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S. CON. RES. 34 — Establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025.
May 02, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:304
S. CON. RES. 34 establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States on January 20, 2025. This committee, made up of three Senators and three Members of the House of...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like creating a special team with 3 people from the Senate and 3 from the House to plan a big party for a new President and Vice President. They can use some government help and accept gifts to make the party happen.
S. RES. 821 — Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
September 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:245
S. RES. 821 is a resolution expressing support for the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, to be recognized as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. This resolution highlights the importance of improving literacy, numeracy, and digital skills among adults in...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants to have a special week in September 2024 called National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week to show how important it is for grown-ups to learn reading, writing, and using computers, which helps them do better in life and work. They hope more people and groups will support programs that help adults learn these useful skills.
S. RES. 3 — To elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.
January 03, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:127
S. RES. 3 is a resolution from the 119th Congress, 1st Session, aimed at electing Senator Charles E. Grassley from Iowa as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate. This role is a prestigious position typically held by a senior member of the majority party, and...
Simple Explanation
In S. RES. 3, the Senate decided to have Senator Charles E. Grassley from Iowa be the special leader when the normal leader, the Vice President, isn’t there. This is an important job and usually goes to someone who has been in the Senate a long time.
S. RES. 814 — Designating September 2024 as National Literacy Month.
September 12, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:215
S. RES. 814 designates September 2024 as "National Literacy Month" in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of reading for personal and societal growth, addresses the concerning levels of literacy proficiency among students and adults, and notes the...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, everyone in the United States is being encouraged to celebrate National Literacy Month, a special time to focus on how important reading is for both people and communities. The government hopes that schools, libraries, and other groups will help by planning fun reading activities, even though there's no extra money given for these events.
S. RES. 14 — Electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.
January 03, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:113
S. RES. 14 is a resolution to elect Robert M. Duncan as the Secretary for the Majority of the United States Senate. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Thune and was subsequently agreed upon in the Senate.
Simple Explanation
The Senate decided to give a new job to a person named Robert M. Duncan, making him the "Secretary for the Majority," which is like an important helper for the group in charge. They didn't explain exactly how they chose him or what his job will be, though.
S. RES. 819 — Designating September 25, 2024, as National Lobster Day.
September 16, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:164
S. RES. 819 is a resolution in the United States Senate to designate September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day." The resolution highlights the historical and cultural significance of lobstering as an economic activity and family tradition in the U.S. It notes the...
Simple Explanation
The people in the United States Senate want to make September 25, 2024, a special day called "National Lobster Day" to celebrate lobsters and the people who catch them because lobsters are a big part of American food and fun traditions.
S. CON. RES. 25 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2872.
January 18, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:131
S. CON. RES. 25 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate that calls for a change in the title of H.R. 2872. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to amend the title to focus on making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate decided to change the name of another bill, H.R. 2872, to better show what it's about, which is about giving more money to help the country run until the end of the next big money year.
S. RES. 815 — Designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
September 17, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:302
S. RES. 815 establishes the week starting on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week." Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) are colleges or universities where at least 25% of the students are Hispanic, and they play a crucial role in providing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants everyone to celebrate a special week in September 2024 for schools that help lots of Hispanic students learn and succeed. These schools are extra important because they help many kids have better chances in the future.
S. RES. 601 — Honoring the life, bravery, and memory of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin.
March 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:191
S. RES. 601 is a resolution honoring the life and bravery of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin, born in Atlanta, Georgia, and who later moved to Israel to serve as a soldier. She was recognized for her leadership, sense of community, and her heroic actions during the terrorist attacks...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is about saying thank you and honoring a brave soldier named Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin for her heroic actions in saving lives during an attack in Israel. It also sends a message of sympathy to her family for their loss.
S. 4803 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office.
September 25, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. 4803 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate to rename a United States Postal Service facility in Pengilly, Minnesota. If enacted, the postal building at 31143 State Highway 65 will be officially named the "First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office." The...
Simple Explanation
The bill S. 4803 wants to rename a post office in Minnesota after a person named First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski. This means they want to give the post office a new name in honor of this person.
S. RES. 803 — Recognizing the importance of purple martins to United States ecosystems, tourism, and history by designating August 10, 2024, as Purple Martin Conservation Day.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:171
S. RES. 803 seeks to recognize the significance of purple martins, the largest swallows in North America, by designating August 10, 2024, as "Purple Martin Conservation Day." These birds play a vital role in ecosystems, tourism, and history, particularly as a traditional pest and insect...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 803 is a proposal to make August 10, 2024, a special day called "Purple Martin Conservation Day" to celebrate and protect purple martins, which are important birds that help control pests and are part of America's history and culture.
