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[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Week; (3) acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the economic well-being and prosperity of the United States; (4) recognizes that persistent threats undermine the health of estuaries; (5) applauds the work of national and community organizations and public partners that promote public awareness, understanding, protection, and restoration of estuaries; (6) supports the scientific study, preservation, protection, and restoration of estuaries; and (7) expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore the estuaries of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 21, 2023; (2) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of social workers who have advanced the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and the United States since the founding of the social work profession more than a century ago and who continue to do so today; (3) acknowledges the diligent efforts of the individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; and (4) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day ; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (3) implores all individuals in the United States to recommit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces through National Warrior Call Day and other constructive efforts that result in solutions and treatment for the invisible scars that can afflict veterans and members of the Armed Forces.", "id": "H77B725E32B17485586F0C4DAF4D230BB", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Music in Our Schools Month ; and (2) recognizes— (A) the fundamental importance of music to the culture of the United States; (B) the long history of music as an integral part of the schools in the United States; (C) the disparate access to high-quality music education that exists across the United States; and (D) the need to do more to support the teaching and learning of music in public schools.", "id": "HD7C8F82489394458A4CCA8E2F5431085", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: \nMs. Klobuchar, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Hagerty. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: \nMs. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Ossoff, Mrs. Fischer, and Mrs. Hyde-Smith.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates June 10, 2023, as Veterans Get Outside Day ; and (2) encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting Veterans Get Outside Day along with National Get Outdoors Day.", "id": "HBA70ACAD3F1148E694CF1079477ADB09", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates January 2023 as National Stalking Awareness Month ; (2) applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, colleges and universities, and private sector entities that combat stalking, support victims, and bring awareness to this crime; (3) encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, victim service and human service agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of stalking and continue to support the availability of services for victims of stalking; and (4) urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Little Sisters of the Poor should be commended for its philanthropy, the care it provides for the aging poor, and its dedication to the care of those in need, all of which have been vital to the health and well-being of the at-risk community in Indiana; (2) the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor continues to enrich the United States and the world through— (A) dedication to the health and wellness of those who are unable to provide for themselves; and (B) service to the community; and (3) the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor should be recognized, emulated, and celebrated, especially during February 2023, which marks 150 years of service to the Indianapolis, Indiana, community by the Little Sisters of the Poor.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate supports the recognition of National Minority Health Month in April 2023, which includes bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations in the United States, such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses its deepest condolences to and solidarity with the people of Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquake on February 6, 2023; (2) commends the efforts and honors the sacrifice of the men and women engaged in the humanitarian response on the ground in the affected regions of Türkiye and Syria; (3) commends as well the international humanitarian and nongovernmental organizations engaged in this effort; (4) urges the United States Government, in coordination with appropriate local authorities in Türkiye and internationally recognized organizations and institutions in Syria, as well as other donors, to continue to provide emergency relief and reconstruction efforts in both countries as provided in the humanitarian exemptions of the United States Treasury’s Syria Sanctions program; (5) urges the United States Government to ensure that earthquake assistance does not— (A) violate the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (title LXXIV of Public Law 116–92 ; 22 U.S.C. 8791 note); (B) facilitate reconstruction efforts that directly benefit the Assad regime; (C) signal or support normalization with the Assad regime; or (D) fuel continued regime atrocities against the people of Syria; (6) encourages efforts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and allies to assist Türkiye by providing— (A) search-and-rescue teams; (B) firefighters and structural engineers; (C) medical personnel and supplies; and (D) technical experts; (7) urges the international community to continue to find alternative border crossings to ensure aid gets into affected areas in Syria; (8) calls on the United Nations Security Council, to pass a resolution to allow for additional border crossings from Türkiye into northern Syria for aid convoys; and (9) to allow full access for humanitarian aid organizations, urges the immediate cessation of violence in northern Syria.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning February 5, 2023, 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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) honors the Heritage Foundation on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and (2) expresses profound gratitude for the unfailing service of the Heritage Foundation to the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. General authority \nThat, in carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such rules, 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 Finance is authorized from March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "idCEC838021A654DADA753882250CB75A4", "header": "General authority" }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $6,820,289, 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, as amended), and (2) not to exceed $5,833 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). (b) For the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall not exceed $11,691,923 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, as amended), and (2) not to exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). (c) For the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall not exceed $4,871,634, 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, as amended), and (2) not to exceed $4,166 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946.)", "id": "id36FB716E689740F5B77986307126C87D", "header": "Expenses" }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) 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, except that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate. (b) There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee from March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024; and October 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025, to be paid from the Appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations.", "id": "id0024B95B6ED74BD695BD78D91E77C79E", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions" } ]

[ { "text": "1. Aggregate authorization \n(a) In General \nFor purposes of carrying out the powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, and under the appropriate authorizing resolutions of the Senate, there is authorized for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, in the aggregate of $84,930,091, for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, in the aggregate of $145,725,616, and for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, in the aggregate of $60,745,870, in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, for standing committees of the Senate, the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs. (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 committees for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, and for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. (c) Expenses \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of each standing committee of the Senate, the Special Committee on Aging, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Committee on Indian Affairs under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the applicable 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": "ID6EDE6E3E5E5D440EB835C76FA1708D72", "header": "Aggregate authorization" }, { "text": "2. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry \n(a) 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 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID521EC1517D764C31A9A74335B63BFC49", "header": "Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry" }, { "text": "3. Committee on Armed Services \n(a) 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 Armed Services 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $5,751,700, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $37,000 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 $11,667 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $9,846,646, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $65,000 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 $20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $4,108,929, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $27,000 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 $8,333 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID6CF567D17B964F6489EF1CADEFA01937", "header": "Committee on Armed Services" }, { "text": "4. