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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 835 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2022 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 2022 as National Youth Justice Action Month . Whereas the historical role of the juvenile court system is to rehabilitate and treat young people while holding them accountable and maintaining public safety, and the juvenile court system is therefore better equipped to work with youth than the adult criminal justice system, which is punitive in nature; Whereas youth are developmentally different from adults, and those differences have been— (1) documented by research on the adolescent brain; and (2) acknowledged by the Supreme Court of the United States, State supreme courts, and many State and Federal laws that prohibit youth under the age of 18 from taking on major adult responsibilities such as voting, jury duty, and military service; Whereas youth who are placed under the commitment of the juvenile court system often do not receive access to age-appropriate services and education and remain far from their families, which increases the likelihood that those youth will commit offenses in the future; Whereas, every year in the United States, an estimated 53,000 youths are tried, sentenced, or incarcerated as adults, and most of those youth are prosecuted for nonviolent offenses; Whereas most laws allowing the prosecution of youth as adults were enacted before the publication of research-based evidence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the Department of Justice demonstrating that prosecuting youth in adult court actually decreases public safety as, on average, youth prosecuted in adult court are 34 percent more likely to commit future crimes than youth retained in the juvenile court system; Whereas youth of color, youth with disabilities, and youth with mental health issues are disproportionately represented at all stages of the criminal justice system; Whereas confining youth in adult jails or prisons, where youth are significantly more likely to be physically and sexually assaulted and are often placed in solitary confinement, is harmful to public safety and to young people in the legal system; Whereas youth sentenced as adults receive an adult criminal record that hinders future education and employment opportunities; Whereas youth who receive extremely long sentences deserve an opportunity to demonstrate their potential to grow and change; and Whereas, in October, people around the United States participate in Youth Justice Action Month to— (1) increase public awareness of the need to protect the constitutional rights of youth, establish a minimum age for arresting children; (2) remove youth from adult courts and prisons; (3) end the practice of sentencing children to life imprisonment without parole and consecutive or lengthy sentences that amount to de facto life imprisonment without parole; and (4) provide people across the United States with an opportunity to develop action-oriented events in their communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) acknowledges that the collateral consequences normally applied in the adult criminal justice system should not automatically apply to youth arrested for crimes before the age of 18; (2) expresses support for the designation of National Youth Justice Action Month ; (3) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Youth Justice Action Month; and (4) recognizes the importance of and encourages the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to fully implement the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 ( 34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq. ), as amended by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–385 ; 132 Stat. 5123), in a manner in keeping with the spirit and intent of the law.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 836 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2022 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings. 1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate— (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within a Senate building or other office secured for a Senator nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or Federal law; and (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1). (b) Expiration The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the second session of the 117th Congress.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 837 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself and Ms. Rosen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage, the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States, and condemning antisemitic violence and discrimination. Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, and Israeli Americans are cherished along with United States citizens of all backgrounds; Whereas Israeli Americans are a vibrant immigrant community who contribute heavily to the welfare and diversity of the United States; Whereas the contributions of Israeli Americans in the fields of health sciences, pharmaceutics, disaster relief, astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, aerospace engineering, biotech, agriculture, and internet technologies have been invaluable to the United States; Whereas Israeli Americans and Jewish Americans contribute invaluable skills that promote innovation and productivity bearing a quality of life impact for all the United States; Whereas Israeli Americans contribute to the advancement of civil rights, equal protections, and justice for all United States citizens, particularly the most vulnerable; Whereas Israeli Americans have helped to form a strong bond between the people of the United States and the people of Israel, reinforcing the shared values and interests between the 2 countries; Whereas Israeli Americans, including young people on college campuses and in grade schools in the United States, are subjected to incidents of national origin-based discrimination that impact the ability of such individuals to openly connect with their culture and celebrate their heritage free from bigotry and bias; and Whereas anti-Israel incitement has led to assaults and bullying targeting Jewish individuals and Israeli Americans: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States; and (2) condemns all forms of antisemitism, discrimination, and violence that— (A) aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of the Israeli-American community, the Jewish community broadly, and individuals of Israeli or Jewish origin; or (B) infringe upon the ability of Israeli Americans and other individuals to celebrate Israeli-American heritage and a deep connection to Israel.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 838 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Markey , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Casey , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Booker , Mr. Reed , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects freedom of speech and the freedom to read and write; Whereas article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that [e]veryone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers ; Whereas PEN America has identified more than 1,600 unique books by 1,261 different authors, 290 illustrators, and 18 translators that have been banned in the United States during the 2021–2022 school year; Whereas an increasing number of books bans have departed from best practice guidelines outlined by the National Coalition Against Censorship, the National Council of Teachers of English, and the American Library Association for responding to demands to censor books; Whereas the sharing of all ideas and the freedom to read are essential to a strong democracy; Whereas books do not require readers to agree with topics or themes but instead allow readers to explore and engage with differing perspectives to form and inform their own views; Whereas suppressing the freedom to read and denying access to literature, history, and knowledge are inherently illiberal and anti-democratic tactics used by authoritarian regimes against their people; Whereas book bans often seek to impose restrictions on all students and families based on the political, ideological, or cultural preferences of the individuals calling for book bans; Whereas book bans have multifaceted, harmful consequences on— (1) students, who have a right to access a diverse range of stories and perspectives, including students from historically marginalized backgrounds whose communities are often are underrepresented in literature; (2) educators and librarians, who are operating in some States in an increasingly punitive and surveillance-oriented environment with a chilling effect on teaching and learning; (3) authors whose works are targeted; and (4) parents who want students to attend public schools that remain open to curiosity, discovery, and the freedom to read; Whereas classic and award-winning literature and books that have been part of school curricula for decades have been challenged, removed from libraries pending review, or outright banned from schools, including— (1) Brave New World by Aldous Huxley; (2) The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood; (3) Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation , adapted by Ari Folman; (4) Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neal Hurston; (5) To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee; and (6) Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain; Whereas books face a heightened risk of being banned, particularly when written by and about outsiders, newcomers, and individuals from marginalized backgrounds; Whereas 674 books referring to LGBTQ+ themes or with LGBTQ+ characters, including books that recognize the equal humanity and dignity of all individuals despite differences, have been banned or otherwise restricted in the United States this year, including— (1) Families, Families, Families! by Suzanne Lang; and (2) All Are Welcome by Alexandria Penfold; Whereas 659 books, both fiction and nonfiction, with protagonists of color or prominent secondary characters of color have been banned or otherwise restricted in the United States this year, including— (1) Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story by Ruby Bridges; (2) Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington by Francis E. Ruffin; (3) Thank You, Jackie Robinson by Barbara Cohen; (4) Malala: A Hero For All by Shana Corey; (5) Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard; (6) Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry; (7) Good Trouble: Lessons From the Civil Rights Playbook by Christopher Noxon; and (8) We Are All Born Free: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Pictures ; Whereas the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has reported a dramatic surge in challenges at libraries and schools to the inclusion of graphic novels that depict the vital diversity of civic life in the United States and the painful historical realities of the human experience, including— (1) New Kid by Jerry Craft; (2) Drama by Raina Telgemeier; (3) American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang; and (4) Maus by Art Spiegelman; Whereas books addressing death, grief, mental illness, and suicide are targeted alongside nonfiction books that discuss feelings and emotions written for teenage and young adult audiences that frequently confront these topics; Whereas the Secretary of Education of Oklahoma is seeking to revoke the teaching certificate of an educator who merely provided to her students a link to the Books Unbanned initiative of the Brooklyn Public Library, which provides young people across the country access to books that may be banned or otherwise restricted in schools; Whereas, during congressional hearings on April 7, 2022, and May 19, 2022, students, parents, teachers, librarians, and school administrators testified to the chilling and fear-inducing effects that book bans have on education and the school environment; Whereas, according to PEN America, during the 2021–2022 school year, approximately 140 school districts in 32 States issued more than 2,500 book bans or other restrictions, including repeated titles, affecting more than 5,000 individual schools and approximately 4,000,000 students, limiting access to certain books for limited or indefinite periods of time, including— (1) Florida, where at least 566 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 21 school districts; (2) Georgia, where at least 23 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 2 school districts; (3) Indiana, where at least 18 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 3 school districts; (4) Kansas, where at least 30 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 2 school districts; (5) Michigan, where at least 41 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 4 school districts; (6) Missouri, where at least 27 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 8 school districts; (7) New York, where at least 123 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 34 school districts; (8) Oklahoma, where at least 43 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 3 school districts; (9) Pennsylvania, where at least 457 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 11 school districts; (10) Tennessee, where at least 349 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 6 school districts; (11) Texas, where at least 801 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 22 school districts; (12) Utah, where at least 1,211 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 3 school districts; and (13) Virginia, where at least 169 books in total have been banned or otherwise restricted in 79 school districts; Whereas the overwhelming majority of voters in the United States oppose book bans; Whereas an overwhelming majority of voters in the United States support educators teaching about the Civil Rights Movement, the history and experiences of Native Americans, enslaved Africans, immigrants facing discrimination, and the ongoing effects of racism; Whereas, in 1969, the Supreme Court of the United States held in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, 393 U.S. 503 (1969), that students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate ; and Whereas, while library collections may be curated based on a variety of factors, including pedagogical value, student interest, and the age-appropriateness of the material, in 1982, a plurality of the Supreme Court of the United States held in Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. 26 v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853 (1982), that schools may not remove books based on narrowly partisan or political grounds , as this kind of censorship will result in official suppression of ideas : Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) expresses concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States; (2) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to supporting the freedom of expression of writers and the freedom of all individuals in the United States to read books without government censorship; (3) calls on local governments and educational institutions to follow best practice guidelines when addressing challenges to books; and (4) calls on local governments and educational institutions to protect the rights of students to learn and the ability of educators and librarians to teach students, including by providing students with the opportunity to read a wide array of books reflecting a multitude of viewpoints and perspectives.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 839 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Braun , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide; Whereas, in 2022, an estimated— (1) 26,380 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and (2) 11,090 individuals in the United States will die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 32.4 percent, and when diagnosed at a late, or distant, stage, the 5-year survival rate is just 6 percent; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas initial diagnosis of stomach cancer is often delayed because up to 80 percent of patients are asymptomatic during early stages; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2022 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and (4) encourages States, territories, and localities of the United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 840 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Ms. Warren , Mr. Braun , Mr. Kaine , and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022. Whereas more than 30,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage the study of science, technology, engineering, and math that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas, during the COVID–19 crisis, afterschool programs have risen to the moment to support children by— (1) innovating to provide virtual programming to keep children engaged; (2) caring for children of essential workers; (3) providing meals and learning supports; (4) supporting the well-being of children and families; and (5) helping students recover and accelerating learning; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating schools with the larger community; and Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs was held on October 20, 2022, to highlight the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children and the families and communities of those children: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 841 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Ms. Smith (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Van Hollen , Ms. Hirono , Mr. King , Mr. Braun , Mr. Durbin , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing October 2022 as National Principals Month . Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have declared October 2022 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement clear missions, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas principals demonstrated leadership and played important roles in meeting the needs of students, families, and communities during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school improvement effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes October 2022 as National Principals Month ; (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the United States; and (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 842 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month. Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this preamble as the CDC )— (1) 37,300,000 individuals in the United States have diabetes; and (2) an estimated 96,000,000 individuals in the United States who are 18 years of age or older have prediabetes; Whereas diabetes is a serious chronic condition that affects individuals of every age, race, ethnicity, and income level; Whereas the CDC reports that— (1) Hispanic, Black, Asian, American Indian, and Alaska Native adults in the United States are disproportionately affected by diabetes and develop the disease at much higher rates than the general population of the United States; and (2) an estimated 23 percent of individuals with diabetes in the United States have not yet been diagnosed with the disease; Whereas, in the United States, more than 11.3 percent of the population, including 29.2 percent of individuals who are 65 years of age or older, have diabetes; Whereas, of the approximately 19,000,000 veterans in the United States, 1 in 4 are receiving care for diabetes from the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the risk of developing diabetes at some point in life is 40 percent for adults in the United States; Whereas, according to the American Diabetes Association, the United States spent an estimated $237,000,000,000 on direct medical costs for cases of diagnosed diabetes in 2017, and out-of-pocket costs for insulin have grown significantly in recent years for many patients; Whereas the American Diabetes Association reports that care for people with diagnosed diabetes accounts for 1 in 4 health care dollars spent in the United States; Whereas the cost of health care is estimated to be 2.3 times higher for individuals in the United States with diabetes than those without diabetes; Whereas, as of November 2022, a cure for diabetes does not exist; Whereas there are successful means to reduce the incidence, and delay the onset, of type 2 diabetes; Whereas, with proper management and treatment, individuals with diabetes live healthy and productive lives; and Whereas individuals in the United States celebrate American Diabetes Month in November: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including— (A) encouraging individuals in the United States to fight diabetes through public awareness of prevention and treatment options; and (B) enhancing diabetes education; (2) recognizes the importance of awareness and early detection, including awareness of symptoms and risk factors such as— (A) being— (i) older than 45 years of age; or (ii) overweight; and (B) having— (i) a particular racial and ethnic background; (ii) a low level of physical activity; (iii) high blood pressure; (iv) a family history of diabetes; or (v) a history of diabetes during pregnancy; (3) supports decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through research, treatment, and prevention; and (4) recognizes the importance of addressing systemic barriers to health care that— (A) leave many vulnerable communities at a heightened risk for diabetes; and (B) limit access to health care resources that are needed to effectively prevent the onset, and to manage the condition, of diabetes.