This Senate resolution (SRES 200) expresses support for designating April 30-May 6, 2023, as "National Small Business Week" to honor small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States. It recognizes that small businesses (over 33 million nationwide supporting 62 million jobs) are vital to the U.S. economy and highlights their resilience. The resolution specifically calls for celebrating their contributions, acknowledging challenges they face, and supporting efforts to improve access for underserved small businesses. As a symbolic gesture - not a law - it does not create new policies or funding but formally recognizes small business impact.
Senate Resolution 119 recognizes the 202nd anniversary of Greece's independence (celebrated March 25, 2023) and celebrates the shared democratic values between Greece and the United States. The resolution highlights historical ties, including U.S. support during Greece's 1821 independence struggle, Greece's role in World War II, and its current status as a U.S. NATO ally. It also commends Greece's contributions to global security and its support for Ukraine's sovereignty following Russia's invasion. This procedural resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to strengthen bilateral relations without enacting new laws.
This resolution, introduced in the Senate on May 2, 2023, commends and congratulates the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey National Championship - their first national title. It highlights the team's victory over Minnesota (3-2) in the championship game, their consistent tournament appearances over the past decade, and recognition of standout player Jacob Quillan and coach Rand Pecknold. The resolution directs the Senate to send a copy to Quinnipiac University President Dr. Judy Olian and head coach Rand Pecknold, acknowledging the team's achievement and broader university community support.
This resolution (SRES 183) is a ceremonial Senate measure celebrating the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day on April 28, 2023. It recognizes April 28, 2023, as National Arbor Day and encourages all Americans to participate in tree-planting activities. The resolution highlights Arbor Day’s history since 1872 and emphasizes community efforts in urban forestry, but it does not create new laws or policies. It directly affects the public by promoting awareness of tree planting and environmental stewardship. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect on government actions or funding.
This resolution commends the University of Connecticut men's basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.
SRES 161 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating April 22-30, 2023, as "National Park Week." It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but formally recognizes the National Park System's significance. The resolution highlights the parks' historical value, visitor impact (312 million visits in 2022), and economic contributions ($42.5 billion in 2021). It encourages public engagement with national parks but contains no funding, regulatory changes, or policy mechanisms. As a procedural resolution, it serves purely to honor the parks' legacy.
SRES 148 is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) passed in March 2023 that formally recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. It highlights their historical and ongoing achievements in areas like military service, business ownership, healthcare, arts, and civil rights through specific examples (e.g., veterans, entrepreneurs, activists). The resolution has no policy or funding mechanisms - it solely expresses the Senate's intent to honor these contributions and acknowledge the need to address barriers they face. It was introduced by Senators Murkowski, Schatz, and others with bipartisan support.
This bill repeals two specific legal authorizations for U.S. military force against Iraq: the 1991 authorization (Public Law 102-1) and the 2002 authorization (Public Law 107-243). If enacted, it would end the legal basis for military operations in Iraq under these two resolutions. The repeal directly affects the executive branch’s authority to use military force against Iraq under these specific laws. It does not create new policy but removes existing legal permissions.
This resolution supports designating the week of April 17-21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week." It encourages public education on work zone safety practices, such as obeying reduced speeds, avoiding distractions, and heeding signage, while urging infrastructure operators to adopt safety technologies. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations but aims to raise awareness about reducing work zone crashes and fatalities, citing 2020 data showing 857 work zone fatalities and 44,240 injuries. It is a non-binding Senate resolution focused on promoting safety awareness.
This resolution designates March 2023 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.
This resolution designates March 19-25, 2023, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encourages communities nationwide to raise awareness about poisoning dangers and promote prevention. It does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups, but formally recognizes the annual observance established since 1961. The resolution highlights the role of poison control centers in addressing emergencies, including opioid misuse, pediatric poisonings, and overdose cases, while urging public education on safety. It expresses gratitude for poison control workers and supports existing resources like the 1-800-222-1222 hotline. The focus is purely on awareness, not policy changes.
HR 1093 requires the U.S. Secretary of State, with Defense Department coordination, to submit a detailed report to Congress within 90 days of enactment about implementing the AUKUS partnership's "advanced capabilities pillar." The report must include specific data on U.S. defense export license processing times for Australia and the UK (2021-2022), denial rates, ITAR violations by these nations, civil penalties assessed, and legal frameworks governing defense exports. It directly affects the State and Defense Departments, which must compile and submit this data, and impacts Australia and the UK as key partners in the trilateral security agreement. The bill focuses on transparency and administrative processes for defense cooperation, not on policy changes or outcomes.
