iran has instituted a violent crackdown against peaceful protesters following the death of Ms. Amini, resulting in the injury and detention of hundreds of protesters and the deaths of at least 41 people as of September 26, 2022; Whereas, to prevent protests from spreading, the biggest telecommunications operator in Iran largely shut down mobile internet access—the most severe internet restriction in the country since 2019; Whereas the Government of Iran consistently engages in a range of human rights abuses in addition to its systematic persecution of women and peaceful protesters, including— (1) unlawful or arbitrary killings; (2) trials without due process; (3) forced disappearances; (4) torture; (5) arbitrary arrest and detention; (6) harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; (7) transnational attacks against dissidents; (8) severe restrictions on free expression and the media; (9) substantial interference with the freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of association; (10) severe restrictions on religious freedom; and (11) restrictions on the ability of citizens to change their government peacefully through free and fair elections; Whereas the Government of Iran is ranked as one of the worst human rights violators in the world, having received a 14 out of 100 Global Freedom Score and a 16 out of 100 Internet Freedom Score from Freedom House; Whereas Iran has been designated as a country of particular concern by the Department of State for its suppression of religious freedom every year since 1999; and Whereas improvements in the human rights of women, freedom of expression, and other human rights are fundamental to strengthening the accountability of the Government of Iran to its citizens: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns the detention and death of Mahsa Amini; (2) recognizes the bravery and right of the Iranian people protesting the death of Ms. Amini, including many Iranian women; (3) calls on the Government of Iran to end its systemic persecution of women; (4) calls on the Government of Iran to allow peaceful protest and free elections; (5) supports human rights, including the human rights of women in Iran; and (6) supports holding all human rights violators in Iran to account.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 804 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Reed , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Graham , and Mr. Hawley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2022 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month . Whereas, each year, more than 15,500 children under the age of 19 in the United States are diagnosed with cancer; Whereas, every year, more than 1,700 children in the United States lose their lives to cancer; Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death from disease and the second overall leading cause of death 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 2022, representing a significant improvement from previous decades; Whereas approximately two-thirds of children in the United States who survive cancer will develop at least one chronic health condition, and many survivors will face a late effect from treatment that can be severe or life-threatening; Whereas cancer patients face a higher risk of contracting COVID–19 due to weakened immune systems; and Whereas childhood cancer occurs regularly and randomly and spares no racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 2022 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 cancer; (3) encourages survivors of childhood cancer to continue to receive ongoing monitoring and physical and psychosocial care throughout their adult lives; (4) recognizes the human toll of cancer and pledges to make the prevention of and cure for cancer a public health priority; and (5) reminds the people of the United States of the bravery of children who are diagnosed with cancer, and commends and honors the courage of such children.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 805 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 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 18 through September 24, 2022, 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 has played a significant role in supporting access to quality health care services for millions of patients during the COVID–19 public health emergency and will continue to be essential beyond the end of the public health emergency; Whereas more than 28,000,000 Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth during the first year of the COVID–19 pandemic; 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 while the overall use of health care services among such beneficiaries remained relatively stable; Whereas, following the unprecedented use of telehealth and virtual care services in response to the public health emergency, telehealth now represents a critical component of care delivery, demonstrating the need to balance in-person and virtual care in the health care system; Whereas, in 2021, 91 percent of Medicare beneficiaries were satisfied with their telehealth experiences; Whereas legislative efforts to increase telehealth access have received bipartisan support in the Senate and the House of Representatives; Whereas the United States has the opportunity to help improve broader 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) supports the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, 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— (A) to raise awareness about the benefits of expanding telehealth; (B) to highlight resources for health care providers and patients regarding telehealth; (C) to collect and analyze data on the impacts of telehealth; and (D) to promote continued access to telehealth for all communities and across settings beyond the COVID–19 pandemic.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 806 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the Las Vegas Aces basketball team on winning the 2022 Women’s National Basketball Association championship. Whereas, on September 18, 2022, the professional women's basketball team the Las Vegas Aces (referred to in this preamble as the Aces ) won the Women’s National Basketball Association (referred to in this preamble as the WNBA ) championship (referred to in this preamble as the championship ); Whereas the Aces defeated the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 of the 2022 WNBA Finals, winning the championship 3 games to 1; Whereas the championship is the first for the Aces franchise and also marks the first major league professional sports championship in the history of the city of Las Vegas and the State of Nevada; Whereas Aces head coach Becky Hammon led the team to the championship, becoming— (1) the first former WNBA player to coach a championship team; and (2) the first coach in WNBA history to win a title in her first season as a head coach since the inaugural season of the WNBA; Whereas Aces player A’ja Wilson was named— (1) WNBA Defensive Player of the Year; and (2) WNBA Most Valuable Player (referred to in this preamble as MVP ) for the second time, following her selection as MVP in 2020, becoming the seventh player in WNBA history to be so honored more than once; Whereas Aces player Chelsea Gray was named— (1) WNBA Finals MVP, finishing Game 4 of the Finals with a game-high 20 points in the 78-71 win to help clinch the championship for the Aces; and (2) MVP of the Commissioner's Cup, earlier in the 2022 season; Whereas Aces players Kierstan Bell, Sydney Colson, Dearica Hamby, Theresa Plaisance, Kelsey Plum, Iliana Rupert, Aisha Sheppard, Kiah Stokes, Riquna Williams, and Jackie Young should be congratulated for their dedication, teamwork, and display of impressive athletic talent; Whereas behind the Aces players is a team of coaches and support staff, without whom those players could not have been successful; Whereas Aces owner Mark Davis is a champion for women in sports and has invested significantly in the Aces, advancing the game of basketball; Whereas the members of the Aces organization are committed to enriching and impacting the Las Vegas community, actively participating in community efforts through partnerships with schools and community-based organizations that promote— (1) diversity and inclusion; (2) health and wellness; and (3) education; and Whereas the Aces represent their loyal fans, the Las Vegas community, and the entire State of Nevada with a commitment to excellence: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commends and congratulates the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2022 Women's National Basketball Association championship and completing a successful 2022 season; (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the success of the Las Vegas Aces during the 2022 season; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis; (B) Las Vegas Aces President Nikki Fargas and General Manager Natalie Williams; and (C) Las Vegas Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 807 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2022 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Moran , Mr. Thune , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Braun , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Marshall , Ms. Smith , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Luján , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Portman , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 5, 2022, as National Bison Day . Whereas, on May 9, 2016, the North American bison was adopted as the national mammal of the United States; Whereas bison are considered a historical and cultural symbol of the United States; Whereas bison are integrally linked with the economic and spiritual lives of many Indian Tribes through trade and sacred ceremonies; Whereas there are approximately 76 Indian Tribes participating in the InterTribal Buffalo Council, which is a Tribal organization incorporated pursuant to section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the Indian Reorganization Act ) (48 Stat. 988, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C. 5124 ); Whereas numerous members of Indian Tribes are involved in bison restoration on Tribal land; Whereas members of Indian Tribes have a combined herd of almost 20,000 bison on more than 1,000,000 acres of Tribal land; Whereas bison play an important role in the health of the wildlife, landscapes, and grasslands of the United States; Whereas bison hold significant economic value for private producers and Tribal and rural communities; Whereas, as of 2017, the Department of Agriculture estimates that 182,780 head of bison were under the stewardship of private producers, creating jobs and contributing to the food security of the United States by providing a sustainable and healthy meat source; Whereas a bison has been depicted on the official seal of the Department of the Interior