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  • S. RES. 842 — Designating the week beginning October 20, 2024, as National Character Counts Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:205

    S. RES. 842 is a resolution by the U.S. Senate to declare the week beginning October 20, 2024, as "National Character Counts Week." It emphasizes the importance of teaching good character traits like trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility to young people. The resolution...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to make the week starting October 20, 2024, special by calling it "National Character Counts Week." During this time, they hope everyone, like families and schools, will teach kids about being honest, kind, and responsible.

  • S. RES. 712 — Designating May 2024 as Older Americans Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:216

    The resolution, S. RES. 712, designates May 2024 as "Older Americans Month." It acknowledges the significant contributions of older individuals in the United States, highlighting their roles in society and the importance of federal programs that support them, such as Medicare and the Older...

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    In May 2024, people will celebrate "Older Americans Month" to thank older adults for all the great things they do, and everyone will be encouraged to learn from them and appreciate them more.

  • S. RES. 876 — Designating October 2024 as National Principals Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:155

    S. RES. 876 designates October 2024 as "National Principals Month" in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the essential role principals play as leaders and community builders in schools. It aims to honor their contributions to ensuring high-quality education. By...

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    In October 2024, a decision was made to celebrate "National Principals Month" to say thank you to school principals for everything they do to help teachers and students learn and grow. This special month shows how important principals are in making schools great places to learn.

  • S. RES. 941 — Congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men’s soccer national championship.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:230

    S. RES. 941 is a resolution submitted in the United States Senate to congratulate the University of Vermont men's soccer team, known as the Catamounts, for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I men's soccer national championship. The Catamounts achieved their first-ever national...

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    The Senate wants to give a big thumbs-up to the University of Vermont's men's soccer team for winning a really important soccer contest and making their state proud! They are going to send a nice note to say "congrats" to the team's leaders at the school.

  • S. RES. 521 — Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:480

    S. RES. 521 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that commends Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and expresses support for its democratic institutions. It recognizes Taiwan's effective self-governance and strategic importance to the free world. The resolution...

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    S. RES. 521 is a decision by U.S. leaders to cheer Taiwan on for having fair elections and to say they support Taiwan's way of choosing leaders. It also mentions they're worried about another country, China, trying to mess up Taiwan's election plans, and they promise not to use this decision as an excuse to start a fight.

  • S. RES. 894 — Designating December 1, 2024, as Drive Safer Sunday.
    Status:Reference Change Senate
    Words:308

    S. RES. 894 is a resolution proposed in the U.S. Senate to designate December 1, 2024, as "Drive Safer Sunday". This day aims to promote road safety following Thanksgiving, which is a time with heavy traffic. The resolution encourages schools, trucking firms, churches, law...

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    In 2024, people want to make December 1st a special day called "Drive Safer Sunday" to remind everyone to be extra careful on the roads, especially after Thanksgiving. This is to help keep everybody safe by encouraging things like wearing seat belts and paying attention while driving.

  • S. RES. 746 — Commemorating the passage of 3 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:230

    S. RES. 746 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021. It honors the 98 victims and survivors of the Champlain Towers South collapse and recognizes the heroic efforts...

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    This resolution is like a big paper where the U.S. Senate takes a moment to remember and say kind words about the people and families affected by a terrible building collapse that happened three years ago in Surfside, Florida. It also says "thank you" to all the brave helpers who worked hard to rescue people.

  • S. RES. 636 — Designating February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:205

    S. RES. 636 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day." This day recognizes the impact of rare diseases, which affect less than 200,000 people each in the United States, acknowledging the challenges faced by individuals with...

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    The U.S. Senate decided to make February 29, 2024, a special day called "Rare Disease Day" to help everyone remember and support people who have rare diseases, which are health problems that not many people have. This day is important for helping doctors figure out these diseases sooner and to encourage finding new ways to help people who have them feel better.