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 843 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Padilla (for himself, Mr. Cassidy , and Ms. Smith ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 7, 2022 as National School Psychology Week . Whereas all children and youth learn best when they are healthy, supported, and receive an education that meets their individual needs; Whereas schools can more effectively ensure that all students are ready and able to learn if schools meet all the needs of each student; Whereas learning and development are directly linked to the mental health of children, and a supportive learning environment is an optimal place to promote mental health; Whereas sound psychological principles are critical to proper instruction and learning, social and emotional development, prevention and early intervention, and support for a culturally diverse student population; Whereas school psychologists are specially trained to deliver mental health services and academic support that lower barriers to learning and allow teachers to teach more effectively; Whereas school psychologists facilitate collaboration that helps parents and educators to identify and reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, create safe schools, and access community resources; Whereas school psychologists are trained to assess barriers to learning, utilize data-based decision making, implement research-driven prevention and intervention strategies, evaluate outcomes, and improve accountability; Whereas State educational agencies and other State entities credential more than 35,000 school psychologists who practice in schools in the United States as key professionals that promote the learning and mental health of all children; Whereas professional organizations, such as the National Association of School Psychologists and the American Psychological Association, help establish standards for the training and practice of school psychologists; Whereas the people of the United States should recognize the vital role school psychologists play in the personal and academic development of children in the United States; and Whereas the week beginning on November 7, 2022 would be an appropriate week to designate as National School Psychology Week: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of National School Psychology Week; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the vital role school psychologists play in schools, in the community, and in helping students develop into successful and productive members of society.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 844 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series. Whereas, on November 6, 2022, the Houston Astros (referred to in this preamble as the Astros ) defeated the National League Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, by 4 games to 2 to win the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series in 6 games; Whereas this victory marks the second Major League Baseball World Series championship for the Astros franchise and their first Major League Baseball World Series championship since 2017; Whereas, during the 2022 playoffs, the Astros defeated the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners to make their second consecutive Major League Baseball World Series appearance; Whereas the Astros have won 2 consecutive American League West division titles; Whereas the Astros exhibited outstanding skill and ability to attain a 106-56 record in the 2022 Major League Baseball season; Whereas General Manager of the Astros, James Click, and the front office and the supporting staff of the Astros navigated an exemplary season and made tremendous decisions to assemble the 2022 World Series Champions; Whereas Manager of the Astros, Dusty Baker, and the coaching staff, clubhouse, and the supporting staff of the Astros managed the 2022 Major League Baseball season, invested in their players, and should be congratulated; Whereas the Philadelphia Phillies displayed teamwork, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship in the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series as they faced the Astros; Whereas the entire roster for the Astros of the 2022 season proved to be instrumental in the victory and included— (1) Bryan Abreu; (2) Jose Altuve; (3) Yordan Alvarez; (4) Alex Bregman; (5) Hunter Brown; (6) Aledmys Diaz; (7) Mauricio Dubon; (8) Luis Garcia; (9) Yuli Gurriel; (10) David Hensley; (11) Cristian Javier; (12) Martin Maldonado; (13) Trey Mancini; (14) Chas McCormick; (15) Lance McCullers Jr.; (16) Rafael Montero; (17) Hector Neris; (18) Jeremy Pena; (19) Ryan Pressly; (20) Will Smith; (21) Ryne Stanek; (22) Kyle Tucker; (23) Jose Urquidy; (24) Framber Valdez; (25) Christian Vazquez; (26) Justin Verlander; (27) Pedro Baez; (28) Brandon Bielak; (29) Ronel Blanco; (30) Michael Brantley; (31) Jason Castro; (32) Yainer Diaz; (33) Niko Goodrum; (34) Taylor Jones; (35) Korey Lee; (36) Seth Martinez; (37) J.J. Matijevic; (38) Phil Maton; (39) Jake Meyers; (40) Parker Mushinski; (41) Jake Odorizzi; (42) Enoli Paredes; (43) Joe Perez; (44) Jose Siri; and (45) Blake Taylor; Whereas Jeremy Pena was named Most Valuable Player for the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series; Whereas the Astros have inspired the people of the city of Houston, Harris County, and Texas and Astros fans across the United States; Whereas the people of the city of Houston, Harris County, and Texas and Astros fans everywhere are— (1) proud of the Astros organization; (2) thankful for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of the Astros during the 2022 season; and (3) thankful to the Astros for bringing another World Series victory to the city of Houston; and Whereas fans of the Astros demonstrated true passion and dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2022 Major League Baseball season: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series; (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support staff of the Houston Astros; (3) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of Minute Maid Park; and (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Chairman of the Astros, Jim Crane; (B) the General Manager of the Astros, James Click; and (C) the Manager of the Astros, Dusty Baker.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 845 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Schatz (for himself, Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Cortez Masto , Mr. Daines , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Hickenlooper , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Luján , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Markey , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rounds , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Sinema , Ms. Smith , Mr. Tester , Ms. Warren , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Cramer , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States. Whereas, from November 1, 2022, through November 30, 2022, the United States celebrates National Native American Heritage Month; Whereas National Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to consider and recognize the contributions of Native Americans to the history of the United States; Whereas Native Americans are descendants of the original, Indigenous inhabitants of what is now the United States; Whereas the Bureau of the Census estimates that— (1) in 2020, there were 9,666,058 individuals of American Indian and Alaska Native descent in the United States; and (2) in 2020, there were 619,855 individuals of Native Hawaiian descent in the United States; Whereas Native Americans maintain vibrant cultures and traditions and hold a deeply rooted sense of community; Whereas Native Americans have moving stories of tragedy, triumph, and perseverance that need to be shared with future generations; Whereas Native Americans speak and write in their Indigenous languages, which have influenced and contributed in a variety of ways to the United States, including the naming of places and sites throughout the United States; Whereas Congress has consistently reaffirmed support for self-governance and self-determination policies for Native American communities and the commitment of the United States to improving the lives of all Native Americans; Whereas the United States is committed to— (1) strengthening the government-to-government relationship with Indian Tribes; and (2) upholding the Federal trust responsibility to Native American communities; Whereas Congress has recognized the contributions of the Iroquois Confederacy and the influence of the Iroquois Confederacy on the Founding Fathers in the drafting of the Constitution of the United States with the concepts of— (1) freedom of speech; (2) the separation of governmental powers; and (3) the system of checks and balances between the branches of government; Whereas, with the enactment of the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–33 ; 123 Stat. 1922), Congress— (1) reaffirmed the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Native American governments; and (2) recognized the important contributions of Native Americans to the culture of the United States; Whereas Native Americans have made distinct and important contributions to the United States and the world in many fields, including agriculture, environmental stewardship, wayfinding, medicine, music, dance, language, and art; Whereas contemporary applications of traditional knowledge systems of Native Americans have expanded scientific, environmental, and intercultural understanding; Whereas Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars; Whereas Native Americans have served with honor and distinction in the Armed Forces of the United States for centuries and have the highest per capita involvement of any population currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the United States has recognized the contribution of the Native American code talkers in World War I and World War II, who used Indigenous languages to communicate an unbreakable military code, saving countless lives in both conflicts; and Whereas the people of the United States have reason to honor the great achievements and contributions of Native Americans and their ancestors: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month ; (2) recognizes the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day in accordance with section 2(10) of the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–33 ; 123 Stat. 1923); and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day with appropriate programs and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 846 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. King , Ms. Ernst , Mr. Van Hollen , and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 2022 as National College Application Month . Whereas equality of opportunity for all people is one of the noblest aspirations of the United States; Whereas data on the benefits of higher education demonstrates that, while disparities to access and student success persist, postsecondary education can still provide pathways to economic opportunity; Whereas the United States built a thriving middle class by providing students with postsecondary opportunities that lead to individual economic opportunity and shared economic growth; Whereas higher education enhances the economic mobility of individuals, which is evidenced by— (1) a finding by the Brookings Institute that the median lifetime earnings of holders of an associate degree are uniformly greater than the median lifetime earnings of holders of solely a high school diploma; and (2) a finding by the Pew Economic Mobility Project that, for an individual born in the lowest income quintile, obtaining a 4-year degree or a higher degree is associated with— (A) greater likelihoods of economic mobility compared to individuals who do not earn such degrees; and (B) a greater than threefold difference in the probability of that individual going on to earn an income in the highest income quintile; Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that— (1) the unemployment rate of high school graduates in 2021 who did not immediately matriculate to an institution of higher education the following fall semester was 21.6 percent, 6 times higher than the overall unemployment rate of the United States; (2) approximately 38 percent of high school graduates in 2021 did not immediately matriculate to an institution of higher education the following fall semester, which represents a 0.9 percentage point decline from the prior year, and a 7.3 percentage point decline from 2018; (3) the decline described in paragraph (2) was most notable among male high school graduates, who faced a 12-percent decline from 2018 in immediate matriculation to an institution of higher education; and (4) the unemployment rate of adults with a bachelor’s degree is approximately half the unemployment rate of adults whose highest credential is a high school diploma, a gap that has grown larger as a result of COVID–19; Whereas the National Student Clearinghouse reports that undergraduate enrollment in colleges and universities continues to decline precipitously even as the United States recovers from the COVID–19 pandemic, particularly for nontraditional students; Whereas the complexity of financial aid systems and rising college costs can serve as additional deterrents or barriers for students and families as they assess the viability of higher education programs as a postsecondary option; Whereas many students struggle to identify and compare postsecondary options due to— (1) difficulties accessing school counseling services, which is evidenced by an estimation of the American School Counselor Association that the student-to-counselor ratio in the United States is 415 to 1; (2) an absence of reliable programmatic and institutional outcome data; and (3) a lack of comparable and understandable college financial aid offers; Whereas, in addition to expanding outreach and support to recent high school graduates, colleges and universities must also expand outreach and support to all undergraduate students; Whereas applications for State-based financial aid are available in many States for students who do not qualify for Federal student aid; and Whereas the ongoing impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on communities, families, and educational systems across the United States underscores and reinforces the value of ensuring that all individuals, including students enrolled in high school and working adults— (1) understand their postsecondary options; (2) understand college financing opportunities; and (3) have support to navigate the college application and financial aid processes: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates November 2022 as ‘‘National College Application Month’’; (2) encourages the people of the United States to— (A) evaluate options for pursuing higher education; (B) submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or an appropriate application for State-based financial aid in order to receive college financing opportunities; and (C) support every student, regardless of the background, age, or resources of the student, in obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to thrive; (3) supports efforts to better assist low-income and first-generation college students throughout the financial aid and college application process; (4) urges public officials, educators, parents, students, and communities in the United States to observe National College Application Month with appropriate activities and programs designed to encourage students to consider, research, and apply to college and for financial aid; and (5) commends teachers, counselors, mentors, and parents who support students throughout the college application process, as well as the organizations and institutions partnering to eliminate barriers to higher education.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 847 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 1-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, and honoring the 6 individuals who lost their lives and the 62 others who were injured. Whereas, on November 21, 2021, the City of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the City of Waukesha Chamber of Commerce held the 58th annual Waukesha Christmas Parade, which has for more than 50 years brought residents of Wisconsin together to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends, and neighbors; Whereas attendees and participants of the parade included hundreds of children, families, and valued community institutions such as local law enforcement, public safety professionals, school groups, business leaders, and dance troupes, including the beloved Dancing Grannies ; Whereas, on the day of the parade, a perpetrator committed a senseless attack, driving through the parade barricades and ramming into the crowd of attendees and parade participants; Whereas police officers bravely attempted to intervene to stop the ongoing attack; Whereas the perpetrator caused the death of 6 individuals and the injury of 62 other individuals, including 17 children; Whereas local hospitals and health professionals cared for many of the injured, several of whom continue to suffer long term effects from their injuries; Whereas countless individuals were injured by the immeasurable and lasting trauma of witnessing the attack; Whereas, on October 26, 2022, a jury of 12 Wisconsinites found the accused perpetrator guilty on 76 counts, including 6 counts of first-degree intentional homicide; Whereas the Waukesha community continues to contend with the aftermath of the tragic attack and will do so for years to come; Whereas members of the Waukesha community will be stronger for having supported one another during and in the aftermath of the attack; and Whereas, despite such tragedy, the City of Waukesha and Waukesha Chamber of Commerce will continue the tradition of hosting the Waukesha Christmas Parade, which has brought joy to the community for more than half a century: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 1-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, and condemns the attack in the strongest possible terms; (2) honors the memories of Tamara Durand, Wilhelm Hospel, Jane Kulich, Leanna Owen, Virginia Sorenson, and Jackson Sparks; (3) recognizes the strength of the City of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the resilience of the community in response to the attack; (4) applauds the bravery of the first responders and medical professionals who responded to the attack and cared for the injured; and (5) offers heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and neighbors who lost loved ones in the attack.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 848 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2022 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Lankford , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Blackburn , Mrs. Capito , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning October 16, 2022, as National Character Counts Week . Whereas the well-being of the United States requires that the young people of the United States become an involved, caring citizenry of good character; Whereas the character education of children has become more urgent, as violence by and against youth increasingly threatens the physical and psychological well-being of the people of the United States; Whereas, more than ever, children need strong and constructive guidance from their families and their communities, including from schools, youth organizations, religious institutions, and civic groups; Whereas the character of a nation is only as strong as the character of its individual citizens; Whereas the public good is advanced when young individuals are taught the importance of good character and the positive effects that good character can have in personal relationships, in school, and in the workplace; Whereas scholars and educators agree that individuals do not automatically develop good character and that, therefore, institutions and individuals that influence youth must make conscientious efforts to help young individuals develop the essential traits and characteristics that comprise good character; Whereas, although character development is, first and foremost, an obligation of families, the efforts of faith communities, schools, and youth, civic, and human service organizations also play an important role in fostering and promoting good character; Whereas Congress encourages students, teachers, parents, youth, and community leaders to recognize the importance of character education in preparing young individuals to play a role in determining the future of the United States; Whereas effective character education is based on core ethical values, which form the foundation of a democratic society; Whereas examples of character are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, and honesty; Whereas elements of character transcend cultural, religious, and socioeconomic differences; Whereas the character and conduct of youth reflect the character and conduct of society, and, therefore, every adult has the responsibility to teach and model ethical values and every social institution has the responsibility to promote the development of good character; Whereas Congress encourages individuals and organizations, especially those that have an interest in the education and training of the young individuals in the United States, to adopt the elements of character as intrinsic to the well-being of individuals, communities, and society; Whereas many schools in the United States recognize the need, and have taken steps, to integrate the values of their communities into teaching activities; and Whereas the establishment of National Character Counts Week , during which individuals, families, schools, youth organizations, religious institutions, civic groups, and other organizations focus on character education, is of great benefit to the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning October 16, 2022, as National Character Counts Week ; and (2) calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups— (A) to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship; and (B) to observe National Character Counts Week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 849 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 28, 2022 Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. Barrasso , Ms. Baldwin , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month . Whereas palliative care and hospice services— (1) can empower individuals to live as fully as possible, surrounded and supported by family and loved ones, despite serious illnesses or injuries; and (2) are critical parts of the continuum of supports and services that individuals with serious illness and their families need; Whereas ensuring access to palliative care and hospice for all individuals in the United States who are in need, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, is important; Whereas palliative care and hospice aims to bring patients and family caregivers high-quality care delivered by an interdisciplinary team of skilled health care professionals, including— (1) physicians; (2) nurses; (3) social workers; (4) therapists; (5) counselors; (6) health aides; (7) spiritual care providers; and (8) other health care professionals; Whereas there is a need to increase training opportunities for health care professionals to receive interdisciplinary team-based training in palliative care and hospice; Whereas hospice focuses on quality of life through pain management and symptom control, caregiver assistance, and emotional and spiritual support, with the goal of allowing patients to live fully until the end of life, surrounded and supported by loved ones, friends, and caregivers; Whereas trained palliative care and hospice professionals, during a time of trauma and loss, can provide grief and bereavement support services to individuals with a serious illness or injury, the family members of those individuals, and others; Whereas palliative care is a patient and family-centered approach to care that— (1) provides relief from symptoms and stress; (2) can be complementary to curative treatments; and (3) improves the quality of life of patients and their families; Whereas, in 2020, more than 1,714,000 individuals in the United States living with a serious illness or injury, and the families of those individuals, received care and support from hospice programs in communities across the United States; Whereas volunteers continue to play a vital role in supporting hospice care and operations; and Whereas palliative care and hospice providers encourage all patients to learn more about their options for care and to share their preferences with family, loved ones, and health care professionals: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to increase their understanding and awareness of— (i) care for hospice patients with a serious illness or injury; (ii) the benefits of integrating palliative care early into the treatment plans for patients with a serious illness or injury; and (iii) the importance of grief support for caregivers and loved ones during hospice care and after death; (B) to recognize the care and dedication of— (i) millions of family caregivers; and (ii) tens of thousands of palliative care and hospice staff and volunteers; and (C) to observe National Hospice and Palliative Care Month with appropriate activities and programs.