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Authorizing expenditures by the Special Committee on Aging.

Authorizing expenditures by the Special Committee on Aging. 1. General authority In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions imposed by section 104 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, 1977 (95th Congress), and in exercising the authority conferred on it by such section, the Special Committee on Aging (in this resolution referred to as the committee (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. 2. Expenses for period ending September 30, 2013 The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 under this resolution shall not exceed $1,704,661, of which amount, not to exceed $15,000 may be expended for the training of the professional staff of the committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 72a(j))). 3. Reporting legislation The committee shall report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than February 28, 2015. 4. Expenses and agency contributions (a) Expenses of the committee (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee. (2) Vouchers not required Vouchers shall not be required for (A) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (B) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (C) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery; (D) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (E) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper; (F) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (G) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate. (b) Agency contributions There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee from March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations

Summary: Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Special Committee on Aging from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013. Requires the Special Committee to report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but by February 28, 2015.
Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 1. General Authority In carrying out its powers, duties, and functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in accordance with its jurisdiction under Rule XXV of the Rules, including holding hearings, reporting the hearings, and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (referred to in this resolution as the Committee (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate; (2) to employ personnel; and (3) with the prior consent of the government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. 2. Expenses (a) Initial period The expenses of the Committee for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending September 30, 2014, under this resolution shall not exceed $5,463,481. (b) Subsequent period The expenses of the Committee for the period beginning October 1, 2014, and ending February 28, 2015, under this resolution shall not exceed $2,276,450. 3. Reporting of findings and recommendations The Committee shall report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it considers advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than February 28, 2015. 4. Payment from contingent fund (a) In general Expenses of the Committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate on vouchers approved by the chairman of the Committee. (b) Exceptions Vouchers shall not be required for (1) the disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate; (2) the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; (3) the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery of the Senate; (4) payments to the Postmaster of the Senate; (5) the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; (6) the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services; or (7) the payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. 5. Agency contributions There are authorized such sums as are necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the Committee for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending September 30, 2014, and for the period beginning October 1, 2014, and ending February 28, 2015, to be paid from the Appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations

Summary: Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for the 113th Congress.
Expressing the sense of the Senate on a nationwide moment of remembrance on Memorial Day each year, in order to appropriately honor United States patriots lost in the pursuit of peace and liberty around the world. 

Expressing the sense of the Senate on a nationwide moment of remembrance on Memorial Day each year, in order to appropriately honor United States patriots lost in the pursuit of peace and liberty around the world. Whereas the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace has always been a valued objective of the United States; Whereas thousands of United States men and women have selflessly given their lives in service as peacemakers and peacekeepers; Whereas the American people should continue to demonstrate the appreciation and gratitude these patriots deserve and to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice they made; Whereas Memorial Day is the day of the year for the United States to appropriately remember United States heroes by inviting the people of the United States to respectfully honor them at a designated time; and Whereas the playing of Taps That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) the people of the United States should, as part of a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day each year, observe that moment with the playing of Taps (2) the playing of Taps

Summary: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the people of the United States should, as part of a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day, observe that moment with the playing of &quot;Taps&quot; to honor the people of the United States who gave their lives in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and (2) the playing of &quot;Taps'' should take place at widely-attended public events on Memorial Day, including sporting events and civic ceremonies.
Authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. 

Authorizing expenditures by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. That, in carrying out its powers, duties and functions imposed by section 105 of S. Res. 4, agreed to February 4, 1977 (95th Congress), and in exercising the authority conferred on it by that section, the Committee on Indian Affairs is authorized from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable, or non-reimbursable, basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, under this resolution shall not exceed $1,304,696.00, of which amount (1) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to exceed $20,000 may be expended for the training of professional staff of committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946). 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than February 28, 2015. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the Chairwoman of the committee, except that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement of the salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, (3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the committee from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, to be paid from the Appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations.

Summary: Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013.
Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, of employees of the Transportation Security Administration.

Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, of employees of the Transportation Security Administration. Whereas on November 1, 2013, a gunman entered Terminal 3 of the Los Angeles International Airport and opened fire at a security checkpoint, targeting the Transportation Security Officers who are charged with protecting our aviation system and the people of the United States; Whereas Gerardo Hernandez, a 39-year-old resident of Porter Ranch, California, a beloved husband and father of two, lost his life in the shooting and tragically became the first Transportation Security Officer to be killed in the performance of his duties; Whereas James Speer and Tony Grigsby, dedicated Transportation Security Officers and colleagues of the deceased officer, were wounded in the attack; Whereas a member of the traveling public, Brian Ludmer, a 29-year-old high school teacher from Lake Forest, Illinois, was also injured; and Whereas Transportation Security Officers, law enforcement personnel, first responders, and medical professionals acted courageously to subdue the gunman, secure the airport, help move passengers out of harm's way, and treat victims of the attack: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) strongly condemns the senseless and appalling act of violence carried out at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013; (2) offers its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Gerardo Hernandez; (3) honors the dedicated public service of Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grigsby; (4) sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack; and (5) remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.

Summary: Condemns the senseless and appalling shooting carried out at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 1, 2013. Offers the Senate's deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of deceased Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez. Honors the dedicated public service of TSA Officers Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grisby and sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack. Remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.
To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen. That the following shall constitute the majority party's membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Appropriations: Ms. Mikulski (Chairman), Mr. Leahy, Mr. Harkin, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Reed, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Tester, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Begich, Mr. Coons Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Mr. Rockefeller (Chairman), Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mrs. McCaskill, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Begich, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Cowan, Mr. Heinrich Committee on Energy: Mr. Wyden (Chairman), Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Ms. Landrieu, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. Franken, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Baldwin Committee on Environment and Public Works: Mrs. Boxer (Chairman), Mr. Baucus, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Merkley, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Hirono

Summary: Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.
Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. Whereas the well-being of all people in the United States is preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance and dedication of law enforcement officers; Whereas more than 900,000 men and women, at great risk to their personal safety, serve the people of the United States as guardians of the peace; Whereas peace officers are on the front lines in protecting the schools and schoolchildren of the United States; Whereas, in 2012, 120 peace officers across the United States were killed in the line of duty; Whereas Congress should strongly support initiatives to reduce violent crime and to increase the factors that contribute to the safety of law enforcement officers; Whereas more than 19,000 Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers whose names are engraved upon the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, District of Columbia, lost their lives in the line of duty while protecting the people of the United States; Whereas, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day Whereas, on May 15, 2013, more than 20,000 peace officers are expected to gather in Washington, District of Columbia, to join the families of their recently-fallen comrades to honor those comrades and all others who went before them: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates and acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty; (2) recognizes May 15, 2013, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Peace Officers Memorial Day with appropriate ceremony, solemnity, appreciation, and respect.

Summary: Recognizes May 15, 2013, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
Designating December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day. 

Designating December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day Whereas 22 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began an annual tradition, during the month of December, of donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir holiday wreaths on the graves of the fallen heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas more than 1,000,000 wreaths have been sent to locations, including national cemeteries and veterans memorials, in every State and overseas; Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project to Remember, Honor, Teach Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans parade between Maine and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the importance of remembering the fallen heroes of the United States, honoring those who serve, and teaching the people of the United States about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve the freedoms in the United States; Whereas in 2012, wreaths were sent to more than 800 locations across the United States and overseas, 100 more locations than the previous year; Whereas in December 2013, the Patriot Guard Riders, a motorcycle and motor vehicle group that is dedicated to patriotic events and includes more than 250,000 members nationwide, will continue the tradition of the group of escorting a tractor-trailer filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to escort and lay the wreaths; Whereas December 15, 2012, was previously designated by the Senate as Wreaths Across America Day Whereas the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy on December 14, 2013, bringing approximately 130,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery on that day: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and (3) recognizes the sacrifices that our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our great Nation.

Summary: Designates December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day. Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. Recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.
Recognizing the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Recognizing the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Whereas National Student Employment Week offers the University of Minnesota Duluth the opportunity to recognize students who work while attending college; Whereas the University of Minnesota Duluth is committed to increasing awareness of student employment as an educational experience for students and as an alternative to financial aid; Whereas there are nearly 1,500 student employees at the University of Minnesota Duluth; Whereas the University of Minnesota Duluth recognizes the importance of student employees to their employers; and Whereas National Student Employment Week is celebrated the week of April 8 through 12, 2013: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Summary: Recognizes the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted a review of the expenditures of U.S. funds related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan; Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from a federal agency for access to records of the Subcommittee's review; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments, records of the Subcommittee's review of the expenditures of U.S. funds related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.

Summary: Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's review of the expenditures of U.S funds related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.