  • S. RES. 385 — Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:682

    S. RES. 385 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for the Wall Street Journal, who was wrongfully detained by Russia in March 2023 on unsubstantiated espionage charges. The resolution encourages U.S. officials, including...

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    The U.S. Senate wants Russia to let a journalist named Evan Gershkovich go free because they think it's unfair he was put in jail, and they want leaders in America to help get him and others like him released.

  • S. RES. 670 — Strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:296

    S. RES. 670 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate that condemns the increase of antisemitism on college campuses across the United States. It highlights the rise in antisemitic incidents following the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, and criticizes university...

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    S. RES. 670 is like a letter from the U.S. Senate saying, "We think it's bad that there are more mean actions against Jewish people at colleges and universities, and schools should do more to stop it." They want the Department of Education to help make sure everyone is treated fairly.

  • S. RES. 532 — Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:553

    S. RES. 532 is a resolution recognizing National Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week, which celebrates and supports the work of those who investigate deaths that are suspicious, violent, or unexplained in the United States. These professionals play a crucial...

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    S. RES. 532 is a plan to celebrate a special week from January 21 to 27, 2024, to say "thank you" to the people who figure out how and why people die in mysterious or unusual ways. These workers are really important for keeping everyone safe and healthy.

  • S. RES. 731 — Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:192

    S. RES. 731 is a resolution adopted by the U.S. Senate to honor the victims of the Pulse nightclub attack that occurred on June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. This resolution commemorates the 49 people who lost their lives in the attack and extends condolences to their...

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    The Senate made a special promise to remember and honor the 49 people who sadly died in a bad event at the Pulse nightclub in 2016. They also thank the police and helpers who were very brave that day.

  • S. RES. 678 — Designating May 3, 2024, as United States Foreign Service Day in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:293

    S. RES. 678 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate designating May 3, 2024, as "United States Foreign Service Day." It acknowledges the dedication of the nearly 16,000 men and women serving in the Foreign Service, both domestically and internationally, and honors those who...

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    The resolution says that May 3, 2024, is a special day to say "thank you" to all the people who work for the United States in other countries and remember those who have died while doing this important job. It encourages everyone to join in and show appreciation for their hard work and sacrifice.

  • S. RES. 74 — Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of the Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:512

    The resolution, S. RES. 74, condemns Iran's persecution of the Baha'i minority and its violations of international human rights agreements. It highlights ongoing abuses against the Baha'is, including unlawful arrests, executions, and discrimination, particularly affecting women. The Senate...

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    The Senate made a plan to tell Iran to stop being unfair to a group of people called the Baha'is, asking them to let them go free and treat them kindly. They also want to punish the people in Iran who are being mean to the Baha'is.

  • S. RES. 778 — Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and expressing regret for the mistreatment of veterans returning home from the war.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:223

    S. RES. 778 is a resolution by the U.S. Senate that acknowledges the bravery and sacrifices made by Vietnam War veterans. It expresses regret over the mistreatment these veterans faced when they returned home and stresses the importance of educating Americans about their courage. The...

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    The resolution wants to say "thank you" to the soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War and say "sorry" that they were treated badly when they came home. It also wants people to learn more about how brave these soldiers were.

  • S. RES. 905 — Recognizing the role of the Scarboro 85 in the desegregation of public schools following the landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Brown v. Board of Education.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:196

    S. RES. 905 is a resolution by the U.S. Senate that acknowledges and honors the contributions of the Scarboro 85, a group of 85 African American students from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, who were instrumental in desegregating public schools in the Southeast after the Supreme Court's decision in...

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    The Senate made a special resolution to say "thank you" to a group of 85 African American kids from Tennessee who bravely went to a school that used to be only for white kids, helping to make schools fair for everyone after a famous court decision. This doesn't involve any money or specific actions; it's like giving those students a big high-five for their courage.