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 850 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 28, 2022 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Ms. Stabenow , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2022, as National Ataxia Awareness Day , and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure. Whereas ataxia is a clinical manifestation indicating degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects the coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements; Whereas ataxia can strike individuals of all ages, including children; Whereas the term ataxia is used to classify a group of rare, inherited neurodegenerative diseases including— (1) ataxia telangiectasia; (2) episodic ataxia; (3) Friedreich’s ataxia; and (4) spinocerebellar ataxia; Whereas there are many known types of genetic ataxia, but the genetic basis for ataxia in some patients is still unknown; Whereas all inherited ataxias affect fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United States and, therefore, are recognized as rare diseases under the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 ; 96 Stat. 2049); Whereas some genetic ataxias are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, while others are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner; Whereas ataxia symptoms can also be caused by noninherited health conditions and other factors, including stroke, tumor, cerebral palsy, head trauma, multiple sclerosis, alcohol abuse, and certain medications; Whereas ataxia can present physical, psychological, and financial challenges for patients and their families; Whereas symptoms and outcomes of ataxia progress at different rates and include— (1) lack of coordination; (2) slurred speech; (3) cardiomyopathy; (4) scoliosis; (5) eye movement abnormalities; (6) difficulty walking; (7) tremors; (8) trouble eating and swallowing; (9) difficulties with other activities that require fine motor skills; and (10) death; Whereas most patients with ataxia require the use of assistive devices, such as wheelchairs and walkers, to aid in their mobility, and many individuals may need physical and occupational therapy; Whereas there is no treatment or cure approved by the Food and Drug Administration for ataxia; and Whereas clinical research to develop safe and effective treatments for ataxia is ongoing: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the need for greater public awareness of ataxia; (2) expresses support for the designation of September 25, 2022, as National Ataxia Awareness Day ; (3) supports the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day, which are— (A) to raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of ataxia among the general public and health care professionals; (B) to improve the diagnosis of ataxia and access to care for patients affected by ataxia; and (C) to accelerate ataxia research, including on safe and effective treatment options and, ultimately, a cure; (4) acknowledges the challenges facing individuals in the United States who have ataxia and the families of those individuals; and (5) encourages States, territories, and localities to support the goals of National Ataxia Awareness Day.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 851 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2022 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Booker , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate. Whereas, in 1977, Jackie Parker and Ralph Everett had the vision and courage to improve the working conditions of Black Senate staffers; Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus continues to promote diversity and inclusion within the Senate; Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus recognizes each of the 11 current or former Senators of African-American descent; Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus celebrates and commemorates the dedicated efforts of its members to promote a more diverse and representative government; and Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus continues to fight for the justice and equality that started during the civil rights movement of the 1960s: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate honors the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus for its many contributions and commitment to enrich the Senate community.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 852 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30 (legislative day, November 29), 2022 Ms. Baldwin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, which provided for the establishment of national marine sanctuaries. Whereas, on October 23, 1972, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 ( 33 U.S.C. 1401 et seq. ) became law and ushered in a new era of ocean conservation; Whereas, as of October 2022, the National Marine Sanctuary System is a nationwide network that conserves spectacular oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes waters; Whereas communities across the United States can nominate their most treasured places in marine and Great Lakes waters for consideration as national marine sanctuaries; Whereas national marine sanctuaries protect biodiversity, safeguard extraordinary seascapes, historic shipwrecks, and sacred cultural places, and provide abundant recreational opportunities; Whereas national marine sanctuaries provide opportunities for community-Tribal partnerships to preserve the traditional ecological resources and cultural sites of local Indigenous peoples; Whereas the conservation of marine ecosystems is vital for healthy oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes, addressing climate change, and sustaining productive coastal economies; Whereas national marine sanctuaries support coastal communities and generate billions of dollars annually in local economies by providing jobs in the United States, supporting commercial, Tribal, and recreational fisheries, bolstering tourism and recreation, engaging businesses in stewardship, and driving the growth of the blue economy; Whereas national marine sanctuaries connect people and communities through science, education, recreation, and stewardship, inspiring community-based solutions that help individuals understand and protect the most spectacular underwater habitats, wildlife, archaeological resources, and cultural seascapes of the United States; Whereas national marine sanctuaries are living laboratories to conduct cooperative science and research to improve resource management and advance innovative public-private partnerships; Whereas national marine sanctuaries can help make the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes more resilient by protecting ecosystems that sequester carbon, safeguarding coastal communities from flooding and storms, and protecting biodiversity; Whereas the United States is a maritime nation, and the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes are central to the way of life of the people of the United States; and Whereas engaging communities as stewards of the waters protected as natural marine sanctuaries makes natural marine sanctuaries unique and provides a comprehensive, highly participatory approach to conserving marine ecosystems and the Great Lakes for current and future generations: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972; (2) acknowledges the importance of national marine sanctuaries to supporting community resilience, protecting biodiversity, and increasing access to nature; (3) celebrates the ability of the National Marine Sanctuary System to protect nationally significant places in the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes; (4) calls on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to partner with communities and find consensus on designations of new national marine sanctuaries; and (5) encourages Federal agencies to balance priorities and work together to support the priorities of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 853 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30 (legislative day, November 29), 2022 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Ms. Collins , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Hirono , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Coons , Mr. Reed , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Peters , and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing November 2022 as “National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month”. Whereas, in the United States, public schools identified approximately 1,100,000 homeless children and youth during the 2020–2021 school year; Whereas an estimated 1,300,000 children younger than 6 years of age in 2018–2019 and approximately 4,200,000 youth and young adults in 2017 experienced homelessness, with many such children, youth, and young adults staying on couches, in motels, in shelters, or outside; Whereas infants experiencing homelessness are at a higher risk for certain illnesses and health conditions, and families experiencing homelessness are more likely to experience involvement in the child welfare system and difficulty with school attendance; Whereas more than 1 in 3 high school students experiencing homelessness had attempted suicide, and nearly 1 in 4 high school students experiencing homelessness had experienced dating violence; Whereas individuals without a high school degree or general educational development certificate (GED) are more than 3 times more likely to report homelessness than their peers, making lack of education the leading risk factor for homelessness; Whereas, in 2018, the high school graduation rate for students experiencing homelessness was 67.8 percent, compared to 80 percent for low-income students and 85.5 percent for all students; Whereas the rate of youth homelessness is the same in rural, suburban, and urban areas; Whereas 29 percent of unaccompanied homeless youth between 13 and 25 years of age have spent time in foster care, compared to approximately 6 percent of all children; Whereas homelessness among children and youth is a complex issue that often co-occurs with deep poverty, low education and employment levels, substance misuse and abuse, mental illness, lack of affordable housing, and family conflict; Whereas COVID–19 in the United States, which was declared a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ), has had a disproportionate effect on children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness; and Whereas awareness of child and youth homelessness must be heightened to encourage greater support for effective programs to help children and youth overcome homelessness: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the efforts of businesses, State and local governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and youth; (2) applauds the initiatives of businesses, State and local governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers that— (A) use time and resources to raise awareness of child and youth homelessness, the causes of such homelessness, and potential solutions; and (B) work to prevent homelessness among children and youth; (3) recognizes November 2022 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month ; and (4) encourages those businesses, State and local governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to continue to intensify their efforts to address homelessness among children and youth during November 2022.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 854 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30 (legislative day, November 29), 2022 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Risch , Mr. Boozman , Ms. Lummis , and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the individuals fighting and the individuals who have fallen responding to wildland fires during the ongoing 2022 wildfire season. Whereas more than 7,200,000 acres have burned in wildfire in 2022; Whereas changing climates, resulting in long-term trends of warmer and drier weather, and mismanagement of the forests of the United States are exacerbating the threat of wildfires and contributing to the greater than normal fire activity in western States, resulting in dangerous conditions for wildland firefighters; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic has exacerbated the public health and public safety risks inherent in combating wildfires; Whereas more than 20,000 personnel have been assigned to contain and combat the fires that threaten the West; Whereas Federal pay levels for wildland firefighters were established more than 30 years ago and should be re-evaluated based on the current wildfire risk and job market; Whereas the Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center program established by the Department of Labor and the Department of Agriculture trains the next generation of forestry technicians and wildland firefighters, providing dedicated personnel for conservation and firefighting activities; and Whereas wildland firefighters, first responders, sheriffs, and community leaders have acted bravely and risked their lives to contain dangerous wildfires across the United States to protect families and critical infrastructure: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of the wildland firefighters who have risked their lives to fight intense wildfires in 2022; (2) honors the bravery and heroism of the men and women assisting in responding to and combating wildfires; (3) expresses appreciation and gratitude to firefighters for protecting lives and property in the United States during the ongoing 2022 wildfire season; (4) expresses full support for communities throughout the West as those communities focus on recovery and rebuilding areas and communities affected by wildfires; and (5) extends gratitude and appreciation to the families and loved ones of wildland firefighters for their important role in supporting the wildland firefighter community.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 855 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Whereas, on October 27, 1972, Congress passed, and President Richard Milhous Nixon signed into law, the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq. ), which established the Consumer Product Safety Commission (referred to in this preamble as the Commission ) to protect consumers from unsafe products; Whereas, for 50 years, the Commission has acted to fulfill the purposes of the Consumer Product Safety Act, which include— (1) protecting the public against unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products, substantial product hazards, imminently hazardous consumer products, and products in violation of consumer product safety rules; (2) assisting consumers in evaluating the comparative safety of consumer products; (3) developing uniform safety standards for consumer products and minimizing conflicting State and local regulations; and (4) promoting research and investigation into the causes and prevention of product-related deaths, illnesses, and injuries; Whereas, in addition to the responsibilities of the Commission under the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Commission enforces numerous other statutes, including— (1) the Federal Hazardous Substances Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1261 et seq. ); (2) the Flammable Fabrics Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1191 et seq. ); (3) the Refrigerator Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1211–1214 ); (4) the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 ( 15 U.S.C. 1471 et seq. ); and (5) the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8001 et seq. ); Whereas millions of serious and fatal injuries have been prevented, saving the lives of consumers, thanks to the work of the Commission— (1) developing safety standards; (2) working with voluntary standards organizations to bring industry groups, manufacturers, and consumer groups together to establish voluntary standards; (3) removing unreasonably dangerous products from the marketplace; and (4) holding companies accountable when they fail to meet consumer product protection standards and laws; Whereas the many successes of the Commission in protecting consumers of the United States include— (1) with respect to refrigerators, that— (A) 96 children died due to being trapped and suffocating in refrigerators between 1973 and 1984; and (B) only 2 children reportedly died under similar circumstances in the 25 years preceding the date of adoption of this resolution; (2) with respect to garage doors, that— (A) after the deaths of 46 children involving garage doors during the period of 1982 to 1990, in 1992 the Commission introduced a safety standard; and (B) there have been only 2 child deaths involving garage doors in the decade preceding the date of adoption of this resolution; (3) with respect to fires, that between 1980 and 2018 there was a 43-percent decrease in residential fires, a 47-percent decrease in fire deaths, and a 41-percent decrease in fire injuries; (4) with respect to child poisonings, that between 1972 and 2020 there was an 80-percent decline in pediatric poisonings for children under the age of 5; (5) with respect to bicycles, that— (A) the bicycle safety standards developed by the Commission became effective in 1975; and (B) between 1973 and 2020, bicycle injuries in the United States declined 35 percent; and (6) with respect to pools, that between 1975 and 2019, injuries associated with in-ground swimming pools and equipment declined 55 percent; and Whereas the Commission works to meet the ongoing challenges of consumer product safety: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq. ), which created the Consumer Product Safety Commission (referred to in this resolution as the Commission ); (2) expresses appreciation for the actions of the Commission taken to protect the people of the United States from dangerous consumer products; (3) acknowledges that while the Commission has made great strides in consumer product safety, the risk of injury or death from consumer products, both new and old, remains; and (4) commits to working with the Commission in furtherance of making consumer products as safe as possible.