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs \n(a) 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $4,673,169, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $11,666 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 $875 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $8,029,104, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $20,000 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 $1,500 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $3,351,791, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $8,334 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 $625 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID694C1A9B86C74895AEDBCB78D68FB863", "header": "Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs" }, { "text": "5. Committee on the Budget \n(a) 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 the Budget 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $4,368,375, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $15,000 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 $18,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $7,488,643, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $40,000 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $3,120,268, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $10,000 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 $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID61B63F2D703E45F094166B63B8D6A224", "header": "Committee on the Budget" }, { "text": "6. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation \n(a) 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 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID304AFAAE45D84026BC49DB4E83C08B6A", "header": "Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation" }, { "text": "7. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources \n(a) 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 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID053475BEB7FA44D2A69B65070C799BBE", "header": "Committee on Energy and Natural Resources" }, { "text": "8. Committee on Environment and Public Works \n(a) 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 Environment and Public Works 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $3,911,674, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $4,666 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 $1,166 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $6,705,702, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $8,000 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 $2,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $2,794,044, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $3,334 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 $834 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID68370FD3223D4DAA81B0E3B6AEAF4A3E", "header": "Committee on Environment and Public Works" }, { "text": "9. Committee on Finance \n(a) 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 Finance 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $6,820,289, 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 $5,833 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $11,691,923, 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 $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $4,871,634, 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 $4,166 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID483FE17A9F904382B57C155CBCDEB40C", "header": "Committee on Finance" }, { "text": "10. Committee on Foreign Relations \n(a) 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 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "IDC2AA4AE9D4B04D47BD2ABD4D9D38E6CE", "header": "Committee on Foreign Relations" }, { "text": "11. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions \n(a) 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 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "IDC7E6B676BFC347DEA857E6149FDEF8CA", "header": "Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions" }, { "text": "12. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs \n(a) 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 and Senate Resolution 445 (108th Congress), agreed to October 9, 2004, 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $7,688,429, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $400,000 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 $20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $13,180,165, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $400,000 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 $20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $5,491,734, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $400,000 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 $20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (e) Investigations \n(1) In general \nThe committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee, is authorized to study or investigate— (A) the efficiency and economy of operations of all branches of the Government including the possible existence of fraud, misfeasance, malfeasance, collusion, mismanagement, incompetence, corruption or unethical practices, waste, extravagance, conflicts of interest, and the improper expenditure of Government funds in transactions, contracts, and activities of the Government or of Government officials and employees and any and all such improper practices between Government personnel and corporations, individuals, companies, or persons affiliated therewith, doing business with the Government, and the compliance or noncompliance of such corporations, companies, or individuals or other entities with the rules, regulations, and laws governing the various governmental agencies and the Government's relationships with the public; (B) the extent to which criminal or other improper practices or activities are, or have been, engaged in the field of labor-management relations or in groups or organizations of employees or employers, to the detriment of interests of the public, employers, or employees, and to determine whether any changes are required in the laws of the United States in order to protect such interests against the occurrence of such practices or activities; (C) organized criminal activity which may operate in or otherwise utilize the facilities of interstate or international commerce in furtherance of any transactions and the manner and extent to which, and the identity of the persons, firms, or corporations, or other entities by whom such utilization is being made, and further, to study and investigate the manner in which and the extent to which persons engaged in organized criminal activity have infiltrated lawful business enterprise, and to study the adequacy of Federal laws to prevent the operations of organized crime in interstate or international commerce, and to determine whether any changes are required in the laws of the United States in order to protect the public against such practices or activities; (D) all other aspects of crime and lawlessness within the United States which have an impact upon or affect the national health, welfare, and safety, including investment fraud schemes, commodity and security fraud, computer fraud, and the use of offshore banking and corporate facilities to carry out criminal objectives; (E) the efficiency and economy of operations of all branches and functions of the Government with particular reference to— (i) the effectiveness of present national security methods, staffing, and processes as tested against the requirements imposed by the rapidly mounting complexity of national security problems; (ii) the capacity of present national security staffing, methods, and processes to make full use of the Nation’s resources of knowledge and talents; (iii) the adequacy of present intergovernmental relations between the United States and international organizations principally concerned with national security of which the United States is a member; and (iv) legislative and other proposals to improve these methods, processes, and relationships; (F) the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of all agencies and departments of the Government involved in the control and management of energy shortages including their performance with respect to— (i) the collection and dissemination of accurate statistics on fuel demand and supply; (ii) the implementation of effective energy conservation measures; (iii) the pricing of energy in all forms; (iv) coordination of energy programs with State and local government; (v) control of exports of scarce fuels; (vi) the management of tax, import, pricing, and other policies affecting energy supplies; (vii) maintenance of the independent sector of the petroleum industry as a strong competitive force; (viii) the allocation of fuels in short supply by public and private entities; (ix) the management of energy supplies owned or controlled by the Government; (x) relations with other oil producing and consuming countries; (xi) the monitoring of compliance by governments, corporations, or individuals with the laws and regulations governing the allocation, conservation, or pricing of energy supplies; and (xii) research into the discovery and development of alternative energy supplies; and (G) the efficiency and economy of all branches and functions of Government with particular references to the operations and management of Federal regulatory policies and programs. (2) Extent of inquiries \nIn carrying out the duties provided in paragraph (1), the inquiries of this committee or any subcommittee of the committee shall not be construed to be limited to the records, functions, and operations of any particular branch of the Government and may extend to the records and activities of any persons, corporation, or other entity. (3) Special committee authority \nFor the purposes of this subsection, the committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee, or its chairman, or any other member of the committee or subcommittee designated by the chairman is authorized, in its, his, her, or their discretion— (A) to require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (B) to hold hearings; (C) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recess, and adjournment periods of the Senate; (D) to administer oaths; and (E) to take testimony, either orally or by sworn statement, or, in the case of staff members of the committee and the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, by deposition in accordance with the committee Rules of Procedure. (4) Authority of other committees \nNothing contained in this subsection shall affect or impair the exercise of any other standing committee of the Senate of any power, or the discharge by such committee