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[ { "text": "That the Senate designates October 8, 2023, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alternative and renewable resources", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Energy storage, supplies, demand" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional leadership", "Members of Congress", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "1. Short title \nThis resolution may be cited as the Senate Dress Code Resolution.", "id": "id6ad716590a444d5f93e65117b2f5a1b5", "header": "Short title", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Senate floor dress code \n(a) Definitions \nIn this section— (1) the term Senate floor dress code means a requirement that business attire be worn on the floor of the Senate, which for men shall include a coat, tie, and slacks or other long pants; and (2) the term Sergeant at Arms means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. (b) Senate floor dress code requirements \n(1) In general \nAn individual on the floor of the Senate shall abide by the Senate floor dress code. (2) Enforcement \nThe Sergeant at Arms shall enforce the requirement of paragraph (1). (c) Process To revise the Senate floor dress code \nAny change to the Senate floor dress code, or the enforcement of the Senate floor dress code, that is made on or after the date of adoption of this resolution shall have no force or effect unless such change is made pursuant to a resolution agreed to by not less than two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn.", "id": "id9df2ed22305b4a0f9925d522a32dafc5", "header": "Senate floor dress code", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Definitions \nIn this section— (1) the term Senate floor dress code means a requirement that business attire be worn on the floor of the Senate, which for men shall include a coat, tie, and slacks or other long pants; and (2) the term Sergeant at Arms means the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.", "id": "id441fcc29f1624b7694e8d98a42ad4083", "header": "Definitions", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Senate floor dress code requirements \n(1) In general \nAn individual on the floor of the Senate shall abide by the Senate floor dress code. (2) Enforcement \nThe Sergeant at Arms shall enforce the requirement of paragraph (1).", "id": "id1e5718720b044d03afa1e7e813b83435", "header": "Senate floor dress code requirements", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(c) Process To revise the Senate floor dress code \nAny change to the Senate floor dress code, or the enforcement of the Senate floor dress code, that is made on or after the date of adoption of this resolution shall have no force or effect unless such change is made pursuant to a resolution agreed to by not less than two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn.", "id": "id2407779058cb4d6a8649a0542c8475f3", "header": "Process To revise the Senate floor dress code", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Members of Congress", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates December 16, 2023, as National Wreaths Across America Day ; (2) honors— (A) the Wreaths Across America project; (B) patriotic escort units, including— (i) motorcycle units; (ii) law enforcement units; and (iii) first responder units; (C) the trucking industry in the United States; and (D) the millions of volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and (3) recognizes— (A) the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces; and (B) the sacrifices that veterans, their family members, and members of the Armed Forces have made, and continue to make, for this great Nation.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cemeteries and funerals", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Military history", "Military personnel and dependents", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations", "Veterans' organizations and recognition" ]

[ { "text": "That Michael J. Mastrian, Director of the Senate Radio and Television Gallery, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Neely , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Mastrian, and any current or former officer or employee of his office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "ide6c4e530ce234e23aa9e1da17015024f", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates October 2023 as National Country Music Month ; (2) honors the contributions of country music to the story and history of the United States; and (3) encourages the American people to observe National Country Music Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Art, artists, authorship", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Music", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Members of Congress", "Senate", "South Dakota" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional committees", "Joint Committee on Printing", "Joint Committee on the Library", "Members of Congress", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "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.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alaska Natives and Hawaiians", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Crime victims", "Crimes against women", "Indian social and development programs", "Violent crime" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Agricultural marketing and promotion", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Crime victims", "Elementary and secondary education", "Emergency medical services and trauma care", "Florida", "Health personnel", "Violent crime" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2023, as the Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Afghanistan", "Asia", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Conflicts and wars", "Congressional tributes", "Military operations and strategy", "Military personnel and dependents" ]

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

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

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Abortion", "Commemorative events and holidays", "National symbols" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as National Veterans Small Business Week ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week; (3) recognizes the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary and burdensome regulations and red tape; and (4) expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the veterans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Military personnel and dependents", "Small business" ]

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

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congress", "Congressional tributes", "Elementary and secondary education", "Religion", "Teaching, teachers, curricula" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team for its victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this resolving clause as the NCAA ) tournament claiming the 2023 NCAA Division I title; and (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of the players, coaches, students, alumni, administration, and support staff that directly contributed to the victory of the University of Notre Dame in the NCAA men’s lacrosse championship.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week; (2) recognizes the significant contributions of community health workers to the health care system and communities across the United States; (3) encourages collaboration at the local, State, and Federal levels to raise awareness of the important role of community health workers; and (4) supports the work of community health workers to improve health outcomes in underserved and high-need communities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Community life and organization", "Health personnel" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates 2024 as the Year of Democracy ; (2) encourages States and local governments to designate 2024 as the Year of Democracy ; (3) recognizes the celebration of the Year of Democracy as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of Government of the United States to a more free and stable world; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Year of Democracy with appropriate ceremonies and activities that— (A) provide appreciation for the system of Government of the United States; (B) demonstrate that the people of the United States shall never forget the sacrifices made by past generations of people of the United States to preserve the freedoms and principles of the United States; and (C) remind our citizens that those with differing political opinions are often their neighbors, fellow religious congregants, and extended family members with whom they share many life values and can respectfully disagree.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status" ]

[ { "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 Armed Services (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,751,700, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $9,846,646, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,108,929, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,751,700, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $9,846,646, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $4,108,929, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional committees", "Senate Committee on Armed Services" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Wildlife conservation and habitat protection" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States; (2) encourages higher education leaders, including presidents, deans, and administrators, to publicly condemn speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and (3) encourages institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and personal aspirations without fear.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Hate crimes", "Higher education", "Religion" ]

[ { "text": "1. Sense of the Senate \nThe Senate— (1) commends Taiwan for the example it has set for self-governance, not just for the Pacific region, but for the world; (2) regards the democracy of Taiwan as a great strategic strength for the free world and an indispensable component of contemporary United States-Taiwan relations; (3) remains concerned about interference in Taiwan's 2024 elections by the Chinese Communist Party; (4) is committed to continuing a strong partnership across diplomatic, information, economic, and cultural domains, regardless of the outcome of Taiwan’s 2024 elections; and (5) remains committed to United States policy as established by the Taiwan Relations Act ( Public Law 96–8 ; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. ), the Three Communiqués, and the Six Assurances towards Taiwan.", "id": "id199a1388869d4d4dbb6e870eb9583d46", "header": "Sense of the Senate", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "Public Law 96–8", "legal-doc": "public-law", "parsable-cite": "pl/96/8" }, { "text": "22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/22/3301" } ] }, { "text": "2. Rule of construction \nNothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.", "id": "idafae4e5c589a4fec8991491ba3bebd7b", "header": "Rule of construction", "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Asia", "Congressional tributes", "Elections, voting, political campaign regulation", "Taiwan" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2023, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Food industry and services", "Marine and coastal resources, fisheries", "Seafood" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Military history", "Military personnel and dependents", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as National Community Policing Week ; and (2) supports community policing and encourages the people of the United States, law enforcement agencies, and elected officials to identify ways in which communities can improve public safety, strengthen relationships, and build trust.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Community life and organization", "Crime prevention", "Law enforcement officers" ]

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

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Elementary and secondary education" ]

[ { "text": "That the daily meeting of the Senate be 12:01 p.m. unless otherwise ordered.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional operations and organization", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Criminal justice information and records", "Criminal procedure and sentencing" ]

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

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

[ { "text": "That a revised edition of the Senate Manual for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress be prepared by the Committee on Rules and Administration and printed as a Senate document, and that 1,500 additional copies shall be printed and bound for the use of the Senate, bound and delivered as may be directed by the Committee on Rules and Administration.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Books and print media", "Congressional operations and organization", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Family relationships" ]

