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[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates May 2023 as ALS Awareness Month ; (2) affirms the dedication of the Senate to— (A) ensuring individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to in this resolving clause as ALS ) have access to effective treatments as soon as possible; (B) identifying risk factors and causes of ALS to prevent new cases; (C) empowering individuals with ALS to engage with the world in the way they want; (D) reducing the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of living with ALS; and (E) ensuring all individuals with ALS and their caregivers receive high quality services and supports that benefit them; and (3) commends the dedication of the family members, friends, organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the United States who are working to improve the quality and length of life of ALS patients and the development of treatments and cures that reach patients as soon as possible.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Medical research", "Neurological disorders" ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) it is the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal— (A) to achieve the greenhouse gas and toxic emissions reductions needed to stay under 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers; (B) to create millions of good, high-wage union jobs and encourage collective bargaining agreements to ensure prosperity and economic security for all people of the United States; (C) to invest in the infrastructure and industry of the United States to sustainably meet the challenges of the 21st century; (D) to secure for all people of the United States for generations to come— (i) clean air and water; (ii) climate and community resiliency; (iii) healthy food; (iv) access to nature; and (v) a sustainable environment; and (E) to promote justice and equity by stopping current, preventing future, and repairing historic oppression of indigenous peoples, communities of color, migrant communities, deindustrialized communities, depopulated rural communities, the poor, low-income workers, women, the elderly, the unhoused, people with disabilities, and youth (referred to in this resolution as frontline and vulnerable communities ); (2) the goals described in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (1) (referred to in this resolution as the Green New Deal goals ) should be accomplished through a 10-year national mobilization (referred to in this resolution as the Green New Deal mobilization ) that will require— (A) building resiliency against climate change-related disasters, such as extreme weather, including by leveraging funding and providing investments for community-defined projects and strategies; (B) repairing and upgrading the infrastructure in the United States, including— (i) by eliminating pollution and greenhouse gas emissions as much as technologically feasible; (ii) by guaranteeing universal access to clean water; (iii) by reducing the risks posed by climate impacts; and (iv) by ensuring that any infrastructure bill considered by Congress addresses climate change; (C) meeting 100 percent of the power demand in the United States through clean, renewable, and zero-emission energy sources, including— (i) by dramatically expanding and upgrading renewable power sources; and (ii) by deploying new capacity; (D) building or upgrading to energy-efficient, distributed, and smart power grids and ensuring affordable access to electricity; (E) upgrading all existing buildings in the United States and building new buildings to achieve maximum energy efficiency, water efficiency, safety, affordability, comfort, and durability, including through electrification; (F) spurring massive growth in clean manufacturing in the United States and removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing and industry as much as is technologically feasible, including by expanding renewable energy manufacturing and investing in existing manufacturing and industry; (G) working collaboratively with farmers and ranchers in the United States to remove pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector as much as is technologically feasible, including— (i) by supporting family farming; (ii) by investing in sustainable farming and land use practices that increase soil health; and (iii) by building a more sustainable food system that ensures universal access to healthy food; (H) overhauling transportation systems in the United States to remove pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector as much as is technologically feasible, including through investment in— (i) zero-emission vehicle and non-motorized alternative modes of transportation infrastructure and manufacturing; (ii) clean, affordable, and accessible public transit; and (iii) high-speed rail; (I) mitigating and managing the long-term adverse health, economic, and other effects of pollution and climate change, including by providing funding for community-defined projects and strategies; (J) removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and reducing pollution by restoring natural ecosystems through proven low-tech solutions that increase soil carbon storage, such as land preservation and afforestation; (K) restoring and protecting threatened, endangered, and fragile ecosystems through locally appropriate and science-based projects that enhance biodiversity and support climate resiliency; (L) cleaning up existing hazardous waste sites and abandoned sites and ensuring economic development and sustainability on those sites; (M) identifying other emission and pollution sources and creating solutions to remove them; and (N) promoting the international exchange of technology, expertise, products, funding, and services, with the aim of making the United States the international leader on climate action and to help other countries achieve a Green New Deal; (3) a Green New Deal must be developed through transparent and inclusive consultation, collaboration, and partnership with frontline and vulnerable communities, labor organizations, worker cooperatives, civil society groups, academia, and businesses; and (4) to achieve the Green New Deal goals and mobilization, a Green New Deal will require— (A) providing and leveraging, in a way that ensures that the public receives appropriate ownership stakes and returns on investment, adequate capital (including through community grants, public banks, and other public financing), technical expertise, supporting policies, and other forms of assistance to communities, organizations, Federal, State, and local government agencies, and businesses working on the Green New Deal mobilization; (B) ensuring that the Federal Government takes into account the complete environmental and social costs and impacts of emissions through— (i) existing laws; (ii) new policies and programs; and (iii) ensuring that frontline and vulnerable communities shall not be adversely affected; (C) providing resources, training, and high-quality education, including higher education, to all people of the United States, with a focus on frontline and vulnerable communities, so that all people of the United States may be full and equal participants in the Green New Deal mobilization; (D) making public investments in the research and development of new clean and renewable energy technologies and industries; (E) directing investments to spur economic development, deepen and diversify industry and business in local and regional economies, and build wealth and community ownership, while prioritizing high-quality job creation and economic, social, and environmental benefits in frontline and vulnerable communities, and deindustrialized communities, that may otherwise struggle with the transition away from greenhouse gas intensive industries; (F) ensuring the use of democratic and participatory processes that are inclusive of and led by frontline and vulnerable communities and workers to plan, implement, and administer the Green New Deal mobilization at the local level; (G) ensuring that the Green New Deal mobilization creates high-quality union jobs that pay prevailing wages, hires local workers, offers training and advancement opportunities, and guarantees direct replacement of lost wages, health care, retirement, and other benefits for workers affected by the transition; (H) guaranteeing a job with a family-sustaining wage, adequate family and medical leave, paid vacations, and retirement security to all people of the United States; (I) strengthening and protecting the right of all workers to organize, unionize, and collectively bargain free of coercion, intimidation, and harassment; (J) strengthening and enforcing labor, workplace health and safety, antidiscrimination, and wage and hour standards across all employers, industries, and sectors; (K) enacting and enforcing trade rules, procurement standards, and border adjustments with strong labor and environmental protections— (i) to stop the transfer of jobs and pollution overseas; and (ii) to grow domestic manufacturing in the United States; (L) ensuring that public lands, waters, and oceans are protected and that eminent domain is not abused; (M) obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of indigenous peoples for all decisions that affect indigenous peoples and their traditional territories, honoring all treaties and agreements with indigenous peoples, and protecting and enforcing the sovereignty and land rights of indigenous peoples; (N) ensuring a commercial environment where every businessperson is free from unfair competition and domination by domestic or international monopolies; and (O) providing all people of the United States with— (i) high-quality health care; (ii) affordable, safe, and adequate housing; (iii) economic security; and (iv) clean water, clean air, healthy and affordable food, and access to nature.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Aging", "Agricultural conservation and pollution", "Air quality", "Alternative and renewable resources", "Atmospheric science and weather", "Climate change and greenhouse gases", "Competition and antitrust", "Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits", "Disability and paralysis", "Disaster relief and insurance", "Ecology", "Economic development", "Electric power generation and transmission", "Employee hiring", "Employee leave", "Employment discrimination and employee rights", "Energy efficiency and conservation", "Energy research", "Environmental regulatory procedures", "Environmental technology", "Federal-Indian relations", "Food supply, safety, and labeling", "Forests, forestry, trees", "Hazardous wastes and toxic substances", "Health care costs and insurance", "Health care coverage and access", "Homelessness and emergency shelter", "Housing supply and affordability", "Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles", "Industrial facilities", "Infrastructure development", "International organizations and cooperation", "Labor-management relations", "Land use and conservation", "Manufacturing", "Natural disasters", "Outdoor recreation", "Property rights", "Public contracts and procurement", "Racial and ethnic relations", "Research administration and funding", "Research and development", "Rural conditions and development", "Scientific communication", "Technology transfer and commercialization", "Transportation programs funding", "Wages and earnings", "Water quality", "Water use and supply", "Wildlife conservation and habitat protection", "Women's rights", "Worker safety and health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) extends sincere congratulations and best wishes to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 202nd anniversary of the independence of Greece; (2) expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed; (3) commends the Greek-American community for its contributions to the United States and its role as a bridge between the two countries; (4) notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 202 years ago; and (5) commends Greece’s support for the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russian aggression.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Europe", "Greece", "Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes January 30, 2024, as Help America Vote Day ; (2) recognizes the need for, and appreciation of, the service of poll workers; (3) encourages eligible people to help American citizens to vote in the 2024 elections by serving as poll workers; and (4) encourages voters to contact or visit the website of their local election office for accurate and up-to-date information on voter registration and casting a ballot.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Elections, voting, political campaign regulation", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations", "Voting rights" ]