since 1912; Whereas the Department of the Interior has launched the Bison Conservation Initiative, a 10-year cooperative initiative to coordinate the conservation and restoration of wild American bison; Whereas a bison is portrayed on 2 State flags; Whereas the bison has been adopted by 3 States as the official mammal or animal of those States; Whereas the buffalo nickel played an important role in modernizing the currency of the United States; Whereas several sports teams and businesses have the bison as a mascot, which highlights the iconic and cultural significance of bison in the United States; Whereas Indigenous communities and a group of ranchers helped save bison from extinction in the late 1800s by gathering the remaining bison of the diminished herds; Whereas, on December 8, 1905, William Hornaday, Theodore Roosevelt, and others formed the American Bison Society in response to the near extinction of bison in the United States; Whereas, on October 11, 1907, the American Bison Society sent 15 captive-bred bison from the New York Zoological Park, now known as the Bronx Zoo , to the first big game refuge in the United States, now known as the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge ; Whereas, in 2005, the American Bison Society was reestablished, bringing together bison ranchers, Native American leaders and bison herd managers, Federal and State agencies, conservation organizations, artists and writers, young people, and natural and social scientists from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to create a vision for the North American bison in the 21st century; Whereas there are bison herds in national wildlife refuges, national parks, and national forests, and on other Federal land; Whereas there are bison in State-managed herds across 11 States; Whereas private, public, and Tribal bison leaders are working together to continue bison restoration throughout North America; Whereas there is a growing effort to celebrate and officially recognize the historical, cultural, and economic significance of the North American bison to the heritage of the United States; and Whereas members of Indian Tribes, bison producers, conservationists, sportsmen, educators, and other public and private partners have celebrated the annual National Bison Day since 2012 and are committed to continuing this tradition annually on the first Saturday of November: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates November 5, 2022, the first Saturday of November, as National Bison Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 808 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Ms. Hirono (for herself, Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Warren , Mr. Brown , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Smith , Mr. Casey , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Merkley , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 26 through October 2, 2022, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week. Whereas the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program was originally established using funds authorized by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act ( Public Law 110–84 ; 121 Stat. 784), which was enacted on September 27, 2007; Whereas 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Federal funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions by Congress; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions are degree-granting postsecondary institutions that have an undergraduate enrollment of not less than 10 percent Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students; Whereas the purpose of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program is to improve the availability and quality of postsecondary education programs to serve Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students; Whereas, since 2007, more than 250 colleges and universities throughout the United States, including the United States territories in the Pacific, have been eligible for Federal funding as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions; Whereas, as of the date of adoption of this resolution, there are 199 eligible Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions operating in the United States, including the United States territories in the Pacific; Whereas, as of the 2021–2022 academic year, 50 Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions were receiving or had received Federal funding in the United States, including the United States territories in the Pacific; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions are of critical importance, as they enroll and graduate large proportions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander college students, the overwhelming majority of whom are low-income and first-generation; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions comprise only 6.1 percent of all institutions of higher education, yet enroll more than 40 percent of all Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander undergraduate students in the United States, including the United States territories in the Pacific; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions employ many of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander faculty, staff, and administrators in the United States; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions award nearly 1/2 of the associate’s degrees and more than 1/3 of the bachelor’s degrees attained by all Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander college students in the United States, including the United States territories in the Pacific; Whereas more than 1/2 of federally funded Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions maintain an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander enrollment of more than 20 percent; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions play a vital role in preserving the diverse culture, experiences, heritage, and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders; Whereas Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions provide culturally relevant academic and co-curricular programs, research, and services, which increase student retention, transfer, and graduation rates, while also enhancing the overall educational experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions in their work to provide quality educational opportunities to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and other students who attend their institutions; (2) encourages institutions of higher education that are eligible to receive Federal funding as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions to obtain Federal funding and establish programs to serve the unique needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students, families, and communities; (3) recognizes the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program; (4) designates the week of September 26 through October 2, 2022, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week; and (5) calls on the people of the United States, including the United States territories in the Pacific, and interested groups to observe Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week with appropriate activities, ceremonies, and programs to demonstrate support for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 809 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Wicker (for himself and Mrs. Hyde-Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 30, 2022, as Mississippi National Guard Recognition Day . Whereas, since its inception in 1798, the Mississippi National Guard has served the Magnolia State and the United States; Whereas the Mississippi National Guard has responded to national and State emergencies; Whereas, on September 30, 1962, anticipating violence as a result of the admission of James Meredith, the first Black student in the history of the University of Mississippi, President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara activated the entire Mississippi National Guard to provide riot control during the desegregation of the University of Mississippi; Whereas Major General William P. Wilson immediately ordered 14,400 officers and enlisted men of the Mississippi National Guard to report to their armories and await orders from their Commander, Brigadier General Charles Billingslea; Whereas 2 battle groups and 1 armored cavalry regiment, comprised of 3,086 men, reported to Oxford, Mississippi, on September 30, 1962, under the command of General Billingslea; Whereas the 1st Battle Group, 155th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi, and commanded by Colonel Marion D. Odell, was comprised of Guardsmen from Brookhaven, Tylertown, Natchez, Meadville, McComb, Magnolia, and Gloster, Mississippi; Whereas the 2d Battle Group, 155th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Amory, Mississippi, and commanded by Colonel Robert L. Gray, was comprised of Guardsmen from Corinth, Kosciusko, Louisville, Iuka, Aberdeen, and Starkville, Mississippi; Whereas the 108th Armored Cavalry Regiment, headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, and commanded by Colonel James G. Martin, was comprised of Guardsmen from Belmont, Booneville, Fulton, Okolona, Baldwyn, Nettleton, Ripley, Oxford, New Albany, Pontotoc, Holly Springs, Water Valley, Senatobia, Marks, Sardis, Batesville, Hernando, and Tunica, Mississippi; Whereas, on the night of September 30, 1962, a violent mob, including some individuals from out of State, formed on the campus of the University of Mississippi, forcing reporters and United States Marshals to shelter inside the Lyceum building on the campus of the University of Mississippi; Whereas that same mob attacked General Billingslea, his deputy, General John Corley, and his aide, Captain Harold Lyon, while they were in their car, setting it ablaze and forcing the 3 men to escape by crawling 200 yards to the Lyceum building, all while under gunfire; Whereas, at 10 o’clock in the evening of September 30, 1962, Troop G of Pontotoc, Mississippi, and Howitzer Battery 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron of Water Valley, Mississippi, 108th Armored Cavalry, were ordered to move immediately to the campus of the University of Mississippi to quell the rioters surrounding the Lyceum building; Whereas, at approximately 3 o’clock in the morning of October 1, 1962, the 1st and 3rd Reconnaissance Squadrons, 108th Armored Cavalry, were ordered to the Lyceum building to clear the campus of rioters; Whereas, by the morning of October 1, 1962, the rioters on the campus of the University of Mississippi had been subdued, but not before resulting in the death of Ray Gunter and Paul Guihard; Whereas, because of the courage displayed by the members of the 155th Infantry Regiment and the 108th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Mississippi National Guard, active-duty members of the Armed Forces, and law enforcement officers on that autumn day in Oxford, order was restored at the University of Mississippi; Whereas, 60 years later, the Mississippi National Guard continues to provide protection of life and property, and upholds the preservation of peace, order, and public safety, for the citizens of Mississippi; and Whereas thousands of students of all races, creeds, backgrounds, and beliefs today receive world-class education at the University of Mississippi because of the courage, discipline, and professionalism of the members of the 155th Infantry Regiment and the 108th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the Mississippi National Guard: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 30, 2022, as Mississippi National Guard Recognition Day ; and (2) recognizes the heroic efforts of the Mississippi National Guard 60 years ago to maintain peace in Oxford, Mississippi, during the largest deployment of troops to a single disturbance in the history of the Mississippi National Guard.