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

[ "Budget deficits and national debt" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate commemorates the 150th anniversary of Texas Christian University and extends to all those associated with this noteworthy institution sincere best wishes for the future.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Higher education", "Religion", "Texas" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of the week of May 7 through May 13, 2023, as Public Service Recognition Week ; (2) commends public servants during Public Service Recognition Week for their outstanding contributions to this great country throughout the year; (3) salutes government employees and members of the uniformed services for their unyielding dedication to, and enthusiasm for, public service; (4) honors government employees and members of the uniformed services who have given their lives in service to their communities and their country; (5) calls upon a new generation to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession; (6) encourages efforts to promote public service careers at every level of government; and (7) expresses gratitude to the Federal workers who have selflessly answered the call to serve their country.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management", "Military personnel and dependents" ]

[ { "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. Bozell , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "id65cabe57d5364ec69bd7d239c5b1330b", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commerce", "Congressional officers and employees", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "Evidence and witnesses", "Lawyers and legal services", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of a broader trade and economic strategy to address digital barriers and ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of the digital world and advanced technology; (2) in conducting such negotiations, the United States must— (A) pursue digital trade rules that— (i) serve the best interests of workers, consumers, and small and medium-sized enterprises; (ii) empower United States workers; (iii) fuel wage growth; and (iv) lead to materially positive economic outcomes for all people in the United States; (B) ensure that any future agreement prevents the adoption of non-democratic, coercive, or overly restrictive policies that would be obstacles to a free and open internet and harm the ability of the e-commerce marketplace to continue to grow and thrive; (C) coordinate sufficient trade-related assistance to ensure that developing countries can improve their capacity and benefit from increased digital trade; and (D) consult closely with all relevant stakeholders, including workers, consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, civil society groups, and human rights advocates; and (3) with respect to any negotiations for an agreement facilitating digital trade, the United States Trade Representative and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies must— (A) consult closely and on a timely basis with the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives about the substance of those negotiations and the requisite legal authority to bind the United States to any such agreement; (B) keep both committees fully apprised of those negotiations; and (C) provide to those committees, including staff with appropriate security clearances, adequate access to the text of the negotiating proposal of the United States before presenting the proposal in the negotiations.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional oversight", "Digital media", "Internet, web applications, social media", "Trade agreements and negotiations" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of April 17 through April 23, 2023, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week ; (2) recognizes the contributions of osteopathic physicians to the healthcare system of the United States; and (3) celebrates the role that colleges of osteopathic medicine play in training the next generation of physicians.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alternative treatments", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 16, 2024, as National Osceola Turkey Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Osceola Turkey Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Birds", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Florida", "Hunting and fishing" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Co-Op Month ; (2) commends the cooperative business model for— (A) its contributions to the economy of the United States; (B) the jobs it creates; and (C) its positive impacts on local communities; (3) expresses confidence in, and support for, cooperatives to continue their successes; and (4) will be mindful in crafting legislation that affects business models that are not the cooperative business model so that the legislation does not adversely affect the cooperative business model.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Community life and organization", "Consumer affairs", "Economic performance and conditions", "Retail and wholesale trades", "Small business" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of May 10, 2023, as National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of mental health to the well-being and health of families and communities; (3) acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about mental health and improving the quality of care for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities; (4) recognizes that celebrating cultural and linguistic heritage is beneficial to mental health; and (5) encourages Federal, State, and local health agencies to adopt laws, policies, and guidance to improve help-seeking rates for mental health services for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community and other communities of color.", "id": "H5B6ECA05961E4B82944174E258B79A64", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Alaska Natives and Hawaiians", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Mental health", "Minority health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship; (2) recognizes the supreme standard set by— (A) head coach K.J. Kindler; (B) the University of Oklahoma staff; and (C) the gymnasts on the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the president of the University of Oklahoma, Joseph Harroz, Jr.; (B) the athletics director of the University of Oklahoma, Joe Castiglione; and (C) the head coach of the University of Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team, K.J. Kindler.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Athletes", "Congressional tributes", "Oklahoma", "School athletics" ]

