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118sres56is | (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period
The 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. |
118sres56is | 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). |
118sres56is | (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025
The 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. |
118sres56is | 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). 3. Expenses and agency contributions
(a) Expenses of the committee
(1) In general
Except 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. |
118sres56is | (2) Vouchers not required
Vouchers 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; |
118sres56is | or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. |
118sres56is | (b) Agency contributions
There 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. |
118sres375ats | 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. |
118sres66ats | 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; |
118sres66ats | 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; |
118sres66ats | (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, |
118sres66ats | 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; |
118sres66ats | (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. |
118sres296is | 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. |
118sres146is | 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. |
118sres2ats | 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. |
118sres37is | 1. General authority
In 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, |
118sres37is | 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. 2. |
118sres37is | Expenses
(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023
The 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. |
118sres37is | 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). |
118sres37is | (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period
The 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. |
118sres37is | 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). |
118sres37is | (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025
The 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. |
118sres37is | 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). 3. Expenses and agency contributions
(a) Expenses of the committee
(1) In general
Except 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. |
118sres37is | (2) Vouchers not required
Vouchers 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; |
118sres37is | or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. |
118sres37is | (b) Agency contributions
There 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. |
118sres197is | 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. |
118sres116ats | 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. |
118sres253ats | 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. |
118sres184is | 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. |
118sres49ats | 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. |
118sres183ats | 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. |
118sres68ats | 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, |
118sres68ats | 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. |
118sres113is | That the Senate recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming. |
118sres26is | 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; |
118sres26is | 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. |
118sres232ats | 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; |
118sres232ats | and (C) challenges relating to research on pediatric cancers and ways to advance that research. |
118sres63ats | 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; |
118sres63ats | (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. |
118sres132ats | 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. 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. |
118sres24is | 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, |
118sres24is | 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. ) |
118sres24is | 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. |
118sres310ats | 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. |
118sres96is | 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. |
118sres279ats | 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. |
118sres92is | 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; |
118sres92is | (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, |
118sres92is | 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, |
118sres92is | 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; |
118sres92is | (ii) strengthens relevant reporting requirements; and (iii) addresses harmful subsidies that contribute to fishing fleet overcapacity. |
118sres176ats | 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. |
118sres14is | 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 ; |
118sres14is | (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. |
118sres40is | 1. General authority
In 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, |
118sres40is | 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. 2. |
118sres40is | Expenses
(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023
The 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) )). |
118sres40is | (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period
The 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) )). |
118sres40is | (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025
The 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) )). 3. |
118sres40is | Expenses and agency contributions
(a) Expenses of the committee
(1) In general
Except 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
Vouchers 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; |
118sres40is | (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. |
118sres40is | (b) Agency contributions
There 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. |
118sres46is | 1. Time for reading of legislation
(a) In general
It 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. |
118sres46is | (b) Point of order
(1) In general
Any 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
Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. |
118sres46is | 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
This 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. |
118sres152ats | 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. |
118sres60ats | 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; |
118sres60ats | 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. |
118sres1ats | 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. |
118sres108is | 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, |
118sres108is | 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; |
118sres108is | 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. |
118sres167ats | 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; |
118sres167ats | (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; |
118sres167ats | (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. |
118sres8ats | 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. |
118sres157ats | 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; |
118sres157ats | (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, |
118sres157ats | 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; |
118sres157ats | (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, |
118sres157ats | 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. |
118sres115ats | 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. |
118sres223ats | 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; |
118sres223ats | and (B) to recognize the substantial contributions that public works professionals make to the United States. |
118sres25is | 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; |
118sres25is | 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. |
118sres216ats | 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, |
118sres216ats | 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. |
118sres120ats | 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; |
118sres120ats | and (iii) feed a hungry world. |
118sres70ats | 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. |
118sres35is | 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. |
118sres194ats | That the Senate— (1) designates May 5, 2023, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups— (A) to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) to demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of those tragedies. |
118sres118is | That the Senate— (1) recognizes— (A) the contributions of Clela Rorex as a pioneer for civil rights and same-sex marriage; (B) the respect and bravery Clela Rorex demonstrated when issuing the first same-sex marriage license in the United States; and (C) the courage Clela Rorex exhibited following the threats she received when she issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples; and (2) designates March 26, 2023, as Clela Rorex Day. |
118sres4ats | That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Patty Murray as President of the Senate pro tempore. |
118sres64ats | That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. GossJankowski , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 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. |
118sres28ats | That the Senate— (1) remembers and honors the 7 astronauts who lost their lives on February 1, 2003, on Space Shuttle Columbia ; (2) expresses deep condolences and gratitude to the families, friends, and colleagues of— (A) United States Air Force Colonel Rick D. Husband; (B) United States Navy Commander William Willie C. McCool; (C) United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson; (D) United States Navy Captain David M. Brown; (E) United States Navy Captain Laurel B. Clark; (F) Dr. |