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 810 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Cornyn , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as National Community Policing Week . Whereas police officers are indispensable members of the community who put their lives on the line to protect others; Whereas promoting strong relationships founded in trust and mutual respect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve helps ensure the safe and effective execution of the law; Whereas relationships developed through community policing help protect both law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas law enforcement officers and communities that work together to address public safety concerns can create lasting solutions to difficult challenges; Whereas community policing has helped produce reductions in both violent and property crime; Whereas events in recent years have sparked a nationwide call to improve the interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, particularly communities of color; Whereas community policing facilitates peaceful dialogue, capable of fostering understanding and trust, between law enforcement officers and civilians; Whereas community policing informs the public about the challenges that law enforcement officers face in executing their duties and provides law enforcement officers insight into the concerns of community members; Whereas a long-term commitment to community policing is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of crime; Whereas the advancement of community policing should be supported to ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies have necessary resources; and Whereas community policing has been recognized as an important tool for improving the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 811 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Barrasso , Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Daines , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Hawley , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as Religious Education Week to celebrate religious education in the United States. Whereas the free exercise of religion is an inherent, fundamental, and inalienable right protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; Whereas the United States has long recognized that the free exercise of religion is important to the intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development of individuals in the United States, as evidenced by the Founders of the United States, such as— (1) Benjamin Franklin, who believed religion to be uniquely capable of educating a citizenry for democracy ; and (2) George Washington, who said in his farewell address Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. ; Whereas religious education is useful for self-development, because it asks students to consider and respond to questions concerning the meaning and purpose of life, engages students in questions about morality and justice, and enables students to identify their values; Whereas studies like the one published by the International Journal of Mental Health Systems in 2019 have shown that religious education can be instrumental to improving adolescent mental health by helping children learn how to make decisions based on morals, promoting less risky choices, and encouraging connectedness within a community, which can enhance self-esteem and well-being; Whereas religious education fosters respect for other religious groups and individuals generally by acknowledging a source for human dignity and worth; Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States found in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 268 U.S. 510 (1925), that the State does not have power to standardize its children by forcing them to accept instruction from public teachers only. The child is not the mere creature of the state; those who nurture him and direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for additional obligations. ; Whereas religious instruction can come from a variety of sources, including sectarian schools and released time programs; Whereas, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2015, 4,350,000 children in the United States attended sectarian elementary and secondary schools where those children received religious education; and Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States held in Zorach v. Clauson, 343 U.S. 306 (1952), that State statutes providing for the release of public school students from school to attend religious classes are constitutional, and, as a result, an estimated 540,000 public school students in the United States take advantage of released time programs each year: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) affirms the importance of religious education in the civic and moral development of the people of the United States; (2) celebrates the schools and organizations that are engaged in religious instruction of the children of the United States to aid those children in intellectual, ethical, moral, and civic development; (3) calls on each of the 50 States, each territory, and the District of Columbia to accommodate individuals who wish to be released from public school attendance to attend religious classes; and (4) designates the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as Religious Education Week .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 812 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. King , Ms. Warren , Mr. Graham , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Boozman , and Mr. Hickenlooper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 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 2022 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 epidemiology and 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 2022 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 813 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of Public Radio Music Day and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States. Whereas more than 27,000,000 listeners in the United States tune in weekly to local noncommercial radio stations to discover, learn about, and enjoy music selections, artists, and genres that are, in many cases, available only on public radio; Whereas approximately 697 public radio music stations serve rural and urban communities in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam; Whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad collection of sounds and styles, including jazz, blues, classical, Americana, urban alternative, folk, roots, bluegrass, and other regional and eclectic genres; Whereas 96 percent of over-the-air broadcasts of classical music in the United States comes from local public radio stations; Whereas local, noncommercial, not-for-profit, public radio music stations are an essential and indispensable force in— (1) developing local artists and audiences; (2) sustaining music and performers; and (3) educating and enriching their audiences and communities; Whereas local public radio music stations are locally staffed and programmed, are connected to the unique culture of their community, and share core values of music discovery, curation, preservation, and performance with their audiences; Whereas knowledgeable local hosts, live announcers, and expert curation on public radio music stations have a proven track record of— (1) helping audiences discover new and emerging homegrown musicians; and (2) providing deep explorations into the history and cultural impact of music; Whereas public radio music stations— (1) tailor their content and programming to reflect regional tastes and talent; (2) make music more accessible through local performances, studio sessions, artist interviews, and music journalism; and (3) broadcast news and information about the local music industry; Whereas public radio music stations connect musicians and artists with local audiences through an expanding range of platforms, including over-the-air, on-stage, and digital and social media; Whereas public radio’s emphasis on music presentation adds to the journey of lifelong music enjoyment; Whereas public radio music stations serve as cultural hubs in their communities by providing a place for listeners of diverse backgrounds and ages to come together for the shared thrill of music and to support the local music economy; Whereas local public radio stations partner with schools, hospitals, and other community organizations to provide instruments and musical experiences to underserved populations and to promote the public's broad access to music; Whereas public radio music's values and collective commitment to community service, education, and cultural support separate these nonprofit, noncommercial radio stations from other music providers; and Whereas, October 26, 2022, would be an appropriate day to designate as Public Radio Music Day : Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Public Radio Music Day ; and (2) expresses its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 814 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Reed , Ms. Collins , Mr. Carper , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hirono , Mr. King , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Wicker , and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as National Wildlife Refuge Week . Whereas, in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt established the first national wildlife refuge on Pelican Island in Florida; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System is administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and has grown to 568 national wildlife refuges and 38 wetland management districts, with units located in every State and territory of the United States; Whereas national wildlife refuges are important recreational and tourism destinations in communities