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 856 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2022 Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Sullivan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day. Whereas, as of the end of 2021, an estimated 38,400,000 people were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), including 1,700,000 children; Whereas, in the United States, more than 770,000 people with AIDS have died since the beginning of the HIV epidemic, including over 18,000 deaths among people with diagnosed HIV in 2020, with the disease disproportionately affecting communities of color; Whereas, in 2020, over 30,000 people became newly diagnosed with HIV in the United States; Whereas communities of color are disproportionately affected by HIV in the United States; Whereas, in order to address the HIV epidemic in the United States, on August 18, 1990, Congress enacted the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act ( Public Law 101–381 ; commonly referred to as the Ryan White CARE Act ) to provide primary medical care and essential support services for people living with HIV who are uninsured or underinsured; Whereas the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides services and support for over half of all people diagnosed with HIV in the United States; Whereas, to further focus attention on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among minority communities in the United States, in 1998 the Minority AIDS Initiative was established to provide funds to State and local institutions and organizations to best serve the health care costs and support the needs of racial and ethnic minorities living with HIV; Whereas the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals established a global target to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030; Whereas, in order to further address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, in 2003, Congress and the White House created the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (referred to in this preamble as PEPFAR ); Whereas the United States PEPFAR program remains the largest commitment in history by any country to combat a single disease; Whereas, as of September 30, 2022, PEPFAR has supported treatment for more than 20,000,000 people, and has enabled 5,500,000 infants of mothers living with HIV to be born HIV-free; Whereas, in fiscal year 2021, PEPFAR directly supported HIV testing and counseling for 64,700,000 people; Whereas the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was launched in 2002, and, as of 2021, has helped provide antiretroviral therapy to approximately 23,300,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and to 670,000 pregnant women to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS to their children, saving an estimated 50,000,000 lives; Whereas the United States is the largest donor to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and every $1 contributed by the United States leverages an additional $2 from other donors, as required by law; Whereas, with United States leadership, global partners pledged record amounts to combat infectious diseases at the seventh replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS in September 2022; Whereas considerable progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including a nearly 30-percent reduction in new HIV infections, an over 50-percent reduction in new HIV infections among children, and an over 45-percent reduction in the number of AIDS-related deaths between 2010 and 2020; Whereas approximately 28,700,000 people had access to antiretroviral therapy in 2021, compared to only 7,800,000 people who had access to such therapy in 2010; Whereas research funded by the National Institutes of Health found that HIV treatment not only saves the lives of people living with HIV, but people living with HIV on effective antiretroviral therapy and who are durably virally suppressed cannot sexually transmit HIV—proving that HIV treatment is prevention; Whereas it is estimated that, without treatment, half of all infants living with HIV will die before their second birthday; Whereas, despite the remarkable progress in combating HIV, significant challenges remain; Whereas there were approximately 1,500,000 new HIV infections in 2021 globally, structural barriers continue to make testing and treatment programs inaccessible to highly vulnerable populations, and an estimated 5,900,000 people living with HIV globally still do not know their HIV status; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 31,000 people were diagnosed with HIV in the United States in 2020 and 13 percent of the 1,200,000 people in the United States living with HIV are not aware of their HIV status; Whereas men who have sex with men (referred to in this preamble as MSM ), particularly young MSM of color, are the population most affected by HIV in the United States; Whereas southern States bear the greatest burden of HIV in the United States, accounting for 51 percent of new infections in 2018; Whereas people living with HIV are frequently susceptible to other infections, such as hepatitis B and C and tuberculosis; Whereas the opioid and heroin epidemics have led to increased numbers of new HIV infections among people who inject drugs, and the crisis has disproportionately affected nonurban areas, where HIV prevalence rates have been low historically and have limited services for HIV prevention and treatment and substance use disorder treatment; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has placed a significant burden on the public health systems across the United States and the globe; Whereas 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the PEPFAR program, an initiative launched by President George W. Bush with bi-partisan support that has become the primary policy instrument of the United States to address HIV/AIDS in the developing world; Whereas December 1 of each year is internationally recognized as World AIDS Day ; and Whereas, in 2022, commemorations for World AIDS Day recognize that the inequalities which perpetuate the AIDS pandemic are not inevitable and that the world can tackle them: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, including the goal to achieve zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths; (2) commends the efforts and achievements in combating HIV/AIDS through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, the Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Office of Minority Health, and the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (3) commends the efforts and achievements in combating HIV/AIDS made by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS; (4) supports efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the United States and around the world by 2030; (5) supports continued funding for prevention, care, and treatment services, and research programs for communities impacted by HIV and people living with HIV in the United States and globally; (6) urges, in order to ensure that an AIDS-free generation is achievable, rapid action by all countries toward further expansion and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment programs, including efforts to reduce disparities and improve access for children to life saving medications; (7) encourages the scaling up of comprehensive prevention services, including biomedical and structural interventions, to ensure inclusive access to programs and appropriate protections for all people at risk of contracting HIV, especially in communities disproportionately impacted; (8) calls for greater focus on the HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls, including women and girls at risk for or who have survived violence or faced discrimination as a result of the disease; (9) supports continued leadership by the United States in domestic, bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to fight HIV; (10) encourages input from civil society in the development and implementation of domestic and global HIV policies and programs that guide the response; (11) encourages and supports greater degrees of ownership and shared responsibility by developing countries in order to ensure the sustainability of the domestic responses to HIV/AIDS by those countries; and (12) urges other members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for and financial contributions to efforts around the world to combat HIV.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 857 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2022 Mr. Padilla (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Los Angeles Football Club for winning the 2022 Major League Soccer Cup. Whereas, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, the Los Angeles Football Club (referred to in this preamble as LAFC ) won the 2022 Major League Soccer (referred to in this preamble as MLS ) Cup by defeating the Eastern Conference Champions, the Philadelphia Union; Whereas the MLS Cup victory is the first in the 5 seasons of LAFC; Whereas, in what is considered to be one of the best MLS Cup matches ever played, LAFC won in front of the LAFC Independent Supporter's Union (commonly known and referred to in this preamble as The 3252 ) and a sold-out crowd at Banc of California Stadium; Whereas the equalizer by Gareth Bale in the 128th minute of the MLS Cup match was the latest goal scored in MLS history and it tied the game at 3–3 and forced a penalty shootout; Whereas substitute goalkeeper John McCarthy was named the Most Valuable Player of the MLS Cup after making 2 saves in the penalty shootout, helping LAFC win 3–0 on penalty kicks; Whereas, during the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs, LAFC defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Austin Football Club to win the Western Conference title; Whereas the Supporters’ Shield is an award given to the MLS team with the best regular season record and, during the 2022 MLS season, LAFC led the league with 21 wins, 9 losses, and 4 draws, earning LAFC the second Supporters' Shield in the history of the team; Whereas LAFC became the eighth team in history, and the first team since 2017, to win the MLS Cup and the Supporters’ Shield in the same year; Whereas The 3252 is a renowned group of supporters that has demonstrated the utmost passion and moral support to LAFC during the 2022 MLS season and each season since the inaugural season of LAFC in 2018; Whereas the entire LAFC organization, including co-president and general manager John Thorrington and head coach Steve Cherundolo, deserve immense praise for building a championship-caliber team with highly skilled soccer players and staff; Whereas the entire ownership team for LAFC, including co-managing owners Larry Berg, Brandon Beck, and Bennett Rosenthal, deserve congratulations for the excellence of the franchise; Whereas, since its founding in 2014, LAFC has been dedicated to using soccer as a vehicle for change by supporting community efforts to promote education, health and wellness, environmental protection, civic engagement, and more; Whereas the entire LAFC roster contributed to the 2022 MLS Cup victory and Supporter’s Shield award, including captain Carlos Vela, Kellyn Acosta, Cristian Chicho Arango, Gareth Bale, Latif Blessing, Dénis Bouanga, Giorgio Chiellini, José Cifuentes, Maxime Crépeau, Erik Dueñas, Franco Escobar, Mamadou Fall, Julian Gaines, Francisco Ginella, Ryan Hollingshead, Sebastien Ibeagha, Cal Jennings, Tony Leone, John McCarthy, Jesús Murillo, Jhegson Méndez, Kwadwo Mahala Opoku, Nathan Ordaz, Diego Chiqui Palacios, Tomás Romero, Eddie Segura, Ilie Sánchez, Cristian Tello, Christian Torres, Mohamed Traore, and Danny Trejo; and Whereas, since 2014, Los Angeles professional sports teams have won titles in MLS, the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, and the Women’s National Basketball Association: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Football Club and fans of the Los Angeles Football Club on winning the 2022 Major League Soccer Cup; (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2022 Major League Soccer Cup victory; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the co-managing owners of the Los Angeles Football Club, Larry Berg, Bennett Rosenthal, and Brandon Beck and executive chairman Peter Guber; (B) the co-president and chief business officer of the Los Angeles Football Club, Larry Freedman; and (C) the co-president and general manager of the Los Angeles Football Club, John Thorrington.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 858 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 5, 2022 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Blunt , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Bennet , Mrs. Blackburn , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Burr , Mrs. Capito , Mr. Casey , Ms. Collins , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Cruz , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Hagerty , Ms. Hassan , Mr. Hawley , Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. King , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Moran , Mr. Risch , Ms. Rosen , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Ms. Smith , Mr. Thune , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Warnock , Ms. Warren , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mrs. Fischer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 391,000 children in the foster care system in the United States, approximately 114,000 of whom are waiting for families to adopt them; Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care waiting to be adopted is 33.7 months; Whereas, for many unparented children, the wait for a loving family, in which the children are nurtured, comforted, and protected, seems endless; Whereas, in 2021, 14,380 children were at risk of aging out of foster care by reaching adulthood without being placed in a permanent home; Whereas, every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; Whereas, while nearly a quarter of individuals in the United States have considered adoption, a majority of individuals in the United States have misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and the children who are eligible for adoption; Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and intercountry adoption promote greater permanency and stability for children; Whereas the Children’s Bureau, an office of the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services, supports programs, research, and monitoring to help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for children; Whereas National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families for children in the foster care system; Whereas, since the first National Adoption Day in 2000, more than 75,000 children have joined permanent families on National Adoption Day; Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November as National Adoption Month, and the President has proclaimed November 2022 as National Adoption Month; and Whereas the Saturday before Thanksgiving has been recognized as National Adoption Day since at least 2000, and in 2022, the Saturday before Thanksgiving is November 19: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month; (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and throughout the year.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 859 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2022 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 17, 2022, as National Wreaths Across America Day . Whereas, 31 years before the date of adoption of this resolution, the Wreaths Across America wreath project began with an annual tradition that occurs in December, of donating, transporting, and placing 5,000 Maine balsam fir veterans’ remembrance wreaths on the graves of the fallen heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas, in the 31 years preceding the date of adoption of this resolution, more than 14,400,000 wreaths have been sent to various locations, including national cemeteries and veterans’ memorials in every State and overseas; Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project, to Remember, Honor, and Teach , is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in all 50 States and overseas, including at— (1) Arlington National Cemetery; (2) veterans’ cemeteries; and (3) other memorial locations; Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans' parade between the States of Maine and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the importance of— (1) remembering the fallen heroes of the United States; (2) honoring those who serve in the Armed Forces; and (3) teaching the next generation of children about the service and sacrifices made by our veterans and their families to preserve freedoms enjoyed by all in the United States; Whereas, in 2021, approximately 2,400,000 veterans’ remembrance wreaths were delivered to 3,137 locations across the United States; Whereas, in December 2022, the tradition of escorting tractor-trailers filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery will be continued by— (1) the Patriot Guard Riders; and (2) other patriotic escort units, including— (A) motorcycle units; (B) law enforcement units; and (C) first responder units; Whereas hundreds of thousands of individuals volunteer each December to help lay veterans’ wreaths; Whereas the trucking industry in the United States will continue to support the Wreaths Across America project by providing drivers, equipment, and related services to assist in the transportation of wreaths across the United States to more than 3,400 locations; Whereas the Senate designated December 18, 2021, as Wreaths Across America Day ; and Whereas, on December 17, 2022, the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy of bringing veterans’ wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates December 17, 2022, as National Wreaths Across America Day ; (2) honors— (A) the Wreaths Across America project; (B) patriotic escort units, including— (i) motorcycle units; (ii) law enforcement units; and (iii) first responder units; (C) the trucking industry in the United States; and (D) the millions of volunteers and donors involved in the worthy tradition of the Wreaths Across America project; and (3) recognizes— (A) the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces; and (B) the sacrifices that veterans, members of the Armed Forces, their family members have made, and continue to make, for the United States, a great Nation.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 860 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2022 Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Booker , Mrs. Blackburn , Ms. Klobuchar , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 14 through November 18, 2022, as National Family Service Learning Week . Whereas family service learning is a method under which children and families learn and solve problems together in a multi-generational approach with active participation in thoughtfully organized service that— (1) is conducted in, and meets the needs of, their communities; (2) is focused on children and families solving community issues together; (3) requires the application of college and career readiness skills by children and relevant workforce training skills by adults; and (4) is coordinated between the community and an elementary school, a secondary school, an institution of higher education, or a family community service program; Whereas family service learning— (1) is multi-generational learning that involves parents, children, caregivers, and extended family members in shared learning experiences in physical and digital environments; (2) is integrated into and enhances the academic achievement of children or the educational components of a family service program in which families may be enrolled; and (3) promotes skills (such as investigation, planning, and preparation), action, reflection, the demonstration of results, and sustainability; Whereas family service learning has been shown to have positive multi-generational effects and encourages families to invest in their communities to improve economic and societal well-being; Whereas, through family service learning, children and families have the opportunity to solve community issues and learn together, thereby enabling the development of life and career skills, such as flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, social and cross-cultural skills, productivity and accountability, and leadership and responsibility; Whereas family service learning activities provide opportunities for families to improve essential skills, such as organization, research, planning, reading and writing, technological literacy, teamwork, and sharing; Whereas families participating together in service are afforded quality time learning about their communities; Whereas adults engaged in family service learning serve as positive role models for their children; Whereas family service learning projects enable families to build substantive connections with their communities, develop a stronger sense of self-worth, experience a reduction in social isolation, and improve parenting skills; Whereas family service learning has added benefits for English learners by helping individuals and families to— (1) feel more connected with their communities; and (2) practice language skills; Whereas family service learning is particularly important for at-risk families because family service learning— (1) provides opportunities for leadership and civic engagement; and (2) helps build the capacity to advocate for the needs of children and families; and Whereas the value that parents place on civic engagement and relationships within the community has been shown to transfer to children who, in turn, replicate important values, such as responsibility, empathy, and caring for others: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of November 14 through November 18, 2022, as National Family Service Learning Week to raise public awareness about the importance of family service learning, family literacy, community service, and multi-generational learning experiences; (2) encourages people across the United States to support family service learning and community development programs; (3) recognizes the importance that family service learning plays in cultivating family literacy, civic engagement, and community investment; and (4) calls upon public, private, and nonprofit entities to support family service learning opportunities to aid in the advancement of families.