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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 112-sres-143
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.

action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2402; text as passed Senate: CR S2402; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2402; text as passed Senate: CR S2402; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting early detection for breast cancer.

Bill: 112-sres-144
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2011-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) remains committed to ensuring access to lifesaving breast cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services, particularly for medically underserved women, and to discovering and delivering cures for breast cancer and encouraging the development of screening tools that are more accurate and less costly; and (2) supports increasing awareness and improving education about breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and the availability of screening services for women in need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2454)
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 15, 2011, as "National TEA Party Day".

Bill: 112-sres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Income tax rates

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Designates April 15, 2011, as National TEA Party Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2539)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is not in the vital interest of the United States to intervene militarily in Libya, calling on NATO to ensure that member states dedicate the resources necessary to ensure that objectives as outlined in the United Nations Resolutions 1970 and 1973 are accomplished, and to urge members of the Arab League who have yet to participate in operations over Libya to provide additional military and financial assistance.

Bill: 112-sres-146
Sponsor: Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
International organizations and cooperation
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) U.S. military intervention in Libya, as explained by the President, is not in the vital interests of the United States; (2) the President should have consulted with Congress prior to committing the U.S. Armed Forces either independently or as a major part of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operations; (3) the President should obtain authorization from Congress before providing further military and financial support to Libya operations and should not assume that such an authorization would equate to the U.S. Armed Forces leading any future strike or support operations; (4) prior to further U.S. military involvement NATO members and other nations with a vital regional interest should agree to provide a substantial portion of the military and financial burdens associated with Operation Unified Protector; and (5) members of the Arab League should ensure that all of their military resources are available to enforce U.N. Resolutions 1970 and 1973.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2539-2540)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Bill: 112-sres-147
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Minnesota
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of National Student Employment Week at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2540)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the President to submit to Congress a detailed description of United States policy objectives in Libya, both during and after Muammar Qaddafi's rule, and a plan to achieve them, and to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force against Libya.

Bill: 112-sres-148
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should submit to Congress: (1) a detailed description of U.S. policy objectives in Libya; (2) a detailed plan to achieve those objectives; (3) a detailed estimate of the full cost of U.S. military operations in Libya and any other actions required to implement the plan; and (4) a detailed description of the limitations the President has placed on the nature, duration, and scope of U.S. military operations in Libya, as referenced in his March 21, 2011, letter to Congress.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should seek congressional authorization for the use of military force against Libya.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2540-2541)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2541-2542)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Bill: 112-sres-149
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders. 

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, institutions of higher education, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2542-2543)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms in the Arab world.

Bill: 112-sres-150
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Recognizes, in the spirit of the &quot;Arab Spring&quot; revolution (where ordinary citizens have taken to the streets demanding an end to corruption, political cronyism, and government repression), that religious minority freedoms and rights must be protected.
 
 Urges the U.S. government to lead the international effort to repeal existing blasphemy laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2543)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Minnesota Duluth men's ice hockey team on winning their first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Hockey National Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-151
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minnesota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the University of Minnesota Duluth win the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey National Championship. 

action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the University of Minnesota Duluth win the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2695)
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2695)
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2694-2695)
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2694-2695)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2543-2544)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 30, 2011, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans".

Bill: 112-sres-152
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Designates April 30, 2011, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2544)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Bill: 112-sres-153
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Nuclear power
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the courage of the Ukrainian people in addressing its consequences.
 
Commends efforts to mitigate the disaster's consequences, including U.S. and international assistance to the Chernobyl Shelter Fund and the Interim Spent Fuel Storage Facility.

action_date: 2011-05-09
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the courage of the Ukrainian people in addressing its consequences.
 
Commends efforts to mitigate the consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2799)
action_date: 2011-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2799)
action_date: 2011-05-09
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2799)
action_date: 2011-05-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-05-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2544)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 8, 2011, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-154
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Designates July 8, 2011, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates July 8, 2011, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2555; text of measure as introduced: CR S2545)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2555; text of measure as introduced: CR S2545)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 23, 2011, as "National Adopt A Library Day".

Bill: 112-sres-155
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Libraries and archives
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Designates April 23, 2011, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 

action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates April 23, 2011, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2555; text of measure as introduced: CR S2545)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2555; text of measure as introduced: CR S2545)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 15 through 17, 2011, as "Global Youth Service Days".

Bill: 112-sres-156
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and encourages the continued engagement and support of young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.
 
Designates April 15-April 17, 2011, as Global Youth Service Days.
 
Calls on the people of this country to observe these days by supporting the volunteer efforts of young people, and engaging them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities as an investment in the future of our country.

action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and encourages the continued engagement and support of young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.
 
Designates April 15-April 17, 2011, as Global Youth Service Days.
 
Calls on the people of this country to observe these days by supporting the volunteer efforts of young people, and engaging them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities as an investment in the future of our country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2555; text of measure as introduced: CR S2545)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2555; text of measure as introduced: CR S2545)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2556)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 21, 2011, as "PowerTalk 21 Day".

Bill: 112-sres-157
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Designates April 21, 2011, as PowerTalk 21 Day.

Recognizes the importance of parents talking with their teens about alcohol.

action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates April 21, 2011, as PowerTalk 21 Day.

Recognizes the importance of parents talking with their teens about alcohol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2556; text of measure as introduced: CR S2546)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2555-2556; text as passed Senate: CR S2556; text of measure as introduced: CR S2546)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 12th annual National Charter Schools Week.

Bill: 112-sres-158
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2011-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-02
text: 
Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideals and goals of the eleventh annual National Charter Schools Week (May 1-May 7, 2011).

action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideals and goals of the eleventh annual National Charter Schools Week (May 1-May 7, 2011).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2752)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2752)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2749-2752)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2583-2584)
action_date: 2011-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate