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A resolution expressing the deep disappointment of the Senate in the enactment by the Russia Government of a law ending inter-country adoptions of Russia children by United States citizens and urging the Russia Government to reconsider the law and prioritize the processing of inter-country adoptions involving parentless Russin children who were already matched with United States families before the enactment of the law.

Bill: 112-sres-628
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2012-12-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: 
Affirms that all children deserve a permanent, protective family.
 
 Values the long tradition of the United States and Russia working together to find permanent homes for unparented children.
 
 Disapproves of the Russian law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens because it primarily harms vulnerable and voiceless children.
 
 Urges Russia to reconsider the law on humanitarian grounds and prioritize the processing of inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens that were initiated before the law's enactment.

action_date: 2013-01-01
text: 

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

 
Affirms that all children deserve a permanent, protective family.
 
 Values the long tradition of the United States and Russia working together to find permanent homes for unparented children.
 
 Disapproves of the Russian law ending inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens because it primarily harms vulnerable and voiceless children.
 
 Urges Russia to reconsider the law on humanitarian grounds and prioritize the processing of inter-country adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens that were initiated before the law's enactment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 12/31/2012 S8609-8610; text as passed Senate: CR 12/31/2012 S8609-8610; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/31/2012 S8590)
action_date: 2013-01-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR 12/31/2012 S8609-8610; text as passed Senate: CR 12/31/2012 S8609-8610; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/31/2012 S8590)
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Submitted in the Senate.
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8591-8592)
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Armed Services.

Bill: 112-sres-629
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-12-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Military personnel and dependents
Senate Committee on Armed Services

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, acting jointly, to provide, under appropriate security procedures, records from the Committee's executive sessions relating to Major General John D. Lavelle's 1972 nomination to those persons conducting the independent review of his case on behalf of the Air Force. 

action_date: 2013-01-01
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, acting jointly, to provide, under appropriate security procedures, records from the Committee's executive sessions relating to Major General John D. Lavelle's 1972 nomination to those persons conducting the independent review of his case on behalf of the Air Force. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/31/2012 S8610; text as passed Senate: CR 12/31/2012 S8610; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/31/2012 S8592)
action_date: 2013-01-01
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 12/31/2012 S8610; text as passed Senate: CR 12/31/2012 S8610; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/31/2012 S8592)
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Navy and the current and former officers and crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) on completion of the 26th and final deployment of the vessel.

Bill: 112-sres-630
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2013-01-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-02
text: 
Congratulates the Navy and the many crews of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) (Enterprise) on having provided the United States an incalculable service in international relations and engagement and in the prevention and winning of armed conflicts over the 51-year period of its service.
 
Honors the service and memory of: (1) the 117 sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country while serving onboard the Enterprise, including the 30 who were killed in action during the Vietnam War; and (2) the 22 Enterprise sailors who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam War, the 3 who died while in captivity, and the 3 still listed as missing-in-action.
 
Congratulates the nearly 100,000 current and former sailors and thousands of current and former Marines who have served on the Enterprise and thanks them for their selfless sacrifice in service to the United States.

action_date: 2013-01-02
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Navy and the many crews of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) (Enterprise) on having provided the United States an incalculable service in international relations and engagement and in the prevention and winning of armed conflicts over the 51-year period of its service.
 
Honors the service and memory of: (1) the 117 sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country while serving onboard the Enterprise, including the 30 who were killed in action during the Vietnam War; and (2) the 22 Enterprise sailors who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam War, the 3 who died while in captivity, and the 3 still listed as missing-in-action.
 
Congratulates the nearly 100,000 current and former sailors and thousands of current and former Marines who have served on the Enterprise and thanks them for their selfless sacrifice in service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8668; text as passed Senate: CR S8668; text of measure as introduced: CR S8666)
action_date: 2013-01-02
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 S8668; text as passed Senate: CR S8668; text of measure as introduced: CR S8666)
action_date: 2013-01-02
text: Introduced in Senate