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Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the United States.

Recognizing the 50 th Whereas on May 4, 1964, Congress declared bourbon whiskey a distinctive product of the United States that is unlike other types of alcoholic beverages, whether foreign or domestic; Whereas to be designated as bourbon, bourbon whisky Whereas bourbon whiskey has achieved recognition and acceptance throughout the world as a distinctive product of the United States; Whereas Kentucky, the birthplace of bourbon, produces 95 percent of the worlds supply; Whereas Kentuckys iconic bourbon brands are reaching farther than ever, with more than 30,000,000 gallons shipped to 126 countries, making bourbon the largest export category among all United States distilled spirits and a source of national pride; Whereas bourbon production has increased by more than 120 percent since 1999, contributing to the development of a vibrant bourbon tourism industry in Kentucky; Whereas bourbon is a vital part of American culture and the economy, generating close to 9,000 jobs in Kentucky and almost $2,000,000,000 in gross Kentucky product in 2010; and Whereas the bourbon industry continues its efforts to promote the responsible and moderate use of its product, and to curb drunken driving and underage drinking: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes the 50 th

Summary: Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive U.S. product.
Designating Jean M. Manning as Chief Counsel for Employment Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Designating Jean M. Manning as Chief Counsel for Employment Emeritus of the United States Senate. Whereas Jean M. Manning will retire from the United States Senate after having served with distinction as the Senates first Chief Counsel for Employment from 1993 to 2014; Whereas Jean M. Manning has dedicated her Senate service to providing legal representation, legal advice and legal training to all senators and their management staff with respect to all matters arising under the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991, and the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995; Whereas Jean M. Manning has represented Senate offices with distinction before the federal courts; Whereas Jean M. Manning has upheld the high standards and traditions of the Senate with abiding devotion and has performed her Senate duties in an impartial, professional manner; and Whereas Jean M. Manning has earned the respect, affection and esteem of the United States Senate: Now, therefore, be it That, upon her retirement on March 19, 2014, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for her long and faithful service, Jean M. Manning is hereby designated as Chief Counsel for Employment Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Summary: Designates Jean M. Manning as Chief Counsel for Employment Emeritus of the United States Senate, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for her long and faithful service. Makes such designation effective upon her retirement on March 19, 2014.
Establishing a point of order against legislation selling Federal land in order to reduce the deficit. 

Establishing a point of order against legislation selling Federal land in order to reduce the deficit. 1. Point of order against selling Federal land in order to reduce the deficit (a) In general Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, motion, amendment between the houses, or conference report that sells any Federal land and uses the proceeds of the sale to reduce the Federal deficit. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to the sale of Federal land as part of a program that acquires land in the same State that is of comparable value or contains exceptional resources. (c) Supermajority waiver and appeal in the senate (1) Waiver This section may be waived or suspended only by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. (2) Appeal An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under this section.

Summary: Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider legislation that sells any federal land and uses the proceeds of the sale to reduce the federal deficit, except for the sale of federal land in a state as part of a program that acquires land in the same state of comparable value or contains exceptional resources. Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate.
Honoring the National Association of Women Business Owners on its 40th anniversary.

Honoring the National Association of Women Business Owners on its 40th anniversary. Whereas women-owned businesses are one of the fastest-growing segments of the United States economy; Whereas 13,600,000 firms are 50 percent or more owned by women, and these businesses employ nearly 15,900,000 people and generate $2,700,000,000,000 in revenue as of 2013; Whereas empowering more women entrepreneurs and business owners is important to the economic future of the United States; Whereas the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) was established in 1975 by a group of like-minded businesswomen to serve as the collective voice of women business owners across the country and advocate on behalf of their entrepreneurial interests; Whereas NAWBOs roots are in public policy, and NAWBO played an integral role in the passage of the Womens Business Ownership Act of 1988 ( Public Law 100533 Whereas NAWBO remains focused on collaborating to create a business-friendly environment at the Federal, State, and local levels to enable women to start and grow their businesses and create jobs; and Whereas NAWBO represents a diverse universe of women business owners across an array of sectors in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate commends the National Association of Women Business Owners for its tireless efforts and decades of support of women entrepreneurs and business owners and congratulates the National Association of Women Business Owners on its 40th anniversary.

Summary: Commends the National Association of Women Business Owners for its tireless efforts and decades of support of women entrepreneurs and business owners. Congratulates the Association on its 40th anniversary.
Designating the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients. 