[ { "text": "That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Todd , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "id285EBA4CED1F42529ECF76C1ECA31A1D", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "id380B10F578C04168BBE152260518B131", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional officers and employees", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "District of Columbia", "Evidence and witnesses", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate", "Subversive activities" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of establishing a national Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution ; and (2) encourages all people to reflect on the importance of political leadership and vigilance and on the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency.", "id": "H948A21FCE14E429C98A79D1F4400A989", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Asia", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Constitution and constitutional amendments", "Detention of persons", "Japan", "Racial and ethnic relations", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commends the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Championship; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of the University of Connecticut; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of the University of Connecticut, Radenka Maric; and (B) the Head Coach of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team, Dan Hurley.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Connecticut", "Higher education", "School athletics" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) mourns the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter and extends its sympathies to her husband, President Carter, and her family; and (2) honors the life of First Lady Rosalynn Carter and her contributions to the United States of America.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month; (3) recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce in the United States; and (4) encourages educators, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals, administrators, and parents to promote career and technical education as a respected educational pathway for students.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Educational guidance", "Elementary and secondary education", "Employment and training programs", "Teaching, teachers, curricula", "Vocational and technical education" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series; (2) recognizes the achievements, teamwork, and tenacity of the coaches, players, and staff of the Louisiana State University baseball team; (3) recognizes the fans and the entire State of Louisiana for their dedication and support; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the head coach of the Louisiana State University baseball team, Jay Johnson; (B) the president of Louisiana State University, William F. Tate IV; and (C) the athletic director of Louisiana State University, Scott Woodward.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Higher education", "Louisiana", "School athletics" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; (2) encourages all homeowners and excavators throughout the United States to contact 811 by phone or online before digging; and (3) encourages all damage prevention stakeholders to help educate homeowners and excavators throughout the United States about the importance of contacting 811 to have the approximate location of buried utilities marked with paint or flags before digging.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Electric power generation and transmission", "Emergency communications systems", "Pipelines", "Public utilities and utility rates", "Water use and supply" ]

[ { "text": "1. Sense of the Senate \nThe Senate— (1) stands with Israel as it defends itself, including Israeli efforts to diminish the threat posed by Hamas; (2) reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense, and is committed to helping Israel safeguard its people from future aggression; (3) calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Hamas’ war on Israel, including Hamas’ intentional targeting of, and attacks against, civilians; (4) demands that Hamas immediately cease its attacks against Israel and safely release all living hostages and return the bodies of deceased hostages; (5) condemns Iran’s support for global terrorism, including its support for terrorist groups such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad; (6) calls on the United States to lead an international effort to deprive Hamas of Iranian and other sources of funding and lethal assistance that the terror group relies on to threaten Israel; (7) warns against any other party hostile to Israel taking advantage of the current situation; (8) reaffirms the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security; and (9) stands ready to assist Israel with emergency resupply or other security, diplomatic, and intelligence support needs, both during the immediate crisis and in the near future, including by accelerating delivery of defense articles and systems.", "id": "id528393e2b25645e6b2fa12604ef06742", "header": "Sense of the Senate", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Rule of construction \nNothing in this resolution may be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization for the use of military force.", "id": "id52cbfb5a7c224bef83f979e2fb0ddff4", "header": "Rule of construction", "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Arab-Israeli relations", "Conflicts and wars", "Detention of persons", "Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad", "Foreign aid and international relief", "Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information", "Iran", "Israel", "Middle East", "Military assistance, sales, and agreements", "Palestinians", "Terrorism" ]

[ { "text": "That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional operations and organization", "House of Representatives", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Relations (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,779,323, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $9,907,410, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,128,088, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,779,323, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $9,907,410, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,128,088, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional committees", "Senate Committee on Foreign Relations" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses deep condolences to the families and colleagues of the Mississippi police officers Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and whose sacrifice will not be forgotten; (2) recognizes all of the countless selfless and heroic actions carried out by local law enforcement officers; (3) expresses strong support for law enforcement officers in Mississippi and across the United States who serve and protect their communities; and (4) acknowledges the importance of honoring and remembering fallen local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Law enforcement officers", "Mississippi" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 23, 2023, as National Women in Agriculture Day ; (2) recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more; and (3) encourages all citizens to— (A) recognize women working in agriculture; and (B) praise the significant positive impact those women have on the food resources and the agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to— (i) enter the agricultural field, which is a high-demand field of work; (ii) cultivate opportunities to lead; and (iii) feed a hungry world.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Agricultural education", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor", "Women's employment" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates May 2023 as Older Americans Month ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to provide opportunities for older individuals to continue to flourish by— (A) emphasizing the importance and leadership of older individuals through public recognition of the ongoing achievements of older individuals; (B) presenting opportunities for older individuals to share their wisdom, experience, and skills with younger generations; and (C) recognizing older individuals as valuable assets in strengthening communities across the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Aging", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Community life and organization" ]

[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,837,726, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $10,134,183, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,236,948, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,837,726, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $10,134,183, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,236,948, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $50,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional committees", "Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation" ]

[ { "text": "That the following shall constitute the minority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: \nMr. Boozman, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Ernst, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Braun, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Thune, Mrs. Fischer. Committee on Appropriations: \nMs. Collins, Mr. McConnell, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Graham, Mr. Moran, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Boozman, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Hagerty, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Rubio, Mrs. Fischer. Committee on Armed Services: \nMr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Scott (FL), Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Budd, Mr. Schmitt. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: \nMr. Scott (SC), Mr. Crapo, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hagerty, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Vance, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Daines. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: \nMr. Cruz, Mr. Thune, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Moran, Mr. Sullivan, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Young, Mr. Budd, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Vance, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Lummis. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: \nMr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Lee, Mr. Daines, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Cassidy, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Hawley. Committee on the Environment and Public Works: \nMrs. Capito, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Graham. Committee on Finance: \nMr. Crapo, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Thune, Mr. Scott (SC), Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Daines, Mr. Young, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Blackburn. Committee on Foreign Relations: \nMr. Risch, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Romney, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Paul, Mr. Young, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Scott (SC). Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: \nMr. Cassidy, Mr. Paul, Ms. Collins, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Braun, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Romney, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Budd. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: \nMr. Paul, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Romney, Mr. Scott (FL), Mr. Hawley, Mr. Marshall. Committee on the Judiciary: \nMr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Blackburn. Select Committee on Intelligence: \nMr. Rubio, Mr. Risch, Ms. Collins, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Moran, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Rounds. Special Committee on Aging: \nMr. Braun, Mr. Scott (SC), Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott (FL), Mr. Vance, Mr. Ricketts. Committee on the Budget: \nMr. Grassley, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Graham, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Romney, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Braun, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Scott (FL), Mr. Lee. Committee on Indian Affairs: \nMs. Murkowski, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Daines, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Rounds. Joint Economic Committee: \nMr. Lee, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Vance. Committee on Rules and Administration: \nMrs. Fischer, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Hagerty, Mrs. Britt. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: \nMs. Ernst, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Risch, Mr. Paul, Mr. Scott (SC), Mr. Young, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Budd. Committee on Veterans' Affairs: \nMr. Moran, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Sullivan, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Tuberville. Select Committee on Ethics: \nMr. Lankford, Mr. Risch, Mrs. Fischer.", "id": "id9592D254985D4D17A8D157515603AAA4", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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[ { "text": "That the Senate designates September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child safety and welfare", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Elementary and secondary education", "Motor carriers", "Motor vehicles", "Transportation safety and security" ]