of any duty, conferred or imposed upon it by the Standing Rules of the Senate or by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. (5) Subpoena authority \nAll subpoenas and related legal processes of the committee and any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee authorized under Senate Resolution 70 (117th Congress), agreed to February 24, 2021, are authorized to continue.", "id": "IDEA75A2317A4C40008E10590C4118F1BE", "header": "Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs" }, { "text": "13. Committee on the Judiciary \n(a) 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 the Judiciary 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $8,551,113, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $100,000 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 $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $14,659,052, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $125,000 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $6,107,938, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $80,000 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 $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (e) Additional committee authority \nFor the purposes of carrying out its investigative powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate and in accordance with Committee Rules of Procedure, the committee is authorized to require by subpoena the attendance of witnesses at depositions of the committee, which may be conducted by designated staff.", "id": "id636E55EE839545EB81983D67D01EE395", "header": "Committee on the Judiciary" }, { "text": "14. Committee on Rules and Administration \n(a) 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 Rules and Administration 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. (b) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $2,200,126, 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $3,771,645, 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $1,571,519, 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "idC712CF18894747A4AB87E70F4DCBBB18", "header": "Committee on Rules and Administration" }, { "text": "15. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship \n(a) 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 Small Business and Entrepreneurship 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $2,518,098, 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 $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $4,316,738, 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 $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $1,798,642, 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 $10,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID5C64ED5F14F048F19C81850967FA26E4", "header": "Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship" }, { "text": "16. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs \n(a) 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 Veterans’ Affairs 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $2,430,843, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $58,000 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $4,167,160, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $100,000 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 $70,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $1,736,317, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $42,000 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 such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "IDA9027F7A2CC2429FB81DC0C5B2E36244", "header": "Committee on Veterans’ Affairs" }, { "text": "17. Special Committee on Aging \n(a) General Authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions imposed by section 104 of Senate Resolution 4 (95th Congress), agreed to February 4, 1977, and in exercising the authority conferred on it by such section, the Special Committee on Aging 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $2,060,695, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $1,500 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 $1,500 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $3,532,620, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $1,500 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 $1,500 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $1,471,925, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $1,500 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 $1,500 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "IDBE90117A745E4E8987D7BCB9CFB73CF5", "header": "Special Committee on Aging" }, { "text": "18. Select Committee on Intelligence \n(a) General Authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under Senate Resolution 400 (94th Congress), agreed to May 19, 1976, in accordance with its jurisdiction under sections 3(a) and 17 of such Senate Resolution, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by section 5 of such Senate Resolution, the Select Committee on Intelligence 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $4,963,676, of which not to exceed $10,000 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) )). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $8,509,160, of which not to exceed $17,144 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) )). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $3,545,483, of which not to exceed $7,143 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) )).", "id": "ID2E1E298B039743AA8696407BD617A3EF", "header": "Select Committee on Intelligence" }, { "text": "19. Committee on Indian Affairs \n(a) General Authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions imposed by section 105 of Senate Resolution 4 (95th Congress), agreed to February 4, 1977, and in exercising the authority conferred on it by that section, the Committee on Indian Affairs 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. (b) Expenses for Period Ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this section shall not exceed $1,689,435, 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 $20,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for Fiscal Year 2024 Period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this section shall not exceed $2,896,174, 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 $20,000 may be expended for training consultants of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (d) Expenses for Period Ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this section shall not exceed $1,206,739, 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 $20,000 may be expended for training consultants of the professional staff of such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID5E4460F5793A49588847BE2587581E5F", "header": "Committee on Indian Affairs" }, { "text": "20. Special reserve \n(a) Establishment \nWithin the funds in the account Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations , there is authorized to be established a special reserve to be available to any committee funded by this resolution as provided in subsection (b) of which amount— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent of the amount equal to 7⁄12th of the appropriations for the account that are available for the period October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent of the appropriations for the account that are available for that period; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, an amount shall be available, not to exceed 7 percent of the amount equal to 5⁄12th of the appropriations for the account that are available for the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. (b) Availability \nThe special reserve authorized in subsection (a) shall be available to any committee— (1) on the basis of special need to meet unpaid obligations incurred by that committee during the periods referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a); and (2) at the request of a Chairman and Ranking Member of that committee subject to the approval of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Rules and Administration.", "id": "IDC333708C64DE48BAADB4299EC6BD0C2B", "header": "Special reserve" } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) condemns the Government of the People's Republic of China's Hong Kong national security law and related human rights abuses; (2) urges all governments that value democracy or autonomy to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for its destruction of Hong Kong’s autonomy, rule of law, and freedoms; (3) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms, as enumerated by— (A) the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, done at Beijing December 19, 1984; (B) the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, done at New York December 19, 1966; and (C) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, done at Paris December 10, 1948; (4) condemns the Government of the People's Republic of China’s practice of bringing false and politically motivated charges, such as fraud, against Hong Kongers in order to tarnish their reputations in advance of their national security law trials; (5) calls upon the Hong Kong Government to immediately drop all sedition and national security law-related charges and free all defendants immediately, including Jimmy Lai and Cardinal Zen; (6) expresses extreme concern about the Government of the People's Republic of China' State-directed theft of Apple Daily, and holds that Hong Kong no longer has credibility as an international business center due to the erosion of the regulatory and legal environments that have promoted its economic growth for decades; (7) encourages the United States Government and other governments to take steps at multilateral institutions to ensure that voting procedures recognize that there is no longer a meaningful distinction between Hong Kong and mainland China; and (8) urges the United States Government to use all available tools, including those authorized by the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, in response to the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s actions in Hong Kong.", "id": "S1", "header": null }, { "text": "That the Senate— (1) condemns the Government of the People's Republic of China's Hong Kong national security law and related human rights abuses; (2) urges all governments that value democracy or autonomy to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for its destruction of Hong Kong’s autonomy, rule of law, and freedoms; (3) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms, as enumerated by— (A) the Joint Declaration of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong, done