S. 5575 — An Act To designate the Patsye Crites Forest.
December 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:190
S. 5575 is a bill to designate a specific area of land, approximately 2,693.31 acres within the Monongahela National Forest, as the "Patsye Crites Forest." Once this land is acquired by the United States, all references to it in legal and official documents will be updated to reflect this new...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to name a big piece of forest, about the size of 2,693 football fields, "Patsye Crites Forest" once the government owns it. This means everyone will call it by this new name in all maps and documents.
S. RES. 684 — Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi).
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:411
S. RES. 684 expresses the United States Senate's support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which helps provide vaccines to low-income countries. The resolution highlights the importance of vaccines in saving children's lives and strengthening global health systems, encouraging the U.S. to...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate wants to help a group called Gavi that gives vaccines to poor countries to keep kids healthy and stop diseases from spreading. They encourage the U.S. to keep giving money to Gavi so more people can get the shots they need.
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.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:702
S. RES. 385 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Russian government in March 2023. The resolution urges U.S. officials, including the President and...
Simple Explanation
The Senate wants a man named Evan, who is an American journalist, to be let go because he was taken by Russian authorities. They are asking important U.S. leaders to help set him and others free, and they are also sharing kind thoughts with the families of those who are waiting for their loved ones to come home.
S. RES. 631 — Supporting the designation of April 2024 as the Month of the Military Child.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:161
S. RES. 631 is a resolution supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child." The resolution acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of military children across the United States, highlighting their unique role and support for service...
Simple Explanation
April 2024 is being celebrated as the "Month of the Military Child" to say thank you to kids whose parents are in the military because they help and support their families even when it's tough. People are invited to have special events and activities to honor these children and their families during this month.
S. RES. 733 — Honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch.
December 12, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
S. RES. 733 is a resolution from the United States Senate honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch, a significant figure in rural and agricultural media programming. Patrick Gottsch was noted for his contributions to rural America, particularly through founding RFD-TV...
Simple Explanation
Patrick Gottsch was a person who made TV shows for farmers, and he helped people learn about life in the countryside. The Senate wants to say thank you for everything he did, and they will tell his family about this special recognition.
S. RES. 740 — Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:434
The Senate Resolution 740 is a formal acknowledgment and apology from the United States Senate for past discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who served in the military, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. It recognizes the wrongful...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a formal "I'm sorry" to everyone who was treated unfairly because they were gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender while working for the U.S. military or government. They promised to treat everyone equally from now on, but the apology can't be used to sue the government.
S. 3590 — To prohibit the importation of garlic from the People's Republic of China.
January 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:208
S. 3590 is a bill introduced in the Senate to stop garlic from the People's Republic of China from being imported into the United States. The restriction covers garlic in all forms, including fresh, peeled, frozen, dried, dehydrated, toasted, roasted, packaged, and even as an...
Simple Explanation
S. 3590 is a plan to stop garlic from China from coming into the United States. This includes all kinds of garlic, whether it's fresh, dried, or even made into oil, to make sure it's high quality and safe.
S. 3044 — To redesignate the Mount Evans Wilderness as the Mount Blue Sky Wilderness, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:334
S. 3044 aims to rename the Mount Evans Wilderness area to the "Mount Blue Sky Wilderness." The bill modifies specific sections of an existing law to make this change official. Additionally, it ensures that all references to the Mount Evans Wilderness in any legal or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the name of a big, nature-area from "Mount Evans Wilderness" to "Mount Blue Sky Wilderness." It also makes sure that anytime people read old papers about the place, they know it now has the new name.
S. RES. 6 — Expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Patty Murray for her service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to desiginate Senator Murray as President Pro Tempore Emerita of the United States Senate.
January 03, 2025
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:119
Words:189
S. RES. 6 is a resolution from the 119th Congress expressing gratitude to Senator Patty Murray for her work as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate. The resolution acknowledges her dedication and commitment to the Senate and formally designates her as President...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like a big thank-you card from the Senate to Senator Patty Murray for doing a great job as a leader, and it gives her a special title, "President Pro Tempore Emerita," as a way to honor her long service, but it doesn't change any rules or cost money.
S. RES. 861 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
November 19, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:337
S. RES. 861 is a resolution expressing support for designating September 2024 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month." The purpose is to educate communities in the United States about sickle cell disease, emphasizing the need for research, early detection, effective treatments, and...