[ { "text": "1. Summons \n(a) In general \nA summons shall be issued which commands Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas to file with the Secretary of the Senate (in this resolution referred to as the Secretary ) an answer to the articles of impeachment with respect to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas no later than 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted, and thereafter to abide by, obey, and perform such orders, directions, and judgments as the Senate shall make in the premises, according to the Constitution and laws of the United States. (b) Service \nThe Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized to utilize the services of the Deputy Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate or another employee of the Senate in serving the summons. (c) Notice of answer \nThe Secretary shall notify the House of Representatives of the filing of the answer and shall provide a copy of the answer to the House of Representatives. (d) Filing of replication \nThe Managers on the part of the House of Representatives may file with the Secretary a replication no later than 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted. (e) Notice to counsel \nThe Secretary shall notify counsel for Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas of the filing of a replication, and shall provide counsel with a copy. (f) Delivery and printing of answer and replication; entry of plea \nThe Secretary shall provide the answer and the replication, if any, to the Presiding Officer of the Senate on the first day the Senate is in session after the Secretary receives them, and the Presiding Officer shall cause the answer and replication, if any, to be printed in the Senate Journal and in the Congressional Record. If a timely answer has not been filed, the Presiding Officer shall cause a plea of not guilty to be entered. (g) Printing as Senate document \nThe articles of impeachment, the answer, and the replication, if any, together with the provisions of the Constitution of the United States on impeachment, and the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials, shall be printed under the direction of the Secretary as a Senate document. (h) Relation to rules \nThe provisions of this section shall govern notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials. (i) Motion to table \nA motion to table the articles of impeachment shall not be in order.", "id": "idc76e99d6db7542ca87545bddbeccd571", "header": "Summons", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) In general \nA summons shall be issued which commands Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas to file with the Secretary of the Senate (in this resolution referred to as the Secretary ) an answer to the articles of impeachment with respect to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas no later than 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted, and thereafter to abide by, obey, and perform such orders, directions, and judgments as the Senate shall make in the premises, according to the Constitution and laws of the United States.", "id": "id568700cd52374eeeaff59a6d9e8c3743", "header": "In general", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Service \nThe Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized to utilize the services of the Deputy Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate or another employee of the Senate in serving the summons.", "id": "id092391CAAB3E41A9B78EDC4757ED4FEF", "header": "Service", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(c) Notice of answer \nThe Secretary shall notify the House of Representatives of the filing of the answer and shall provide a copy of the answer to the House of Representatives.", "id": "id873548F1720F411EA3F8B714A4F32E25", "header": "Notice of answer", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(d) Filing of replication \nThe Managers on the part of the House of Representatives may file with the Secretary a replication no later than 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted.", "id": "id3B2CC2176C0543EB80321093B1428AD1", "header": "Filing of replication", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(e) Notice to counsel \nThe Secretary shall notify counsel for Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas of the filing of a replication, and shall provide counsel with a copy.", "id": "id800BFCB1460D4473A1185FB1BBFDF290", "header": "Notice to counsel", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(f) Delivery and printing of answer and replication; entry of plea \nThe Secretary shall provide the answer and the replication, if any, to the Presiding Officer of the Senate on the first day the Senate is in session after the Secretary receives them, and the Presiding Officer shall cause the answer and replication, if any, to be printed in the Senate Journal and in the Congressional Record. If a timely answer has not been filed, the Presiding Officer shall cause a plea of not guilty to be entered.", "id": "idBCE53F5012F644918D2BF3EE4B6DFF91", "header": "Delivery and printing of answer and replication; entry of plea", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(g) Printing as Senate document \nThe articles of impeachment, the answer, and the replication, if any, together with the provisions of the Constitution of the United States on impeachment, and the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials, shall be printed under the direction of the Secretary as a Senate document.", "id": "id81F952D218E8470A9FAFB592D15DEFAC", "header": "Printing as Senate document", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(h) Relation to rules \nThe provisions of this section shall govern notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials.", "id": "id02f7619a63f14a47a6ea4aafdc257758", "header": "Relation to rules", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(i) Motion to table \nA motion to table the articles of impeachment shall not be in order.", "id": "id4944645d3dc94416a4016bfc12bf9edd", "header": "Motion to table", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Committee \n(a) In general \nPursuant to rule XI of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials (in this section referred to as rule XI ), not later than 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted, the Presiding Officer shall appoint a committee of 12 Senators to perform the duties and to exercise the powers provided for in rule XI (in this resolution referred to as the committee ). (b) Recommendations \nThe majority leader and minority leader, in consultation with their respective conference, shall each recommend 6 members, including a chair and vice chair, respectively, to the Presiding Officer for appointment to the committee. (c) Authority as a standing committee \nThe committee shall be deemed to be a standing committee of the Senate for the purpose of reporting to the Senate resolutions for the criminal or civil enforcement of the committee's subpoenas or orders, and for the purpose of printing reports, hearings, and other documents for submission to the Senate under rule XI. (d) Authority To waive requirements relating to questions \nDuring proceedings conducted under rule XI, the chair of the committee is authorized to waive the requirement under the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials that questions by a Senator to a witness, a manager, or counsel shall be reduced to writing and put by the Presiding Officer. (e) Report \nNot later than 90 calendar days after the date on which all members of the committee are appointed under subsection (a), the committee shall submit to the Senate a report compiling all evidence, exhibits, and witness testimony received by the committee, which— (1) shall include a certified copy of the transcript of the proceedings had and testimony given before the committee; and (2) may include a statement of facts that are uncontested and a summary, with appropriate references to the record, of evidence that the parties have introduced on contested issues of fact. (f) Staffing and expenses \nThe actual and necessary expenses of the committee, including the employment of staff at an annual rate of pay, and the employment of consultants with prior approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration at a rate not to exceed the maximum daily rate for a standing committee of the Senate, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate from the appropriation account Miscellaneous Items upon vouchers approved by the chair of the committee, except that no voucher shall be required to pay the salary of any employee who is compensated at an annual rate of pay. (g) Termination \nThe committee shall terminate not later than 45 calendar days after the pronouncement of judgment by the Senate on the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas.", "id": "idB8F366D2E59B4665B6D1DD0A77296961", "header": "Committee", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) In general \nPursuant to rule XI of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials (in this section referred to as rule XI ), not later than 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted, the Presiding Officer shall appoint a committee of 12 Senators to perform the duties and to exercise the powers provided for in rule XI (in this resolution referred to as the committee ).", "id": "ide95fa6327a13463589ced9e861809162", "header": "In general", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Recommendations \nThe majority leader and minority leader, in consultation with their respective conference, shall each recommend 6 members, including a chair and vice chair, respectively, to the Presiding Officer for appointment to the committee.", "id": "id53EA966730D742F4892C59D602EDBE66", "header": "Recommendations", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(c) Authority as a standing committee \nThe committee shall be deemed to be a standing committee of the Senate for the purpose of reporting to the Senate resolutions for the criminal or civil enforcement of the committee's subpoenas or orders, and for the purpose of printing reports, hearings, and other documents for submission to the Senate under rule XI.", "id": "id35237906C7E04667B7B5835A29CE04CA", "header": "Authority as a standing committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(d) Authority To waive requirements relating to questions \nDuring proceedings conducted under rule XI, the chair of the committee is authorized to waive the requirement under the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials that questions by a Senator to a witness, a manager, or counsel shall be reduced to writing and put by the Presiding Officer.", "id": "id546500859DB540CDA48B803178E24405", "header": "Authority To waive requirements relating to questions", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(e) Report \nNot later than 90 calendar days after the date on which all members of the committee are appointed under subsection (a), the committee shall submit to the Senate a report compiling all evidence, exhibits, and witness testimony received by the committee, which— (1) shall include a certified copy of the transcript of the proceedings had and testimony given before the committee; and (2) may include a statement of facts that are uncontested and a summary, with appropriate references to the record, of evidence that the parties have introduced on contested issues of fact.", "id": "idd19fd305a46946e7b96f94f1f59d3d26", "header": "Report", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(f) Staffing and expenses \nThe actual and necessary expenses of the committee, including the employment of staff at an annual rate of pay, and the employment of consultants with prior approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration at a rate not to exceed the maximum daily rate for a standing committee of the Senate, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate from the appropriation account Miscellaneous Items upon vouchers approved by the chair of the committee, except that no voucher shall be required to pay the salary of any employee who is compensated at an annual rate of pay.", "id": "idF41DA106DE4344C7B211E19F8DC7D08E", "header": "Staffing and expenses", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(g) Termination \nThe committee shall terminate not later than 45 calendar days after the pronouncement of judgment by the Senate on the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas.", "id": "idF242CFAB462743CC9D631B53CB22D776", "header": "Termination", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] }, { "text": "3. Convening as Court of Impeachment \nAt 1 p.m. on the first day on which the Senate is in session after the date that is 90 calendar days after the date on which all members of the committee established under section 2 are appointed, the Senate shall convene as a Court of Impeachment to consider the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas.", "id": "idCB23B0F62D874FB39CE07B2E2873CB82", "header": "Convening as Court of Impeachment", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "4. Notice \nThe Secretary shall notify the House of Representatives and counsel for Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas of this resolution.", "id": "id4b7bdd2b76fb4941b0fb606663ebffe0", "header": "Notice", "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Border security and unlawful immigration", "Congressional committees", "Congressional oversight", "Government ethics and transparency, public corruption", "Government studies and investigations", "Legislative rules and procedure" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commends the University of Mississippi for its 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States; (2) recognizes the University of Mississippi for its academic, research, cultural, and athletic excellence; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Chancellor of the University of Mississippi, Dr. Glenn F. Boyce; (B) the Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics of the University of Mississippi, Mr. Keith Carter; and (C) the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. LouAnn Woodward.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Higher education", "Mississippi" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates October 2023 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.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Elementary and secondary education", "School administration" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) celebrates Ombudsman Appreciation Day and Coast Guard ombudsmen on March 26, 2023; (2) is grateful to the women and men who volunteer their time as Coast Guard ombudsmen to assist the families of members of the Coast Guard; and (3) congratulates the volunteers of the Coast Guard Ombudsman program on 37 years of service.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Military personnel and dependents" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 1, 2023, through May 7, 2023, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week ; and (2) encourages each individual in the United States to become better informed about and aware of Tardive Dyskinesia.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Drug therapy", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Mental health", "Neurological disorders" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as National Wildlife Refuge Week ; (2) encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities; (3) recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges to wildlife conservation, the protection of imperiled species and ecosystems, and wildlife-dependent recreational uses; (4) acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies across the United States; (5) identifies the significance of national wildlife refuges in advancing the traditions of wildlife observation, photography, and interpretation, as well as environmental education; (6) finds that national wildlife refuges play a vital role in securing the hunting and fishing heritage of the United States for future generations; (7) recognizes the important work of urban national wildlife refuges in welcoming racially and ethnically diverse urban communities that were long excluded, including work— (A) to foster strong new conservation coalitions; (B) to provide education and employment opportunities to youth; (C) to improve communities; (D) to build trust in government; and (E) to connect individuals with nature; (8) recognizes the commitment of the National Wildlife Refuge System to engagement, relationships, knowledge-sharing, and co-stewardship of National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters with Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native organizations, and the Native Hawaiian community; (9) acknowledges the role of national wildlife refuges in conserving waterfowl and waterfowl habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq. ); (10) reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (11) expresses the intent of the Senate— (A) to continue working to conserve wildlife; and (B) to support the management of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the National Wildlife Refuge System for current and future generations.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/16/703" } ] } ]