Designating the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week Whereas case management is a collaborative process of assessment, education, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy; Whereas the goal of case management is to meet the health needs of the patient and the family of the patient, while respecting and assuring the right of the patient to self-determination through communication and other available resources in order to promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomes; Whereas case managers are advocates who help patients understand their current health status, guide patients on ways to improve their health, and provide cohesion with other professionals on the health care delivery team; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America work diligently to raise awareness about the broad range of services that case managers offer and to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers on the improved patient outcomes that case management services can provide; Whereas through National Case Management Week, the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America aim to continue to educate providers, payers, regulators, and consumers about how vital case managers are to the successful delivery of health care; Whereas the American Case Management Association and the Case Management Society of America will celebrate National Case Management Week during the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, in order to recognize case managers as an essential link to patients receiving quality health care; and Whereas it is appropriate to recognize the many achievements of case managers in improving health care outcomes: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week (2) recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Case Management Week and learn about the field of case management.

Summary: Designates the week of October 11-October 17, 2015, as National Case Management Week. Recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care.
Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month. 

Expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month Whereas a stroke, also known as cerebrovascular disease, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas a stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas a stroke occurs in approximately 1 out of every 3,500 live births, and 4.6 out of 100,000 children ages 19 and under experience a stroke each year; Whereas a stroke can occur before birth; Whereas stroke is among the top 12 causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 14 in the United States; Whereas 20 to 40 percent of children who have suffered a stroke die as a result; Whereas a stroke recurs within 5 years in 10 percent of children who have had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke; Whereas the death rate for children who experience a stroke before the age of 1 is the highest out of all child age groups; Whereas there are no approved therapies for the treatment of acute stroke in infants and children; Whereas approximately 60 percent of infants and children who have a pediatric stroke will have serious, permanent neurological disabilities, including paralysis, seizures, speech and vision problems, and attention, learning, and behavioral difficulties; Whereas such disabilities may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns of and treatments for strokes that occur during childhood and young adulthood have considerable impacts on children, families, and society; Whereas more information is necessary regarding the cause, treatment, and prevention of pediatric strokes; Whereas medical research is the only means by which the people of the United States can identify and develop effective treatment and prevention strategies for pediatric strokes; and Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric strokes greatly improves the chances that an affected child will recover and not experience a recurrence of a stroke: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes May 2015 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month (2) urges the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and organizations that enhance public awareness of pediatric stroke; (3) supports the work of the National Institutes of Health in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke; and (4) urges continued coordination and cooperation between the Federal Government, State and local governments, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for children who suffer from strokes.

Summary: Recognizes May 2015 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month. Supports the work of the National Institutes of Health in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke.
Amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit debate on motions to proceed.

Amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit debate on motions to proceed. 1. Limiting debate on motions to proceed under rule XXII Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by (1) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: 2. Other than a motion made during the first 2 hours of a new legislative day, as described in paragraph 2 of rule VIII, consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including consideration of any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours, to be divided equally between the majority and the minority. This paragraph shall not apply to motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent. .

Summary: Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority, the consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including consideration of any related debatable motion or appeal. Exempts from this resolution: (1) certain debatable or nondebatable motions to proceed made during the first two hours of a new legislative day, and (2) motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent.
Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore. That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Orrin G. Hatch as President of the Senate pro tempore.

Summary: Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Orrin G. Hatch as President of the Senate pro tempore.
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland.

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. Whereas, on January 27, 1945, the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland was liberated by Allied Forces during World War II after almost 5 years of murder, rape, and torture at the camp; Whereas 1,100,000 innocent civilians were murdered at the Auschwitz extermination camp; Whereas nearly 1,300,000 innocent civilians were deported to Auschwitz from their homes across Eastern and Western Europe, particularly from Hungary, Poland, and France; Whereas 1,000,000 of the civilians who perished at the camp were Jews, along with 100,000 non-Jewish Poles, Roma and Sinti individuals, Soviet prisoners of war, Jehovahs Witnesses, gay men and women, and other ethnic minorities; Whereas these civilians included farmers, tailors, seamstresses, factory hands, accountants, doctors, teachers, small-business owners, clergy, intellectuals, government officials, and political activists; Whereas these civilians were subjected to torture, forced labor, starvation, rape, medical experiments, and being separated from loved ones; Whereas the names of many of these civilians who perished have been lost forever; Whereas the Auschwitz extermination camp symbolizes the extraordinary brutality of the Holocaust; Whereas the people of the United States must never forget the terrible crimes against humanity committed at the Auschwitz extermination camp; Whereas the people of the United States must educate future generations to promote understanding of the dangers of intolerance in order to prevent similar injustices from happening again; and Whereas commemoration of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp will instill in all people of the United States a greater awareness of the Holocaust: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates January 27, 2015, as the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp by Allied Forces during World War II; (2) calls on all people of the United States to remember the 1,100,000 innocent victims murdered at the Auschwitz extermination camp as part of the Holocaust; (3) honors the legacy of the survivors of the Holocaust and of the Auschwitz extermination camp; and (4) calls on the people of the United States to continue to work toward tolerance, peace, and justice and to end all genocide and persecution.