at Beijing December 19, 1984; (B) the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, done at New York December 19, 1966; and (C) the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, done at Paris December 10, 1948; (4) condemns the Government of the People's Republic of China’s practice of bringing false and politically motivated charges, such as fraud, against Hong Kongers in order to tarnish their reputations in advance of their national security law trials; (5) calls upon the Hong Kong Government to immediately drop all sedition and national security law-related charges, including those against the Hong Kong 47, Jimmy Lai, and Cardinal Zen, and free all defendants immediately; (6) expresses extreme concern about the Government of the People's Republic of China' State-directed theft of Apple Daily, and holds that Hong Kong no longer has credibility as an international business center due to the erosion of the regulatory and legal environments that have promoted its economic growth for decades; (7) encourages the United States Government and other governments to take steps at multilateral institutions to ensure that voting procedures recognize that there is no longer a meaningful distinction between Hong Kong and mainland China; and (8) urges the United States Government to use all available tools, including those authorized by the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, in response to the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s actions in Hong Kong.", "id": "ida79faa8c-af2f-4cd6-8904-01898a3913bf", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Patty Murray, a Senator from the State of Washington, be, and she is hereby, elected President of the Senate pro tempore.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation mix; (3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users; (4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways; (5) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.", "id": "H9E9BD46CB64B4D28BE2C1032543A2840", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates April 5, 2023, as Gold Star Wives Day ; (2) honors and recognizes— (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of— (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the surviving spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the recognition of the Day of Tears in the United States on the 22nd day of January each year; (2) encourages the people of the United States to lower their flags to half-staff to mourn and honor the innocents who have lost their lives to abortion; and (3) encourages legislators to enact laws that respect the sanctity of life.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the Russian Federation’s abduction of innocent children from their families in Ukraine and the relocation of such children to re-education camps, where they are indoctrinated, abused, and exploited; (2) rebukes every other nation that provides aid and support to the Russian Federation’s kidnapping enterprise; (3) condemns forced adoptions of Ukrainian children by Russian citizens contrary to international intercountry adoption norms and the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, done at The Hague, October 25, 1980 (TIAS 11670); and (4) implores the Russian Federation to work with international human rights and children welfare organizations to ensure the return of Ukrainian children to their home country at the earliest available opportunity.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) reiterates the United States commitment to democracy and good-governance in Nigeria and underscores the support of the United States for all people of Nigeria to be able to participate in free, inclusive, and fair elections; (2) commends the Government of Nigeria on the passage of the Electoral Act, 2022, which signals the intent of the Government of Nigeria to strengthen its administration of elections, and emphasizes the need for fair and transparent electoral processes; (3) applauds the work of the many Nigerian civil society organizations that continually work to advocate for and support the implementation of key election reforms, bolster civic education, demand accountability for actions of the government and security personnel, and embolden women and youth participation in politics; (4) encourages all Nigerians to exercise their right to vote and to refrain from all acts of electoral violence, voter malfeasance, vote buying and selling, inflammatory speech and disinformation, and any other actions that undermine free and fair elections in Nigeria; (5) condemns violence perpetrated by Boko Haram, ISWAP, and numerous other insurgent and bandit groups that has impacted millions of Nigerians and displaced hundreds of thousands in neighboring Chad, Niger, and Cameroon; (6) calls on the Government of Nigeria to fully implement the various reforms included in the Electoral Act, 2022, and to— (A) fund INEC to its fullest capacity to independently administer free, fair, and credible elections; (B) ensure that Nigerian citizens can safely vote in elections, free of voter intimidation and violence perpetrated by security forces, bandits, paid political disruptors, and armed insurgents; (C) remain independent from political interference by candidates, appointed or elected officials, political parties, and state security forces; (D) work with INEC to ensure that elections are held as scheduled; (E) partner with civil society organizations, the United States Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development on programs that promote and fund good-governance, civic education, and voter access; (F) work meaningfully to reduce domestic tensions within Nigeria; and (G) support effective sub-national elections through State Independent Electoral Commissions; (7) urges INEC to— (A) ensure equitable access for voter registration, the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and voter rolls, and ensure that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) accurately allows for only one vote per person; (B) maintain and publicly share accurate pre- and post-election voter turnout data; (C) hold candidates, elected officials, and political parties accountable for electoral law violations, and take steps to prosecute all those who engage in voter intimidation, vote buying, and all other forms of electoral malfeasance; (D) coordinate with civil society groups that help advance voter education, voter registration, and election observation; (E) minimize bureaucratic hurdles for accreditation of citizen and international observers and ensure they have unfettered access to all aspects of the electoral process; and (F) work with the United Nations and the international community to enfranchise millions of Nigerian citizens that have become internally displaced due to violent conflict; (8) urges political parties in Nigeria to undertake reforms that reinforce democratic values and good-governance, including by— (A) holding candidates, elected officials, and party operators accountable for efforts to interfere with elections, including vote buying, voter intimidation, and electoral violence; (B) addressing financial and other barriers that routinely block women and young people from participating or running for elected office; and (C) addressing electoral corruption, patronage, and clientelism; (9) calls upon the United States Government and the international community to continue to invest in programs aimed at advancing voter education, electoral security, conflict mitigation, electoral dispute resolution, anti-corruption efforts, as well as the development of political parties in Nigeria, including— (A) funding pre- and post-election data collection with the Government of Nigeria and INEC in accordance with the best election data maintenance and accessibility practices to ensure there is a free open source for post-election data that is transparent and permanently available to the public; (B) supporting the right of Nigerian citizens to vote in elections that are free, fair, credible, and consistent with international democratic standards; (C) promoting accountability for any individual that seeks to use violence, intimidation, or corrupt electoral practices to undermine peaceful credible elections in Nigeria, including through consideration of targeted financial and travel sanctions; (D) enabling citizen and international observation initiatives unfettered access to observe and issue reports on the pre-election, election day, and post-election processes, including independent verification of election results to the greatest extent possible; and (E) working alongside the Government of Nigeria to call out and address disinformation about the electoral process or from malign external actors; (10) calls on candidates running for the office of the president, governor, and Federal and state elected offices to publicly commit to peace and to pursue the resolution of election disputes through peaceful means; and (11) calls on the Secretary of State to pursue diplomatic engagement to encourage a peaceful and transparent electoral process in Nigeria in 2023, including by coordinating efforts among various United States Government agencies and departments to further good governance, strengthen democratic and electoral institutions in Nigeria, and prevent intercommunal violence.