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Relative to the death of Fred Thompson former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.

Relative to the death of Fred Thompson former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee. Whereas Fred Thompson was born in Alabama in 1942, and grew up in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; Whereas Fred Thompson graduated from Memphis State University in 1964 and Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1967, was admitted to the Tennessee bar and served as an assistant U.S. Attorney; Whereas Fred Thompson was appointed by Senator Howard Baker, Jr., to serve as minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in 1973; Whereas Fred Thompson continued to practice law and in 1977 helped expose government corruption in Tennessee; Whereas Fred Thompson was first elected to the United States Senate in 1994 and served as a Senator from the State of Tennessee until 2003; Whereas following his service as Senator, Fred Thompson continued to pursue his acting career, which began in 1985 with the movie Marie Whereas Fred Thompson was known for his integrity, humility and dedication to public service: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Fred Thompson, former member of the United States Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Fred Thompson.

Summary: Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Fred Thompson, former member of the U.S. Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 5, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Senator.
Electing Frank Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Electing Frank Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate. That Frank J. Larkin of Maryland be, and he is hereby, elected Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

Summary: Elects Frank Larkin as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.
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 Standing Rules of the Senate, including holding hearings, reporting such 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 (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 (a) Expenses for period ending September 30, 2015 The expenses of the committee for the period March 1, 2015, through September 30, 2015, under this resolution shall not exceed $3,219,522. (b) Expenses for fiscal year 2016 period The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016, under this section shall not exceed $5,519,181. (c) Expenses for period ending February 28, 2017 The expenses of the committee for the period October 1, 2016, through February 28, 2017, under this section shall not exceed $2,299,659. 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, 2017. 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. (b) Agency contributions There are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations (1) for the period March 1, 2015, through September 30, 2015; (2) for the period October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016; and (3) for the period October 1, 2016, through February 28, 2017.

Summary: Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for the 114th Congress.
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.
Recognizing the month of October 2015 as National Principals Month.

Recognizing the month of October 2015 as National Principals Month Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of October 2015 to be National Principals Month Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement a clear mission, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals, and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the month of October 2015 as National Principals Month (2) honors the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools of the United States by supporting the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.

Summary: Recognizes October 2015 as National Principals Month, and honors the contribution of principals in elementary and secondary schools.
Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of the Secretary of the Senate.

Notifying the House of Representatives of the election of the Secretary of the Senate. That the House of Representatives be notified of the election of the Honorable Julie E. Adams as Secretary of the Senate.

Summary: Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Julie E. Adams as Secretary of the Senate.
Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: Mr. Blunt, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Udall. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Mr. Blunt, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Leahy.

Summary: Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
Honoring the memory and legacy of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives, recognizing the heroism of first responders and those on the scene, and condemning the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Honoring the memory and legacy of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives, recognizing the heroism of first responders and those on the scene, and condemning the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Whereas on July 23, 2015, a gunman perpetrated a horrific attack at the Grand Theatre 16 movie theatre in Lafayette, Louisiana, killing two Louisiana citizens; Whereas Jillian Johnson, of Lafayette, Louisiana, a Lafayette businesswoman, musician, and wife, who served her community with kindness and grace, was killed; Whereas Mayci Breaux, of Franklin, Louisiana, a student preparing for a career as an ultrasound and radiology technician, who served her community with compassion and enthusiasm, was also killed; Whereas nine Louisiana citizens were injured in the course of this senseless attack; Whereas the swift and courageous response by those in the theater and law enforcement officers and first responders prevented additional loss of life; and Whereas the people of the United States stand united with the community of Lafayette and the families of the victims to support all those affected and pray for healing and peace: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) condemns the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana; (2) honors the memory of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives; (3) recognizes the skill and heroism of the law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, and first responders who came to the aid of others; (4) commends the efforts of those who are working to care for the injured and investigate this horrific incident; (5) extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of the victims, and to all those affected in the community of Lafayette and in the United States; and (6) pledges to continue to work together to prevent future attacks.