Summary: Commemorates January 27, 2015, as the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp by Allied Forces during World War II. Honors the legacy of the survivors of the Holocaust and of the Auschwitz extermination camp. Calls on the people of the United States to: (1) remember the 1.1 million innocent victims murdered at the Auschwitz extermination camp as part of the Holocaust; and (2) continue to work toward tolerance, peace, and justice and ending all genocide and persecution.
Designating May 16, 2015, as Kids to Parks Day.

Designating May 16, 2015, as Kids to Parks Day Whereas the 5th annual Kids to Parks Day will be celebrated on May 16, 2015; Whereas the goal of Kids to Parks Day is to promote healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship, empower young people, and encourage families to get outdoors and visit the parks and public land of the United States; Whereas on Kids to Parks Day, individuals from rural and urban areas of the United States can be reintroduced to the splendid national, State, and neighborhood parks located in their communities; Whereas communities across the United States offer a variety of natural resources and public land, often with free access, to individuals seeking outdoor recreation; Whereas the people of the United States, young and old, should be encouraged to lead more healthy and active lifestyles; Whereas Kids to Parks Day is an opportunity for families to take a break from their busy lives and come together for a day of active, wholesome fun; and Whereas Kids to Parks Day will broaden an appreciation for nature and the outdoors in young people: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates May 16, 2015, as Kids to Parks Day (2) recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of the young people of the United States; (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation for Kids to Parks Day, calling on the people of the United States to observe Kids to Parks Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Summary: Designates May 16, 2015, as National Kids to Parks Day. Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States.
Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women. 

Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women. Whereas the constitutional right of the people of the United States to make healthcare decisions about their own bodies was established more than 43 years ago; Whereas in Eisenstadt v. Baird, 405 U.S. 438 (1972), the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional right of all men and women to legally access birth control; Whereas the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), 42 years ago and reaffirmed that women have a constitutional right to comprehensive reproductive healthcare; Whereas for decades, healthcare providers for women and people who access healthcare services for women have been subjected to intimidation, threats, and violence; Whereas since 1993, there have been 11 murders and numerous attempted murders of individuals associated with care provided at health centers for women; Whereas since 1977 (1) nearly 7,000 violent acts have been reported against providers at health centers for women, including bombings, arsons, death threats, kidnappings, and assaults; and (2) more than 190,000 acts of disruption, including bomb threats and harassing calls, have been reported; Whereas between June and December 2015, arson, vandalism, and threats have increased at Planned Parenthood health centers and other health centers for women, including (1) health centers in (A) Aurora, Illinois; (B) Pullman, Washington; (C) Louisville, Kentucky; and (D) Claremont, New Hampshire; and (2) on November 27, 2015, an attack by a gunman at a Planned Parenthood health center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in which 3 people were killed and 9 people were injured; Whereas extreme and demonizing rhetoric contributes to a climate that is dangerous for individuals who provide or access comprehensive healthcare services; Whereas since more than 40 percent of the patients of Planned Parenthood are people of color, people of color are disproportionately impacted by attacks on health centers for women; and Whereas over their lifetimes, 1 in 5 women in the United States will access healthcare at Planned Parenthood, which (1) in 2013 provided (A) over 1,400,000 emergency contraception kits; (B) nearly 4,500,000 tests and treatments for sexually transmitted infections; and (C) nearly 900,000 cervical cancer screenings and breast exams; (2) continues to be the leading reproductive healthcare provider in the United States; and (3) along with many other reproductive health providers, continues to provide expert, quality reproductive healthcare in safe and supportive environments across the country: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) denounces the attacks on healthcare centers for women, providers of healthcare for women, and patients; and (2) affirms that all women have the right to access reproductive healthcare services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.

Summary: Denounces the attacks on health care centers for women, providers of health care for women, and patients. Affirms that all women have the right to access reproductive health care services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.
Supporting the designation of March 2015, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Supporting the designation of March 2015, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas in 2015, more than 130,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 more will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is 1 of the most preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, which is when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at that stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality, but 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide to the public information on methods of prevention and screening, as well as symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the designation of March 2015, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of March 2015 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.