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates April 5, 2023, as Gold Star Wives Day ; (2) honors and recognizes— (A) the contributions of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.; and (B) the dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day to promote awareness of— (A) the contributions and dedication of the members of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) the important role that Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. plays in the lives of the spouses and families of the fallen members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) reaffirms the strong relationship between the United States and Thailand, a relationship based on shared democratic values and strategic interests; (2) is in solidarity with the people of Thailand in their quest for a democratically elected government, political reforms, long-term peace, and respect for established international human rights standards; (3) urges the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, and privacy; (4) urges the Government of Thailand to create conditions for credible and fair elections in May 2023, including by— (A) enabling opposition parties and political leaders to carry out their activities without undue interference from state authorities; (B) enabling media, journalists, and members of civil society to exercise freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, without repercussion and fear of prosecution; and (C) ensuring that the tallying of votes is fair and transparent; (5) urges the Government of Thailand to immediately and unconditionally release and drop charges against political activists and refrain from harassing, intimidating, or persecuting those engaged in peaceful protests and civic activity more broadly, with particular care for the rights and well-being of children and students; (6) calls on the Government of Thailand to drop consideration of the Draft Act on the Operation of Not-for-Profit Organizations and reform other laws and regulations undermining free expression and access to information; (7) urges the Government of Thailand to investigate and end spyware attacks that have targeted academics, human rights defenders, and key members of various pro-democracy groups; (8) calls on the Government of Thailand to repeal and cease the promulgation of laws and decrees that are used to censor online content and speech related to the electoral process, including Thailand’s— (A) overbroad and vague lèse majesté law; (B) Computer-Related Crime Act; and (C) overbroad sedition laws; (9) communicates to the Government of Thailand that continuing violations of the rights of the people of Thailand to peacefully and democratically determine their future will make it impossible for the United States to recognize the next general election as free and fair, regardless of outcome; and (10) unequivocally states that direct or indirect military or royal intervention before, during, or after the general election would— (A) profoundly undermine bilateral relations between the United States and Thailand; and (B) endanger economic and security assistance to Thailand and regional and economic cooperation.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the accomplishments and example of César Estrada Chávez, a great hero of the United States; (2) pledges to promote the legacy of César Estrada Chávez; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the legacy of César Estrada Chávez and to always remember his great rallying cry: ¡Sí, se puede! , which is Spanish for Yes, we can!.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) unequivocally recognizes the state of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of the Republic of India and supports the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; (2) condemns the People’s Republic of China’s use of military force to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control, as well as additional provocations including the construction of villages in contested areas, expansion of territorial claims in Bhutan, and publication of maps assigning Mandarin-language names to cities and features in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh; (3) commends the Government of India for taking steps to defend itself against aggression and security threats from the People’s Republic of China, including through securing its telecommunications infrastructure, examining its procurement processes and supply chains, implementing investment screening standards, and expanding its cooperation with Taiwan in public health and other sectors; (4) supports, as part of a joint vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, India’s continued defense modernization, including its diversification away from countries that fail to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations; (5) applauds the Government of India for increasing its development efforts in Arunachal Pradesh, including for improving border infrastructure, connectivity, and energy security, including renewable energy production; (6) commits to deepening United States assistance to the region, including through the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development using funding mechanisms such as the Countering PRC Influence Fund; (7) encourages like-minded international partners and donors to likewise bolster their assistance efforts to Arunachal Pradesh; (8) supports further strengthening the United States-India bilateral partnership, including through enhanced defense interoperability and information-sharing especially for early warning systems, the United States-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology, further economic cooperation, and our broad and long-standing people-to-people ties; and (9) promotes enhancing our multilateral cooperation with India through the Quad, the East Asia Summit alongside our partners in the Association for Southeast Asian Nations, and other international fora.", "id": "S1", "header": null }, { "text": "That the Senate— (1) unequivocally supports the longstanding United States recognition of the state of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of the Republic of India and supports the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; (2) condemns the People’s Republic of China’s use of military force to change the status quo along the disputed India-China border, as well as additional provocations, including the construction of villages, the expansion of territorial claims in disputed areas, and publication of maps assigning Mandarin-language names to cities and features in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh; (3) commends the Government of India for taking steps to defend itself against provocations and security threats from the People’s Republic of China, including through securing its telecommunications infrastructure, examining its procurement processes and supply chains, implementing investment screening standards, and expanding its cooperation with Taiwan in public health and other sectors; (4) supports, as part of a joint vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, India’s continued defense modernization, including its diversification away from countries that seek to undermine the rules-based international order; (5) commits to deepening United States assistance to the region, including through the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development using funding mechanisms such as the Countering PRC Influence Fund; (6) encourages like-minded international partners to likewise bolster their engagement with the government and people of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh; and (7) supports further strengthening the United States-India bilateral partnership, including through enhanced defense interoperability and information-sharing especially for early warning systems, the United States-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology, further economic cooperation, and our broad and long-standing people-to-people ties.", "id": "id73f97be9-2a8e-4c7c-977f-6d66b9a4efe6", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 the Budget (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" }, { "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 $4,368,375, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $15,000 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 $18,000 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 $7,488,643, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $40,000 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 $3,120,268, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $10,000 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 $10,000 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" }, { "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" } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 18, 2023, as National Osceola Turkey Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates May 2023 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month ; (2) encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor the individuals who have lost their lives to a brain tumor or currently live with a brain tumor diagnosis; (3) supports efforts to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognoses of individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor; (4) expresses its support for individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals; and (5) urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research, which is a promising means of advancing understanding of, and treatment for, brain tumors.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate recognizes that— (1) Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States; (2) the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality among Black women are unacceptable; (3) in order to better mitigate the effects of systemic and structural racism, Congress must work toward ensuring that the Black community has— (A) safe and affordable housing; (B) transportation equity; (C) nutritious food; (D) clean air and water; (E) environments free from toxins; (F) fair treatment within the criminal justice system; (G) safety and freedom from violence; (H) a living wage; (I) equal economic opportunity; (J) a sustained workforce pipeline for diverse perinatal professionals; and (K) comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care with access to the full spectrum of reproductive care; (4) in order to improve maternal health outcomes, Congress must fully support and encourage policies grounded in the human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks that address Black maternal health inequity; (5) Black women and birthing persons must be active participants in the policy decisions that impact their lives; (6) in order to ensure access to safe and respectful maternal health care for Black birthing persons, Congress must reintroduce and pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 (S. 346, H.R. 959, 117th Congress); and (7) Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to— (A) deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the United States; (B) amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions; (C) center the voices of Black mothers, women, families, and stakeholders; (D) provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth, and reproductive justice; and (E) enhance community organizing on Black maternal health.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of July 2023 as American Grown Flower Month ; (2) recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States; (3) recognizes that growing flowers and foliage in the United States is a vital part of the agricultural industry of the United States; (4) recognizes that cultivating flowers and foliage domestically enhances the ability of the people of the United States to festively celebrate holidays and special occasions; and (5) urges all people of the United States to proactively showcase flowers and foliage grown in the United States in order to show support for— (A) the flower and foliage farmers, processors, and distributors in the United States; and (B) the agricultural industry of the United States overall.