[ { "text": "1. Summons \n(a) In general \nNot later than 7 session days following the date on which the articles of impeachment with respect to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas are transmitted, pursuant to rule III of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials (referred to in this resolution as the Rules of Impeachment ), the Senate shall proceed to the consideration of the articles of impeachment and the Secretary of the Senate shall notify the House of Representatives of the time and place fixed for the Senate to proceed upon the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas in the Senate Chamber. (b) Summons and filings \nUnder rule VIII of the Rules of Impeachment— (1) the summons shall be issued in the usual form to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, provided that he may have until 12 p.m. on the date that is 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted, to file his answer with the Secretary of the Senate; (2) the House of Representatives may have until 12 p.m. on the date that is 7 session days after the date on which the summons is issued under paragraph (1), to file its replication with the Secretary of the Senate; (3) if the House of Representatives wishes to file a trial brief, it shall be filed by 10 a.m. on the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted; (4) if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas wishes to file a trial brief, it shall be filed by 10 a.m. on the date that is 7 session days after the date on which the summons is issued under paragraph (1); and (5) the House of Representatives may file a rebuttal brief no later than 10 a.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin.", "id": "id6d270155e835484e82ab85f6cc4e1053", "header": "Summons", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) In general \nNot later than 7 session days following the date on which the articles of impeachment with respect to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas are transmitted, pursuant to rule III of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials (referred to in this resolution as the Rules of Impeachment ), the Senate shall proceed to the consideration of the articles of impeachment and the Secretary of the Senate shall notify the House of Representatives of the time and place fixed for the Senate to proceed upon the impeachment of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas in the Senate Chamber.", "id": "id3b248f676727407cb78708733a362946", "header": "In general", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Summons and filings \nUnder rule VIII of the Rules of Impeachment— (1) the summons shall be issued in the usual form to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, provided that he may have until 12 p.m. on the date that is 7 session days after the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted, to file his answer with the Secretary of the Senate; (2) the House of Representatives may have until 12 p.m. on the date that is 7 session days after the date on which the summons is issued under paragraph (1), to file its replication with the Secretary of the Senate; (3) if the House of Representatives wishes to file a trial brief, it shall be filed by 10 a.m. on the date on which the articles of impeachment are transmitted; (4) if Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas wishes to file a trial brief, it shall be filed by 10 a.m. on the date that is 7 session days after the date on which the summons is issued under paragraph (1); and (5) the House of Representatives may file a rebuttal brief no later than 10 a.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin.", "id": "idCA8E2B216EE644CF824B9E9AB613AF3E", "header": "Summons and filings", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Impeachment \n(a) In general \nThe House of Representatives shall file its record with the Secretary of the Senate, which will consist of those publicly available materials that have been submitted to or produced by the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives , including transcripts of public hearings or mark-ups and any materials printed by the House of Representatives or the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives pursuant to House Resolution 863 (118th Congress), agreed to February 13, 2024. All materials filed pursuant to this subsection shall be printed and made available to all parties. (b) Motions \nAlejandro Nicholas Mayorkas and the House of Representatives shall have until 9 a.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin to file any motions permitted under the Rules of Impeachment with the exception of motions to subpoena witnesses or documents or any other evidentiary motions. Responses to any such motions shall be filed no later than 11 a.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin. All materials filed pursuant to this subsection shall be filed with the Secretary and be printed and made available to all parties. Arguments on such motions shall begin at 12 p.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin, and each side may determine the number of persons to make its presentation, following which the Senate shall deliberate, if so ordered under the Rules of Impeachment, and vote on any such motions. (c) Presentations by parties \nFollowing the disposition of such motions, or if no motions are made, then the House of Representatives shall make its presentation in support of the articles of impeachment for a period of time not to exceed 16 hours, over up to 2 session days. If no motions are made under subsection (b), the House of Representatives shall begin its presentation at 12 p.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin. Following the House of Representatives’ presentation, Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas shall make his presentation for a period not to exceed 16 hours, over up to 2 session days. Each side may determine the number of persons to make its presentation. Each side shall have the right to decide for how many hours it shall make its presentation on each of the up to 2 session days allotted to it, except that neither side shall make its presentation for more than 8 hours on any single session day. The parties’ presentations need not be limited to argument from the record described in subsection (a). (d) Period of questioning \nUpon the conclusion of the period allotted for presentations by the parties as provided under subsection (c), Senators may question the parties for a period of time not to exceed 4 hours over not more than 1 session day. (e) Argument and deliberation \nUpon conclusion of the period allotted for Senators' questions as provided under subsection (d), there shall be 2 hours of argument, equally divided between the parties, followed by deliberation by the Senate, if so ordered under the Rules of Impeachment, on the question of whether it shall be in order to consider and debate under the Rules of Impeachment any motion to subpoena witnesses or documents. The Senate, without any intervening action, motion, or amendment, shall then decide by the yeas and nays whether it shall be in order to consider and debate under the Rules of Impeachment any motion to subpoena witnesses or documents. Following the disposition of that question, other motions provided under the Rules of Impeachment shall be in order. (f) Witnesses \n(1) In general \nIf the Senate agrees to allow either the House of Representatives or Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas to subpoena witnesses, the witnesses shall first be deposed and the parties shall be allowed other appropriate discovery. The Senate shall decide after deposition and other appropriate discovery which, if any, witnesses shall testify, pursuant to the Rules of Impeachment. No testimony shall be admissible in the Senate unless the parties have had the opportunity to depose such witnesses and to conduct other appropriate discovery. (2) Rules \nIf the Senate agrees to allow either party to subpoena witnesses, provisions for the admission of evidence, issuance of subpoenas, arrangements for depositions, other appropriate discovery, testimony by witnesses in the Senate, if such testimony is ordered by the Senate, and any related matters are to be determined by subsequent resolution of the Senate. (g) Motion To admit evidence \n(1) In general \nIf the Senate decides that no party shall be permitted to subpoena witnesses pursuant to subsection (f), the House of Representatives shall be recognized to make a motion to admit into evidence the materials relied upon by the House of Representatives during the trial. The House of Representatives shall be recognized to make such a motion, however, only if it has disclosed to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas all materials it will move to admit into evidence at least 48 hours before making said motion. Arguments on the motion shall be limited to 1 hour equally divided. The Senate, without any intervening action, motion, or amendment, shall then decide by the yeas and nays whether to admit into evidence such materials. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the affirmative, the materials shall be admitted into evidence. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the negative, the materials shall not be admitted into evidence. Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas shall then be recognized to make a motion to admit into evidence the materials relied upon by him during the trial. Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas shall be recognized to make such a motion, however, only if he has disclosed to the House of Representatives all materials he will move to admit into evidence at least 48 hours before making said motion. Arguments on the motion shall be limited to 1 hour equally divided. The Senate, without any intervening action, motion, or amendment, shall then decide by the yeas and nays whether to admit into evidence such materials. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the affirmative, the materials shall be admitted into evidence. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the negative, the materials shall not be admitted into evidence. (2) Exception to disclosure requirements \nThe disclosure requirements established under paragraph (1) shall not apply to evidence discovered by the movant after the disclosure deadline, so long as the movant declares in writing that the movant was unaware of such evidence until after the disclosure deadline, and that such evidence could not reasonably have been discovered until after the disclosure deadline. (3) Rule of construction \nThe admission of any evidence pursuant to this subsection shall not be treated as a concession by any party as to the truth of the matter asserted by the parties, and the Senate as the trier of fact shall decide the weight to be given such evidence. (h) Convening on Sunday \nUnless the Senate shall have already voted on the articles of impeachment, the Senate shall convene as a Court of Impeachment at 2 p.m. on the Sunday following the date on which impeachment proceedings begin, notwithstanding rule III of the Rules of Impeachment. (i) Final arguments \nImmediately upon the conclusion of any action by the Senate under subsection (g), or immediately upon the next day on which the Senate reconvenes as a Court of Impeachment after the conclusion of such action, the Senate shall proceed to final arguments as provided in the Rules of Impeachment, waiving the 2-person rule contained in rule XXII of the Rules of Impeachment. Such arguments shall not exceed 4 hours, equally divided between the parties. (j) Vote \nAt the conclusion of final arguments as provided under subsection (i), the Senate, without intervening action, except for deliberation if so ordered under the Rules of Impeachment, shall vote on the articles of impeachment.", "id": "id64424a0ece3845c69b2974aa55030d74", "header": "Impeachment", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) In general \nThe House of Representatives shall file its record with the Secretary of the Senate, which will consist of those publicly available materials that have been submitted to or produced by the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives , including transcripts of public hearings or mark-ups and any materials printed by the House of Representatives or the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives pursuant to House Resolution 863 (118th Congress), agreed to February 13, 2024. All materials filed pursuant to this subsection shall be printed and made available to all parties.", "id": "id0B9AD51AFD7B44DBAA3778BE47558317", "header": "In general", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Motions \nAlejandro Nicholas Mayorkas and the House of Representatives shall have until 9 a.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin to file any motions permitted under the Rules of Impeachment with the exception of motions to subpoena witnesses or documents or any other evidentiary motions. Responses to any such motions shall be filed no later than 11 a.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin. All materials filed pursuant to this subsection shall be filed with the Secretary and be printed and made available to all parties. Arguments on such motions shall begin at 12 p.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin, and each side may determine the number of persons to make its presentation, following which the Senate shall deliberate, if so ordered under the Rules of Impeachment, and vote on any such motions.", "id": "id17B528306C7542B8A5606B9FD4A476B7", "header": "Motions", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(c) Presentations by parties \nFollowing the disposition of such motions, or if no motions are made, then the House of Representatives shall make its presentation in support of the articles of impeachment for a period of time not to exceed 16 hours, over up to 2 session days. If no motions are made under subsection (b), the House of Representatives shall begin its presentation at 12 p.m. on the date on which impeachment proceedings begin. Following the House of Representatives’ presentation, Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas shall make his presentation for a period not to exceed 16 hours, over up to 2 session days. Each side may determine the number of persons to make its presentation. Each side shall have the right to decide for how many hours it shall make its presentation on each of the up to 2 session days allotted to it, except that neither side shall make its presentation for more than 8 hours on any single session day. The parties’ presentations need not be limited to argument from the record described in subsection (a).", "id": "id384EA55B0879441C943FCC62C4104A7F", "header": "Presentations by parties", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(d) Period of questioning \nUpon the conclusion of the period allotted for presentations by the parties as provided under subsection (c), Senators may question the parties for a period of time not to exceed 4 hours over not more than 1 session day.", "id": "id0C455973FDEE476F8CC96BE09D834D1C", "header": "Period of questioning", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(e) Argument and deliberation \nUpon conclusion of the period allotted for Senators' questions as provided under subsection (d), there shall be 2 hours of argument, equally divided between the parties, followed by deliberation by the Senate, if so ordered under the Rules of Impeachment, on the question of whether it shall be in order to consider and debate under the Rules of Impeachment any motion to subpoena witnesses or documents. The Senate, without any intervening action, motion, or amendment, shall then decide by the yeas and nays whether it shall be in order to consider and debate under the Rules of Impeachment any motion to subpoena witnesses or documents. Following the disposition of that question, other motions provided under the Rules of Impeachment shall be in order.", "id": "idC94439AF3E8A4160AD3DE83B7E9C83A7", "header": "Argument and deliberation", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(f) Witnesses \n(1) In general \nIf the Senate agrees to allow either the House of Representatives or Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas to subpoena witnesses, the witnesses shall first be deposed and the parties shall be allowed other appropriate discovery. The Senate shall decide after deposition and other appropriate discovery which, if any, witnesses shall testify, pursuant to the Rules of Impeachment. No testimony shall be admissible in the Senate unless the parties have had the opportunity to depose such witnesses and to conduct other appropriate discovery. (2) Rules \nIf the Senate agrees to allow either party to subpoena witnesses, provisions for the admission of evidence, issuance of subpoenas, arrangements for depositions, other appropriate discovery, testimony by witnesses in the Senate, if such testimony is ordered by the Senate, and any related matters are to be determined by subsequent resolution of the Senate.", "id": "id08D9D76FB262480C9791F01F980FB936", "header": "Witnesses", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(g) Motion To admit evidence \n(1) In general \nIf the Senate decides that no party shall be permitted to subpoena witnesses pursuant to subsection (f), the House of Representatives shall be recognized to make a motion to admit into evidence the materials relied upon by the House of Representatives during the trial. The House of Representatives shall be recognized to make such a motion, however, only if it has disclosed to Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas all materials it will move to admit into evidence at least 48 hours before making said motion. Arguments on the motion shall be limited to 1 hour equally divided. The Senate, without any intervening action, motion, or amendment, shall then decide by the yeas and nays whether to admit into evidence such materials. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the affirmative, the materials shall be admitted into evidence. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the negative, the materials shall not be admitted into evidence. Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas shall then be recognized to make a motion to admit into evidence the materials relied upon by him during the trial. Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas shall be recognized to make such a motion, however, only if he has disclosed to the House of Representatives all materials he will move to admit into evidence at least 48 hours before making said motion. Arguments on the motion shall be limited to 1 hour equally divided. The Senate, without any intervening action, motion, or amendment, shall then decide by the yeas and nays whether to admit into evidence such materials. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the affirmative, the materials shall be admitted into evidence. If a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, shall vote in the negative, the materials shall not be admitted into evidence. (2) Exception to disclosure requirements \nThe disclosure requirements established under paragraph (1) shall not apply to evidence discovered by the movant after the disclosure deadline, so long as the movant declares in writing that the movant was unaware of such evidence until after the disclosure deadline, and that such evidence could not reasonably have been discovered until after the disclosure deadline. (3) Rule of construction \nThe admission of any evidence pursuant to this subsection shall not be treated as a concession by any party as to the truth of the matter asserted by the parties, and the Senate as the trier of fact shall decide the weight to be given such evidence.", "id": "idC2782C9659C34296AB28DB5EFC747E6D", "header": "Motion To admit evidence", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(h) Convening on Sunday \nUnless the Senate shall have already voted on the articles of impeachment, the Senate shall convene as a Court of Impeachment at 2 p.m. on the Sunday following the date on which impeachment proceedings begin, notwithstanding rule III of the Rules of Impeachment.", "id": "id343AEA8391DE4C598F191F44A5113199", "header": "Convening on Sunday", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(i) Final arguments \nImmediately upon the conclusion of any action by the Senate under subsection (g), or immediately upon the next day on which the Senate reconvenes as a Court of Impeachment after the conclusion of such action, the Senate shall proceed to final arguments as provided in the Rules of Impeachment, waiving the 2-person rule contained in rule XXII of the Rules of Impeachment. Such arguments shall not exceed 4 hours, equally divided between the parties.", "id": "idF7A4B2377D22425BA3B62097A98B88F8", "header": "Final arguments", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(j) Vote \nAt the conclusion of final arguments as provided under subsection (i), the Senate, without intervening action, except for deliberation if so ordered under the Rules of Impeachment, shall vote on the articles of impeachment.", "id": "id9192A9E7351944F49E61CFCBDA14D616", "header": "Vote", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Border security and unlawful immigration", "Congressional oversight", "Congressional-executive branch relations", "Evidence and witnesses", "Government ethics and transparency, public corruption", "Legislative rules and procedure" ]