[ "Birds", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Community life and organization", "Endangered and threatened species", "Hunting and fishing", "Outdoor recreation", "Racial and ethnic relations", "Urban and suburban affairs and development", "Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats", "Wildlife conservation and habitat protection", "Youth employment and child labor" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) condemns the brazen violation of United States sovereignty by the People's Republic of China (PRC); (2) denounces the efforts of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to deceive the international community through false claims about its intelligence collection campaigns in violation of United States sovereignty, and those regarding other nations where similar incidents have occurred; (3) determines that it should be the policy of the United States to act promptly, responsibly, and decisively to deter and stop foreign aerial surveillance platforms violating United States sovereignty, including those directed by or connected to the CCP; and (4) calls on the President to keep Congress fully informed by continuing to provide comprehensive briefings on the February 2023 incident, previous incidents, and the broader efforts of the PRC in this area that include— (A) a complete account of all known violations of United States national airspace by the PRC in recent years, regardless of platform; (B) a complete account of similar past incidents of the PRC’s use of surveillance balloons around the world; (C) a timeline of events for the February 2023 incident, from first detection to the eventual shootdown of the balloon; (D) an assessment of what surveillance data the PRC was potentially able to collect or transmit via the balloon while it was over United States territory; (E) an assessment of the value of the intelligence that the United States obtained while the balloon transited the United States and from the recovery and analysis of physical debris; (F) a detailed account of what measures were taken to mitigate the intelligence collection threat posed by the balloon, the costs of those measures, and the impact on the regular operations of the affected installations, platforms, and personnel; (G) a description of what options were identified to mitigate the threat, and a description and timing of the recommendations the United States military made regarding those options; (H) an account of diplomatic communications, past and ongoing, between the United States and the PRC regarding the February 2023 incident, including any demarches by Department of State personnel and subsequent responses by the PRC; (I) a detailed description of plans, capabilities, and methods to deter and defeat intelligence collection activities conducted by the PRC or other foreign adversaries in United States national airspace and any additional authorities or resources needed from Congress to ensure detection and defeat of these activities in the future; (J) a detailed description of efforts of the United States to enhance cooperation with partners, allies, and countries affected by the global surveillance balloon program of the PRC to push back on the PRC’s practices in this area; and (K) a description of efforts to hold the Government of the PRC, and entities associated with the design, development, management, and deployment of the PRC surveillance balloon program, accountable for the violation of United States sovereignty and the sovereignty of other countries.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Asia", "Aviation and airports", "China", "Congressional oversight", "Congressional-executive branch relations", "Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad", "Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information", "International law and treaties", "Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents", "Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week ; (2) encourages individuals to educate themselves on the value of training and the importance of best practices with respect to work zone safety; (3) encourages individuals to practice work zone safety by— (A) researching their routes ahead of time to avoid work zones when possible; (B) avoiding distractions while driving; (C) obeying road crew flaggers and being aware of and obeying all signs throughout work zones that indicate reduced speeds, lane changes, and other vital information; (D) slowing down when entering a work zone and being aware of road workers; (E) merging into an open lane when instructed to do so when lane closures are present and slowing down and merging over for first responders; (F) maintaining a space cushion when driving behind other vehicles to avoid rear-end crashes; and (G) providing towing and recovery professionals room to facilitate the process of clearing crashes; (4) encourages infrastructure owners and operators to deploy work zone protections and technologies such as the Work Zone Data Exchange to make travel on public roads safer for workers and road users; and (5) supports the goals and ideals of a National Work Zone Awareness Week to bring further awareness to worker and driver safety while maneuvering a motor vehicle in work zones.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Commuting", "Roads and highways", "Worker safety and health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of May 2023 as Renewable Fuels Month ; and (2) recognizes— (A) the important role renewable fuels play in reducing the carbon impact of the United States; (B) the ability renewable fuels have to lower fuel prices for consumers; (C) the support to rural communities that renewable fuel industries provide; and (D) the opportunity that the production of renewable fuels provides to lessen the reliance of the United States on foreign adversaries.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alternative and renewable resources", "Climate change and greenhouse gases", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Energy prices", "Rural conditions and development" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers; (2) applauds the significant achievements of the Texas Rangers; (3) commends the thousands of men and women who have served in both field and command ranks of the Texas Rangers, both before and after Texas statehood, including the current 234 full-time employees consisting of 166 commissioned Texas Rangers and 68 support personnel; (4) remembers the 149 Texas Rangers who valiantly lost their lives in the performance of their duties; and (5) recognizes the critical role the Texas Rangers have played throughout the history of Texas, beginning with Stephen F. Austin, the Father of Texas , who organized the Texas Rangers for the common defense over the range of the Texas Republic.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Law enforcement officers", "Texas", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) celebrates and honors the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions those women have made and continue to make to the United States; and (2) recognizes the importance of providing for the safety and upholding the interests of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alaska Natives and Hawaiians", "Congressional tributes", "Federal-Indian relations", "Indian social and development programs", "Racial and ethnic relations", "Women's rights" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) honors the life and legacy of Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford for his contributions to the Armed Forces and the space mission of the United States; and (2) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Federal officials", "National Aeronautics and Space Administration", "Space flight and exploration", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week; and (2) recognizes that National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week provides a special opportunity for— (A) medicolegal death investigation professionals to— (i) acknowledge the contributions of medicolegal death investigation professionals working throughout the jurisdictions of the United States; (ii) organize community events to encourage a better understanding of medicolegal death investigations; (iii) provide tours to Federal, State, and local policymakers to assist those individuals in gaining better insight into the current capabilities of medicolegal death investigation professionals and the future demands that medicolegal death investigation professionals will face; and (iv) contact and invite local media outlets to cover events hosted during National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week; (B) local policymakers to— (i) recognize, through formal commendation or resolution, the contributions of local medicolegal death investigation professionals to the communities of those policymakers; (ii) formally declare the week of January 21, 2024, through January 27, 2024, to be National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week ; (iii) visit local medicolegal death investigation professionals in their jurisdictions to gain an understanding of the capabilities and needs of those jurisdictions; and (iv) discuss the operational needs of State and local medicolegal death investigation jurisdictions; (C) individuals in the United States, including members of the media, to— (i) attend community events sponsored by local medicolegal death investigation jurisdictions; (ii) take tours of local medical examiner and coroner offices; and (iii) ask local medical examiner and coroner offices about the operational and legislative needs of those jurisdictions; (D) members of the media to highlight local news stories that focus on the work of local medicolegal death investigation professionals in the communities they serve; and (E) public safety officers, law enforcement officers, and court officers to— (i) attend community events sponsored by local medicolegal death investigation jurisdictions; (ii) take tours of local medical examiner and coroner offices; (iii) discuss the operational needs of State and local medicolegal death investigation jurisdictions; and (iv) engage with local medicolegal death investigation professionals about working together more effectively.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "Health personnel" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education; and (2) designates September 2023 as National Student Parent Month.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child care and development", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Family relationships", "Higher education" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) remembers and honors the 7 astronauts who lost their lives on February 1, 2003, on Space Shuttle Columbia ; (2) expresses deep condolences and gratitude to the families, friends, and colleagues of— (A) United States Air Force Colonel Rick D. Husband; (B) United States Navy Commander William Willie C. McCool; (C) United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson; (D) United States Navy Captain David M. Brown; (E) United States Navy Captain Laurel B. Clark; (F) Dr. Kalpana Chawla; and (G) Israeli Air Force Colonel Ilan Ramon; (3) commends all those who assisted in the debris recovery and accident investigation process, including helicopter pilot Jules Buzz F. Mier Jr. and Texas Forest Service Aviation Specialist Charles G. Krenek, who both died during debris search, and dedicated staff across the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and (4) reaffirms the commitment of the United States Government to create a culture of safety and innovation within all agencies and companies pursuing the exploration of space, including in the pursuit of the United States' return to the Moon and first visit to Mars through the Artemis missions and Moon to Mars efforts.