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates April 2023 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about— (A) the importance of personal financial education in the United States; and (B) the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances; and (2) calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe Financial Literacy Month with appropriate programs and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) celebrates and honors the successes of Latinas and the contributions they have made and continue to make to the United States; and (2) recognizes the changes that are still to be made to ensure that Latinas can realize their full potential as equal members of society.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate designates the week of February 27 through March 3, 2023, as Public Schools Week.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates April 2023 as Second Chance Month ; (2) honors the work of communities, governmental institutions, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society; and (3) calls upon the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that— (A) promote awareness of those unnecessary legal and social barriers; and (B) provide closure for individuals with criminal records who have paid their debts to the community.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 26, 2023, as Maine Maple Sunday ; and (2) recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the State of Maine.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) is grateful to the men and women who proudly serve in the Coast Guard to protect the people of the United States by ensuring the highest level of maritime border security; and (2) congratulates the Coast Guard on exemplary service and dedication to the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the first week of April 2023 as National Asbestos Awareness Week ; (2) urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate reaffirms that— (1) for the purposes of Federal law, the sex of an individual means his or her biological sex (either male or female) at birth; (2) for the purposes of Federal laws addressing sex, the terms woman and girl refer to human females, and the terms man and boy refer to human males; (3) for the purposes of Federal law, the word mother means a parent of the female sex and father is defined as a parent of the male sex; (4) there are important reasons to distinguish between the sexes with respect to athletics, prisons, domestic violence shelters, restrooms, and other areas, particularly where biology, safety, and privacy are implicated; (5) policies and laws that distinguish between the sexes are subject to intermediate constitutional scrutiny and permitted when they serve an important governmental objective and are substantially related to achieving that objective; and (6) for the purposes of complying with Federal laws that require State and local government agencies to collect or report data disaggregated by sex, such as Federal antidiscrimination laws, agencies are required to base such data on the biological sex of individuals at birth.", "id": "H2E2FB4B213214F4B87B7CFF43C3B1981", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of June 2023 as National Dairy Month to recognize— (A) the important role dairy plays in a healthy diet; (B) the exceptional work of dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock; and (C) the economic impact of the United States dairy industry; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to visit with dairy producers to learn more about agriculture and the vital role dairy producers play in the global food system.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) highly respects and values the law enforcement officers of the United States and greatly appreciates all that those officers do to protect and serve their communities; (2) remembers and honors law enforcement officers who have experienced a death or injury in the line of duty and the families of those officers; (3) calls for increased measures to be taken to maximize the safety and well-being of law enforcement officers, including improvements relating to the retention and recruitment of officers, improved training and equipment for officers, tougher penalties for assaulting or killing an officer, and increased mental health resources for officers; (4) strongly condemns the misguided and disastrous movement to defund and defame the police ; and (5) calls on all levels of government to ensure that law enforcement officers receive the support and resources needed to keep all communities in the United States safe.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of National Social and Emotional Learning Week ; (2) recognizes the role that social and emotional learning plays in promoting academic achievement, mental and behavioral health, and future career success for students; (3) expresses support for expanding access to social and emotional learning for each student and teacher; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to identify opportunities among Federal agencies to advance social and emotional learning to support students, parents, educators, and their communities.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates August 16, 2023, as National Airborne Day ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the important role of fathers in increasing positive maternal health outcomes and reducing maternal mortality and morbidity; (2) acknowledges that father engagement efforts provide continuous physical and emotional support, which can contribute to healthier pregnancies, safer deliveries, and successful postpartum recoveries; (3) acknowledges that sustained engagement by a father throughout the life of their child is a privileged responsibility that fulfills the father as much as the child; and (4) wishes all fathers and father figures in the United States a happy Father's Day.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate supports the designation of July 2023 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) the Senate— (A) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of James G. Abourezk, former member of the United States Senate and the House of Representatives; (B) honors the life and legacy of James G. Abourezk for his unwavering dedication to South Dakota as a public servant and his accomplishments in legislating with principle and dedication for the good of the people of the United States; and (C) 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 James G. Abourezk; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of James G. Abourezk.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates June 2, 2023, as National Rough Rider Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as National Park Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, recreate in, and support the treasured national parks of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates February 16, 2023, as International Black Aviation Professionals Day ; (2) encourages the observation of International Black Aviation Professionals Day through the recognition and celebration of the contributions of Black aviation professionals; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States— (A) to recognize the stories and contributions of Black American aviation professionals who broke barriers, innovated, and took aviation to greater heights; (B) to provide an enhanced curriculum in schools, libraries, and other places of learning to educate all individuals of the United States with respect to the contributions of Black aviation pioneers; and (C) to support greater opportunities for Black Americans in all areas of aviation.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week ; and (2) recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States, from farmers and food producers to consumers.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 the Judiciary (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" }, { "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 $8,551,113, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $100,000 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 $10,000 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 $14,659,052, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $125,000 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 $6,107,938, of which amount— (1) not to exceed $80,000 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 $10,000 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" }, { "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" } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day ; (2) recognizes the important role of agricultural education and the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders who will change the world; and (3) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Association of Agricultural Educators.", "id": "HFC1787EC3A6B497281B735552A8C1B21", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates July 2023 as Plastic Pollution Action Month ; (2) recognizes the dangers to human health and the environment posed by plastic pollution; and (3) encourages all individuals in the United States to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild public health and the environment by responsibly participating in activities to reduce plastic pollution in July 2023 and year-round.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) honors the life and memory of Jereima Jeri Bustamante (referred to in this resolution as Jeri Bustamante ); (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of Jeri Bustamante; (3) recognizes that living the American Dream remains possible for any individual who, following the example of Jeri Bustamante, works hard to pursue and achieve a goal; and (4) encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on the legacy of Jeri Bustamante.