  • S. RES. 518 — Expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arévalo.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:621

    S. RES. 518 expresses the U.S. Senate's support for the people of Guatemala and urges the Guatemalan government to allow a peaceful transition of power to President-elect Bernardo Arévalo. It acknowledges the fair elections held in Guatemala and criticizes actions by the...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to make sure that Guatemala's new leader, Bernardo Arévalo, can take over peacefully without any problems. They think it's important to keep things fair and friendly between the U.S. and Guatemala.

  • S. RES. 715 — Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and others individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system by the People's Republic of China.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,446

    S. RES. 715 is a resolution by the U.S. Senate marking the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and condemning ongoing human rights abuses by the People's Republic of China. The resolution expresses solidarity with the victims' families and calls for the Chinese...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to honor the people who were hurt in a big protest in China 35 years ago and to tell China to stop being mean to people who speak up. They also want the U.S. to help people who are trying to make things fairer in China and make sure China doesn't hide what happened.

  • S. RES. 850 — Designating October 2024 as National Country Music Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:140

    S. RES. 850 is a resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to officially designate October 2024 as "National Country Music Month." The resolution highlights the important role country music plays in American culture, noting its influence on other music genres and its contributions...

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    The U.S. Senate has decided that October 2024 will be called "National Country Music Month," which means everyone is encouraged to celebrate country music and its history during that month. This has been a tradition for a long time, and although no money or specific activities are mentioned, it's a special time to enjoy country music.

  • S. RES. 541 — Supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2024, and ending on February 1, 2024, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:361

    The resolution, S. RES. 541, is aimed at supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month from January 1, 2024, to February 1, 2024. It underscores the importance of raising awareness about human trafficking and modern slavery, which continues to be a...

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    The Senate made a special month from January to February in 2024 to help everyone learn about and stop bad things called human trafficking and modern slavery. They want people to work together and spread the word so we can keep everyone safe and happy.

  • S. RES. 699 — Congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 25th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 12 through May 18, 2024.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:413

    The resolution, S. RES. 699, praises the students, parents, teachers, and leaders involved with charter schools in the United States for their contributions to education. It highlights the advancements charter schools have made in improving student performance and closing academic achievement...

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    This is a message from the government saying "Thank you!" to all the people who help run special schools called charter schools. These schools work hard to help kids learn better, and they are celebrating their efforts during a special week in May 2024.

  • S. RES. 744 — Expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as “Stonewall Day”.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:316

    The resolution, S. RES. 744, submitted in the U.S. Senate, supports designating June 28, 2024, as “Stonewall Day.” It acknowledges the historic Stonewall Uprising of 1969, which highlighted the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality and rights. The resolution supports equal rights for all, recognizes...

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    The U.S. Senate wants to make June 28, 2024, a special day called "Stonewall Day" to remember an important event that helped people in the LGBTQIA+ community fight for equal rights, just like everyone else. They think it's important to celebrate and support these rights for all people.

  • S. RES. 682 — Condemning the decision by the Biden Administration to halt the shipment of United States made ammunition and weapons to the State of Israel.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:437

    The resolution, S. RES. 682, expresses condemnation by the U.S. Senate of the Biden Administration's decision to stop shipments of American-made ammunition and weapons to Israel. It demands the fulfillment of Israel's military aid requests to combat Hamas and defend against threats from Iran....

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    The U.S. Senate says it's unhappy with a decision to stop sending weapons to Israel. They believe it's important to help Israel keep safe from groups who might want to harm them.

  • S. RES. 799 — Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:228

    S. RES. 799 is a resolution from the U.S. Senate that supports Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, which is celebrated on August 21, 2024. The resolution recognizes the harmful impact of illicit fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, and honors the memory of individuals lost...

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    S. RES. 799 is a plan by the U.S. Senate to remind everyone about the dangers of fentanyl, a really strong drug, and to remember the people who have died because of it. It's like a day, August 21, where everyone learns to stay safe and healthy without drugs.