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Space flight and exploration", "Spacecraft and satellites" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) fully and completely condemns the outrageous terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel, which resulted in the mass murder of civilians, including babies; (2) denounces the rhetoric of anti-Israel, pro-Hamas student groups as antisemitic, repugnant, and morally contemptible for sympathizing with genocidal violence against the State of Israel and risking the physical safety of Jewish Americans in the United States; (3) acknowledges that Israel has the right to exist and defend itself; (4) emphasizes that Jewish Americans have the right to safety and security in the United States; and (5) encourages the United States Government to fully and completely support Israel and its right to exist and defend itself.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Arab-Israeli relations", "Asia", "Conflicts and wars", "First Amendment rights", "Gaza Strip", "Higher education", "Israel", "Middle East", "Palestinians", "Protest and dissent", "Racial and ethnic relations", "Religion", "Terrorism", "War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; (2) honors the heroic dedication of the employees of the Drug Enforcement Administration who have paid the ultimate price and sacrificed their lives or have been wounded or injured in the service of the United States; and (3) gives heartfelt thanks to all the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration for their past and continued efforts to protect the health and safety of the people of the United States from transnational criminal networks and drugs causing harm, violence, and death in the communities of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Department of Justice", "Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)", "Drug trafficking and controlled substances", "Law enforcement officers" ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States needs to prioritize a Mom Economy that invests in the caregiving infrastructure required to adequately support and empower mothers in the workforce and sustain a thriving economy; (2) mothers, especially mothers of color, face systemic economic and social inequalities that restrict their ability to balance parenting responsibilities with workplace roles and limit their professional advancement; (3) mothers play an integral role not only in the financial well-being of their families but in the productivity of the American economy as a whole; (4) the United States should invest in its mothers by expanding and developing the social safety net in order to secure meaningful and sustainable economic growth, including— (A) robust paid family and medical leave plans for all workers, including— (i) paid parental leave following the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption or foster care, provided in equal amounts for all parents regardless of gender; and (ii) paid leave policies that can be used for family caregiving and workers’ own medical leave; (B) paid menstrual leave and remote work accommodations for workers experiencing debilitating menstrual or menopause symptoms; (C) investment in the childcare industry with the goal of providing universal childcare and early learning, including— (i) robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs; (ii) Federal financial support for childcare programs to guarantee all families have access to affordable and high quality child care; and (iii) commitments to pay childcare workers a dignified, living wage; (D) access to nutritious food as a human right, including through— (i) boosting SNAP maximum and minimum benefits and removing barriers to access, including time restrictions and additional work requirements; and (ii) increasing funds for school meals and other nutrition programs to combat child hunger and making school meals more accessible; (E) the implementation and expansion of child poverty reduction tools that improve income security, infant and maternal health, and educational and economic outcomes into the second generation, including— (i) a permanent expansion of the child tax credit; and (ii) improvements in the earned income tax credit, which lifts millions of people above the poverty line each year and boosts labor force participation among single mothers; (F) addressing the Nation's maternal mortality crisis through critical investments in maternal health care, including ensuring access to the full range of reproductive health care and family planning; (G) raising the Federal minimum wage for all workers, including tipped workers, and adjusting it on a yearly basis to keep pace with inflation; and (H) investments in legislation that ensures protections for LGBTQ+ mothers in the workplace, such as the Equality Act, and reduces wage discrimination, such as the Paycheck Fairness Act; and (5) United States policymakers should include a specific focus on working mothers in future policymaking, beyond the aforementioned policies, including with regard to economic policy, fiscal policy, and social safety net policy, in order to ensure that working mothers and other caregivers can continue to balance their roles as family anchors and caregivers with their work and economic contributions to both their families and the economy of the United States.", "id": "H74A745864A53405F8039563D4E23A0DD", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child care and development", "Child health", "Commuting", "Employee leave", "Family services", "Income tax credits", "Minority employment", "Nutrition and diet", "Poverty and welfare assistance", "Racial and ethnic relations", "Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination", "Tax treatment of families", "Wages and earnings", "Women's employment", "Women's health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 1, 2023, as “National Assistive Technology Awareness Day”; and (2) commends— (A) assistive technology specialists and program coordinators for their hard work and dedication in serving individuals with disabilities who are in need of finding the proper assistive technology to meet their individual needs; and (B) professional organizations and researchers dedicated to facilitating the access and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and older adults in need of assistive technology devices.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Disability and paralysis", "Health personnel", "Health technology, devices, supplies", "Medical research" ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) the Senate— (A) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Richard C. Clark, former Member of the Senate; and (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of Richard C. Clark; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Richard C. Clark, former Senator for the State of Iowa.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Iowa", "Members of Congress", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) encourages the people of the United States to join in a national effort— (A) to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers; and (B) to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service; (2) acknowledges the significant accomplishments of the members, volunteers, alumni, and community partners of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors; (3) recognizes the important contributions made by AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to the lives of the people of the United States; and (4) encourages individuals of all ages to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "National and community service", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Florida State University women’s soccer team and the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and trustees of Florida State University, on winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women’s Soccer Championship; and (2) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Florida State University, Richard McCullough; (B) the Athletic Director of Florida State University, Michael Alford; and (C) the Head Coach of the Florida State University women’s soccer team, Brian Pensky.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Florida", "Higher education", "School athletics" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) condemns the Chinese Communist Party’s invasion of United States airspace to conduct surveillance; (2) affirms that it is the policy of the United States to protect the sovereignty and integrity of United States airspace from foreign and hostile state actors, especially the People's Republic of China; and (3) calls on the President to be transparent with the American people and Congress regarding this latest spying incident and all other attempts by the Chinese Communist Party to conduct surveillance on United States citizens, territory, and assets.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Asia", "Aviation and airports", "China", "Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad", "Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information", "Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents", "Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs (referred to in this resolution as the Chiefs ) and their entire staff, Mayor of Kansas City Quinton Lucas, Governor of Missouri Mike Parson, and loyal fans of the Chiefs for their victory in Super Bowl LVII; and (2) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Chiefs, Clark Hunt; (B) the president of the Chiefs, Mark Donovan; (C) the head coach of the Chiefs, Andy Reid; and (D) players Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Harrison Butker.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Missouri", "Professional sports" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) realizes that large deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous; and (2) recognizes— (A) that the acceptance of Modern Monetary Theory would lead to higher deficits and higher inflation; and (B) the duty of the Senate to abandon Modern Monetary Theory in favor of mainstream fiscal and monetary frameworks.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Budget deficits and national debt", "Economic theory", "Monetary policy" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Transgender Day of Visibility with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities; (3) celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of transgender individuals; and (4) recognizes the bravery of the transgender community as it fights for equal dignity and respect.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as National Work Zone Awareness Week ; (2) encourages individuals to educate themselves on the value of training and the importance of best practices in regard to work zone safety; (3) encourages individuals to practice work zone safety by— (A) researching their routes ahead of time to avoid work zones when possible; (B) avoiding distractions while driving; (C) obeying road crew flaggers and being aware of and obeying all signage throughout work zones that indicate reduced speeds, lane changes, and other vital information; (D) slowing down when entering a work zone and being vigilant of road workers; (E) merging into an open lane when instructed to do so when lane closures are present and slowing down and merging over for first responders; (F) maintaining a space cushion when driving behind other vehicles to avoid rear end crashes; and (G) providing towing and recovery professionals room to facilitate the process of clearing crashes; (4) encourages infrastructure owners and operators to deploy work zone protections and technologies such as the Work Zone Data Exchange to make travel on public roads safer for workers and road users; and (5) supports the goals and ideals of a National Work Zone Awareness Week to bring further awareness to worker and driver safety while maneuvering a motor vehicle in work zones.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commuting", "Congressional tributes", "Worker safety and health" ]