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "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 Small Business and Entrepreneurship (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" }, { "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 $2,518,098, 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 $10,000 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 $4,316,738, 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 $10,000 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 $1,798,642, 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 $10,000 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" }, { "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" } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month ; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising awareness of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates June 16, 2023, as National Service and Conservation Corps Day; (2) congratulates the existing network of more than 150 Service and Conservation Corps on their contributions to the United States; (3) urges the people of the United States to recognize the importance of national service; and (4) supports the continuation and expansion of the national network of Service and Conservation Corps.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of April 2023 as Parkinson's Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson’s Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s disease; (4) recognizes the individuals living with Parkinson’s disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals across the country working to improve the quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of February 11 through February 18, 2023, as National Entrepreneurship Week ; (2) celebrates the importance of entrepreneurs and startups to the economy of the United States; (3) recognizes the contributions entrepreneurs make to expand opportunity, provide more inclusive prosperity, and increase the well-being of every community across the United States; (4) affirms the importance and urgency of enacting policies that promote, nurture, and support entrepreneurs and startups; and (5) encourages Federal, State, and local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, and other civic organizations to observe National Entrepreneurship Week annually with special events and activities— (A) to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs in the United States; (B) to teach the importance of entrepreneurship to a strong and inclusive economy; and (C) to take steps to encourage, support, and celebrate future entrepreneurs.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) honors Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, on its 106th anniversary; (2) commends the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Selfridge Air National Guard Base; (3) reinforces the commitment of the military to Selfridge Air National Guard Base as a facility that is key to the national security of United States; (4) encourages continued cooperation and dialogue with the Department of Defense in support of Selfridge Air National Guard Base; and (5) acknowledges the ongoing investments of the State of Michigan in its defense assets and workforce and continued contributions to the defense of the United States.", "id": "HBC6F0A965BAA4B03A8DCB27B04631B83", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) acknowledges that all people of the United States are the recipients of the wealth of history provided by Black culture; (2) recognizes the importance of Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on the complex history of the United States, while remaining hopeful and confident about the path ahead; (3) acknowledges the significance of Black History Month as an important opportunity to commemorate the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States; (4) encourages the celebration of Black History Month to provide a continuing opportunity for all people in the United States to learn from the past and understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and (5) agrees that, while the United States began as a divided country, the United States must— (A) honor the contribution of all pioneers in the United States who have helped to ensure the legacy of the great United States; and (B) move forward with purpose, united tirelessly as a nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all..", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 }, { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate supports— (1) observing National Girls & Women in Sports Day on February 1, 2023, to recognize— (A) all women athletes who represent schools, universities, and the United States in their athletic pursuits; and (B) the vital role that the people of the United States have in empowering girls and women in sports; (2) marking the observation of National Girls & Women in Sports Day with appropriate programs and activities, including legislative efforts— (A) to build on the success of the Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117–340 ) and ensure equal pay for all female athletes; and (B) to protect and uphold title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ) so that future generations of athletes will not have to experience the inequitable and unfair treatment that many athletes have had to endure, and continue to endure, today; and (3) all ongoing efforts— (A) to promote gender equity in sports, including equal pay and equal access to athletic opportunities for girls and women; and (B) to support the commitment of the United States to expanding athletic participation for all girls and future generations of women athletes.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate recognizes the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for 50 years of safety education and improving the ride for motorcycle riders across the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the economy of the United States; (2) commends the exceptional entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners in the United States; and (3) celebrates women entrepreneurs in the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) underscores the urgency of combating IUU fishing and its associated crimes, including human trafficking, and protecting oceanic biodiversity, the livelihoods of coastal communities, regional licit economies, human rights, and hemispheric security from the People’s Republic of China, other extra-regional actors, and transnational criminal organizations engaged in IUU fishing in Latin America and the Caribbean; (2) calls on the United States Government and governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to incorporate concerns regarding human trafficking and violations of labor rights, when determining whether activities qualify as IUU fishing; (3) encourages greater coordination among the Governments of Latin America and of the Caribbean to facilitate information sharing and law enforcement responses to IUU fishing, including by acceding to the Port State Measures Agreement, strengthening existing regional fisheries management organizations, and creating a regional fisheries management organization for the Southwest Atlantic Ocean; (4) encourages the Office of the United States Trade Representative, in coordination with the Department of State, to consider the implementation of IUU fishing provisions within current and future free trade agreements with countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance accountability over such activities; and (5) calls on the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to counter IUU fishing by— (A) undertaking public education initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean to elevate awareness of the harms caused by IUU fishing and its associated crimes; (B) assisting with the monitoring and dissemination of information regarding the activities of Chinese and other distant-water fishing fleets, and using multilateral fora, including regional fisheries management organizations, to address such concerns; (C) limiting the importation and consumption of fish and seafood caught by IUU actors, and use the United States role and influence in global markets to drive change in global seafood supply chains; (D) using sanctions and visa restriction authorities to hold accountable entities that are credibly suspected of engaging in IUU fishing, including— (i) distant water fishing fleets from the People’s Republic of China; (ii) other extra-regional actors; and (iii) transnational criminal organizations; and (E) utilizing available resources to support and assist the Office of the United States Trade Representative in reaching a final multilateral agreement under the World Trade Organization that— (i) addresses the use of forced labor on IUU fishing vessels; (ii) strengthens relevant reporting requirements; and (iii) addresses harmful subsidies that contribute to fishing fleet overcapacity.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child ; and (2) urges the people of the United States to observe the Month of the Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for military children.", "id": "H1378F16D1DC145A6911D6A103D83B661", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended— (1) in paragraph 2(a)— (A) in the matter preceding clause (1)— (i) by striking Senate ; and (ii) by inserting or a message from the House of Representatives after by committee ; and (B) in clause (1)— (i) by striking or joint resolution each place it appears and inserting , joint resolution, or message ; and (ii) by striking Senator and inserting Member of Congress ; (2) in paragraph 3(a)(1), by striking Senator and inserting Member of Congress ; (3) in paragraph 5(a), by striking Senator and inserting Member of Congress ; and (4) in paragraph 7, by striking or conference report and inserting conference report, or message from the House.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under Senate Resolution 400 (94th Congress), agreed to May 19, 1976, in accordance with its jurisdiction under sections 3(a) and 17 of such Senate Resolution, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by section 5 of such Senate Resolution, the Select Committee on Intelligence (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" }, { "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 $4,963,676, of which amount not to exceed $10,000 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) )). (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 $8,509,160, of which amount not to exceed $17,144 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) )). (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 $3,545,483, of which amount not to exceed $7,143 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) )).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses" }, { "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" } ]

