This resolution designates November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It also encourages individuals to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life.
This resolution expresses support for the designation of September 25, 2022, as National Ataxia Awareness Day to bring attention to this condition. Ataxia is a clinical manifestation that indicates degeneration or dysfunction of the brain that negatively affects coordination, precision, and accurate timing of physical movements.
SRES 810 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating October 2-8, 2022, as "National Community Policing Week." It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally recognizes community policing efforts. The resolution highlights how community policing builds trust between law enforcement and residents, reduces crime, and addresses public safety concerns through collaboration. It encourages all Americans, law enforcement agencies, and officials to support community policing initiatives during this designated week. The resolution was introduced by Senators Shaheen, Cornyn, Hassan, and Peters and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act This bill authorizes for FY2023 and FY2024 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) activities to identify and remediate illicit cross-border tunnels. CBP shall also develop and report to Congress a strategic plan to guide and improve such operations.
This bill grants a federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, establishing it as a legally recognized nonprofit organization. It directly affects American Indian veterans by creating a formal entity to unite them, advocate for their needs with government agencies, and support tribal veterans services through outreach and training. Key provisions include requiring the organization to maintain tax-exempt status, prohibiting stock or dividends, mandating annual congressional reports on its activities, and granting exclusive rights to its name and emblems. The charter imposes strict governance rules to ensure the organization remains focused on veteran advocacy without distributing assets to members.
This resolution supports the designation of National School Psychology Week and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States.
This resolution recognizes November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.
SRES 846 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating November 2022 as "National College Application Month." It encourages all Americans to evaluate college options, submit financial aid applications (like the FAFSA), and support students in navigating the college application process. The resolution urges communities, educators, and officials to host activities promoting college applications and financial aid awareness, with a specific focus on helping low-income and first-generation students. It does not create new programs or funding but aims to raise awareness about higher education opportunities.
This resolution recognizes the one-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021. The resolution condemns the attack and honors the memories of Tamara Durand, Wilhelm Hospel, Jane Kulich, Leanna Owen, Virginia Sorenson, and Jackson Sparks.
SRES 844 is a non-binding Senate resolution congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series. It recognizes the team's players, coaches (including Manager Dusty Baker), front office (led by General Manager James Click), and staff for their championship victory, which marked the Astros' second World Series title. The resolution includes ceremonial language expressing pride in the team's achievement and directs copies to Astros leadership (Chairman Jim Crane, GM James Click, and Manager Dusty Baker). As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.
SRES 839 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in November 2022. It highlights key facts about stomach cancer, including its high mortality rate (11,090 U.S. deaths estimated in 2022), low early-stage survival rates (6% when diagnosed late), and disparities affecting racial and ethnic minorities. The resolution encourages public awareness efforts, better education for patients and healthcare providers, and additional research into early detection and treatment. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but urges states, territories, and local communities to support the awareness month's goals.
This resolution (SRES 840) is a non-binding Senate expression of support for afterschool programs and the Lights On Afterschool event held on October 20, 2022. It acknowledges the role of high-quality afterschool programs in providing safe, engaging learning opportunities for children, supporting working families, and aiding pandemic recovery efforts. The resolution does not create new policies, allocate funding, or change existing programs - it simply formally recognizes the importance of these programs through the annual Lights On Afterschool celebration. It directly affects the broader community by affirming congressional backing for afterschool initiatives.