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

[ "Congressional tributes", "Members of Congress", "North Carolina", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the week of March 19 through March 25, 2023, as National Poison Prevention Week ; (2) expresses gratitude for the people who operate or support poison control centers in their local communities; (3) expresses gratitude for frontline workers supporting poison prevention during the COVID–19 pandemic; (4) supports efforts and resources to provide poison prevention guidance or emergency assistance in response to poisonings; and (5) encourages— (A) the people of the United States to educate their communities and families about poison safety and poisoning prevention; and (B) health care providers to practice and promote poison safety and poisoning prevention.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cardiovascular and respiratory health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Emergency communications systems", "Emergency medical services and trauma care", "Hazardous wastes and toxic substances", "Health personnel", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Infectious and parasitic diseases" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates April 17, 2024, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day ; and (2) commends— (A) assistive technology specialists and program coordinators for their hard work and dedication in serving people 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 people with disabilities and older adults in need of assistive technology devices.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates August 11, 2023, as Hip Hop Celebration Day ; (2) designates the month of August 2023 as Hip Hop Recognition Month ; (3) designates the month of November 2023 as Hip Hop History Month ; (4) recognizes the 50 years of contributions of hip hop to art and culture; (5) encourages Senators to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop and support appropriate activities that recognize the historic milestone and cultural legacy of the Back to School Jam of August 11, 1973; and (6) encourages local governments in the United States to build partnerships with local hip hop entities and other members of the creative arts and music communities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Music", "State and local government operations" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Food industry and services", "Forests, forestry, trees", "Maine" ]