across the United States, and offer a variety of recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System receives more than 61,000,000 annual visits that— (1) generate more than $3,200,000,000 for local economies; and (2) support 41,000 jobs; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System has hosted more than 37,000,000 birding and wildlife observation visits in recent years; Whereas national wildlife refuges are important to local businesses and gateway communities; Whereas 436 units of the National Wildlife Refuge System have hunting programs and 378 units have fishing programs that support, respectively, more than 2,500,000 hunting visits and more than 8,300,000 fishing visits annually; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System contains many different kinds of ecosystems, including tropical and boreal forests, wetlands, deserts, grasslands, arctic tundras, and remote islands, and spans 12 time zones from the United States Virgin Islands to Guam; Whereas national wildlife refuges support more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 species of reptiles and amphibians, and more than 1,000 species of fish; Whereas national wildlife refuges are the primary Federal lands that support waterfowl habitats; Whereas, since 1934, the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund has generated more than $1,100,000,000 and enabled the conservation of more than 6,000,000 acres of habitat for waterfowl and numerous other species in the National Wildlife Refuge System; Whereas refuges provide protection to more than 380 threatened species and endangered species; Whereas 101 units of the National Wildlife Refuge System are within 25 miles of cities and suburbs where 80 percent of individuals in the United States live; Whereas, through the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service works to dismantle barriers that have blocked underserved communities from full and equal participation in outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program fosters strong new conservation coalitions, educates and employs youth, betters communities, builds trust in government; and connects individuals with nature; Whereas more than 16,000 volunteers and almost 180 national wildlife refuge Friends organizations contribute approximately 762,000 volunteer hours annually, the equivalent of 360 full-time employees, and provide an important link to local communities; Whereas national wildlife refuges provide an important opportunity for children to discover and gain a greater appreciation for the natural world; Whereas national wildlife refuges provide opportunities for people from all backgrounds to explore, connect with, and preserve the natural heritage of the United States; Whereas, since 1995, national wildlife refuges across the United States have held festivals, educational programs, guided tours, and other events to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week during the second full week of October; Whereas the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has designated the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as National Wildlife Refuge Week; and Whereas the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week by the Senate would recognize more than a century of conservation in the United States, raise awareness about the importance of wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuge System, and celebrate the myriad recreational opportunities available for the enjoyment of this network of protected lands: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as National Wildlife Refuge Week ; (2) encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities; (3) recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges to wildlife conservation, the protection of imperiled species and ecosystems, and compatible uses; (4) acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies across the United States; (5) identifies the significance of national wildlife refuges in advancing the traditions of wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation; (6) finds that national wildlife refuges play a vital role in securing the hunting and fishing heritage of the United States for future generations; (7) recognizes the important work of urban national wildlife refuges in welcoming racially and ethnically diverse urban communities that were long excluded, including work— (A) to foster strong new conservation coalitions; (B) to provide education and employment opportunities to youth; (C) to improve communities; (D) to build trust in government; and (E) to connect individuals with nature; (8) acknowledges the role of national wildlife refuges in conserving waterfowl and waterfowl habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. ); (9) reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (10) expresses the intent of the Senate— (A) to continue working to conserve wildlife; and (B) to manage the National Wildlife Refuge System for current and future generations.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 815 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of October 16 through 22, 2022, as National Chemistry Week . Whereas chemistry is the science of the basic units of matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human life; Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including food science, soil science, water quality, energy, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth and job creation and have applications for a wide range of industries; Whereas the practitioners of chemistry are catalysts of positive change in their communities and the world; Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise; Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of chemistry; Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and major scientific breakthroughs; Whereas National Chemistry Week signifies the collaborative nature of science and promotes partnership between scientific societies, academia, industry, and the public; Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes and pigments, plastics, soaps and detergents, health products, and energy technologies; Whereas the theme of the 33rd annual National Chemistry Week is Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics ; and Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on October 16, 2022, as National Chemistry Week ; (2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 33rd annual National Chemistry Week; (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields; and (4) commends— (A) the American Chemicals Society (ACS) and the partners of that society for seeking opportunities to engage with the public and for organizing and convening events and activities surrounding National Chemistry Week each year; (B) the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) for leading collaborative engagement in National Chemistry Week; (C) the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) for leading collaborative engagement in National Chemistry Week; and (D) the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) for leading collaborative engagement in National Chemistry Week.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 816 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 4, 2022, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day , and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. Whereas designating September 4, 2022, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day will raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease, one of the most prevalent genetic kidney disorders; Whereas autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the more common type of polycystic kidney disease and affects approximately 200,000 to 600,000 people in the United States and an estimated 12,400,000 people worldwide; Whereas autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare form of polycystic kidney disease that occurs in 1 in 20,000 live births in the United States; Whereas National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day will help to foster an understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on individuals and their families; Whereas polycystic kidney disease is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys that causes damage to the kidneys and the cardiovascular, endocrine, hepatic, and gastrointestinal organ systems; Whereas, though polycystic kidney disease equally affects individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, and sexes, gaps in kidney treatment and care disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities, especially Black and Hispanic populations; Whereas Black and Hispanic patients with ADPKD reach kidney failure earlier and are less likely to receive a kidney transplant compared with non-Hispanic White patients; Whereas, of the individuals diagnosed with ADPKD, approximately 10 percent have no family history of the disease, with the disease developing as a spontaneous mutation; Whereas there are very few treatments and no cure for polycystic kidney disease, which is 1 of the 4 leading causes of kidney failure in the United States; Whereas almost 50 percent of individuals with ADPKD develop end-stage kidney disease by age 60; Whereas friends, loved ones, spouses, and caregivers of individuals with polycystic kidney disease can assist with the challenges created by polycystic kidney disease, including by helping such individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle and make regular visits to their health care providers; Whereas the severity of the symptoms of polycystic kidney disease and limited public awareness of the disease may cause individuals to forego regular visits to their physicians or avoid following the health recommendations of their doctors, which experts suggest could help prevent further complications should kidney failure occur; Whereas individuals who have chronic, life-threatening diseases like polycystic kidney disease may experience depression; Whereas the PKD Foundation and its more than 35,000 patient and family advocates around the United States are dedicated to— (1) conducting research to find treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease; (2) fostering public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease; (3) educating individuals and their families about the disease to improve their treatment and care; and (4) providing support, including by sponsoring the annual Walk for PKD , to raise funds for polycystic kidney disease research, education, advocacy, and awareness; and Whereas, on September 4, 2022, the PKD Foundation is partnering with sister organizations in Canada, Australia, and other countries to increase international awareness of polycystic kidney disease: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates September 4, 2022, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease; (3) recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease; and (4) encourages all people in the United States and interested groups to support National Polycystic Kidney Awareness Day through appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness of polycystic kidney disease and to foster an understanding of the impact of the disease on individuals and their families.