[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,212,203, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,220,919, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $3,008,716, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,212,203, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,220,919, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $3,008,716, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $40,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

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[ { "text": "the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: \nMs. Stabenow (Chair), Mr. Brown, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Smith, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Booker, Mr. Luján, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Welch, Mr. Fetterman. Committee on Appropriations: \nMrs. Murray (Chair), Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Reed, Mr. Tester, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Coons, Mr. Schatz, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Peters. Committee on Armed Services: \nMr. Reed (Chair), Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Ms. Warren, Mr. Peters, Mr. Manchin, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Kelly. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: \nMr. Brown (Chair), Mr. Reed, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Tester, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Smith, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Fetterman. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: \nMs. Cantwell (Chair), Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Markey, Mr. Peters, Ms. Baldwin, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Tester, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Luján, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Welch. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: \nMr. Manchin (Chair), Mr. Wyden, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Hirono, Mr. King, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Hickenlooper. Committee on the Environment and Public Works: \nMr. Carper (Chair), Mr. Cardin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Markey, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Fetterman. Committee on Finance: \nMr. Wyden (Chair), Ms. Stabenow, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Casey, Mr. Warner, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Warren. Committee on Foreign Relations: \nMr. Menendez (Chair), Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Booker, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Duckworth. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: \nMr. Sanders (Chair), Mrs. Murray, Mr. Casey, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Smith, Mr. Luján, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Markey. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: \nMr. Peters (Chair), Mr. Carper, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Blumenthal. Select Committee on Intelligence: \nMr. Warner (Chair), Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. King, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Casey, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Reed, (ex officio), Mr. Schumer (ex officio). Committee on the Judiciary: \nMr. Durbin (Chair), Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Coons, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Booker, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Welch. Committee on the Budget: \nMr. Whitehouse (Chair), Mrs. Murray, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Warner, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Luján, Mr. Padilla. Committee on Rules and Administration: \nMs. Klobuchar (Chair), Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Warner, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Welch. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: \nMr. Cardin (Chair), Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker, Mr. Coons, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Hickenlooper. Committee on Veterans' Affairs: \nMr. Tester (Chair), Mrs. Murray, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Brown, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Manchin, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Hassan, Mr. King. Special Committee on Aging: \nMr. Casey (Chair), Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Warren, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Fetterman. Joint Economic Committee: \nMr. Heinrich (Chair), Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Welch, Mr. Fetterman. Select Committee on Ethics: \nMr. Coons (Chair), Mr. Schatz, Mrs. Shaheen. Committee on Indian Affairs: \nMr. Schatz (Chair), Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Tester, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Smith, Mr. Luján.", "id": "id9592D254985D4D17A8D157515603AAA4", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week ; (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies; (4) supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States; and (5) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the leadership of the United States in the global energy marketplace and in supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alternative and renewable resources", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Small business" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates June 2023 as National Cybersecurity Education Month ; (2) invites individuals and organizations in the United States— (A) to recognize the essential role of cybersecurity education; and (B) to support Federal, State, and local educational efforts; (3) encourages educational and training institutions to increase the understanding and awareness of cybersecurity education at such institutions; and (4) commits to— (A) raising awareness about cybersecurity education; and (B) taking legislative action in support of cybersecurity education to effectively build and sustain a skilled cybersecurity workforce.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Computer security and identity theft", "Elementary and secondary education", "Science and engineering education", "Teaching, teachers, curricula" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (referred to in this resolution as NIDCR ) and the critical role of NIDCR in advancing biomedical and behavioral research and the mission of the National Institutes of Health, the premier biomedical research agency in the world; (2) commends NIDCR for its work to address the COVID–19 pandemic by investigating the transmissibility of SARS–CoV–2 in dental settings, studying oral viral entry and infection, methods to prevent transmission, replication, and shedding, and supporting the development of the most promising treatments and vaccines; and (3) declares that NIDCR is a vital, venerable, and essential component of the National Institutes of Health and the overall public health and science strategy of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cardiovascular and respiratory health", "Congressional tributes", "Dental care", "Infectious and parasitic diseases", "Medical research" ]

[ { "text": "That, effective October 21, 2023, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for her long and faithful service, Betty K. Koed is hereby designated as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional officers and employees", "Senate", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of July 10, 2023, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of countless journeyman lineworkers who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their customers and their communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.", "id": "H3BBDA0C4C37540C6802609895922EB0B", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Electric power generation and transmission", "Worker safety and health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) extends its deepest gratitude to Captain Samuel Farmer for his dedicated service to the United States; (2) recognizes the sacrifices that Captain Samuel Farmer and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment made for the United States; (3) commends the heroism shown by Captain Samuel Farmer and the Marines and sailors under his command in the line of duty; and (4) honors Captain Samuel Farmer and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment for their devotion to duty and decisive leadership in the face of enemy action at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Veterans' organizations and recognition" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate does hereby declare March 8, 2023, as National Emily Warner & Women Airline Pilots Day.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Aviation and airports", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Women's employment" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) applauds and expresses support for the continued, increased cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hizballah’s criminal and terrorist activities; (2) supports transcontinental efforts within Europe to share intelligence information among police and security services to facilitate greater cooperation in tracking, apprehending, and prosecuting Hizballah operatives; (3) encourages the European Union to implement sanctions against Hizballah-affiliated terrorists in tandem with the United States; (4) recommends greater civil society engagement in both the United States and Europe to underscore Hizballah’s malign regional influence; and (5) urges the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the group, including by— (A) facilitating better cross-border cooperation between European Union members in combating Hizballah; (B) issuing arrest warrants against members and active supporters of Hizballah; (C) freezing Hizballah’s assets in Europe, including assets controlled by organizations masquerading as charities; and (D) prohibiting fundraising activities in support of Hizballah.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "Europe", "European Union", "Foreign property", "Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information", "International organizations and cooperation", "Middle East", "Sanctions", "Terrorism" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National Basketball Association Finals; (2) celebrates the selfless teamwork and extraordinary character, pride, determination, and hard-work of the Denver Nuggets; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the owner of the Denver Nuggets, E. Stanley Kroenke; (B) the Head Coach of the Denver Nuggets, Michael Malone; and (C) the General Manager of the Denver Nuggets, Calvin Booth.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Colorado", "Congressional tributes", "Professional sports" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes that the national debt is a threat to the national security of the United States; (2) realizes that deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous; (3) commits to restoring regular order in the appropriations process; and (4) commits to preventing the looming fiscal crisis faced by the United States.", "id": "H642E62AE277142C492D177A70B3E3437", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Budget deficits and national debt" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 15, 2023, as National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Neurological disorders" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commemorates the passage of 2 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021; (2) honors the survivors and the 98 lives lost in the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (3) commends the bravery and selfless service demonstrated by the local, State, national, and international teams of first responders deployed in the aftermath of the collapse; and (4) expresses support for the survivors and community of Surfside, Florida.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Building construction", "Congressional tributes", "Cooperative and condominium housing", "First responders and emergency personnel", "Florida" ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Federal Government has a duty to protect the rights of transgender and nonbinary people by implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that includes— (A) ensuring transgender and nonbinary people have equal access to services and public accommodations that align with their gender identity by— (i) amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq. ) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including gender identity and sex characteristics, in public accommodations and federally funded programs and activities; (ii) expanding the definition of public accommodation to address the full range of places and services that members of the general public utilize; (iii) explicitly clarifying that it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex, including gender identity or sex characteristics, in public accommodations and services on religious grounds; and (iv) amending Federal education laws to ensure that those laws protect students from discrimination based on sex, including gender identity and sex characteristics, and guarantee the rights of students to— (I) participate in sports on teams and in programs that best align with their gender identity; (II) use school facilities that best align with their gender identity; (III) have their authentic identity respected in the classroom; and (IV) have access to curriculum and books that accurately portray the substantive history and identity of LGBTQI+ people and Black, Indigenous, and people of color; (B) recognizing the right to bodily autonomy and ethical health care for transgender and nonbinary people by— (i) strengthening, implementing, and enforcing prohibitions on discrimination in the provision of health care on the basis of sex, including on the basis of actual or perceived gender identity or sex characteristics; (ii) eliminating unnecessary governmental restrictions on the provision of, and access to, gender-affirming medical care and counseling for transgender and nonbinary adults and youth; (iii) ensuring that health care providers following standards of care for transgender and nonbinary people are not targeted for criminal or civil penalties, or for professional discipline; (iv) protecting children from forceful removal from supportive homes; (v) protecting providers of gender-affirming care, reproductive health care, and abortion health care from threats and acts of violence related to their work; (vi) expanding access to competent health care providers serving transgender and nonbinary patients, including by recruiting and training more health care providers to provide appropriate care; (vii) expanding telehealth access to provide patients in rural and other underserved locations better access to health care services; (viii) codifying Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), guaranteeing the right to abortion, and codifying the right to reproductive health care such as contraceptives and assistive reproductive technology for everyone, including transgender and nonbinary people; and (ix) banning the use of forced surgery that violates medical ethics and human rights on intersex children and infants; (C) ensuring transgender and nonbinary people can care for themselves and their families by fully codifying the judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020) by— (i) eliminating hiring and employment discrimination and workforce exclusion by amending title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ) to explicitly clarify that employers may not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived gender identity or sex characteristics; (ii) amending the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ) to explicitly clarify that it prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, including on the basis of gender identity or sex characteristics; and (iii) amending the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq. ) to explicitly clarify that it prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, including on the basis of gender identity or sex characteristics; (D) providing accessible avenues for legal recognition of transgender and nonbinary identities and guaranteeing full participation in civil life by— (i) eliminating Federal gender identification requirements on government documents that are unnecessary to determine the identity of the holder or are otherwise irrelevant to the purpose of the document; (ii) eliminating burdensome barriers to updating sex and names on passports, Social Security cards, and other forms of Federal Government identification and records, permitting, where possible, changes on self-attestation alone; (iii) requiring that an X marker be available on Federal Government identification and records that still require gender; (iv) requiring States to permit voters to update their name and gender on their voter registration and vote on the same day of Federal elections; and (v) making explicit that existing Federal statutes prohibiting sex discrimination in jury service also prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sex characteristics; (E) strengthening the safety of transgender and nonbinary people by— (i) investing in community services to prevent intimate partner, family, and community violence against transgender and nonbinary people and expand services for transgender and nonbinary survivors; (ii) investing in mental health services and suicide prevention programs designed for transgender and nonbinary people; (iii) banning fraudulent and harmful so-called conversion therapy practices; (iv) ensuring robust regulations and procedures that affirm that claims for immigration relief or asylum based on persecution related to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics are protected grounds in the context of asylum adjudications; and (v) exploring policies and practices that would improve the safety of transgender and nonbinary individuals incarcerated in jails, prisons, and immigration detention facilities, and ensure that those populations of transgender and nonbinary individuals have access to gender-affirming care, appropriate services, and commissary items; and (F) actively enforcing the civil rights of transgender and nonbinary people by all government agencies including by— (i) requiring the Attorney General to designate a liaison within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice whose job is dedicated to advising on and overseeing enforcement of the civil rights of transgender and nonbinary people; and (ii) appropriating the funds necessary to fully staff and support the enforcement of these rights across agencies; (2) the actions listed in this resolution are only the first steps toward transgender equality; (3) to carry out the goals in this resolution, Federal agencies must collect gender identity and sex characteristics information on a voluntary, confidential basis solely for equity and public health purposes in key Federal surveys; (4) the Federal Government must make an ongoing commitment to the rights of transgender and nonbinary people; and (5) policies concerning transgender rights must be led and informed by transgender communities, in particular Black and Indigenous women who face heightened risk of violence, poverty, discrimination, and other harm due to their intersecting identities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/42/2000a" }, { "text": "42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/42/2000e" }, { "text": "42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/42/3601" }, { "text": "15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/15/1691" } ] } ]