[ { "text": "1. Quarterly Senate blood donation drives \n(a) Authorization \n(1) In general \nDuring calendar year 2023, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in conjunction with a partnering blood donation organization, is authorized to conduct a blood donation drive once every quarter in room G–50 of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Senate Office Building. (2) Date selection \nThe Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate— (A) identify the dates for quarterly blood donation drives conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) select the partnering blood donation organization for each such drive. (b) Implementation \nPhysical preparations for the conduct of, and the implementation of, each blood donation drive authorized under subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, may prescribe.", "id": "id36A00AEC0C014FBCB83465BEEA36E5F4", "header": "Quarterly Senate blood donation drives", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Authorization \n(1) In general \nDuring calendar year 2023, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in conjunction with a partnering blood donation organization, is authorized to conduct a blood donation drive once every quarter in room G–50 of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Senate Office Building. (2) Date selection \nThe Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate— (A) identify the dates for quarterly blood donation drives conducted under paragraph (1); and (B) select the partnering blood donation organization for each such drive.", "id": "id96C2AABDBB7C450B9E93D59141AE0475", "header": "Authorization", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Implementation \nPhysical preparations for the conduct of, and the implementation of, each blood donation drive authorized under subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, may prescribe.", "id": "idB42F66D410A24BB799A8D7FBEFDC707A", "header": "Implementation", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Blood and blood diseases", "Organ and tissue donation and transplantation", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports relations between United States diplomats and officials at the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission and counterparts in the United Mexican States to secure compliance by the Government of the United Mexican States with the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219)(referred to in this resolution as the Treaty ); (2) encourages the Government of the United Mexican States to fulfill the commitment to annually deliver a minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water to the United States; (3) is deeply concerned that farmers in south Texas are experiencing water shortages; (4) supports negotiations to ensure more predictable and reliable water deliveries to the United States; and (5) encourages renewed commitments to ensure that the United States receives annual deliveries of at least 350,000 acre-feet of water under the Treaty.", "id": "H88676C4B318745819A122840894D7DFA", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad", "Farmland", "International law and treaties", "Lakes and rivers", "Latin America", "Mexico", "Texas", "Water resources funding", "Water use and supply" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the people of Burma in their quest for democracy, sustainable peace, and genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and the realization of internationally recognized human rights for all, including for ethnic and religious groups whose human rights have been violated repeatedly and who have been disenfranchised historically; (2) calls on the Burmese military to— (A) immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners detained as a result of the coup on February 1, 2021; (B) immediately restore all forms of communication, including access to the internet without surveillance; (C) immediately end the use of violence and allow for a legal process for accountability and justice for those unlawfully detained, injured, and killed by the Burmese military; (D) remove all impediments to free travel that have been imposed as a result of the coup; (E) return to power all members of the civilian government elected in the November 8, 2020, elections and allow them to fulfill their mandate without impediment; (F) allow for freedom of expression, including the right to protest, peaceful assembly, press freedom, and freedom of movement; and (G) allow unfettered reporting from local, national, and international media; (3) calls on social media companies to suspend the accounts of the Union Solidarity and Development Party and the Burmese military that have used their platforms to spread disinformation, fear, and threats of violence; (4) supports the use of all diplomatic, economic, and development tools to ensure that vulnerable groups, including ethnic and religious groups, as well as all children, youth, and teachers in educational settings are safe, and schools and universities are not targeted for attacks or use by the Burmese military; (5) expresses grave concern for the safety and security of the more than 1,000,000 internally displaced persons (referred to in this resolution as IDPs ) and refugees who have been displaced by the Burmese military and now face challenging conditions in camps; (6) expresses grave concern for the 17,600,000 people of Burma who are in need of humanitarian aid, including the 1,500,000 IDPs in Burma, of which some 165,000 remain in the southeast, adding to those already displaced in Rakhine, Chin, Shan, and Kachin states; (7) appreciates the generosity of Burma’s neighboring countries, including Thailand, India, and Bangladesh, and encourages them to meaningfully assist refugees who have fled and continue to flee the Burmese military, including through the delivery of cross-border humanitarian assistance and with recognition of the protracted nature of the conflict; and (8) calls on the President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense to fully implement section 7008 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 (division K of Public Law 116–260 ), the BURMA Act of 2022 (subtitle E of title LV of division E of Public Law 117–263 ), and any similar or successor law governing United States foreign assistance following a coup, and to immediately— (A) impose targeted restrictions aimed at the Burmese military, military-owned or controlled enterprises, and those responsible for the February 1, 2021, coup; (B) work with the international community, including at the United Nations Security Council, with United States allies in the region, and with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, to condemn the coup, delegitimize the junta and any military-run elections announced by the junta, and take steps to ensure that international economic engagement in Burma does not contribute to human rights abuses or benefit individuals connected to the coup; (C) support conditionality on diplomatic, economic, and security relations with Burma, including using the voice and vote of the United States at multilateral development institutions, until all those detained in the February 1, 2021, coup are released and there has been a full restoration of the civilian-controlled parliament reflecting the November 8, 2020, election results; (D) utilize the United States Government’s position on the United Nations Security Council to bring about greater international cooperation in the pursuit of justice and accountability in Burma; (E) empower and provide assistance to the National Unity Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the National Unity Consultative Council, the Civil Disobedience Movement in Myanmar, and other entities promoting democracy in Burma through nonviolent efforts, including channeling aid through local civil society organizations along the Thai and Indian borders that are not controlled by the junta, while simultaneously denying legitimacy and resources to the junta; (F) promote national reconciliation among the diverse ethnic and religious groups in Burma; (G) counter support to the junta by the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation and other supporters of the military regime; and (H) secure the restoration of democracy, the establishment of an inclusive and representative civilian government and a reformed military reflecting the diversity of Burma and under civilian control, and the enactment of constitutional, political, and economic reform in Burma.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "Public Law 116–260", "legal-doc": "public-law", "parsable-cite": "pl/116/260" }, { "text": "Public Law 117–263", "legal-doc": "public-law", "parsable-cite": "pl/117/263" } ] }, { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the people of Burma in their quest for democracy, sustainable peace, and genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, including for members of ethnic and religious groups whose human rights have been violated repeatedly and who have been disenfranchised historically; (2) calls on Burma’s military regime to— (A) immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners detained as a result of the coup on February 1, 2021; (B) immediately restore all forms of communication, including access to the internet without surveillance; (C) immediately end the use of violence and allow for a legal process for accountability and justice for those unlawfully detained, injured, and killed by Burma’s military regime; (D) remove all impediments to free travel that have been imposed as a result of the coup; (E) return to power all members of the civilian government elected in the November 8, 2020 elections and allow them to fulfill their mandate without impediment; (F) allow for the exercise of freedoms of expression, including with respect to press freedoms and the freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of movement; and (G) allow unfettered reporting from local, national, and international media; (3) calls on social media companies to take action with respect to the accounts of the Union Solidarity and Development Party and Burma’s military regime that have used their platforms to spread disinformation, fear, and threats of violence; (4) supports the use of all diplomatic, economic, and development tools to ensure that vulnerable groups, including ethnic and religious groups, as well as all children, youth, and teachers in educational settings are safe, and schools and universities are not targeted for attacks or use by the military regime; (5) expresses grave concern for the safety and security of the more than 1,000,000 internally displaced persons (referred to in this resolution as IDPs ) and refugees who have been displaced by Burma’s military regime and now face challenging conditions in camps or makeshift communities disconnected from humanitarian routes and access; (6) expresses grave concern for the 17,600,000 people of Burma who are in need of humanitarian aid, including the 1,500,000 IDPs in Burma, of which some 165,000 remain in the southeast, adding to those already displaced in Rakhine, Chin, Shan, and Kachin states; (7) appreciates the generosity of Burma’s neighboring countries, including Thailand, India, and Bangladesh, and encourages them to meaningfully assist refugees who have fled and continue to flee Burma's military regime, including through the delivery of cross-border humanitarian assistance and with recognition of the protracted nature of the conflict; (8) encourages the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN member states to take a more active role asserting the unacceptable nature of the junta’s coup and continued oppression of the people of Burma, including, if necessary, reconsidering their commercial relations with the junta and state-owned or -controlled enterprises in Burma, especially where commercial and business arrangements serve as obstacles to action by ASEAN member states; and (9) calls on the President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense to fully implement the BURMA Act of 2022 (subtitle E of title LV of division E of Public Law 117–263 ), and any similar or successor law or other law addressing United States foreign assistance following a coup, and to immediately— (A) impose targeted restrictions aimed at the military regime, military-owned or -controlled enterprises, and those responsible for the February 1, 2021 coup; (B) prioritize in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, including at the United Nations, with United States’ allies in the region, and with ASEAN, the condemnation of the coup and its international enablers and delegitimization of the junta and any military-run elections announced by the junta; (C) take steps to ensure that international economic engagement in Burma does not contribute to human rights abuses or benefit individuals connected to the coup; (D) support conditionality on diplomatic, economic, and security relations with Burma, including using the voice and vote of the United States at multilateral development institutions, until all those wrongfully detained in the February 1, 2021 coup are released and there has been a full restoration of the civilian-controlled parliament; (E) use the voice and vote of the United States on the United Nations Security Council and in other multilateral and bilateral fora to bring about greater international cooperation and support for the pursuit of justice and accountability in Burma; (F) empower and provide assistance to the National Unity Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the National Unity Consultative Council, the Civil Disobedience Movement in Myanmar, and other entities promoting democracy in Burma, including the provision of non-lethal assistance, including to Ethnic Armed Organizations and People's Defense Forces, consistent with the BURMA Act (subtitle E of title LV of division E of Public Law 117–263 ) and channeling aid through local civil society organizations along the Thai and Indian borders that are not controlled by the junta, while simultaneously denying legitimacy and resources to the junta; (G) promote national reconciliation among the diverse ethnic and religious groups in Burma; (H) counter moral and material support to the junta by the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation and other supporters of the military regime, including through the voice and vote of the United States at the United Nations Security Council and other multilateral fora; and (I) secure the restoration of democracy, the establishment of an inclusive and representative civilian government and a reformed military reflecting the diversity of Burma and under civilian control, and the enactment of constitutional, political, and economic reform in Burma.", "id": "id3b28a01b-1e5c-45cf-bad0-dce41eab0c03", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "Public Law 117–263", "legal-doc": "public-law", "parsable-cite": "pl/117/263" }, { "text": "Public Law 117–263", "legal-doc": "public-law", "parsable-cite": "pl/117/263" } ] } ]

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[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commends and congratulates the Aces on winning the 2023 WNBA championship and completing a successful 2023 season; (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the success of the Aces during the 2023 season; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) Aces owner Mark Davis; (B) Aces President Nikki Fargas and General Manager Natalie Williams; and (C) Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) applauds the National Cemetery Administration, on its 50th anniversary, having stood firm in its mission of ensuring proper final resting places adhering to national shrine standards that commemorate the extraordinary commitment of veterans and their families to the United States; (2) recognizes that the National Cemetery Administration has been a driving force in the preservation of, and passing down, the heroic heritage and stories of members of the United States Armed Forces of all backgrounds, from all corners of the United States, and in educating future generations on the importance of the service and sacrifice of veterans; and (3) commends the individuals who work for the National Cemetery Administration for their continued excellence ensuring that the veterans of the United States are forever honored and remembered in the hallowed grounds of the national cemeteries of the Department of Veterans Affairs.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cemeteries and funerals", "Congressional tributes", "Department of Veterans Affairs", "Veterans' organizations and recognition" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commends the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Hockey Championship; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Quinnipiac University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmits an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Quinnipiac University, Dr. Judy Olian; and (B) the head coach of the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team, Rand Pecknold.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Connecticut", "School athletics" ]