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 817 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Boozman (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Smith , Mr. Brown , Ms. Hassan , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. King , Mr. Booker , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Coons , Mr. Carper , Mr. Luján , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Tester , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Peters , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Hagerty , Mr. Risch , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Braun , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Lummis , Ms. Collins , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Moran , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Young , Mr. Cotton , Mr. Daines , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Burr , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 2 through October 8, 2022, as National 4–H Week . Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the country; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 100 land-grant universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week during the week of October 2 through October 8, 2022: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 2 through 8, 2022, as National 4–H Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H in youth development and education; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 818 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct a blood donation drive. 1. Senate blood donation drive (a) In general The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, is authorized to conduct a blood donation drive on October 14, 2022, in room G–50 of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Senate Office Building. (b) Implementation Physical preparations for the conduct of, and the implementation of, the blood donation drive authorized under subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, may prescribe.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 819 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Wyden , Mr. Casey , Mr. Schumer , Mrs. Murray , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Whitehouse , Ms. Warren , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Markey , Mr. Booker , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Reed , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Kelly , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Smith , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Luján , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Leahy , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Peters , Mr. Merkley , and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Affirming the commitment of the Senate to protect and expand the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs. Whereas Social Security has served as a cornerstone of economic security for millions of individuals in the United States since the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ) was signed into law by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935, when he declared, It is, in short, a law that will take care of human needs and at the same time provide the United States an economic structure of vastly greater soundness ; Whereas the Social Security system of the United States ensures basic retirement security and financial stability, provides disability insurance that helps keep disabled workers and their families afloat in case of work-limiting disability, and ensures continued support of survivors; Whereas, with the establishment of the Supplemental Security Income program, signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972, Congress built upon the bedrock protections included in the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 301 et seq. ), assuring that elderly, blind, and disabled people would no longer subsist on below-poverty incomes and disabled and older workers, whose health prevents them from attaining the work history needed for protection under Social Security, are able to maintain basic dignity; Whereas Social Security is an earned benefit that workers in the United States pay into with each paycheck, providing a guaranteed level of financial stability in retirement that cannot be assured with private pensions or personal assets alone; Whereas proposals to fundamentally weaken the funding or guaranteed benefits of Social Security include— (1) shifting Social Security to a discretionary program; (2) raising the retirement age; (3) privatizing the Trust Funds; and (4) eventually ending the Social Security program altogether; Whereas data from the Bureau of the Census indicates that— (1) without Social Security benefits more than 20,000,000 more individuals in the United States would live in poverty; and (2) approximately 1 in 4 individuals aged 65 and older in the United States have little to no income aside from Social Security; and Whereas more than 70,000,000 seniors, people with disabilities, their dependents, and the dependents of deceased workers rely on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income to meet basic needs and live in dignity: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate, in recognition of the long history of the Social Security system of the United States assuring basic financial security for millions of workers and families— (1) celebrates the economic stability Social Security has provided for generations of families in the United States; (2) affirms that Social Security is a solemn promise to the people of the United States that should be upheld for generations to come; and (3) believes Social Security and Supplemental Security Income should continue to be mandatory spending, so as not to jeopardize the certainty and the financial security that the people of the United States have come to expect.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 820 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers Association, now known as the Reserve Organization of America. Whereas the Reserve Officers Association was founded on October 2, 1922, by the General of the Armies John J. Black Jack Pershing and other veterans at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC; Whereas the founders of the Reserve Officers Association, who were veterans of World War I, believed that the United States was vulnerable to returning to the state of unreadiness that preceded World War I and that they needed to prevent the same level of unreadiness in future conflicts; Whereas the Reserve Officers Association was chartered by President Harry S. Truman, one of the early members of the Reserve Officers Association, in the Act entitled An Act to Incorporate the Reserve Officers Association of the United States , approved June 30, 1950 (64 Stat. 312, chapter 431); Whereas the congressional charter established the Reserve Officers Association, now known as the Reserve Organization of America, to support a military policy for the United States that will provide adequate national security ; Whereas the Reserve Organization of America is the only all ranks, all services, military service organization for the Reserve and National Guard, also known as the Reserve components, in the United States; Whereas, in 2022, the Reserve Organization of America celebrates 100 years of serving the servicemembers and veterans of the uniformed services and the Reserve components, their families, and reserve employers; and Whereas the Reserve Organization of America was instrumental in the adoption of the Reserve Forces Bill of Rights and Vitalization Act ( Public Law 90–168 ; 81 Stat. 521), which, among other measures, established the Selected Reserve in each service, provided adequate fiscal and equipment support for the Selected Reserve, and established assistant secretaries for reserve affairs and designated a general or flag officer responsible for reserve affairs for each Armed Force: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes that the Reserve Organization of America is a respected advocate for national security and readiness; (2) honors the vital role the Reserve Organization of America has played throughout the organization’s 100 years of service in strengthening the strategic and operational role of the Reserve components of the United States military; and (3) supports the Reserve Organization of America's focus on the readiness of the Reserve components and the care of those who serve in the Reserve and National Guard, their families, and veterans of the Reserve components.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 821 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2022 Mr. Cramer (for himself, Mr. King , Mr. Risch , and Mr. Padilla ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the arrest of Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to supporting democracy, autonomy, religious freedom, and human rights in Hong Kong. Whereas, in May 2022, Hong Kong authorities arrested Cardinal Zen, a 90-year-old bishop emeritus of Hong Kong and outspoken critic of China’s ruling Communist Party, on spurious charges, accusing him and four others of violating China’s national security by colluding with foreign forces, as well as for allegedly failing to register a fund established to assist people arrested in the mass anti-government protests that began in 2019; Whereas China imposed a so-called national security law in 2020, effectively crushing Hong Kong’s opposition movement, overhauling its electoral system to provide Beijing with even more control, silencing free media, and crippling its once-vibrant civil society; Whereas hundreds of protestors, activists, and former opposition lawmakers have been arrested since the national security law came into force; Whereas Hong Kong is devolving into an increasingly repressive society where no one resisting government tyranny is safe, including religious leaders and communities; Whereas, in 2022, the United Kingdom announced that two of its Supreme Court judges would no longer sit on Hong Kong's top court, as the threat to civil liberties and lack of judicial independence had made their role untenable; Whereas Cardinal Zen and five prominent pro-democracy campaigners have pleaded not guilty in court in Hong Kong for failing to properly register a humanitarian fund they established to help people arrested in anti-government protests in 2019; and Whereas the story of Cardinal Zen is only one of many such instances of religious persecution and infringement on democratic freedom in China and around the world: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns the arrest of Cardinal Zen by the Hong Kong authorities at the behest of the Chinese Communist Party; (2) calls for all charges to be immediately dropped against Cardinal Zen; (3) reaffirms religious freedom as a fundamental right; and (4) urges the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to cease targeting Hong Kong’s civil society actors and to immediately release and drop all charges against all political prisoners who have been unjustly detained and charged.