Simple Explanation
In September 2024, people want to make sure everyone knows about sickle cell disease, a sickness that affects the blood, by learning more about it and finding better ways to help those with it. They want everyone to join in activities to raise awareness and support for these people.
S. RES. 719 — Designating June 13, 2024, as National Seersucker Day, designating every Thursday after National Seersucker Day through the last Thursday in August 2024 as Seersucker Thursday, and designating June 2024 as Seersucker Appreciation Month.
June 04, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:317
The resolution, S. RES. 719, designates June 13, 2024, as "National Seersucker Day," and sets every Thursday following this day until the last Thursday in August 2024 as "Seersucker Thursday." Additionally, June 2024 is recognized as "Seersucker Appreciation Month." The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make June 13, 2024, a special day to celebrate a fabric called seersucker, and every Thursday after that until the end of August a day to wear it. It also says June 2024 should be a month to enjoy and appreciate this type of clothing.
S. 3474 — To redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center.
December 12, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:277
S. 3474 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate aiming to rename the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park in Maine. If enacted, the visitor center will be officially called the “George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center”. This change will affect all legal...
Simple Explanation
There is a plan to change the name of a building where people get information when they visit a special park in Maine. It used to be called Hulls Cove Visitor Center, but they want to call it the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center" instead, to honor someone important.
S. RES. 832 — Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day, recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:247
S. RES. 832 aims to designate September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day" to honor the numerous families in the United States affected by stillbirths and to work towards preventing future tragedies. The resolution highlights the alarming rate of around 21,000 stillbirths each...
Simple Explanation
On September 19, 2024, the Senate wants to have a special day called "National Stillbirth Prevention Day" to remember families who have lost babies before birth and to try to stop it from happening to others. It encourages everyone, including the President, to talk about how to prevent these sad events.
S. RES. 583 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities and the support it provides to municipalities across the United States.
March 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:205
S. RES. 583 recognizes the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities (NLC), the oldest and largest organization representing municipal governments across the United States. The resolution highlights the NLC's role in supporting more than 19,000 cities, towns, and...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a special birthday card celebrating the National League of Cities, which helps lots of cities and towns work together to make their places better. This card thanks them for helping leaders do a good job and make smart rules to help everyone.
S. RES. 891 — Recognizing the contributions of election workers across the country and the importance of their work to the democracy of the United States.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:147
S. RES. 891 is a resolution in the United States Senate that acknowledges the vital contributions of election workers throughout the country. These workers are crucial in ensuring the smooth functioning of elections, including on Election Day when millions of Americans vote....
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 891 is a special thank you note from the Senate to the people who help run the country's elections, like those who make sure everyone can vote smoothly and safely. These helpers are really important because they help make sure the elections are fair and work properly!
S. RES. 634 — Recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.
April 10, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:278
S. RES. 634 recognizes the achievements of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) over its 25 years as a leading youth dance competition in the United States. The resolution highlights YAGP's dedication to promoting dance education, offering scholarships and opportunities to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about saying "good job" to a big dance contest in America called the Youth America Grand Prix for helping young people learn and love dance for 25 years. It celebrates how this contest gives kids chances to learn and share dance with other kids from different places.
S. RES. 677 — Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
May 08, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:282
S. RES. 677 is a resolution recognizing the significant roles and contributions of teachers in the United States. It acknowledges the foundational importance of education for the nation's strength and honors educators for their dedication to students' welfare, especially amid...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 677 is like a big thank you card from the grown-ups in charge that celebrates all teachers for helping kids learn and grow. It says, "Thank you, teachers!" and makes a special week in May just for showing how awesome they are!
S. RES. 568 — Designating the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as Public Schools Week.
February 28, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:194
S. RES. 568 designates the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week" in the United States. The resolution recognizes the crucial role that public schools play in educating 90% of the nation's children, preparing them to contribute to society and the...
Simple Explanation
S. RES. 568 wants to make the last week of February a special time to celebrate all the good things about public schools, which are the schools most kids go to, and remind everyone how important it is to help make these schools better for all children.
S. 5052 — To prohibit the importation of critical minerals from the Russian Federation.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:179
S. 5052 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to stop the importation of critical minerals from Russia. The bill defines "critical minerals" as outlined in the Energy Act of 2020. If enacted, the law would prohibit the importation of these minerals from...
Simple Explanation
S. 5052 is a bill that says the United States will stop bringing in important materials from Russia called "critical minerals." These minerals are special because they are used in many important things, but the bill doesn’t say exactly what they are—people have to look that up elsewhere.

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