[ { "text": "1. Quarterly Senate blood donation drives \n(a) Authorization \n(1) In general \nDuring calendar year 2024, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (referred to in this resolution as the Sergeant at Arms ) is authorized to conduct a blood donation drive once every quarter, in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Date selection \nThe Sergeant at Arms shall, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, select the date for each drive conducted under paragraph (1). (3) Selection of locations and partnering blood donation organizations \n(A) In general \nThe Sergeant at Arms shall identify and, with the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, select a location and a partnering blood donation organization for each drive conducted under paragraph (1). (B) Member requests \nIn identifying appropriate partnering blood donation organizations under subparagraph (A), the Sergeant at Arms may consider a request from a Senator for a specific blood donation organization. (b) Implementation \nPhysical preparations for the conduct of, and the implementation of, each drive authorized under subsection (a)(1) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Sergeant at Arms, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, may prescribe.", "id": "id413e372584784d79a74a81c872e39b1b", "header": "Quarterly Senate blood donation drives", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Authorization \n(1) In general \nDuring calendar year 2024, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (referred to in this resolution as the Sergeant at Arms ) is authorized to conduct a blood donation drive once every quarter, in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). (2) Date selection \nThe Sergeant at Arms shall, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, select the date for each drive conducted under paragraph (1). (3) Selection of locations and partnering blood donation organizations \n(A) In general \nThe Sergeant at Arms shall identify and, with the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, select a location and a partnering blood donation organization for each drive conducted under paragraph (1). (B) Member requests \nIn identifying appropriate partnering blood donation organizations under subparagraph (A), the Sergeant at Arms may consider a request from a Senator for a specific blood donation organization.", "id": "id80a85ebff23c438ba3a2baa386e82e13", "header": "Authorization", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Implementation \nPhysical preparations for the conduct of, and the implementation of, each drive authorized under subsection (a)(1) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Sergeant at Arms, in consultation with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, may prescribe.", "id": "id6ed2f04ff04641669f2ddf57b9f31ec8", "header": "Implementation", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Blood and blood diseases", "Organ and tissue donation and transplantation", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs and their entire staff, Mayor of Kansas City Quinton Lucas, Governor of Missouri Mike Parson, and fans everywhere of the Kansas City Chiefs for their victory in Super Bowl LVIII; and (2) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the chairman and chief executive officer of the Kansas City Chiefs, Clark Hunt; (B) the president of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mark Donovan; and (C) the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Kansas", "Professional sports" ]

[ { "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", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $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", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $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).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $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).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $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": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

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[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) 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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on 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", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $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", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $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).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $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).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $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": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional committees", "Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship" ]

[ { "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. Samsel , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary’s office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.", "id": "H2B508FC5F610438D8A285098F8E18CBC", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) holds the Government of the Russian Federation, under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, responsible for the wrongful and illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine and officially condemns these actions in the strongest terms; (2) condemns— (A) the forcible mass transfer of millions of Ukrainian civilians, hundreds of thousands of whom are children, to the Russian Federation or territories controlled by the Russian Federation; and (B) the facilitation of illegal adoptions, which could constitute a violation of Russia’s obligations under the Genocide Convention and amount to genocide; (3) claims that the Russian Federation is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children, thereby crippling Ukraine’s ability to nurture the next generation of Ukrainian citizens and leaders and to rebuild their country after Russia’s unprovoked war, with the purpose of demolishing Ukraine’s unique language, culture, history, and identity; (4) asserts that the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has significantly increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking and exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death; (5) urges the President to use all legal means necessary to hold accountable those responsible for the forcible deportation and displacement of children in Ukraine; (6) asserts that United States policy should involve assisting in reunification efforts between Ukrainian children deported or displaced by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and their families; and (7) calls upon the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for the forcible deportation and displacement of Ukrainian children, including through the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act ( 22 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. ).", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "22 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/22/10101" } ] } ]

[ "Adoption and foster care", "Crimes against children", "Detention of persons", "Europe", "Human rights", "Human trafficking", "Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents", "Russia", "Sanctions", "Ukraine", "Youth employment and child labor" ]

[ { "text": "1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings \n(a) In general \nNotwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate— (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within a Senate building or other office secured for a Senator nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or Federal law; and (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1). (b) Expiration \nThe authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the first session of the 118th Congress.", "id": "id15fe1af944b340bc963cc0b30a02ce05", "header": "Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) In general \nNotwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate— (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within a Senate building or other office secured for a Senator nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or Federal law; and (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1).", "id": "id518114cdef244a058dcc6af96b3ea7a9", "header": "In general", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Expiration \nThe authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the first session of the 118th Congress.", "id": "id20df765b22da4078acabffc50ce5d98f", "header": "Expiration", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Charitable contributions", "Congressional officers and employees", "Congressional operations and organization", "Government buildings, facilities, and property", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Members of Congress", "Military personnel and dependents", "Senate", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates July 14, 2023, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day; and (4) recognizes that Collector Car Appreciation Day events and commemorations create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Games and hobbies", "Historical and cultural resources", "Motor vehicles", "Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate designates September 2023 as National Child Awareness Month — (1) to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; (2) to recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States; and (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth, including children and youth who— (A) have experienced homelessness; (B) are in the foster care system; (C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of child sex trafficking; (D) have been impacted by violence; (E) have experienced trauma; and (F) have serious physical and mental health needs.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Adoption and foster care", "Child health", "Child safety and welfare", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Crime victims", "Crimes against children", "Emergency medical services and trauma care", "Homelessness and emergency shelter", "Human trafficking", "Mental health", "Sex offenses", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations", "Violent crime" ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) the Senate— (A) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of James L. Buckley, former member of the Senate; and (B) directs the Secretary of the Senate to— (i) communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and (ii) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of James L. Buckley; and (2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late James L. Buckley.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Members of Congress", "New York State", "Senate" ]

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

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as National FFA Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (referred to in this resolution as the FFA ) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (3) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.", "id": "H3E0D814BCAC34FB0B11BF2B58B6C2249", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Agricultural education", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Elementary and secondary education", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates September 2023 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) requests that the Federal Government, States, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of increasing public knowledge of the risks of cancer; (3) encourages survivors of childhood cancer to continue to receive ongoing monitoring and physical and psychosocial care throughout their adult lives; (4) recognizes the human toll of cancer and pledges to make the prevention of and cure for cancer a public health priority; (5) reminds the people of the United States of the bravery of children who are diagnosed with cancer; and (6) commends and honors the courage of such children.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cancer", "Child health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Medical tests and diagnostic methods", "Mental health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning October 15, 2023, as National Character Counts Week ; and (2) calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups— (A) to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship; and (B) to observe National Character Counts Week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child care and development", "Civics education", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Community life and organization", "Elementary and secondary education" ]