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 822 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 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. Rhodes . Whereas, in the case of United States v. Rhodes , Cr. No. 22-15, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony from Virginia Brown, formerly a Chamber Assistant 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 or 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 Virginia Brown, a former Chamber Assistant of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Rhodes , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. Brown, and any current or former officer or employee of her office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 823 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 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. Groseclose . Whereas, in the case of United States v. Groseclose , Cr. No. 21-311, 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, and from Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, a department of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, are authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Groseclose , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Messrs. Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 824 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 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. Steele-Smith . Whereas, in the case of United States v. Steele-Smith , Cr. No. 21-77, 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, and from Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, a department of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, are authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Steele-Smith , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Messrs. Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 825 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 Mr. King (for Ms. Hirono (for herself, Mr. Booker , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Cortez Masto , Ms. Duckworth , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Smith , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Kaine )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2022 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. Whereas the earliest documented Filipino presence in the continental United States was October 18, 1587, when the first Luzones Indios arrived in Morro Bay, California, on board the Nuestra Señora de Esperanza, a Manila-built galleon ship; Whereas the Filipino American National Historical Society recognizes 1763 as the year in which the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States was established in St. Malo, Louisiana; Whereas the recognition of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States adds a new perspective to the history of the United States by bringing attention to the economic, cultural, social, and other notable contributions made by Filipino Americans to the development of the United States; Whereas the Filipino American community is the third largest Asian American and Pacific Islander group in the United States, with a population of approximately 4,400,000; Whereas, from 2000 to 2019, the Filipino American community grew 78 percent, and Filipinos are the largest Asian community in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and West Virginia; Whereas, from the Civil War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, Filipinos and Filipino Americans have a longstanding history of serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas more than 250,000 Filipinos fought under the United States flag during World War II to protect and defend the United States in the Pacific theater; Whereas a guarantee to pay back the service of Filipinos through veterans benefits was reversed by the First Supplemental Surplus Appropriation Rescission Act, 1946 ( Public Law 79–301 ; 60 Stat. 6) and the Second Supplemental Surplus Appropriation Rescission Act, 1946 ( Public Law 79–391 ; 60 Stat. 221), which provided that the wartime service of members of the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines and the new Philippine Scouts shall not be deemed to have been active service, and, therefore, those members did not qualify for certain benefits; Whereas 26,000 Filipino World War II veterans were granted United States citizenship as a result of the Immigration Act of 1990 ( Public Law 101–649 ; 104 Stat. 4978), which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on November 29, 1990; Whereas, in 1991, the Filipino American National Historical Society made efforts to recognize October as Filipino American History Month for the first time; Whereas, on February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–5 ; 123 Stat. 115), which established the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund to compensate Filipino World War II veterans for their service to the United States; Whereas, since June 8, 2016, the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program has allowed Filipino World War II veterans and certain family members to be reunited more expeditiously than the immigrant visa process allowed at that time; Whereas, on December 14, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–265 ; 130 Stat. 1376) to award Filipino veterans who fought alongside troops of the United States in World War II the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress; Whereas, on October 25, 2017, the Congressional Gold Medal was presented to Filipino World War II veterans in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Building, a recognition for which the veterans had waited for more than 70 years; Whereas Filipino Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that may be bestowed on an individual serving in the Armed Forces, and continue to demonstrate a commendable sense of patriotism and honor in the Armed Forces; Whereas the late Peter Aquino Aduja of Hawaii and the late Thelma Garcia Buchholdt of Alaska became the first Filipino American elected to public office and the first Filipina American elected to a legislature in the United States, respectively, inspiring their fellow Filipino Americans to pursue public service in politics and government; Whereas Filipino American farmworkers and labor leaders, such as Philip Vera Cruz and Larry Itliong, played an integral role in the multiethnic United Farm Workers movement, alongside Cesar Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and other Latino workers; Whereas, on April 25, 2012, President Barack Obama nominated Lorna G. Schofield to be a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and she was confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 2012, to be the first Filipina American in United States history to serve as an Article III Federal judge; Whereas Filipino Americans play an integral role on the frontlines of the COVID–19 pandemic in the healthcare system of the United States as nurses, doctors, first responders, and other medical professionals; Whereas Filipino Americans contribute greatly to music, dance, literature, education, business, journalism, sports, fashion, politics, government, science, technology, the fine arts, and other fields that enrich the United States; Whereas, as mandated in the mission statement of the Filipino American National Historical Society, efforts should continue to promote the study of Filipino American history and culture because the roles of Filipino Americans and other people of color have largely been overlooked in the writing, teaching, and learning of the history of the United States; Whereas it is imperative for Filipino American youth to have positive role models to instill— (1) the significance of education, complemented by the richness of Filipino American ethnicity; and (2) the value of the Filipino American legacy; and Whereas it is essential to promote the understanding, education, and appreciation of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2022 as— (A) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans; (B) a time to reflect on and remember the many notable contributions that Filipino Americans have made to the United States; and (C) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States; and (2) urges the people of the United States to observe Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 826 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 Mr. King (for Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Tester , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Daines , and Ms. Warren )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2022, as the Day of the Deployed . Whereas more than 2,100,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserve components of the Armed Forces; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces served in more than 200 countries in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas, for nearly 20 years following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, members of the Armed Forces deployed throughout Afghanistan, and their service and bravery helped protect the United States from further terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force, which includes the regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas the United States remains committed to providing the fullest possible accounting for personnel missing from past conflicts ranging from World War II through current day conflicts; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas, in early 2022, members of the Armed Forces deployed on short notice to Eastern Europe to support, reassure, and defend allies of the United States and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed since 2011: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2022, as the Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 827 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 Mr. King (for Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Leahy , and Ms. Ernst )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Whereas, according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey— (1) up to 12,000,000 individuals in the United States report experiencing intimate partner violence annually, including physical violence, rape, or stalking; and (2) approximately 1 in 5 women in the United States and