Summary: Condemns the attack at the Grand Theatre 16 movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, on July 23, 2015. Honors the memory of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives. Recognizes the law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, and first responders who responded to such attack.
Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution

Requiring authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on Government Accountability Office investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs. 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution COST Savings Resolution 2. Requiring committee hearings on Government Accountability Office reports (a) Duplication reports Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States transmits each annual report to Congress identifying programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities within the Government under section 21 of the joint resolution entitled Joint Resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt Public Law 111139 31 U.S.C. 712 (b) High Risk List Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States publishes a High Risk List, or any successor thereto, each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any agency or program area on the High Risk List shall conduct hearings on the vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, or need for transformation, of the agency or program area. (c) Joint hearings For any program, agency, office, initiative, or program area over which more than 1 standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) has jurisdiction, to the extent determined beneficial and appropriate by the Chairmen of the committees, the committees may hold joint hearings under subsection (a) or (b).

Summary: Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or the COST Savings Resolution Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction, after the Comptroller General reports annually to Congress on federal programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities, to conduct hearings on the report's recommendations for consolidation and elimination of the program, agency, office, or initiative. Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any agency or program area on a High Risk List published by the Comptroller General to conduct hearings on the vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, or need for transformation, of the agency or program area. Authorizes committees to hold joint hearings for any program, agency, office, initiative, or program area over which more than one standing committee has jurisdiction.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. Whereas each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the United States, including pipelines, electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and cable television lines, is jeopardized by unintentional damage caused by those who fail to have underground lines located prior to digging; Whereas some utility lines are buried only a few inches underground, making the lines easy to strike, even during shallow digging projects; Whereas digging prior to locating underground utility lines often results in unintended consequences, such as service interruption, environmental damage, personal injury, and even death; Whereas the month of April marks the beginning of the peak period during which excavation projects are carried out around the United States; Whereas in 2002, Congress required the Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission to establish a 3-digit, nationwide, toll-free number to be used by State One Call Whereas in 2005, the Federal Communications Commission designated 811 One Call Whereas One Call Whereas the 1,700 members of the Common Ground Alliance, who are dedicated to ensuring public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of services, promote the national Call Before You Dig Whereas the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011 ( Public Law 11290 One Call One Call Whereas the Common Ground Alliance has designated April as National Safe Digging Month Call Before You Dig That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; and (2) encourages all homeowners and excavators throughout the United States to call 811 before digging.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.
Honoring the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE. 

Honoring the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE. Whereas CARE is one of the largest and most respected international development and emergency aid organizations in the world; Whereas CARE was officially founded on November 27, 1945, which is 70 years prior to the month of adoption of this resolution; Whereas the United States sent 100,000,000 CARE packages to Europe during World War II, which (1) delivered canned meats, powdered milk, dried fruits, chocolate, and coffee to brave soldiers of the United States; and (2) each cost only $10 but provided 10 soldiers each 1 meal; Whereas President Harry Truman purchased the first CARE package; Whereas CARE was originally intended to be a temporary organization, but CARE (1) continued as the need for global relief continued; and (2) grew into an international organization working in 87 countries; Whereas CARE (1) has significantly broadened the scope of its relief work; (2) provides assistance in the wake of devastating natural disasters; (3) combats hunger; and (4) comes to the assistance of refugees, including refugees of the current refugee crisis in Syria; Whereas CARE also works (1) to empower women and girls; (2) to reduce the incidence of child marriage; (3) to prevent and respond to gender-based violence; and (4) to promote gender equality internationally; and Whereas the words of President John F. Kennedy, that the work of CARE expresses Americas concern and friendship in a language that all peoples understand That the Senate recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE, which serves as a symbol of hope and humanity throughout the world.

Summary: Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE.
To provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

To provide sufficient time for legislation to be read. That (a) it shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment between the Houses, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) (1) Any Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). No motion to table the point of order shall be in order. (2) Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point of order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (3) This resolution is enacted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in clause 2 of section 5 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.

Summary: Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any measure or matter until one session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form, plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20. Authorizes any Senator to raise a point of order that any measure or matter is not in order. Makes out of order any motion to table such point of order. Allows any Senator to move to waive or suspend the point of order only by an affirmative yea and nay vote of three-fifths of the Members. Makes all such motions debatable collectively for up to three hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point for order and the Senator moving to waive it, or their designees. Makes unamendable any motion to waive the point of order.
Designating the first week of April 2015 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

Designating the first week of April 2015 as National Asbestos Awareness Week Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take 10 to 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases, and there is no cure for such diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve their prognoses; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced its consumption of asbestos, yet continues to consume hundreds of metric tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure already has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases and can further reduce the incidence of such diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities built before 1975; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week That the Senate (1) designates the first week of April 2015 as National Asbestos Awareness Week (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.

Summary: Designates the first week of April 2015 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.