[ { "text": "That the President of the United States be notified of the election of the Honorable Patty Murray as President of the Senate pro tempore.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional leadership", "Members of Congress", "Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of David F. Durenberger, former member of the Senate; (2) the Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of David F. Durenberger; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late David F. Durenberger.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the contributions of John Leslie Wes Montgomery to jazz music continue to enrich the music industry and inspire countless musicians across the world; and (2) the legacy of John Leslie Wes Montgomery as a great Hoosier musician should be recognized and celebrated, especially on March 6, 2023, which marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Music" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; (2) designates the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Caribbean area", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "District of Columbia", "Higher education", "Minority education", "Puerto Rico", "U.S. territories and protectorates" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates February 2024 as American Heart Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of American Heart Month; (3) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to fighting cardiovascular disease by— (A) promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of cardiovascular disease; (B) supporting research on cardiovascular disease; and (C) improving access to affordable, high-quality, and innovative care to reduce long-term disability and mortality; (4) recognizes and supports efforts to address the long-term implications of the COVID–19 pandemic, including the influence of the COVID–19 pandemic on cardiovascular health and mortality rates; (5) commends the efforts of States, territories, and possessions of the United States, localities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States who support American Heart Month; and (6) encourages every individual in the United States to learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cardiovascular and respiratory health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health care coverage and access", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Infectious and parasitic diseases", "Medical research", "Research administration and funding" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate recognizes— (1) the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship for rice farmers, conservationists, and duck hunters alike; and (2) the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.", "id": "H43EB54729C7B4BB8A4D3684E97277A7E", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Birds", "Farmland", "Grain", "Hunting and fishing", "Wildlife conservation and habitat protection" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) encourages all individuals in the United States to know their low density lipoprotein cholesterol (referred to in this resolution as LDL–C ) number; (2) designates September 2024 as National Cholesterol Education Month ; (3) designates September 30, 2024, as LDL–C Awareness Day ; and (4) recognizes the urgent need for screening and treating of elevated LDL–C to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes.", "id": "HB1771EA195424437B3BB0CB533EA66CA", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cardiovascular and respiratory health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Assault and harassment offenses", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Crime victims", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "Law enforcement officers" ]

[ { "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 Environment and Public Works (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $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 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 $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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $2,794,044, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $2,794,044, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional committees", "Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of January 22 through January 28, 2023, as National School Choice Week ; (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from kindergarten through grade 12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) implores the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release Paul Whelan from imprisonment; (2) implores the Government of the Russian Federation to comply with international treaty obligations and provide unrestricted consular access to Paul Whelan while he remains imprisoned in the Russian Federation; (3) calls on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide Paul Whelan and all other political prisoners their constitutionally afforded due process rights; and (4) expresses sympathy to the family of Paul Whelan for this travesty of justice and personal hardship and expresses hope that Whelan will soon be returned home.", "id": "id10cb256457994c369714cbb9e5f3e051", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Canada", "Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation", "Detention of persons", "Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad", "Due process and equal protection", "Europe", "Evidence and witnesses", "Human rights", "International law and treaties", "Ireland", "Russia", "United Kingdom" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Ethnic studies", "Racial and ethnic relations", "U.S. history" ]

[ { "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 across a 30-year history of the volunteers, members, alumni, and community partners of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors; (3) recognizes the important contributions made by AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to the lives of the people of the United States; and (4) encourages individuals of all ages to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "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 embolisms.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Cardiovascular and respiratory health", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) honors the memory of the victims who were killed in the horrific, antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and expresses the hope that their memory may continue to be a blessing to their families and community; (2) honors the selfless and dedicated service of— (A) the law enforcement and emergency response officials who responded to the attack; (B) the medical professionals who provided and continue to provide care for the victims; and (C) the law enforcement agencies and Federal prosecutors who worked to investigate and hold the perpetrator accountable in Federal court for his hateful, antisemitic attack on the Jewish community; (3) expresses continued solidarity and support to the Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light congregations, the Pittsburgh Jewish community, and the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy; (4) commends the Tree of Life community for, in the wake of tragedy, dedicating itself to efforts to eliminate antisemitism and other forms of identity-based hate; (5) condemns rising antisemitism and stands with the Jewish communities in Pittsburgh, the United States, and around the world; and (6) reaffirms the commitment of the United States— (A) to condemn antisemitism in all its forms; (B) to protect the right of the people of the United States to freely exercise their religious beliefs; and (C) to ensure the safety and security of all people of the United States.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Crime victims", "First responders and emergency personnel", "Hate crimes", "Health personnel", "Law enforcement officers", "Lawyers and legal services", "Pennsylvania", "Religion", "Violent crime" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as World Food Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Nutrition and diet", "World health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month; (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and throughout the year.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Adoption and foster care", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ); (2) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the advancement of inclusion and equality of opportunity made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (3) pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the national goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for individuals with disabilities, including by focusing on individuals with disabilities who remain segregated in institutions; (4) pledges to work with States to improve access to home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities; (5) calls on the Department of Labor to develop policies and practices and provide technical assistance that enable individuals with disabilities to become economically self-sufficient; (6) calls on the Federal Communications Commission to provide information, resources, and technical assistance to enable individuals with disabilities to have full and equitable access to communications and telecommunications services and technologies; (7) calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information, resources, and technical assistance related to home- and community-based services and to enable individuals with disabilities to live independently; (8) calls on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide accessible and inclusive homes and communities that increase the options available for accessible, inclusive, and equitable housing for individuals with disabilities; and (9) calls on the Department of Transportation to create accessible transit and airports and increase the hiring, promotion, and retention of individuals with disabilities in the transportation workforce.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/42/12101" } ] } ]

[ "Aviation and airports", "Computers and information technology", "Disability and health-based discrimination", "Housing for the elderly and disabled", "Intergovernmental relations", "Internet, web applications, social media", "Transportation employees" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as Telehealth Awareness Week ; (2) recognizes the impact of telehealth in delivering health care for patients across the United States; and (3) urges that steps should be taken to— (A) raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth; (B) highlight resources for health care providers and patients regarding telehealth; (C) collect and analyze data on the impacts of telehealth; and (D) promote continued access to telehealth for all communities and across settings.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health care coverage and access", "Health technology, devices, supplies" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes that the Hulman Center has played a significant role in the history of the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University, and the State of Indiana; (2) recognizes that the Hulman Center continues to be an important and valuable gathering space to its visitors and Hoosiers; and (3) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Hulman Center.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Higher education", "Indiana", "School athletics", "Sports and recreation facilities" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Vegas Golden Knights and its loyal fan base for becoming the 2023 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to members of the Vegas Golden Knights’ ownership, management, and coaching staff, namely— (A) the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Governor of the Vegas Golden Knights, Bill Foley; (B) General Manager Kelly McCrimmon; and (C) Head Coach Bruce Cassidy.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

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

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 2023 as Endometriosis Awareness Month ; (2) recognizes the importance of endometriosis as a health issue for women that requires far greater attention, public awareness, and education about the disease; (3) encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs— (A) to provide information to women, patients, and health care providers with respect to endometriosis, including available screening tools and treatment options, with a goal of improving the quality of life and health outcomes of women affected by endometriosis; (B) to conduct additional research on endometriosis and possible clinical options; and (C) to update information, tools, and studies currently available with respect to helping women live with endometriosis; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Health promotion and preventive care", "Women's health" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) recognizes that the economic relationship between the United States and Israel is strong and has benefitted both countries and the peoples of both countries; (2) expresses support for the people of Israel and the economy of Israel in the face of Hamas's attacks against Israel; and (3) affirms that— (A) the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement set the stage for robust growth in trade and investment between the United States and Israel; and (B) the Agreement can similarly serve as a tool for supporting the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Arab-Israeli relations", "Free trade and trade barriers", "Israel", "Middle East", "Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment", "Trade agreements and negotiations" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) designates March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day ; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Speech and Debate Education Day; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Speech and Debate Education Day.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Civics education", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Elementary and secondary education", "Language arts" ]

[ { "text": "That the office of Senator Jacky Rosen is authorized to produce documents and that Dara Cohen, John Fossum, and Carlos Lara, employees in that office, are authorized to testify in the case of United States v. Miller , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. That the office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is authorized to produce documents and that employees of that office from whom relevant evidence may be needed are authorized to testify in the case of United States v. Miller , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.", "id": "idFBE12AD7FC034ACAAA45240A85BA39C4", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "3. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the employees of Senator Rosen's and Senator Cortez Masto's offices in connection with the production of evidence and testimony authorized in sections one and two of this resolution.", "id": "id43ecd39a3e7a4d72b548e487f88c6d28", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional officers and employees", "Evidence and witnesses", "Fraud offenses and financial crimes", "Lawyers and legal services", "Legislative rules and procedure", "Senate" ]