up to 1 in 7 men in the United States have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetimes; Whereas, on average, 3 women in the United States are killed each day by a current or former intimate partner, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics; Whereas domestic violence can affect anyone, but women who are 18 to 34 years of age typically experience the highest rates of domestic violence; Whereas survivors of domestic violence are strong, courageous, and resilient; Whereas most female victims of intimate partner violence have been victimized by the same offender previously; Whereas domestic violence is cited as a significant factor in homelessness among families; Whereas millions of children are exposed to domestic violence each year; Whereas a study has found that children who were exposed to domestic violence in their households were 15 times more likely to be physically or sexually assaulted in their lifetime than other children who were not exposed to domestic violence in their households; Whereas victims of domestic violence experience immediate and long-term negative outcomes, including detrimental effects on mental and physical health; Whereas research consistently shows that being abused by an intimate partner increases an individual’s likelihood of substance use as well as associated harmful consequences; Whereas victims of domestic violence may lose several days of paid work each year and may lose their jobs due to reasons stemming from domestic violence; Whereas crisis hotlines serving domestic violence victims operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, and offer important crisis intervention services, support services, information, and referrals for victims; Whereas staff and volunteers of domestic violence shelters and programs in the United States, in cooperation with 56 State and territorial coalitions against domestic violence, provide essential services to— (1) thousands of adults and children each day; and (2) 1,000,000 adults and children each year; Whereas domestic violence programs and hotlines have seen a substantial increase in contacts since 2020, and continue to experience a surge in requests for services, with the National Domestic Violence Hotline averaging approximately 2,600 daily contacts in 2022, up from 800 to 1,200 average daily contacts before the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas nearly 85 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime; Whereas respondents to a survey of domestic violence programs reported that survivors of domestic violence often face financial challenges, with 8,000,000 days of paid work lost each year due to intimate partner violence; Whereas medical professionals have reported that survivors of domestic violence are presenting with more severe injuries during the pandemic; Whereas domestic violence programs have changed the way they provide services in response to the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas advocates for survivors of domestic violence and survivors face the same challenges with child care and facilitating online learning that others do; Whereas, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence, 70,032 domestic violence victims were served by domestic violence shelters and programs around the United States in a single day; Whereas some victims of domestic violence face additional challenges in accessing law enforcement and services due to conditions specific to the communities in which they live; Whereas law enforcement officers in the United States put their lives at risk each day by responding to incidents of domestic violence, which can be among the most volatile and deadly calls; Whereas Congress first demonstrated a significant commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence with the enactment of the landmark Family Violence Prevention and Services Act ( 42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq. ); Whereas Congress has remained committed to protecting survivors of all forms of domestic violence and sexual abuse by making Federal funding available to support the activities that are authorized under— (1) the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act ( 42 U.S.C. 10401 et seq. ); (2) the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12291 et seq. ); and (3) the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 ( Public Law 117–27 ; 135 Stat. 301); Whereas there is a need to continue to support programs and activities aimed at domestic violence intervention and domestic violence prevention in the United States; Whereas domestic violence programs provide trauma-informed services to protect the safety, privacy, and confidentiality of survivors of domestic violence; and Whereas individuals and organizations that are dedicated to preventing and ending domestic violence should be recognized: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the Senate— (A) supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month ; (B) commends domestic violence victim advocates, domestic violence victim service providers, crisis hotline staff, and first responders serving victims of domestic violence, for their compassionate support of survivors of domestic violence; and (C) recognizes the strength and courage of survivors of domestic violence; and (2) it is the sense of the Senate that Congress should— (A) continue to raise awareness of— (i) domestic violence in the United States; and (ii) the corresponding devastating effects of domestic violence on survivors, families, and communities; and (B) pledge continued support for programs designed to— (i) assist survivors of domestic violence; (ii) hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable; and (iii) bring an end to domestic violence.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 828 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 Mr. Reed (for Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the end of the COVID–19 pandemic for Federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors. Whereas, on September 18, 2022, President Biden said the pandemic is over ; Whereas, since January 2021, in the United States, reported COVID–19 cases and hospitalizations have decreased by more than 75 percent and reported COVID–19-related deaths have decreased by almost 90 percent; and Whereas, as of June 2022, 6,137 servicemembers had been discharged from service due to non-compliance with the COVID–19 vaccine requirement: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the President should remove all COVID–19 vaccine, testing, masking, and social distancing requirements on all Federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors; (2) all members of the Armed Forces who chose not to receive the COVID–19 vaccine and were relieved or discharged because of that choice should be reinstated and allowed to perform the same duties that those individuals performed before being so relieved or discharged; and (3) all Federal employees and contractors who chose not to receive the COVID–19 vaccine and were disciplined or restricted in their duties in any way because of that choice should be allowed to resume their typical duties without limitation.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 829 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 11, 2022 Mr. King (for Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and celebrating the long history of the commitment of the Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to serving the local communities of the United States. Whereas, in 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program was created by William “Bill” Hendricks, Major, United States Marine Corps Reserve, to assist the orphaned and less fortunate children following World War II; Whereas, during the 1947 holiday season, Major Hendricks and his United States Marine Corps Reserve unit provided more than 5,000 toys to children in the Los Angeles local area; Whereas, in 1948, the Commandant of the Marine Corps established the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program as a nationwide effort; Whereas, in 1991, to continue the administration of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation was created as a nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; Whereas, in 1995, the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program was assigned as an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve and an official activity of the Marine Corps; Whereas the mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November, and December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted, in order to contribute to the welfare of the local community, increase public awareness, and enhance the image of the Marine Corps; Whereas the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has expanded to cover all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and Guam, and includes 142 Marine Forces Reserve Unit campaigns and more than 800 campaigns run by civilian volunteers; and Whereas the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has provided more than 604,000,000 toys and 1,800,000 books to more than 272,000,000 of the less fortunate children of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States, including more than 180,000 children who are part of the Toys for Tots Native American Program, while maintaining a 97:3 program to support ratio: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commemorates and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program; (2) recognizes and thanks the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation for tirelessly serving the underserved children throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States; and (3) applauds the Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for their past, present, and future efforts to bring Christmas joy to millions of children year after year.