[ "Abortion", "Census and government statistics", "Child safety and welfare", "Due process and equal protection", "Employment discrimination and employee rights", "Health care coverage and access", "Health technology, devices, supplies", "Housing discrimination", "Mental health", "School athletics", "Sex and reproductive health", "Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination", "Teaching, teachers, curricula" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning February 5, 2024, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Higher education", "Indian social and development programs", "Minority education" ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) the Senate— (A) supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month ; (B) commends domestic violence victim advocates, domestic violence victim service providers, crisis hotline staff, and first responders serving victims of domestic violence for their compassionate support of survivors of domestic violence; and (C) recognizes the strength and courage of survivors of domestic violence; and (2) it is the sense of the Senate that Congress should— (A) continue to raise awareness of— (i) domestic violence in the United States; and (ii) the corresponding devastating effects of domestic violence on survivors, families, and communities; and (B) pledge continued support for programs designed to— (i) assist survivors of domestic violence; (ii) hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable; and (iii) bring an end to domestic violence.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Crime prevention", "Crime victims", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "Domestic violence and child abuse", "Family services" ]

[ { "text": "That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Grillo , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "id1aeb3ff7bed54a0c88c85ac6ee9ebc30", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional officers and employees", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "District of Columbia", "Evidence and witnesses", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate", "Subversive activities" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the self-less dedication to fellow citizens displayed through the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York City, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania; (2) calls on the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and all people of the United States, to observe September 11, 2023, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance , with appropriate and personal expressions of service and reflection, which may include performing good deeds, displaying the United States flag, participating in memorial and remembrance services, and engaging in volunteer service or other charitable activities— (A) in honor of the individuals who lost their lives, were injured, or continue to be medically ill as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and (B) in tribute to the individuals who rose to service— (i) to come to the aid of those individuals in need; and (ii) in defense of the United States; and (3) urges all people of the United States to continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited throughout the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Crime victims", "District of Columbia", "First responders and emergency personnel", "Members of Congress", "Military personnel and dependents", "National and community service", "National symbols", "New York City", "Pennsylvania", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations", "Terrorism", "Virginia" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates July 2023 as National Blueberry Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Food supply, safety, and labeling", "Fruit and vegetables" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commends Blue Mountain Christian University for its 150 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States; (2) recognizes Blue Mountain Christian University for its academic, faith-based, and athletic excellence; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Blue Mountain Christian University, Dr. Barbara Childers McMillin; (B) the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Blue Mountain Christian University, Dr. Sharon Ball Enzor; and (C) the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics of Blue Mountain Christian University, Mr. Will Lowrey.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Educational facilities and institutions", "Higher education", "Religion", "School athletics" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the century of service by the American Battle Monuments Commission and their personnel who have worked to honor the service and sacrifices of our fallen warriors and those who fought at their side; (2) commends the work done by the American Battle Monuments Commission to oversee and execute commemorative events at cemeteries and memorials, especially for the benefit of veterans and families who return to those sacred grounds on milestone anniversaries or dates of personal significance; (3) supports the efforts of the American Battle Monuments Commission to educate the coming generations, young Americans, and young people from around the world on the sacrifices made by those American soldiers, sailors, aviators, Marines, and members of the Coast Guard who died during military service and are buried or memorialized on the sacred grounds they steward; (4) encourages all people of the United States to visit and pay their respects to those interred in cemeteries maintained by the American Battle Monuments Commission overseas who died fighting against tyranny; (5) lauds the continued mission carried out with excellence by the American Battle Monuments Commission; and (6) wishes the American Battle Monuments Commission continued success for another 100 years and beyond.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Military history", "Monuments and memorials", "Veterans' organizations and recognition" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of January 21 through 27, 2024, as National Board Certified Teacher Week ; (2) recognizes the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers to student learning and achievement; and (3) encourages educators, administrators, school districts, and States— (A) to promote the growth of new National Board Certified Teachers; and (B) to provide the necessary incentives and support to candidates for National Board Certification.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Teaching, teachers, curricula" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses approval for the 50th anniversary celebration of the homecoming of United States prisoners of war from Vietnam; and (2) recognizes the extraordinary service and sacrifices of the United States prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Asia", "Conflicts and wars", "Congressional tributes", "Military history", "U.S. history", "Veterans' organizations and recognition", "Vietnam" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses deep condolences to the families and colleagues of Burnsville, Minnesota, Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and whose sacrifice will not be forgotten; (2) honors the bravery of Police Sergeant Adam Medlicott; (3) recognizes all of the countless selfless and heroic actions carried out by local law enforcement and first responders; (4) expresses strong support for law enforcement and first responders in Minnesota and across the United States who protect and serve their communities; and (5) acknowledges the importance of honoring and remembering fallen law enforcement and first responders killed in the line of duty.", "id": "H1CB8653E30054668B785BD4DEB08DC4C", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "First responders and emergency personnel", "Law enforcement officers", "Minnesota" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the dozens of survivors of the attack and pledges continued resolve to stand against terrorism and hate; and (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the attack.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Crime victims", "Emergency medical services and trauma care", "First responders and emergency personnel", "Florida", "Hate crimes", "Law enforcement officers", "Terrorism", "Violent crime" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event— (A) cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; and (B) established to recognize the vital contributions of the thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; (2) applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on their selection of a theme that all can celebrate; and (3) supports— (A) the dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the United States toward academic excellence; and (B) the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Educational facilities and institutions", "Elementary and secondary education", "Religion", "School administration" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates August 2023 as National Catfish Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of all workers, past and present, that produce, process, and provide catfish for the people of the United States; and (3) recognizes that purchasing United States farm-raised catfish supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Aquaculture", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Fishes", "Food industry and services", "Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goal of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to bring national attention to the mental health crisis affecting physicians in the United States; (2) dedicates a day of reflection to honor the memory of physicians who have died by suicide; (3) recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing the issues surrounding physician suicide, including the barriers to treatment, help-seeking behaviors to address burnout, and mental care options to prevent physician suicide; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health care coverage and access", "Health personnel", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Medical research", "Mental health", "Worker safety and health" ]