[ { "text": "1. Time for reading of legislation \n(a) In general \nIt shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment between the Houses, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) Point of order \n(1) In general \nAny Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). A motion to table the point of order shall not be in order. (2) Waiver \nParagraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point of order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (c) Constitutional authority \nThis resolution is adopted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States.", "id": "idC0D5C3E06D9A4B2B85181BDF846E4189", "header": "Time for reading of legislation" } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) honors the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims; (2) honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery; (3) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community; and (4) expresses gratitude to the emergency medical and health care professionals of the Parkland community for their efforts in responding to the attack and caring for the victims and survivors.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That a committee consisting of two Senators be appointed to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives to wait upon the President of the United States and inform him that a quorum of each House is assembled and that the Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) declares that the Royal Government of Bhutan is responsible for the political, cultural, and ethnic oppression of Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas and Sharchops in Bhutan during the late 1980s and 1990s; (2) urges the Royal Government of Bhutan to conduct a rapid and unconditional release of all political prisoners, whose crime was demanding democracy and human rights, with due restitution and reparations; (3) in a spirit of friendship, urges the Royal Government of Bhutan to resume discussions with the Government of Nepal on the status of individuals in Nepal who assert a claim to Bhutan citizenship or residency; (4) requests the Royal Government of Bhutan to restore citizenship for all Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas that have had it arbitrarily revoked; (5) requests the Royal Government of Bhutan accept the voluntary return of its citizens from the refugee camps in Nepal; and (6) urges the Royal Government of Bhutan to enter into a holistic peace building and reconciliation process and institute an independent Truth Commission to publicly investigate any human rights violations and abuses committed during the 1990s, publish its findings, and follow through on its recommendations to ensure no future displacement or oppression of Nepali-speaking Lhotshampas and other minorities in Bhutan.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates all those who were responsible for the creation of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and all those who have turned that vision into a living and growing memorial and educational resource accessible to the people of the United States and the world; (2) condemns antisemitism as a particularly pernicious form of hate and racial and religious bigotry and calls on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in-person and online, educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust; (3) encourages leaders and all individuals in the United States and around the world to utilize the resources available from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and speak out against manifestations of antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred against Jewish individuals and communities, including growing online antisemitic harassment, abuse, Holocaust denial, and conspiracy theories; (4) supports and encourages educational and community-based programs that counter antisemitism and hate, as well as those that advance educational programs about the Holocaust and provide support for Holocaust survivors; (5) commits to continue to raise awareness and act to eradicate the continuing scourge of antisemitism in the United States and abroad; (6) designates April 26, 2023, as United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Day ; and (7) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the chair of the United States Holocaust Museum Memorial Council and a copy to the director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the appointment of Morgan J. Frankel of the District of Columbia to be Senate Legal Counsel, made by the President pro tempore this day, is effective as of January 3, 2023, and the term of service of the appointee shall expire at the end of the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement on April 10, 1998, and celebrates the historic compromise that marked the beginning of a new era of peaceful political engagement in Northern Ireland; (2) welcomes the Windsor Framework agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, and urges all parties to continue to support peace on the island of Ireland and the principles, objectives, and commitments of the Good Friday Agreement; (3) urges all parties in Northern Ireland to recommit urgently to power-sharing and restoration of a fully functioning Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive; (4) expresses support for the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent agreements, including the Windsor Framework; (5) urges all parties in Northern Ireland to work collectively to ensure the implementation of all commitments of the Good Friday Agreement and subsequent agreements so that all of the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement can operate successfully and sustainably and that ongoing political challenges can be overcome; (6) urges the United Kingdom Parliament and the European Union to support and implement in good faith the new Windsor Framework in order to ensure trade continues to flow smoothly within the United Kingdom and maintain an open border on the island of Ireland, while protecting the European Union’s single market; (7) supports the passage of a bill of rights for Northern Ireland and the principle of consent in relation to the right of self-determination for all the people on the island of Ireland, in line with the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement; (8) calls for continuing attention and action to resolve the injustices of past violence, including violence by state and nonstate actors; (9) observes that victims, survivors, and family members of victims of Troubles-era violence must be able to fully pursue justice; (10) encourages renewed attention to educational and cultural efforts that will ensure the rich language, literature, and arts of Northern Ireland endure and are not diminished, in line with the Good Friday Agreement commitments on Rights, Safeguards and Equality of Opportunity ; (11) expresses support for the new Windsor Framework, part of the European Union-United Kingdom Withdrawal Agreement, which ensures through international agreement that no hard border will be reintroduced on the island of Ireland; (12) greatly values the close relationships the United States shares with both the United Kingdom and Ireland; and (13) takes into account, as relevant, conditions requiring that obligations under the Good Friday Agreement be met as the United States seeks to negotiate a mutually advantageous and comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes and observes Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month during the period beginning on April 1, 2023, and ending on April 30, 2023, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, international parental child abduction; and (2) urges the United States to continue playing a leadership role in raising awareness about the devastating impacts of international parental child abduction by educating the public about the negative emotional, psychological, and physical consequences to children and parents victimized by international parental child abduction.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as National Public Works Week ; (2) recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that public works professionals make every day to improve— (A) the public infrastructure of the United States; and (B) the communities that public works professionals serve; and (3) urges individuals and communities throughout the United States to join with representatives of the Federal Government and the American Public Works Association in activities and ceremonies that are designed— (A) to pay tribute to the public works professionals of the United States; and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes National Mentoring Month ; (2) recognizes the caring adults who serve as staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs and help the young people of the United States find inner strength and reach their full potential; (3) acknowledges that mentoring supports educational achievement, engagement, and self-confidence, supports young people in setting career goals and expanding social capital, reduces juvenile delinquency, and strengthens communities; (4) promotes the establishment and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States to equip young people with the tools needed to lead healthy and productive lives; and (5) supports initiatives to close the mentoring gap that exists for the many young people in the United States who do not have meaningful connections with adults outside the home.", "id": "H661A32E1A200484C9701B4BCC7790DC8", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as National Police Week ; (2) expresses unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities; (3) recognizes the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources that are necessary in order to protect the health and safety of the officers while the officers protect the public; (4) recognizes the law enforcement community for continual unseen acts of sacrifice and heroism, especially in the midst of the COVID–19 pandemic crisis faced by the United States; (5) acknowledges that police officers and other law enforcement personnel, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, should be remembered and honored; (6) expresses condolences and solemn appreciation to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and (7) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Police Week by honoring law enforcement personnel and promoting awareness of the essential mission that law enforcement personnel undertake in service to their communities and the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "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 } ]

[ { "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 } ]