HRES 132 is a non-binding House resolution expressing condolences for the over 36,000 earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria and commending humanitarian response efforts. It specifically condemns the Assad regime for obstructing aid delivery and exploiting the disaster, urging the Biden administration to open all UN border crossings for aid and prevent U.S.-funded assistance from being diverted to Syria’s government. The resolution also calls for continued enforcement of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act to protect Syrian civilians. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new law but formally directs the administration’s diplomatic approach to the crisis.
SRES 78 authorizes the Senate's Sergeant at Arms to host quarterly blood donation drives in the Dirksen Senate Office Building during 2023. The resolution directs the Sergeant at Arms, in consultation with the Rules Committee, to coordinate with blood donation organizations to hold these drives in room G-50. It does not create new laws or affect constituents, but enables Senate staff to participate in regular blood donation events.
This resolution designates February 16, 2023, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. It also encourages the people of the United States and members of Congress to commemorate the life and civil rights advocacy of Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich by continuing the important work of ensuring equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
SRES 71 is a non-binding Senate resolution formally congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on winning Super Bowl LVII. It directs the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Chiefs leadership, including owner Clark Hunt, president Mark Donovan, general manager Brett Veach, and head coach Andy Reid. The resolution serves as a ceremonial gesture recognizing the team's victory in the 2022 NFL season, with no policy changes or financial impact. This is purely a symbolic acknowledgment with no legislative effect.
SRES 66 is a Senate resolution condemning China's use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon over U.S. territory as a violation of U.S. sovereignty. It specifically denounces China's false claims that the balloon was a weather device that drifted off course. The resolution requires the President to provide Congress with detailed briefings on the incident, including the balloon's timeline, intelligence gathered, and plans to prevent future violations of U.S. airspace. It calls for decisive U.S. action to deter foreign surveillance activities and holds the Chinese government accountable for such actions.
This resolution (SRES 70) is a symbolic gesture by the U.S. Senate to support designating February 1, 2023, as "George Washington Carver Day." It recognizes George Washington Carver’s life and work, highlighting his origins as an enslaved person born around 1864, his pioneering role as Iowa State University’s first Black student and faculty member, and his decades of agricultural research and outreach at Tuskegee University. The resolution commemorates his contributions to developing hundreds of agricultural products and improving the lives of farmers, particularly those in poverty. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally honors his legacy.
SRES 67 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating February 2023 as "Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month" to recognize CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand careers. It does not create new policies or funding but expresses Senate support for CTE programs that connect students with workforce skills in fields like healthcare, technology, and construction. The resolution encourages educators and parents to promote CTE as a valuable educational pathway, referencing the 106th anniversary of the foundational Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or affected individuals.
This resolution designates the week of February 11, 2023, as National Entrepreneurship Week to recognize and celebrate the contributions of entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy and to communities across the country.
This symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 69) designates February 18-25, 2023, as "National FFA Week" to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the National FFA Organization. It recognizes FFA’s role in developing future agricultural leaders through its educational programs, which serve over 850,000 students across all 50 states and territories. The resolution has no legal effect - it is a ceremonial expression of support, not a policy change. It directly affects the FFA organization and its members by highlighting their educational mission during a designated week.
This resolution authorizes specific spending limits for 19 Senate committees and the Special Committee on Aging for three budget periods spanning from March 2023 through February 2025. It establishes annual spending caps for each committee, including detailed limits on consultant fees (ranging from $1,500 to $400,000) and staff training expenses (ranging from $1,166 to $70,000). The resolution enables committees to fund personnel, hearings, investigations, and other committee functions as permitted under Senate rules. It also creates a special reserve fund to address unexpected expenses, available upon request by committee leadership with approval from the Committee on Rules and Administration. This resolution directly affects all standing Senate committees that require funding for their operations during the specified periods.
SRES 49 is a 2023 Senate resolution condemning China's unauthorized surveillance balloon flight over U.S. airspace. It formally expresses the Senate's disapproval of the Chinese Communist Party's action, which violated U.S. sovereignty and international law, as the balloon traversed multiple states from January to February 2023 before being shot down. The resolution affirms U.S. policy to protect airspace from foreign surveillance and calls for the President to share transparency about this incident and future Chinese spying attempts. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new law but serves as a formal statement of Senate position.
This resolution (SRES 63) is a symbolic Senate measure formally celebrating Black History Month. It acknowledges the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history and society, recognizes the origins of Black History Month (beginning as Negro History Week in 1926), and encourages nationwide reflection on this history. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal Senate acknowledgment of the significance of Black History Month in February. It aims to honor the legacy of African American pioneers and promote learning about their impact on the nation.