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 861 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2022 Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Shelby , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Ossoff , and Mr. Warnock ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty. Whereas December 6, 2022, the 3-year anniversary of the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola (referred to in this preamble as the terrorist attack ), is a day of commemoration for those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, during the terrorist attack, including— (1) Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson of Enterprise, Alabama; (2) Petty Officer Third Class Mohammed Sameh Haitham of St. Petersburg, Florida; and (3) Petty Officer Third Class Cameron Scott Walters of Richmond Hill, Georgia; Whereas the 3 servicemembers who died in the terrorist attack were posthumously awarded the Purple Heart; Whereas the terrorist who committed the terrorist attack was a Saudi Arabian foreign military student who had been radicalized and established contacts with Al Qaeda operatives prior to attending flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola; Whereas Naval Air Station Pensacola security forces and Escambia County, Florida, law enforcement officers took decisive action to end the terrorist attack and have rightly earned the praises and awards bestowed upon them; Whereas 2 civilians were awarded the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Medal for Valor for their heroic actions during the terrorist attack; Whereas 8 individuals were awarded the Purple Heart, or the law enforcement equivalent, for injuries sustained during the terrorist attack; Whereas 9 military personnel were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for their heroic actions during the terrorist attack; Whereas 8 military personnel were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their heroic actions during the terrorist attack; Whereas 8 law enforcement officers were awarded the Medal of Valor for their actions taken during the terrorist attack; and Whereas December 6, 2022, marks 3 years since the lives of 3 military personnel were tragically cut short by the egregious act of terrorism at Naval Air Station Pensacola: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) condemns the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola (referred to in this resolution as the terrorist attack ); (2) commemorates in sorrow the servicemembers and civilians who lost their lives, or who were injured, and the harm caused to the surrounding community, as a result of the terrorist attack; (3) remembers Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Petty Officer Third Class Mohammed Sameh Haitham, and Petty Officer Third Class Cameron Scott Walters, who were killed in the terrorist attack; (4) expresses gratitude for the heroic actions that the civilians, uniformed personnel, and law enforcement performed during and in the aftermath of the terrorist attack; (5) lauds the decision to give medals and awards to the law enforcement officers, uniformed servicemembers, and civilians who responded heroically on the morning of December 6, 2019; and (6) commends the efforts undertaken by the Department of Defense to enhance security at military installations to ensure that the tragedy represented by the terrorist attack is never repeated.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 862 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2022 Mr. Cardin (for himself and Mr. Hagerty ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling for the dissolution of the biased United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Whereas, shortly after the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in May 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) launched an open-ended investigation into the actions of Israel during the conflict; Whereas the investigation, which serves to discredit the only Jewish state, is likely to further fuel anti-Semitism worldwide; Whereas the mandate of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel (referred to in this preamble as the Commission ) is to investigate in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Israel all alleged violations of international humanitarian law and all alleged violations and abuses of international human rights law leading up to and since April 13, 2021; Whereas the creation of the Commission is consistent with the continued bias of the UNHRC against Israel and the disproportionate use of resources in an ongoing campaign to disparage, discredit, and denounce Israel; Whereas, on October 16, 2021, after the United States was reelected to the UNHRC, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the UNHRC suffers from serious flaws, including disproportionate attention on Israel and that the United States and other countries must push back against attempts to subvert the ideals upon which the Human Rights Council was founded ; Whereas, on March 28, 2022, Senator Cardin and Senator Portman led a bipartisan group of 68 Senators in a letter urging the Biden administration to prioritize reversing the discriminatory and unwarranted treatment of Israel by the UNHRC by leading a multinational effort in the UNHRC and in the United Nations to end the Commission; Whereas the Commission released a report on June 7, 2022, stating that the continued occupation by Israel of Palestinian territory and discrimination against Palestinians are the key root causes of the recurrent tensions, instability and protraction of conflict in the region ; Whereas the report was presented at the 50th session of the UNHRC on June 13, 2022, and concluded by stating that the Commission will conduct investigations and legal analysis into alleged violations and abuses by Israel and will work with judicial accountability mechanisms toward ensuring individual, state, and corporate accountability; Whereas, on October 20, 2022, the Commission released a report to the United Nations General Assembly, stating that Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is now unlawful under international law due to its permanence and the Israeli Government’s de-facto annexation policies and urged that the issue to be referred to the International Court of Justice; Whereas, on November 11, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly Fourth Committee voted by a margin of 98 in favor, 17 opposed, and 52 abstentions to urgently seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the prolonged occupation, settlement and annexation of Palestinian territory by Israel; and Whereas one-sided reporting by the Commission continues to attack Israel, while ignoring the continued violence committed by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) calls for the Secretary of State to continue to work robustly toward the dissolution of the biased United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel (referred to in this resolution as the Commission ) to allow the United Nations Human Rights Council to focus on the many situations around the world that warrant a thorough and even-handed examination; (2) supports efforts by the Secretary of State to continue to reduce the budget of the Commission until it is eliminated; (3) believes that eliminating the Commission is an opportunity to fulfill the pledge made at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee by Ambassador Patrick F. Kennedy that the U.S. stands with Israel in rejecting the unprecedented open-ended mandate of this Commission of Inquiry, which perpetuates a practice of unfairly singling out Israel in the U.N. ; and (4) opposes the persistent anti-Israel bias of the United Nations Human Rights Council and other international organizations.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 863 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2022 Ms. Smith (for herself and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 2022 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Whereas lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among individuals in the United States, accounting for more deaths than colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer combined; Whereas it is estimated that, in 2022, 236,740 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 130,180 individuals (approximately 350 individuals per day) will die from the disease; Whereas 1 in 16 men and 1 in 17 women in the United States will develop lung cancer during their lifetimes; Whereas the rate of lung cancer diagnosis in women in the United States has increased by 79 percent over the past 44 years, each year more women die from lung cancer than breast cancer, and, by 2035, it is estimated that more women will die from lung cancer than men; Whereas disparities in lung cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and mortality are well-documented, and Black men have the highest incidence of lung cancer and the highest mortality rate from lung cancer of any racial or ethnic group in the United States; Whereas, in 2022, lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked is estimated to account for 20,700 deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society; Whereas women who have never smoked are more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer than men who have never smoked; Whereas, in the United States, the proportion of lung cancers diagnosed in individuals who have never smoked is increasing; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for localized lung cancer is 61 percent, yet only 19 percent of lung cancers are diagnosed at this stage, while a majority of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at the distant stage, for which the 5-year survival rate is 7 percent; Whereas screening individuals at high risk of lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography can detect lung cancer earlier than other forms of screening and ultimately save lives; Whereas over 1,000,000 veterans are eligible for lung cancer screening, but less than 3 percent undergo lung cancer screening by low-dose computed tomography; Whereas lung cancer screening can effectively reduce lung cancer mortality, but, annually, only 4.5 percent of individuals in the United States at risk for lung cancer undergo lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography; Whereas current lung cancer screening guidelines help identify cancer early for individuals at high risk of lung cancer, leading to a higher likelihood of successful treatment, but can preclude screening for individuals who develop lung cancer, including individuals who have never smoked but have other risk factors, such as family history of lung cancer, exposure to secondhand smoke, or exposure to radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer; and Whereas educational efforts can increase awareness of lung cancer and lung cancer screening among the general public, patients and their families, and health care workers, thereby increasing the early detection of lung cancer: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates November 2022 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) supports the purposes and ideals of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month; (3) promotes efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, lung cancer among individuals in the United States; (4) champions efforts to increase lung cancer screening by raising awareness among, and improving access for, individuals who are eligible for lung cancer screening; (5) recognizes the need for research on the early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer; and (6) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Lung Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 864 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2022 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself, Mr. Hickenlooper , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. King , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Padilla , Mr. Markey , and Mrs. Murray ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing support for the draft United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/C.1/77/L.62 calling upon member states to commit not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests, introduced by the United States at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Whereas the United States is joined by countries around the world in relying on Earth-orbiting satellites for— (1) navigation; (2) communications; (3) financial transactions; (4) media broadcasting; (5) agriculture; (6) detection and surveillance of threats and disasters; (7) scientific research; and (8) monitoring and forecasting of environmental parameters, including— (A) weather; (B) ocean conditions; and (C) vegetation health; Whereas the United States is tracking more than 47,000 objects orbiting the Earth that are larger than 10 centimeters, an increase of 47 percent since January 2021, and further estimates a population of more than 100,000,000 objects larger than 1 millimeter orbiting the Earth; Whereas orbital maneuvering to avoid collisions consumes onboard propellant and shortens the lifespans of spacecraft missions; Whereas the proliferation of satellites and debris orbiting the Earth results in millions of potential collision warnings issued by the United States Space Command each year, while satellites and debris are expected to continue increasing exponentially; Whereas destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests create large and dispersed orbiting debris fields that deny satellites access to needed orbital space and threaten to inadvertently destroy other satellites and spacecraft for decades after such tests; Whereas a destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile test conducted by the Russian Federation on November 15, 2021, long after the dangers of orbital debris became well known, produced more than 1,500 pieces of identifiable debris and threatened the safety of astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station; Whereas a destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile test conducted by the People's Republic of China on January 11, 2007, created at least 3,400 pieces of debris, of which 79 percent is predicted to be in orbit 100 years after the event; Whereas the United States adopted a voluntary moratorium on the destructive testing of direct-ascent anti-satellite missile systems in April 2022; Whereas methods other than destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite tests are available to test defense capabilities; Whereas the international community has previously banned destructive activities in space, including the atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons; Whereas, during a meeting of the Disarmament and International Security Committee of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the United States introduced draft UN General Assembly Resolution A/C.1/77/L.62 calling upon member states to commit not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests; Whereas, on November 1, 2022, the Disarmament and International Security Committee approved the draft resolution by a vote of 154 to 8, demonstrating broad international support for the efforts of the United States and sending it to the UN General Assembly for consideration; and Whereas 8 countries have followed the example of the United States and committed not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile testing, including— (1) Canada in May 2022; (2) New Zealand in July 2022; (3) Germany in September 2022; (4) Japan in September 2022; (5) the United Kingdom in October 2022; (6) South Korea in October 2022; (7) Switzerland in October 2022; (8) Australia in October 2022; and (9) France in December 2022: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) expresses support for— (A) the United Nations General Assembly Resolution introduced by the United States to call upon member states to commit not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests; and (B) the commitment of the United States to the peaceful and safe use of outer space; (2) recognizes Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Switzerland, Australia, and France for following the United States in pledging to not conduct destructive direct-assent anti-satellite missile tests; and (3) calls on other nations, particularly nations with significant assets in space and that have previously tested destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missiles and nations that recognize the indispensable benefits provided by space capabilities, to join the United States in adopting a voluntary moratorium on the destructive testing of direct-ascent anti-satellite missile systems.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 865 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2022 Ms. Sinema (for herself and Mr. Kelly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks Men’s Cross Country Team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Cross Country National Championship. Whereas, on November 19, 2022, the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks Men’s Cross Country Team (referred to in this preamble as the “Lumberjacks”) won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the “NCAA”) Men’s Cross Country National Championship by defeating 31 teams with a score of 83 points in Stillwater, Oklahoma; Whereas the Lumberjacks claimed the 2022 Big Sky Conference Men’s Cross Country Championship; Whereas Lumberjacks runner Nico Young won the individual 2022 Big Sky Conference Men’s Cross Country title; Whereas the Lumberjacks have won 30 Big Sky Conference Men’s Cross Country Championships since 1970; Whereas the Lumberjacks have appeared at the NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championship 31 times; Whereas the victory of the Lumberjacks in 2022 NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championship represents the sixth national championship in the history of the Northern Arizona University men’s cross country program; Whereas the 2022 NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championship signifies the sixth national championship in seven years and third national championship in a row for the Lumberjacks; Whereas the 2022 NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championship represents the second “three-peat” for the Lumberjacks after having won national championships in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and 2020, 2021, and 2022; Whereas the Lumberjacks finished as the runner-up at NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championships in 1988, 1995, 2013, and 2019; Whereas, at the 2022 Men’s NCAA Cross Country National Championship, remarkable performances by Lumberjack runners included— (1) Nico Young finishing second overall with a time of 28:44.5; (2) Drew Bosley finishing third overall with a time of 28:55.9; (3) Santiago Prosser finishing 19th overall with a time of 29:19.5; (4) Brodey Hasty finishing 25th overall with a time of 29:27.2; (5) George Kusche finishing 39th overall with a time of 29:34.9; (6) Ryan Raff finishing 88th overall with a time of 30:08.6; and (7) Colin Sahlman finishing 151st overall with a time of 30:37.0; Whereas 2022 NCAA Men’s Cross Country All-American honors were awarded to the top 5 Lumberjacks runners— (1) Nico Young, who earned his third All-American honor, after also earning the honor in 2020 and 2021; (2) Drew Bosley, who earned his third All-American honor, after also earning the honor in 2019 and 2021; (3) Brodey Hasty, who earned his second All-American honor, after also earning the honor in 2021; (4) George Kusche, who earned his second All-American honor, after also earning the honor in 2021; and (5) Santiago Prosser, who earned his first All-American honor; Whereas Ryan Raff has been a member of 4 Lumberjacks NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championship teams, in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022; Whereas the top 5 Lumberjacks runners enabled the Lumberjacks to claim the 2022 NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championship in the first ever tie-break over the Oklahoma State University Cowboys by a score of 3 to 2; Whereas Northern Arizona University Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Mike Smith has become a distinguished coach and leader in the cross country community, which is evidenced by his— (1) leadership of the Lumberjacks to 5 NCAA Men’s Cross Country National Championships; (2) achievement of 5 Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year Honors for Men’s Cross Country, in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022; and (3) achievement of 5 Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year Honors for Women’s Cross Country, in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022; and Whereas the Lumberjacks bring pride to the State of Arizona and to the entire cross country community: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) honors the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks Men’s Cross Country Team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Cross Country National Championship; (2) recognizes the excellence and dedication of all coaches, support staff, and players whose contributions led to victory in the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Cross Country National Championship; (3) celebrates alongside the students and faculty of Northern Arizona University and all fans of the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks cross country team; and (4) requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) Dr. José Luis Cruz Rivera, President of Northern Arizona University; (B) Mike Marlow, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Northern Arizona University; and (C) Mike Smith, Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Northern Arizona University.