SRES 41119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct quarterly blood donation drives during the 119th Congress.

Introduced: Jan 27, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This Senate resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize a blood donation drive once per calendar quarter during the 119th Congress. The plan requires coordination with the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to set dates, choose locations, and select partnering blood donation organizations. The Sergeant at Arms may consider Senators’ requests for specific partner organizations, and all logistical details must be carried out under conditions established in consultation with the Rules and Administration Committee. This is an internal Senate-administered activity, not a law, and it outlines the process for conducting the drives rather than creating new funding or legal obligations.

Key Points

1Frequency: One blood donation drive each quarter, totaling four drives in the 119th Congress.
2Date selection: The Sergeant at Arms shall pick dates for each drive in consultation with the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
3Location and partners: The Sergeant at Arms shall identify a location and a partnering blood donation organization for each drive, with approval from the Rules and Administration Committee; Senators may request specific organizations to be considered.
4Implementation: Physical setup and execution of each drive must follow conditions prescribed by the Sergeant at Arms in consultation with the Rules and Administration Committee.
5Scope and oversight: The resolution applies to the 119th Congress and provides internal administrative authority; it does not establish new laws or mandatory funding.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Senators, Senate officers, and Senate staff who would participate in or coordinate blood donation drives on Senate property.Secondary group/area affected: Partner blood donation organizations and the hospitals or blood banks they service; potential beneficiaries of the donated blood.Additional impacts: Increased public awareness of blood donation opportunities; minimal impact on Senate scheduling, security, and facilities, as activities would be planned under established Senate rules and with committee oversight.

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