[ { "text": "That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. GossJankowski , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "id5d77c7466f90408384388b650443a0cc", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional officers and employees", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "District of Columbia", "Evidence and witnesses", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate", "Subversive activities" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate commemorates the 100th anniversary of Texas Tech University and extends to all those associated with this noteworthy institution sincere best wishes for the future.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional officers and employees", "Congressional tributes", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "District of Columbia", "Evidence and witnesses", "Higher education", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate", "Subversive activities", "Texas" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms— (i) to alert employee drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (ii) to publicize the importance of the day through use of Citizens Band radios and truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their members to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (E) the people of the United States to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 26, 2023, as Drive Safer Sunday.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Accidents", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Commuting", "Motor carriers", "Motor vehicles", "Roads and highways" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of April 24 through April 28, 2023, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week ; (2) recognizes that specialized instructional support personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes; (3) commends— (A) those individuals who work as specialized instructional support personnel; and (B) the individuals and organizations that support the efforts made by specialized instructional support personnel to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together to raise awareness of the importance of specialized instructional support personnel in school climate and education efforts; (5) recognizes the important role of specialized instructional support personnel in efforts to improve mental health, reduce drug use, and improve overall community safety for students; and (6) encourages experts to share best practices so that others can replicate the success of those experts.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Academic performance and assessments", "Child health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Drug, alcohol, tobacco use", "Education of the disadvantaged", "Educational guidance", "Elementary and secondary education", "Government information and archives", "Health personnel", "Mental health", "Teaching, teachers, curricula" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goal to increase the number of Latino/a physicians in the United States and increase diversity in medicine; and (2) supports the annual designation of October 1st as National Latino/a Physician Day.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health personnel", "Minority employment" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates May 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces for the health and education of the young people of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with safe family trips to parks.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Land use and conservation", "Outdoor recreation", "Parks, recreation areas, trails" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commends the Youth America Grand Prix for over 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States, during which it has provided world class instruction and performances in all 50 States; (2) acknowledges that the Youth America Grand Prix also serves as a platform for cross cultural exchanges for ballet students from all 50 States of the United States and students from around the globe; (3) recognizes that the Youth America Grand Prix’s groundbreaking and innovative education, outreach, scholarship, and performance opportunities for talented young dancers help support and develop dance artists in the United States and abroad; and (4) celebrates Youth America Grand Prix’s critical role in ensuring the future of dance in the United States and worldwide by supporting the next generation of talented young dance artists and dance audiences.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child care and development", "Congressional tributes", "Historical and cultural resources" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports designating May 17, 2023, as DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day ; (2) supports efforts— (A) to better understand diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (B) to develop effective treatments for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; and (C) to provide comprehensive care for children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and their families; and (3) encourages all individuals in the United States to become more informed about— (A) diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors; (B) pediatric brain cancer in general; and (C) challenges relating to research on pediatric cancers and ways to advance that research.", "id": "H6E641AFCC661439D922E7F3F2894B8CF", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cancer", "Child health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Neurological disorders" ]

[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,327,384, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $12,561,230, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,233,846, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,327,384, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $12,561,230, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,233,846, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $75,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $25,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

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[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship; (2) recognizes the exceptional standard set by— (A) head coach Will Anti; and (B) the athletes on the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the president of the University of Alaska, Pat Pitney; (B) the chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Dan White; and (C) the athletics director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Brock Anundson, and the head coach of the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team, Will Anti.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alaska", "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Higher education", "School athletics" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs and their entire staff and fans of the Kansas City Chiefs for their victory in Super Bowl LVII; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the chairman and chief executive officer of the Kansas City Chiefs, Clark Hunt; (B) the president of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mark Donovan, and the general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, Brett Veach; and (C) the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Missouri", "Professional sports" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of February 2023 as Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month; (3) recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce in the United States; and (4) encourages educators, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals, administrators, and parents to promote career and technical education as a respected educational pathway for students.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Educational guidance", "Elementary and secondary education", "Employment and training programs", "Teaching, teachers, curricula", "Vocational and technical education" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate designates June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Veterans' organizations and recognition", "Women's employment" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate supports the designation of February 1, 2023, as George Washington Carver Day to celebrate and commemorate the enduring legacy and contributions of George Washington Carver to the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Agricultural education", "Agricultural practices and innovations", "Commemorative events and holidays" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Stillbirth Prevention Day ; (2) understands the importance of advancing evidence-based prevention efforts; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Stillbirth Prevention Day with appropriate awareness programs and activities.", "id": "H75BC1FC17EF844F6A8031AE77F4C2E42", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Sex and reproductive health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates April 2023 as National Native Plant Month ; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Ecology", "Horticulture and plants" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes April 28, 2023, as National Arbor Day ; (2) celebrates the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day; (3) supports the goals and ideals of National Arbor Day; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to participate in National Arbor Day activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Forests, forestry, trees" ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) the Senate— (A) recognizes with profound sorrow and deep regret the death of the Honorable Herb Kohl, former Senator for the State of Wisconsin; and (B) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate— (i) communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and (ii) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of the Honorable Herb Kohl; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Herb Kohl.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Members of Congress", "Senate", "Wisconsin" ]

[ { "text": "That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Kelly , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary’s office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "id4fd5d2185ee8407ba5f2db572021d167", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional officers and employees", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "District of Columbia", "Evidence and witnesses", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate", "Subversive activities" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes April 30, 2023, as El Día de los Niños–Celebrating Young Americans ; (2) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to nurture and invest in children and adolescents in order to preserve and enhance economic prosperity, democracy, and the free and open exchange of ideas, which are concepts that are essential to the spirit of the United States; and (B) to celebrate the gifts of children and adolescents and help children and adolescents take their rightful place in the future of the United States; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to join with children, families, communities, schools, churches, cities, and States across the United States to observe El Día de los Niños–Celebrating Young Americans with appropriate ceremonies, including activities that— (A) center on children and are free or of minimal cost so as to facilitate full participation by all people; (B) uplift and help children positively envision a path to their futures by allowing children to voice their hopes and dreams; (C) offer opportunities for children of diverse backgrounds to learn about the cultures of one another and to share ideas; (D) include family members, especially extended and elderly family members, so as to— (i) promote understanding and communication among generations within families; and (ii) enable young people to learn from, and respect and benefit from the experiences of, their family elders; (E) enable diverse communities to build relationships of understanding; and (F) provide children with safe schools, homes, and communities that give them the long-term support they need to learn, develop, and become confident young adults who are ready and eager to believe in and contribute to the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child care and development", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Community life and organization", "Cultural exchanges and relations", "Family relationships" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 2023 as National Women’s History Month ; (2) recognizes the celebration of National Women’s History Month as a time to reflect on the many notable contributions that women have made to the United States; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe National Women’s History Month with appropriate programs and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "U.S. history", "Women's rights" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates October 22 through October 28, 2023, as Natural Products Industry Week ; (2) supports individuals in the United States in their efforts to maintain or improve their health, including through the use of natural products; (3) recognizes that dietary supplements have become a routine part of the lives of millions of individuals in the United States; and (4) recognizes the contributions of the natural product industry to the workforce and economy of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Nutrition and diet" ]

[ { "text": "That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Powell , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "id4fd5d2185ee8407ba5f2db572021d167", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,145,833, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $17,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $8,750 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,107,142, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $15,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $2,961,309, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $12,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $6,250 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,145,833, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $17,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $8,750 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,107,142, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $30,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $15,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $2,961,309, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $12,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 ( 2 U.S.C. 4301(i) )); and (2) not to exceed $6,250 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

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