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 866 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2022 Ms. Smith (for herself and Mr. Hoeven ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 2022 as National Co-Op Month and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society. Whereas a cooperative— (1) is a business that is owned and governed by its members, who are the individuals who use the business, create the products of the business, or manage the operation of the business; and (2) operates under the 7 principles of— (A) voluntary open membership; (B) democratic control; (C) owner economic participation; (D) autonomy and independence; (E) education, training, and information; (F) cooperation among cooperatives; and (G) concern for community; Whereas cooperative entrepreneurs can be found in almost every economic sector in the United States, throughout all 50 States and territories, and in every congressional district in the United States; Whereas cooperatives help farmers increase incomes and become more resilient to economic business cycles by working together to plan and prepare for the future, while contributing significantly to the economic activity in the agriculture and food markets of the United States; Whereas the roughly 2,100 agricultural cooperatives in the United States operate more than 8,000 facilities, employ $96,000,000,000 in assets, and generate nearly $204,000,000,000 in business; Whereas the majority of the 2,000,000 farmers in the United States belong to an agricultural cooperative; Whereas agricultural cooperatives offer members the opportunity to access the commodity value-added profits throughout the handling, processing, and distribution chains; Whereas member-owners in agricultural cooperatives are dedicated to providing the highest quality product for consumers; Whereas agricultural cooperatives add significant benefits to the economic well-being of rural areas of the United States by providing more than 250,000 jobs with annual wages totaling more than $8,000,000,000; Whereas agricultural cooperatives provide resources to their member-owners, such as low-cost supplies, effective marketing, and services; Whereas farmer members in agricultural cooperatives have the opportunity to pool resources and reinvest profits into the communities of the farmer members; Whereas the principles of cooperation and the cooperative business model help smallholder farmers organize themselves and gain access to local and global markets, training, improved inputs, and aggregated sales and marketing; Whereas the cooperative business model provides farmers ownership over their economic decisions, a focus on learning, and a broader understanding of environmental and social concerns; Whereas the cooperative business model has been used throughout the history of the United States to advance civil rights and to help ensure that all people have equal access to economic opportunity; Whereas cooperative values promote self-determination and democratic rights for all people; Whereas the comprehensive global food security strategy established under section 5 of the Global Food Security Act of 2016 ( 22 U.S.C. 9304 ) (commonly known as Feed the Future ) and the Cooperative Development Program of the United States Agency for International Development use cooperative principles and the cooperative business model to advance international development, nutrition, resilience, and economic security; Whereas the Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development— (1) is an interagency group that is coordinated and chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture to foster cooperative development and ensure coordination with Federal agencies and national and local cooperative organizations that have cooperative programs and interests; and (2) as of the date of introduction of this resolution, had organized 6 meetings; Whereas the bipartisan Congressional Cooperative Business Caucus unites Members of Congress to— (1) create a better-informed electorate and a more educated public on the important role that cooperatives play in the economy of the United States and the world; (2) promote the cooperative business model, because that model ensures that consumers have access to high-quality goods and services at competitive prices and costs that improve the lives of individuals, families, and their communities; and (3) address and correct awareness challenges among the public and within the Federal Government relating to what cooperatives look like, who participates in cooperatives, where cooperatives are located, and why individuals choose cooperatives; Whereas the Bureau of the Census, as part of the 2017 Economic Census, asked each business if the business was organized as a cooperative, and the responses of businesses yielded both quantitative and qualitative data on the effects and importance of cooperatives across the economy of the United States; Whereas, throughout the rural United States, many utility service providers operate as cooperatives and are tasked with the delivery of public services, such as electricity, water, telecommunications, and broadband, in areas where investor-owned utility companies typically do not operate; Whereas utility cooperatives have innovated to meet the evolving needs of their member-owners and help rural individuals in the United States prosper; Whereas electric cooperatives account for more than 33 percent of the United States electric utility industry, and energy cooperatives power over 18,000,000 homes, businesses, and schools; Whereas there are approximately 260 telephone cooperatives in the United States with total annual revenues of $3,900,000,000; Whereas, in the financial services sector, cooperatives, including credit unions, farm credit banks, and other financing organizations that lend to cooperatives, provide numerous benefits to the member-owners of those cooperatives; Whereas, nationally, approximately 4,800 credit unions serve 134,000,000 members; Whereas member-owners of cooperatives vote in board elections, and earned profits cycle back into cost-saving programs or return as dividend payments; Whereas purchasing and shared service cooperatives allow independent and franchise businesses to thrive; Whereas food cooperatives range in size from small, local buying clubs to multi-store regional giants that compete with chain stores with locations across the United States; Whereas, in the housing sector, housing cooperatives and resident-owned communities in which members own the building or land— (1) are an alternative to conventional rental apartments, manufactured home parks, and condominiums; and (2) empower each resident with ownership and responsibility; Whereas housing cooperatives have roots dating to the late 1800s and are increasingly becoming a housing alternative for students at colleges throughout the United States; Whereas shared equity housing cooperatives are a critical option for preserving long-term, affordable housing; Whereas cooperatives allow residents of manufactured home communities to collectively purchase the land on which they live, providing stability and the opportunity to self-govern; Whereas, as of 2022, 290 manufactured home communities are cooperatively owned; Whereas the growth of worker cooperatives in the United States is allowing more workers to own and have greater control over their businesses; Whereas many small businesses convert to cooperatives when faced with closure or a buyout, ensuring the business can continue to serve its community; and Whereas the cooperative business model allows business owners to retire and transfer business ownership to employees or consumers, protecting local ownership and supporting local communities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Co-Op Month ; (2) commends the cooperative business model for— (A) its contributions to the economy; (B) the jobs it creates; and (C) its positive impacts on local communities; (3) expresses confidence in, and support for, cooperatives to continue their successes; and (4) will be mindful in crafting legislation that affects business models that are not the cooperative business model so that the legislation does not adversely affect the cooperative business model.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 867 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2022 Mr. Schatz (for himself and Ms. Murkowski ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relating to the death of the Alan R. Parker, former Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate. Whereas Alan R. Parker was born on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in Fort Yates, North Dakota; Whereas Alan R. Parker was a proud citizen of the Chippewa Cree Nation; Whereas Alan R. Parker grew up on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation in Montana, and considered the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation as his home; Whereas Alan R. Parker was drafted into the United States Army in 1965, achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Signal Corps, deployed to Vietnam in 1967, and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service under combat conditions; Whereas, in 1972, Alan R. Parker graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and worked for the Office of the Solicitor of the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C.; Whereas, in 1974, Alan R. Parker joined the Indian Law Center at the University of New Mexico as a staff attorney; Whereas, in 1975, Alan R. Parker was appointed to the Tribal Government Task Force of the American Indian Policy Review Commission; Whereas, in 1977, Alan R. Parker was appointed by Senator James Abourezk as the first Native American Chief Counsel of the newly established Temporary Select Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate; Whereas Alan R. Parker served as the President of the American Indian National Bank during the period of 1982 to 1987; Whereas, in 1987, Alan R. Parker was appointed by Senator Daniel K. Inouye to serve as Staff Director of the permanent Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate ; Whereas Alan R. Parker worked to secure passage of the— (1) Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 ( 25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq. ); (2) Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the American Indian Religious Freedom Act ) ( 42 U.S.C. 1996 ); (3) Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ); (4) Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act ( 25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. ); (5) Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994 ( 25 U.S.C. 5361 et seq. ); and (6) numerous Tribal land and water claims settlement Acts; Whereas, in 1991, Alan R. Parker established the National Indian Policy Center at George Washington University; Whereas, in 1997, Alan R. Parker joined the faculty of the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and established the Northwest Indian Applied Research Institute, the first graduate program in Tribal governance; Whereas, in 2007, Alan R. Parker was appointed as the co-chair of the National Congress of American Indians’ Special Committee on Indigenous Nation Relations and coordinated treaty negotiations to establish the United League of Indigenous Nations; Whereas, in 2014, Alan R. Parker served as an adjunct faculty member at the Maori Indigenous University, Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi in New Zealand and focused on the advancement of Indigenous Nations across the Western World; Whereas Alan R. Parker authored Pathways to Indigenous Nation Sovereignty in the 21st Century and American Indian Identity: Citizenship, Membership and Blood with Jessie Young and Se-ah-dom Edmo; Whereas Alan R. Parker was— (1) a loving husband to his wife of 53 years, Sharon Parker; (2) a loving father to his children Christina Parker and James Alan Parker; and (3) a loving grandfather to his grandchildren, Shahndiin Parker, Siale Edmo Parker, Imasees Alan Little Bear Parker, and Miyosiwin Elizabeth Parker; Whereas Alan R. Parker is survived by 4 sisters, 1 brother, and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews; and Whereas Alan R. Parker was a life-long advocate for Native communities and contributed to the design and development of some of the most important laws affirming Tribal sovereignty and the Federal trust responsibility of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Alan R. Parker, former Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate ; and (2) the Senate respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate— (A) communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and (B) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Alan R. Parker.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 868 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2022 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Booker , Mr. Carper , Mr. Lankford , Mr. Padilla , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Ms. Warren , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Brown , Mr. Young , Ms. Stabenow , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Warnock , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2022 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease. Whereas sickle cell disease (referred to in this preamble as SCD ) is an inherited blood disorder that is a major health problem in the United States and worldwide; Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction of sickle cells, which results in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and death; Whereas SCD causes acute and chronic episodes of severe pain; Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are born with SCD each year in the United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 365 newborn Black or African-American infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn Hispanic-American infants, and can be found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian origin; Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals in the United States have the sickle cell trait and 1 in 13 Black or African Americans carries the trait; Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child born to parents who both have the sickle cell trait will have the disease; Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with SCD in the United States is often severely limited; Whereas sickle cell anemia can shorten life expectancy by more than 20 years; Whereas sickle cell anemia is a common cause of childhood stroke, and, in 2019, fewer than half of children with sickle cell anemia who were 2 to 16 years old received the recommended screening for stroke; Whereas, in 2019, only 2 in 5 children with sickle cell anemia who were 2 to 9 years old used recommended medication that can prevent sickle cell anemia complications; Whereas, in 2020, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine developed a comprehensive strategic plan and blueprint for action to address sickle cell disease, which, among other things, cited the need for new innovative therapies as well as the need to address barriers that may impact delivery of and access to approved treatments; Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (commonly known as HSCT ) is currently the only cure for SCD and advances in treating the associated complications of SCD have occurred, more research is needed to find widely available treatments and cures to help individuals with SCD; and Whereas September 2022 has been designated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about SCD, including early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from SCD and conditions related to SCD: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of the sickle cell trait, preventative care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 869 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2022 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the Portland Thorns Football Club on winning the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League championship. Whereas, on October 29, 2022, the Portland Thorns FC (referred to in this preamble as the Thorns ), a professional women's soccer team, won the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League (referred to in this preamble as the NWSL ) championship; Whereas the Thorns defeated the Kansas City Current by 2 to 0 in the NWSL championship, which was played in Washington, DC; Whereas the 2022 championship is the third for the Thorns franchise, making the Thorns the first NWSL team with 3 championships; Whereas the Thorns are the first team in NWSL history to qualify for 4 NWSL championship games; Whereas the enthusiastic fan support of the Thorns once again placed the benchmark franchise among the NWSL leaders in attendance; Whereas, in 2022, the Thorns scored the most team goals in the entire NWSL with 49 goals; Whereas Rhian Wilkinson, head coach of the Thorns who was also a former player for the Thorns in 2015, led the Thorns to the championship in her first year as head coach, becoming the second woman head coach to win the NWSL championship; Whereas Karina LeBlanc, general manager of the Thorns who was also a former player for the Thorns during the championship season of the Thorns in 2013, became the first person to win a NWSL championship as a player and general manager; Whereas Thorns player Sophia Smith— (1) was named NWSL 2022 Most Valuable Player (referred to in this preamble as MVP ), making her the youngest league MVP winner in NWSL history; (2) was named NWSL championship MVP, becoming the first player in NWSL history to win the league MVP and championship MVP in the same season; (3) became the youngest NWSL championship goalscorer and the highest single-season scorer in Thorns franchise history by scoring her 15th goal of the season in the championship game; and (4) became the youngest NWSL player to score more than 10 goals in a season; Whereas Thorns player, and former University of Portland standout, Christine Sinclair— (1) is the first player to win 3 NWSL championships with the same club; (2) is the most prolific player in the NWSL, charting the most playoff minutes of any player in league history with 1,022 minutes played; and (3) is the all-time leader of the Thorns in games played and goals scored; Whereas Thorns players Bella Bixby, Natalia Kuikka, Kelli Hubly, Sam Coffey, Rocky Rodríguez, Hina Sugita, Olivia Moultrie, Morgan Weaver, Sophia Smith, Yazmeen Ryan, and Janine Beckie made their NWSL championship debut in the game on October 29, 2022; Whereas Thorns players Sam Coffey and Sophia Smith were named to the NWSL Best XI First Team for the 2022 season; Whereas Thorns players Kelli Hubly and Becky Sauerbrunn were named to the NWSL Best XI Second Team for the 2022 season; Whereas, at 17 years old, Olivia Moultrie became the youngest player in NWSL history to play in the championship game; Whereas the entire Thorns squad should be congratulated for its dedication, the resilience of its players in the face of hardship, its teamwork, and its impressive display of athletic talent; Whereas the ongoing success, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and joy demonstrated by the Thorns has inspired young women to dedicate themselves to soccer and to pursue sports; Whereas the Thorns donated $140,000 of ticket profits from the NWSL semifinal game on October 23, 2022, to 4 different charities, including— (1) Girls on the Run, which helps young girls learn life skills through physical education; (2) Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest, which mentors girls and supports lifelong education; (3) SHE FLIES, an initiative of the Sport Oregon Foundation to connect women and girls to sports in Oregon; and (4) Street Soccer USA, which brings soccer to low income communities nationwide. Whereas the donation by the Thorns was only one example of the tradition of philanthropy of the Thorns, which was celebrated by the Portland Business Journal as one of the top philanthropic businesses in Portland in 2022; Whereas the Thorns, in association with the Portland Timbers, have donated more than $550,000 to Oregon charities in 2022; Whereas the Thorns, in association with the Portland Timbers, raised more than $600,000 for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine in April of 2022; and Whereas the Thorns, its fans, and the Oregon soccer community came together in the wake of a devastating report by the NWSL and NWSL Players’ Association condemning former team management and ownership for its treatment of allegations of abuse, demonstrating the resilience of the Thorns players, commitment to one another, and dedication to player welfare and safety: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commends and congratulates the Portland Thorns FC on winning the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League championship and completing a successful 2022 season; (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the success of the Portland Thorns FC during the 2022 season; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the interim president and general counsel of the Portland Thorns FC, Heather Davis; (B) the general manager of the Portland Thorns FC, Karina LeBlanc; and (C) the captain of the Portland Thorns FC, Christine Sinclair.