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 830 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2022 Mr. Leahy (for himself and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as Bat Week . Whereas bats are vital to the sustainability of natural ecosystems, national economies, and human health by controlling damaging insect pests, pollinating plants that produce fruits and vegetables, dispersing seeds to ensure healthy functioning forests and fields, and saving farmers in the United States more than $3,000,000,000 in pest control every year; Whereas bats have captured the human imagination through backyard sightings, folklore, art, myths, and legends, making outreach and education about the importance of bats instrumental; Whereas bats are present throughout the world, except in extremely cold regions, and are the second-largest order of mammals with over 1,400 species; Whereas white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in North America, has now spread to 38 States and 12 species of hibernating bats; Whereas the disease has caused significant declines in populations of the tricolored bat, the little brown bat, and the northern long-eared bat, which are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); Whereas the Department of the Interior, through the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Geological Survey, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management is leading the international response to the disease in partnership with the United States Forest Service and more than 150 Federal and State agencies, Tribes, nongovernmental organizations, and universities; Whereas the United States Geological Survey and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service co-lead the multinational, multiagency North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat) which since 2015 has consolidated nearly 68,000,000 records from partners in 49 States, 8 Canadian provinces, and 10 Tribal organizations, demonstrating the power of collaborative conservation science to monitor changes in North American bat populations; Whereas the United States Geological Survey conducts scientific research on bats, which helps resource managers and policymakers make informed decisions regarding the conservation of bats across North America; and Whereas, in the past decade, the international partnership of States, Tribes, Federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and institutions has made extraordinary progress to understand white-nose syndrome, slow the spread, and develop treatments that hold promise for ending this epidemic: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of Bat Week ; (2) encourages the observance of Bat Week with appropriate events and activities; (3) acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture; and (4) intends to— (A) continue working to conserve bat species and habitat; and (B) work to defeat the disease known as white-nose syndrome.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 831 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2022 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Cassidy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 10, 2022, as World Mental Health Day . Whereas mental health and psychosocial support services with an emphasis on systems strengthening and sound investment to ensure availability, quality, and access to services that meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults are priorities for the global community; Whereas the World Federation for Mental Health identifies a different theme each year for World Mental Health Day, and the 2022 theme is Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority ; Whereas the World Health Organization identified that, in 2019, 1 in 8 individuals worldwide, or 970,000,000 individuals, were living with a mental health disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders most common; Whereas, in the first year of the COVID–19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 percent, according to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization; Whereas children and adolescents especially need support, due to the impact the COVID–19 pandemic has had on individuals and families worldwide; Whereas, 2 years into the COVID–19 pandemic, the social and economic devastation is weighing most heavily on children, particularly in the poorest and most marginalized communities; Whereas children experience the greatest burden of the secondary impacts of the COVID–19 pandemic, due to increased poverty, interrupted education, increased risks of abuse and exploitation, and weakened health systems; Whereas it is estimated that 100,000,000 additional children are now living in poverty because of the COVID–19 pandemic alone, which is a 10 percent increase since 2019, at least 2/3 of households with children have lost income since 2020, and 3/4 of households with 3 or more children have experienced a drop in earnings since 2020; Whereas experts from organizations like the United Nations Children's Fund estimate it will take not less than 7 or 8 years to return to pre-COVID child poverty levels; Whereas an estimated 6,700,000 children have suffered from the loss of a mother, father, or other primary caregiver due to COVID–19 during the past 2 years; Whereas more than 616,000,000 children are still affected by full or partial school closures, and education disruptions in low- and middle-income countries have left up to 70 percent of 10-year-olds unable to read; Whereas, as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic, shuttered schools, lockdowns, and disruptions to services that protect girls mean that in the next decade it is estimated— (1) an additional 2,000,000 girls may suffer from female genital mutilation; and (2) an additional 10,000,000 child marriages may occur; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic spurred a 50 percent increase in internet use among children aged 6 to 12 in the United States alone, which has led to a rapid increase in the online sexual exploitation and abuse of children; Whereas the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received nearly 22,000,000 reports to its CyberTipline in 2020, a 28 percent increase from 2019; Whereas mental health conditions affect more than 13 percent of adolescents aged 10 to 19 worldwide, and by October 2020, the COVID–19 pandemic had disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93 percent of countries globally; Whereas an additional 9,000,000 children are at risk of being pushed into child labor by the end of 2022 as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas an additional 9,000,000 children could suffer from wasting, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition, due to the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on the diets of children, nutrition services, and feeding practices; Whereas parent and caregiver mental health and well-being is a key to thriving families, and supporting children’s mental health means supporting their families and caregivers as well; Whereas acting early to support children and caregivers is the preferred investment for governments to promote good mental health, prevent poor mental health, and respond to the complex mental health issues facing children and families; Whereas governments and societies should prioritize investing in promoting, protecting, and caring for the mental health of children and their caregivers; and Whereas, to combat the dangerous decline in mental health described in this preamble, the United States can and should lead by example: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates October 10, 2022 as World Mental Health Day ; (2) recognizes that mental health and psychosocial support are priorities in addressing the holistic needs of children, youth, and families; (3) recognizes that children and adolescents have faced increased risk of diminished economic standing, education, and physical and mental health, especially in developing countries; and (4) recognizes that interagency coordination and collaboration are essential to ensuring the well-being of children and their ability to develop, survive, and thrive during and after the COVID–19 pandemic.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 832 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2022 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 13, 2022 as National Sepsis Day. Whereas sepsis is a medical condition caused by a severe immune response to infection or traumatic injury; Whereas the overwhelming flood of inflammatory signals released into the blood to fight infection can impair blood flow, injuring the body's organs; Whereas sepsis is a serious infection and a leading cause of death and disability in the Unites States; Whereas severe sepsis can result in septic shock, exposing the patient to potentially fatal multiple organ failure; Whereas 1,700,000 people in the United States are infected by sepsis annually; Whereas sepsis kills 270,000 people in the United States each year; Whereas sepsis is the most expensive condition treated in hospitals in the United States; Whereas the number of sepsis deaths is currently on the rise in the United States; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of sepsis cases begin outside the hospital; Whereas most sepsis fatalities are preventable, and early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of sepsis can prevent loss of life; Whereas the sepsis protocols for hospitals in New York State, called Rory’s Regulations for Rory Staunton who died from preventable, treatable sepsis at 12 years of age, have been proven to save lives through rapid identification and treatment of sepsis; Whereas providers and public health experts should study and learn from Rory’s Regulations to find ways to end preventable deaths from sepsis; and Whereas September 13, 2022, would be an appropriate date to designated as National Sepsis Day to coincide with the international designation of September 13 as World Sepsis Day , to raise awareness of the condition, to encourage the education of patients, families, health care professionals, and government agencies on the seriousness sepsis and the importance of early detection as the key to survival, and to focus attention and energy towards the ultimate goal of ending sepsis: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports the designation of September 13, 2022 as National Sepsis Day .

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 833 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2022 Mr. Burr (for himself and Mr. Kaine ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 24, 2022, through October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week . Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors, both individuals and organizations, to create vibrant communities of mutual support; Whereas Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the last Saturday in September and concluding 9 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 moves occur during the summer; Whereas only 29 percent of military family respondents to the 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey published by Blue Star Families reported that they feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community; 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 24, 2022, through October 2, 2022, 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.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 834 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2022 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Adjusting the special reserve percentage available to committees of the Senate. 1. Special reserve adjustment Section 20(a)(3) of Senate Resolution 70 (117th Congress), agreed to February 24, 2021, is amended by striking 7 percent and inserting 11 percent .

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