[ { "text": "1. General authority \nIn carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate 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 (in this resolution referred to as the committee ) is authorized from March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2025, in its discretion, to— (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency.", "id": "id2DEACF597B7F41BF9C7B51EA8AB77F78", "header": "General authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "2. Expenses \n(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,688,429, 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 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 $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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act). (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,491,734, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "ID217b32e9fdd54f97a595910ad52ebe42", "header": "Expenses", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, under this resolution shall not exceed $7,688,429, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id00E3E2D3A9F34632B8BC979D87171CB1", "header": "Expenses for period ending September 30, 2023", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(b) Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, under this resolution shall not exceed $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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id5d0fe9ac86b344b788ff5d9cfcb6bbcb", "header": "Expenses for fiscal year 2024 period", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "(c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025 \nThe expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,491,734, 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 the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of that Act).", "id": "id0fe4585754b34882a9736098fe90bb07", "header": "Expenses for period ending February 28, 2025", "nested": [], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] } ], "links": [ { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" }, { "text": "2 U.S.C. 4301(i)", "legal-doc": "usc", "parsable-cite": "usc/2/4301" } ] }, { "text": "3. Expenses and agency contributions \n(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper. (b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID478da0c840a34fe48e2e25ce9878db1c", "header": "Expenses and agency contributions", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) Expenses of the committee \n(1) In general \nExcept as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required \nVouchers shall not be required for— (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper.", "id": "ID15785b847a7246dea1d99f0aba018389", "header": "Expenses of the committee", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Agency contributions \nThere are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations of the Senate such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee— (1) for the period March 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023; (2) for the period October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and (3) for the period October 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.", "id": "ID0d031a12098648e88168c67a2ebe67d3", "header": "Agency contributions", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] }, { "text": "4. Investigations \n(a) In general \nThe committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee, is authorized to study or investigate— (1) 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 its relationships with the public; (2) 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; (3) 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; (4) 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 but not limited to investment fraud schemes, commodity and security fraud, computer fraud, and the use of offshore banking and corporate facilities to carry out criminal objectives; (5) the efficiency and economy of operations of all branches and functions of the Government with particular reference to— (A) 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; (B) the capacity of present national security staffing, methods, and processes to make full use of the Nation’s resources of knowledge and talents; (C) 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 (D) legislative and other proposals to improve these methods, processes, and relationships; (6) the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of all agencies and departments of the Government involved in the control and management of energy shortages including, but not limited to, their performance with respect to— (A) the collection and dissemination of accurate statistics on fuel demand and supply; (B) the implementation of effective energy conservation measures; (C) the pricing of energy in all forms; (D) coordination of energy programs with State and local government; (E) control of exports of scarce fuels; (F) the management of tax, import, pricing, and other policies affecting energy supplies; (G) maintenance of the independent sector of the petroleum industry as a strong competitive force; (H) the allocation of fuels in short supply by public and private entities; (I) the management of energy supplies owned or controlled by the Government; (J) relations with other oil producing and consuming countries; (K) the monitoring of compliance by governments, corporations, or individuals with the laws and regulations governing the allocation, conservation, or pricing of energy supplies; and (L) research into the discovery and development of alternative energy supplies; and (7) 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. (b) Extent of inquiries \nIn carrying out the duties provided in subsection (a), 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. (c) Special committee authority \nFor the purposes of this section, 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— (1) to require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (2) to hold hearings; (3) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recess, and adjournment periods of the Senate; (4) to administer oaths; and (5) 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. (d) Authority of other committees \nNothing contained in this section 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. (e) 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": "id0b6deddc39df462180fb091fe8871bfc", "header": "Investigations", "nested": [ { "text": "(a) In general \nThe committee, or any duly authorized subcommittee of the committee, is authorized to study or investigate— (1) 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 its relationships with the public; (2) 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; (3) 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; (4) 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 but not limited to investment fraud schemes, commodity and security fraud, computer fraud, and the use of offshore banking and corporate facilities to carry out criminal objectives; (5) the efficiency and economy of operations of all branches and functions of the Government with particular reference to— (A) 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; (B) the capacity of present national security staffing, methods, and processes to make full use of the Nation’s resources of knowledge and talents; (C) 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 (D) legislative and other proposals to improve these methods, processes, and relationships; (6) the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of all agencies and departments of the Government involved in the control and management of energy shortages including, but not limited to, their performance with respect to— (A) the collection and dissemination of accurate statistics on fuel demand and supply; (B) the implementation of effective energy conservation measures; (C) the pricing of energy in all forms; (D) coordination of energy programs with State and local government; (E) control of exports of scarce fuels; (F) the management of tax, import, pricing, and other policies affecting energy supplies; (G) maintenance of the independent sector of the petroleum industry as a strong competitive force; (H) the allocation of fuels in short supply by public and private entities; (I) the management of energy supplies owned or controlled by the Government; (J) relations with other oil producing and consuming countries; (K) the monitoring of compliance by governments, corporations, or individuals with the laws and regulations governing the allocation, conservation, or pricing of energy supplies; and (L) research into the discovery and development of alternative energy supplies; and (7) 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.", "id": "id99e50c73edcf461896d6f56076affc9e", "header": "In general", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(b) Extent of inquiries \nIn carrying out the duties provided in subsection (a), 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.", "id": "idfbfff56047ac4adda51c211b44403930", "header": "Extent of inquiries", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(c) Special committee authority \nFor the purposes of this section, 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— (1) to require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (2) to hold hearings; (3) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recess, and adjournment periods of the Senate; (4) to administer oaths; and (5) 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.", "id": "ideed9a4b2b65a4bc89f14852ce317d192", "header": "Special committee authority", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(d) Authority of other committees \nNothing contained in this section 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.", "id": "ida07e6f30ef26498eaebf05b7eb383b52", "header": "Authority of other committees", "nested": [], "links": [] }, { "text": "(e) 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": "idf3ee9ad4433043718ff12e17e2fd6ba2", "header": "Subpoena authority", "nested": [], "links": [] } ], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional committees", "Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) commits to advancing policies that will end roadway fatalities by 2050; (2) calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to commit to working together to achieve zero roadway fatalities by the year 2050; (3) supports efforts to address disparities and other equity-related issues related to transportation safety; (4) calls on the Department of Transportation, and the agencies within the Department of Transportation, to improve data gathering and tracking of traffic crashes and other issues related to transportation safety; (5) calls on the Department of Transportation, and the agencies within the Department of Transportation, to commit to the implementation of proven countermeasures and interventions to prioritize transportation safety; (6) recognizes the need for a safe system approach to transportation in the United States to improve access, safety, and mobility; and (7) supports the use of the term crash , instead of accident , when describing traffic incidents and encourages all agencies of the Federal Government to use this term.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Accidents", "Roads and highways", "Transportation safety and security" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) extends heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Sandra Day O’Connor; (2) 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 Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; and (3) acknowledges the lifetime of service of Sandra Day O’Connor, a successful Arizona State Senator, trailblazer, expert collaborator, educational advocate, and the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Congressional tributes", "Judges", "Supreme Court" ]

[ { "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, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Asia", "Computer security and identity theft", "Detention of persons", "Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad", "Elections, voting, political campaign regulation", "Human rights", "News media and reporting", "Protest and dissent", "Rule of law and government transparency", "Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status", "Thailand" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate designates October 12, 2023, as National Loggers Day.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Commemorative events and holidays", "Forests, forestry, trees", "Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor" ]

[ { "text": "That the Senate— (1) supports the efforts of businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and youth; (2) applauds the initiatives of businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers that— (A) use time and resources to raise awareness of child and youth homelessness, the causes of child and youth homelessness, and potential solutions; and (B) work to prevent homelessness among children and youth; (3) designates November 2023 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month ; and (4) encourages businesses, governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to continue to intensify their efforts to address homelessness among children and youth during November 2023.", "id": "S1", "header": null, "nested": [], "links": [] } ]

[ "Child safety and welfare", "Commemorative events and holidays", "Congressional tributes", "Homelessness and emergency shelter", "Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations", "State and local government operations" ]