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 870 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 13, 2022 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Ms. Ernst , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Kaine , Ms. Warren , Mr. Peters , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Kelly , Mr. Reed , Mr. King , and Mr. Manchin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and the legacy of Secretary Ash Carter. Whereas Ashton Ash Baldwin Carter (referred to in this preamble as Secretary Carter ) was born on September 24, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to William Carter, Jr., and Anne Carter (née Baldwin); Whereas Secretary Carter received dual bachelor's degrees in physics and medieval history at Yale College, summa cum laude, and a doctorate in theoretical physics from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar; Whereas Secretary Carter first entered public service in 1981, serving in the Program Analysis and Evaluation Office of the Department of Defense; Whereas, from 1993 to 1996, Secretary Carter served as Assistant Secretary of Defense (Nuclear Security and Counterproliferation) and Assistant Secretary of Defense (International Security Policy) under President William J. Clinton, during which Secretary Carter oversaw the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, which was responsible for the securing and dismantling of weapons of mass destruction in the former states of the Soviet Union, including the removal of nuclear weapons from Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus; Whereas, from 2009 to 2011, Secretary Carter served as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics under President Barack H. Obama, during which he led critical procurement and acquisition initiatives, such as the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected family of vehicles, saving the lives of countless service members; Whereas, from 2011 to 2013, Secretary Carter served as Deputy Secretary of Defense under President Barack H. Obama, during which he oversaw the management and personnel of the Department of Defense and steered defense strategy and budget through sequestration; Whereas, from 2015 to 2017, Secretary Carter served as the 25th Secretary of Defense under President Barack H. Obama, and he was revered for his leadership on gender equity and the reinvigoration of United States technology in the defense sector; Whereas Secretary Carter charted a strategic path for the Department of Defense to meet the China challenge by continuing to rebalance the defense presence and security cooperation of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region; Whereas Secretary Carter played a leading role in the United States-led global coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, which led to the liberation of strongholds in Mosul, Iraq, and Raqqa, Syria, and the territorial defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria; Whereas Secretary Carter’s focus on innovation led to the creation of the Defense Innovation Unit, the goal of which is to bring the rapid advancement in commercial technologies to the Department of Defense; Whereas, under the direction of Secretary Carter, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency funded mRNA research, later contributing to the development of critical COVID–19 vaccines, saving millions of lives in the United States and abroad; Whereas, under the direction of Secretary Carter, the Department of Defense opened all military roles to women, increased critical paid military maternity leave, and permitted transgender service members to join and serve openly; Whereas Secretary Carter authored and co-authored 11 books and more than 100 articles on physics, technology, national security, and management; Whereas, after Secretary Carter's tenure as Secretary of Defense ended, his dedication to public service continued as the Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, where he mentored the next generation of national security leaders; Whereas Secretary Carter was a 5-time recipient of the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal, was a 2-time recipient of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award, and received numerous other awards and decorations for public service; Whereas Secretary Carter was known to all as a devoted public servant who was resilient in the face of adversity; Whereas, on October 24, 2022, at the age of 68, Secretary Carter died due to a sudden cardiac event and is survived by his wife, Stephanie, his son, Will, his daughter, Ava, and his sisters, Corinne and Cynthia; and Whereas Secretary Carter will be remembered as a committed teacher, a loving father, a devoted husband, and a loyal friend: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the Senate— (A) expresses its deepest sympathy to the family members of the late Secretary Ashton B. Carter; (B) honors the outstanding life and legacy of Secretary Ashton B. Carter; and (C) commends Secretary Ashton B. Carter for his life accomplishments within the United States Government; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Secretary Ashton B. Carter.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 871 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 14, 2022 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. Whereas, on January 12, 1951, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (commonly known as the Genocide Convention ), of which the Russian Federation is a signatory, came into effect; Whereas, on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation renewed their illegal and unprovoked large-scale invasion of Ukraine; Whereas, on March 9, 2022, Russian Forces attacked a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 3 individuals and injuries to 17 other individuals; Whereas, on March 22, 2022, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announced that the Russian military had forcefully and illegally kidnapped 2,389 Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine; Whereas, on June 2, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 200,000 children are among the Ukrainians who have been forcefully resettled in Russia; Whereas forcibly transferring children of one group to another group is a violation of Article II(e) of the Genocide Convention; Whereas, Maria Lvova-Belova, Children’s Rights Commissioner for the President of Russia, admitted to kidnapping Ukrainian children and facilitating forced adoptions to Russian families; Whereas Ukrainian authorities have stated that a number of the kidnapped Ukrainian children have families who remain in Ukraine, but have been separated due to the renewed Russian invasion; Whereas on June 16, 2022, Russian authorities announced that children born in occupied Ukrainian territories after the February 24, 2022, invasion will be deemed Russian citizens; Whereas, on June 22, 2022, the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner has verified at that at least 320 children have been killed since Russia’s renewed invasion began; Whereas, on July 11, 2022, United Nations Secretary General António Guterres ordered an investigation into the deaths and injuries of Ukrainian children; and Whereas, on July 13, 2022, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken issued a statement calling upon Russia to immediately halt its systemic filtration operations in Ukraine , which have caused the disappearance, detention, or forcible deportation of between 900,000 and 1,600,000 Ukrainians (approximately 260,000 of whom are children): Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) holds the Government of the Russian Federation, under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, responsible for the wrongful and illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine and officially condemns these actions in the strongest terms; (2) declares that the facilitation of illegal adoptions is contrary to Russia’s obligations under the Genocide Convention and amounts to genocide; (3) claims that the Russian Federation is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children, thereby crippling Ukraine’s ability to nurture the next generation of Ukrainian citizens and leaders and to rebuild their country after Russia’s unprovoked war, with the purpose of demolishing Ukraine’s unique language, culture, history, and identity; and (4) asserts that the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has significantly increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking and exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 872 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 14, 2022 Mr. Braun (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Scott of South Carolina , Mr. Young , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 14, 2022. Whereas, each December, the Senate recognizes the positive contributions of interscholastic athletic administrators; Whereas the position of school athletic administrator is recognized as an important contributor to the educational community, which, like other academic professions, benefits greatly from continued education and certification; Whereas the position of school athletic administrator has stewardship over the largest department of staff members and students in high schools in the United States; Whereas the position of school athletic administrator involves serving as guardian over education-based athletics, which is one of the best dropout prevention programs in schools; Whereas school athletic programs foster the development of students physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally by enriching students through the life lessons learned through participation and competition; Whereas, for students, interscholastic athletic participation is an integral part of the educational experience and enhances the learning and maturation process; Whereas school athletic administrators are committed to developing and maintaining comprehensive education-based athletic programs that seek to achieve the highest development of all student athletes; Whereas school athletic administrators fulfill the professional responsibilities of those administrators with integrity and with a commitment to equality, safety, and instilling a passion for athletics in the next generation; Whereas school athletic administrators preserve, enhance, and promote the educational values of athletics in schools through professional growth in the areas of education, leadership, and service; Whereas school athletic administrators create and maintain high standards of ethics, sportsmanship, and personal conduct and lead coaching staffs, student athletes, and community members in pursuit of those high standards; and Whereas the athletic programs run by school athletic administrators have impacts that extend well beyond playing fields, athletic venues, and even schools: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 14, 2022; (2) commends school athletic administrators for the commitment and leadership provided to student athletes at the secondary school level; and (3) commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as the leading organization that prepares individuals who lead secondary school athletics throughout the United States, providing continuous learning, compassion, and preparation within the profession.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 873 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 14, 2022 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the production of records by the Secretary of the Senate and the Senate Sergeant at Arms. Whereas, the Secretary of the Senate and the Senate Sergeant at Arms have received subpoenas for Senate personnel records from the Department of Homeland Security for use as evidence in a pending administrative investigation and adjudication; 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 can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion 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 the Secretary of the Senate and the Senate Sergeant at Arms are authorized to provide to the Department of Homeland Security records sought, respectively, by the subpoenas issued to them.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 874 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 19, 2022 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the activities of transnational criminal organizations, including the use of illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, pose a risk to the interests of the United States and allies and partners of the United States around the world. Whereas trade-based money laundering is a form of money laundering that disguises proceeds of crime by moving value through international trade transactions; Whereas the transnational nature and complexity of trade-based money laundering make detection and investigation difficult; Whereas drug trafficking organizations, terrorist organizations, and other transnational criminal organizations have succeeded at trade-based money laundering despite the efforts of United States law enforcement; Whereas trade-based money laundering includes other offenses such as tax evasion, disruption of markets, profit loss for businesses, and corruption of government officials; Whereas trade-based money laundering can result in the decreased collection of customs duties as a result of fraudulent cargo manifests; Whereas trade-based money laundering can decrease tax revenue collected as a result of the sale of underpriced goods in the marketplace; Whereas trade-based money laundering is one mechanism by which counterfeiters infiltrate supply chains; Whereas drug trafficking organizations collaborate with Chinese criminal networks to launder profits from drug trafficking through Chinese messaging applications; Whereas, on March 16, 2021, the Commander of the United States Southern Command, Admiral Faller, testified to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate that transnational criminal organizations market in drugs and people and guns and illegal mining, and one of the prime sources that underwrites their efforts is Chinese money-laundering ; Whereas the deaths and violence associated with drug traffickers, the financing of terrorist organizations and other violent non-state actors, and the adulteration of supply chains with counterfeit goods showcase the danger trade-based money laundering poses to the United States; Whereas trade-based money laundering undermines security and the rule of law in countries where it takes place; Whereas the United States is facing a drug use and overdose epidemic, as well as an increase in consumption of synthetic drugs, such as methamphetamine and fentanyl, which is often enabled by Chinese money laundering organizations operating in coordination with drug-trafficking organizations and transnational criminal organizations in the Western Hemisphere that use trade-based money laundering to disguise the proceeds of drug trafficking; Whereas the presence of drug traffickers in the United States and their connection to international threat networks, as well as the use of licit trade to further their motives; Whereas drug-trafficking organizations frequently use the trade-based money laundering scheme known as the Black Market Peso Exchange to move their ill-gotten gains out of the United States and into Central and South America; Whereas trade-based money laundering can be combated effectively if the intelligence community, law enforcement agencies, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the private sector work together; Whereas drug-trafficking organizations, terrorist organizations, and other transnational criminal organizations disguise the proceeds of their illegal activities behind sophisticated mechanisms that operate seamlessly between licit and illicit trade and financial transactions, making it almost impossible to address without international cooperation; and Whereas the United States has established Trade Transparency Units with 18 partner countries, including with major drug-producing and transit countries, to facilitate the increased exchange of import-export data to combat trade-based money laundering: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the activities of transnational criminal organizations and their networks, and the means by which such organizations and networks move and launder their ill-gotten gains, such as through the use of illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, pose a risk to the interests of the United States and allies and partners of the United States around the world; (2) in addition to considering the countering of illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering as a national priority and committing to detect, address, and prevent such activities, the President should— (A) continue to assess, in the periodic national risk assessments on money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing conducted by the Department of the Treasury, the ongoing risks of trade-based money laundering; (B) finalize the assessment described in the Explanatory Statement accompanying the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020 (division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–93 )), which directs the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury to thoroughly assess the risk that trade-based money laundering and other forms of illicit finance pose to the United States; (C) work expeditiously to develop, finalize, and execute a strategy, as described in section 6506 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (title LXV of division F of Public Law 116–283 ; 134 Stat. 4631)), to counter— (i) the activities of transnational criminal organizations, including illicit trade and trade-based money laundering; and (ii) the illicit economies such organizations operate in; (D) coordinate with international partners to implement that strategy, exhorting those partners to strengthen their approaches to combating transnational criminal organizations; and (E) review that strategy on a biennial basis and improve it as needed in order to most effectively address illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering by exploring the use of emerging technologies and other new avenues for interrupting and putting an end to those activities; and (3) the Trade Transparency Unit program of the Department of Homeland Security should take steps to strengthen its work, including in countries that the Department of State has identified as major money laundering jurisdictions under section 489 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2291h ).

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 875 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20, 2022 Mr. Brown (for himself, Mr. Booker , Mr. Padilla , Ms. Warren , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Warnock , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Carper , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Leahy , Mr. Sanders , Ms. Smith , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Markey , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Duckworth , Mr. Reed , and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Declaring racism a public health crisis. Whereas a public health issue is an issue— (1) that affects many people, is a threat to the public, and is ongoing; (2) that is unfairly distributed among different populations, disproportionately impacting health outcomes, access to health care, and life expectancy; (3) the effects of which could be reduced by preventive measures; and (4) for which those preventive measures are not yet in place; Whereas public health experts agree that significant racial inequities exist in the prevalence, severity, and mortality rates of various health conditions in the United States; Whereas examples of such inequities include— (1) life expectancy rates for Black and Native American people in the United States being significantly lower than those of White people in the United States; (2) Black and Native American women being 2 to 4 times more likely than White women to suffer severe maternal morbidity or die of pregnancy-related complications; (3) Black and Native American infants being 2 to 3 times as likely to die as White infants, and the Black infant mortality rate in the United States being higher than the infant mortality rates recorded in 27 of the 36 democratic countries with market-based economies that are members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; and (4) during the COVID–19 pandemic, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Native American communities experiencing disproportionately high rates of COVID–19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality compared to the White population of the United States; Whereas inequities in health outcomes are exacerbated for people of color who are LGBTQIA+ and have disabilities; Whereas, historically, explanations for health inequities focused on false genetic science (for example, eugenics) and incomplete social scientific analyses that narrowly focus on individual behavior to highlight ostensible deficiencies within racial and ethnic minority groups; Whereas modern public health discourse recognizes the broader social context in which health inequities emerge and acknowledges the impact of historical and contemporary racism on health; Whereas, since its founding, the United States has had a longstanding history and legacy of racism, mistreatment, and discrimination that has perpetuated health inequities for members of racial and ethnic minority groups; Whereas that history and legacy of racism, mistreatment, and discrimination includes— (1) the immoral paradox of freedom and slavery, which is an atrocity that can be traced throughout the history of the United States, as African Americans lived under the oppressive institution of slavery from 1619 through 1865, endured the practices and laws of segregation during the Jim Crow era, and continue to face the ramifications of systemic racism through unjust and discriminatory structures and policies; (2) the failure of the United States to carry out the responsibilities and promises made in more than 350 treaties ratified with sovereign indigenous communities, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, as made evident by the chronic and pervasive underfunding of the Indian Health Service and Tribal, Urban Indian, and Native Hawaiian health care, the vast health and socioeconomic inequities faced by Native American people, and the inaccessibility of many Federal public health and social programs in Native American communities; (3) the enactment of immigration laws in the United States, such as— (A) the Page Act of 1875, which effectively prohibited the entry of East Asian women into the United States; (B) the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, which ostracized thousands of Chinese-born laborers, who were essential in the completion of the transcontinental railroad and development of the West Coast; and (C) the Immigration Act of 1917, which barred all immigrants from the Asiatic zone and prevented the migration of individuals from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, scapegoating Asians, separating families, and branding Asians as perpetual outsiders in the United States; (4) during the Great Depression Era, the deportation by the United States of approximately 1,800,000 individuals based on their Mexican ethnic identity, when approximately 60-percent of the individuals deported to Mexico were United States citizens, and the targeting of individuals of Mexican descent for repatriation due to scapegoating efforts, which blamed them for stealing jobs from real Americans; and (5) in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson establishing the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, which concluded that White racism is responsible for the pervasive discrimination and segregation in employment, education, and housing, resulting in deepened racial division and continued exclusion of Black communities from the benefits of economic progress; Whereas overt racism was embedded in the development of medical science and medical training during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, causing disproportionate physical and psychological harm to members of racial and ethnic minority groups, including— (1) the unethical practices and abuses experienced by Black patients and research participants, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which serve as foundations for the mistrust the Black community has for the medical system; and (2) the egregiously unethical and cruel treatment enslaved Black women were forced to endure as subjects of insidious medical experiments to advance modern gynecology, including those perpetuated by the so-called father of gynecology , J. Marion Sims; Whereas structural racism cemented historical racial and ethnic inequities in access to resources and opportunities, contributing to worse health outcomes; Whereas examples of that structural racism include— (1) that, before the enactment of the Medicare program, the United States health care system was highly segregated, and, as late as the mid-1960s, hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices throughout northern and southern States complied with Jim Crow laws and were completely segregated by race, leaving Black communities with little to no access to health care services; (2) the landmark case Simkins v. Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital (323 F.2d 959 (4th Cir. 1963)), which challenged the use of public funds by the Federal Government to expand, support, and sustain segregated hospital care, and provided justification for title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq. ) and the Medicare hospital certification program, establishing Medicare hospital racial integration guidelines that applied to every hospital that participated in the Federal program; (3) Pacific Islanders from the Freely Associated States experiencing unique health inequities resulting from United States nuclear weapons tests on their home islands, while they have been categorically denied access to Medicaid and other Federal health benefits; and (4) language minorities, including Chinese-, Korean-, Vietnamese-, Russian-, and Spanish-speaking Americans, not being assured nondiscriminatory access to federally funded services, including health services, until the signing of Executive Order 13166 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d–1 note; related to improving access to services for persons with limited English proficiency) in 2000; Whereas, although overt racism has been outlawed in the United States, subtle or implicit racism in all sectors of the medical service profession continues to cause disproportionate physical and psychological harm to members of racial and ethnic minority groups; Whereas examples of subtle or implicit racism in the medical service profession include— (1) the history and persistence of racist and nonscientific medical beliefs, which are associated with ongoing racial inequities in treatment and health outcomes; (2) implicit racial and ethnic biases within the health care system, which have an explicit impact on the quality of care experienced by members of racial and ethnic minority groups, such as the undertreatment of pain in Black patients; (3) nearly 1 in 5 Hispanic/Latino Americans avoiding medical care due to concern about being discriminated against or treated poorly; (4) the United States health care system and other economic and social structures remaining fraught with biases based on race, ethnicity, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and class that lead to health inequities; (5) women of color, including Black, Native American, Hispanic/Latina, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women, continuing to face attacks on their prenatal, maternal, and reproductive health and rights throughout history; and (6) physicians routinely, through the late 1960s and early 1980s, sterilizing members of racial and ethnic minority groups, specifically African American and Latina women, performing excessive and medically unnecessary procedures without their informed consent; Whereas structural racism perpetuates racial and ethnic inequities in the social determinants of health, which produces unintended negative health outcomes for members of racial and ethnic minority groups; Whereas examples of that structural racism include— (1) that there are fewer pharmacies, medical practices, and hospitals in predominantly Black and Hispanic/Latino neighborhoods, compared to White or more diverse neighborhoods; (2) environmental hazards, such as toxic waste facilities, garbage dumps, and other sources of airborne pollutants, being disproportionately located in predominantly Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and low-income communities, resulting in poor air quality conditions, which can increase the likelihood of chronic respiratory illness and premature death from particle pollution; (3) that employed Black adults are 10-percent less likely to have workplace insurance than are employed White adults because of racial segregation in occupation sectors and types of organizations they work in, and that certain groups of nonelderly Asian American adults, including Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian adults, also have lower levels of insurance than White adults; (4) that several States with higher percentages of Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American populations have not expanded their Medicaid programs, continuing to disenfranchise minority communities from access to health care to this day; (5) discriminatory housing practices, such as redlining, which have, for decades, systemically excluded members of racial and ethnic minority groups from housing, robbing them of capital in the form of low-cost, stable mortgages and opportunities to build wealth, and the Federal Government using its financial power to segregate renters in newly built public housing; (6) social inequities such as differing access to quality health care, healthy food and safe drinking water, safe neighborhoods, education, job security, and reliable transportation, which affect health risks and outcomes; (7) that, as much as 60-percent of the health of a person in the United States can be determined by their ZIP Code; (8) that the COVID–19 pandemic has exacerbated economic, health, housing, and food security barriers for Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American households, which already suffer from disproportionately higher rates of food insecurity; and (9) members of the Black, Native American, Alaska Native, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic/Latino communities being disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice and immigration enforcement systems and facing a higher risk of contracting COVID–19 within prison populations and detention centers due to the over-incarceration of members of those communities; Whereas structural racism perpetuates ongoing knowledge gaps in data, research, and development, which produces unintended negative health outcomes for members of racial and ethnic minority groups; Whereas examples of that structural racism include that— (1) most participants in clinical trials are White, so there is insufficient data to develop evidence-based recommendations for people from racial and ethnic minority groups; (2) medical research equipment and medical devices are typically developed by majority-White teams and thus can have racial blind spots unintentionally built into their design, rendering them less effective for people from racial and ethnic minority groups, such as— (A) electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes used in neuroimaging research do not collect reliable data when used on scalps with thick, curly hair; and (B) pulse oximeters produce less accurate oxygen saturation readings when used on fingertips with darker skin; (3) a lack of images depicting darker skin in medical textbooks, literature, and journals contributes to higher rates of underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis in patients with darker skin; and (4) many health-related studies fail to include disaggregated data on, or do not disaggregate data among, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, leading to their invisibility in health data and unjust resource allocation and policies; Whereas racism produces unjust outcomes and treatment for members of racial and ethnic minority groups, with such negative experiences serving as stressors that over time have a negative impact on physical health (leading, for example, to high blood pressure or hypertension) and mental health (leading, for example, to anxiety or depression); Whereas there is evidence that racial and ethnic minority groups continue to face discrimination in the United States, examples of which include that— (1) compared to White Americans, Black Americans are 5 times more likely to report experiencing discrimination when interacting with the police, Hispanic/Latino Americans and Native Americans are nearly 3 times as likely, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are nearly twice as likely; (2) 42-percent of United States employees have experienced or witnessed racism in the workplace; (3) social scientists have documented racial microaggressions in contemporary United States society, including— (A) assumptions that members of racial and ethnic minority groups are not true Americans; (B) assumptions of lesser intelligence; (C) statements that convey color-blindness or denial of the importance of race; (D) assumptions of criminality or dangerousness; (E) denial of individual racism; (F) promotion of the myth of meritocracy; (G) assumptions that one’s cultural background and communication styles are pathological; (H) treatment as a second-class citizen; and (I) environmental messages of being unwelcome or devalued; (4) Muslims, South Asians, and Sikhs were unjustly targeted for profiling, surveillance, arrest, discrimination, harassment, assault, and murder after 9/11; (5) xenophobic rhetoric, including anti-immigrant rhetoric and scapegoating people of East Asian and Southeast Asian descent for the COVID–19 pandemic, has resulted in a surge of hate incidents against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, including increased harassment, discrimination, bullying, vandalism, and assault; and (6) more than 50-percent of Hispanic/Latino adults experience at least one form of discrimination due to their racial or ethnic heritage, such as being treated as if they were not smart, criticized for speaking Spanish, told to return to their country, called offensive names, or unfairly stopped by the police; Whereas Black people in the United States experience overt and direct forms of violence that, when not fatal, can cause severe physical or psychological harm; Whereas examples of such forms of violence include— (1) Black people being confronted and threatened by armed citizens while performing everyday tasks, such as jogging in neighborhoods, driving while Black, or playing in a park; (2) Black people being 3 times more likely to be killed by police than White people, and police violence being the sixth leading cause of death for young Black men; (3) Black communities leading the United States in mourning the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Elijah McClain, and countless other Black Americans, and in calling for justice and long-term changes to dismantle systems of oppression; (4) that it took the United States 66 years after the senseless and brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till to make lynching a Federal crime; (5) since 2015, mass shootings around the country, such as in Buffalo, New York, and Charleston, South Carolina, serving as reminders of the unresolved history of racism in the United States and highlighting the threats Black people must take into consideration when going about their daily lives, both when outside their communities and within those communities; and (6) the real threat of brutality and violence adversely impacting mental health among Black communities; Whereas Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Hispanic/Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders experience racially motivated kidnapping, murders, and mass violence, such as shootings in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, El Paso, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, and Indianapolis, Indiana, that, even when not fatal, can cause severe physical or psychological harm; Whereas, throughout the history of the United States, members of racial and ethnic minority groups have been at the forefront of civil rights movements for essential freedoms, human rights, and equal protection for marginalized groups and continue to fight for racial and economic justice today; Whereas racial inequities in health continue to persist because of historical and contemporary racism; Whereas public health experts agree that racism meets the criteria of a public health crisis, because— (1) the condition affects many people, is seen as a threat to the public, and is continuing to increase; (2) the condition is distributed unfairly; (3) preventive measures could reduce the effects of the condition; and (4) those preventive measures are not yet in place; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) declared racism a serious threat to public health; and (2) acknowledged the need for additional research and investments to address that serious threat; Whereas a Federal public health crisis declaration defines racism as a pervasive health issue and alerts the people of the United States to the need to enact immediate and effective cross-governmental efforts to address the root causes of structural racism and the downstream impacts of that racism; and Whereas such a declaration requires the response of governments to engage significant resources to empower the communities that are impacted: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) supports the resolutions drafted, introduced, and adopted by cities and localities across the United States declaring racism a public health crisis; (2) declares racism a public health crisis in the United States; (3) commits to— (A) establishing a nationwide strategy to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors in society; (B) dismantling systemic practices and policies that perpetuate racism; (C) advancing reforms to address years of neglectful and apathetic policies that have led to poor health outcomes for members of racial and ethnic minority groups; and (D) promoting efforts to address the social determinants of health for all racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States, and especially for Black and Native American communities; and (4) places a charge on the people of the United States to move forward with urgency to ensure that the United States stands firmly in honoring its moral purpose of advancing the self-evident truths that all people are created equal, that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 876 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 21, 2022 Mr. Markey submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, commonly known as the Coastal Zone Management Act . Whereas the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq. ) (commonly known, and referred to in this preamble, as the Coastal Zone Management Act ) has empowered the coastal States and territories of the United States to effectively manage the coasts of those States and territories by balancing often competing demands, including population growth, development, industry, energy siting, public access, recreation, tourism, protection, and conservation; Whereas the Coastal Zone Management Act establishes an effective State-Federal cooperative structure through which States and territories lead implementation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides funding and technical support; Whereas 34 States and territories have established coastal zone management programs to implement the Coastal Zone Management Act; Whereas 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves have been established for the purpose of protecting and studying estuarine systems and educating the public about the important and unique role of those systems; Whereas the State and territory coastal zone management programs and the Estuarine Research Reserves have successfully managed the coasts of the United States by— (1) providing critical research on coastal and estuarine environments to inform decision making; (2) monitoring changes in water quality and weather processes; (3) ensuring that development in coastal areas is wise; (4) serving as living laboratories that provide solution-oriented collaborative science; (5) protecting and enhancing public access to coastal areas; (6) protecting, restoring, and enhancing critical coastal habitats; (7) educating the public about the importance of coastal and estuarine areas; (8) collaborating with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to educate and train the next generation of coastal and estuarine managers through programs including— (A) the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Research Fellowship; (B) the Coastal Management Fellowship; and (C) the Digital Coast Fellowship; (9) training and educating local decision makers; and (10) leading planning and projects to ensure the resiliency of coastal communities; and Whereas the Coastal Zone Management Act has proven to be a robust framework that empowers States and territories to meaningfully shape the future of the coasts of those States and territories while providing flexibility to adapt to emerging challenges: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq. ); (2) applauds the significant achievements in balancing competing demands for development, beneficial use, and protection and conservation of the coastal zone of the United States through implementation of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972; (3) commends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the coastal States, territories, and Estuarine Research Reserves of the United States for their collaborative efforts and commitment to the effective management of the coasts of the United States for present and future generations; (4) recognizes the critical role of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in addressing current and emerging coastal issues; and (5) recognizes that, while the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 affords flexibility in implementation, modernization could provide increased authority to— (A) ensure equitable benefits from coastal management; (B) expand access to coastal management tools for Tribal communities in a manner that values Indigenous knowledge; and (C) use land acquisition and stewardship, along with new tools and strategies, to address coastal community resilience.

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III 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 877 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 21, 2022 Mr. Brown submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week . Whereas community schools marshal, align, and unite the assets, resources, and capacity of schools and communities for the success of students, families, and communities; Whereas community schools are an effective, evidence-based, and equity-driven strategy for school improvement included under section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7275 ), as added by section 4601 of the Every Student Succeeds Act ( Public Law 114–95 ; 129 Stat. 2029); Whereas community schools that provide integrated student supports, well-designed and expanded learning opportunities, and active family and community engagement and that use collaborative leadership and practices have positive academic and non-academic outcomes, including— (1) improvements in— (A) student attendance; (B) behavior; (C) academic achievement; (D) school readiness; (E) mental and physical health; (F) high school graduation rates; and (G) school climate; and (2) reduced racial and economic achievement gaps; Whereas community schools have the potential for closing racial and economic achievement gaps, as indicated in a 2021 report; Whereas a 2021 study found that mental health care provided through community schools improved academic performance and student conduct, including reducing the number of school suspensions and disciplinary referrals; Whereas a 2020 study found that community schools in New York City had a positive impact on student attendance, on-time grade progression, and credit accumulation for high school students; Whereas community schools provide a strong social return on investment, with one study citing a social return of $10 to $15 for every dollar invested over a 3-year period; Whereas Congress has recognized community schools as an effective use of funds for school districts; Whereas community school coordinators are essential to building successful community schools and creating, strengthening, and maintaining partnerships between community schools and their communities; Whereas community school coordinators facilitate and provide leadership for the collaborative process and development of a system of supports and opportunities for children, families, and others within the community of a school that allow all students to learn and the community to thrive; Whereas the community school coordinator role delivers a strong monetary return on investment for community schools and their communities, with one study citing a return of $7.11 for every dollar invested in the salary of a community school coordinator; and Whereas Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week, celebrated from September 18 through September 24, 2022, recognizes, raises awareness of, and celebrates the thousands of community school coordinators across the country and the critical role of community school coordinators in the success of students: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week ; (2) thanks community school coordinators for the work they do to serve students, families, and communities, especially as communities continue to respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic; and (3) encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events that celebrate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.

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