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A resolution celebrating the World Peace Corps Mission and the World Peace Prize.

Bill: 112-sres-614
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: 
Commends the World Peace Corps Mission for advancing peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations. 
 
Celebrates the World Peace Award and its recipients.

action_date: 2012-12-12
text: 

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

 
Commends the World Peace Corps Mission for advancing peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations. 
 
Celebrates the World Peace Award and its recipients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7989; text as passed Senate: CR S7989; text of measure as introduced: CR S7982)
action_date: 2012-12-12
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 S7989; text as passed Senate: CR S7989; text of measure as introduced: CR S7982)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the recipients of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

Bill: 112-sres-615
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2012-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: California
Chemistry
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: 
Congratulates the recipients of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Robert J. Lefkowitz, M.D. and Brian K. Kobilka, M.D.). 
 
Recognizes the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and the Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California, for their leadership role in advancing medical research. 

action_date: 2012-12-12
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the recipients of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Robert J. Lefkowitz, M.D. and Brian K. Kobilka, M.D.). 
 
Recognizes the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and the Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California, for their leadership role in advancing medical research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7989; text as passed Senate: CR S7989; text of measure as introduced: CR S7982)
action_date: 2012-12-12
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 S7989; text as passed Senate: CR S7989; text of measure as introduced: CR S7982)
action_date: 2012-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 112-sres-616
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Currency
Foreign and international banking
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: 
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 investigation into the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities created when a global bank uses its U.S. affiliate to provide U.S. dollars and services, and access to the U.S. financial system, to high risk affiliates, correspondent banks, and clients.

action_date: 2012-12-13
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 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 investigation into the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing vulnerabilities created when a global bank uses its U.S. affiliate to provide U.S. dollars and services, and access to the U.S. financial system, to high risk affiliates, correspondent banks, and clients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8046-8047; text as passed Senate: CR S8046-8047; text of measure as introduced: CR S8043)
action_date: 2012-12-13
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 S8046-8047; text as passed Senate: CR S8046-8047; text of measure as introduced: CR S8043)
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8044)
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the recipient of the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

Bill: 112-sres-617
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2012-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: 
Congratulates Johnny Manziel for winning the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

action_date: 2012-12-20
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Johnny Manziel for winning the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8320)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8320)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8320)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8320)
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8043-8044)
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.

Bill: 112-sres-618
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2012-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: 
Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
 
Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States to stand up for freedom and the principles of the Constitution.

action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 

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

 
Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
 
Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States to stand up for freedom and the principles of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8232-8233)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8232-8233)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8232-8233)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8232-8233)
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8044)
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to elect Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont, to be President Pro Tempore of the Senate of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-619
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: 
Elects Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont as the President of the Senate pro tempore. 

action_date: 2012-12-17
text: 

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

 
Elects Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont as the President of the Senate pro tempore.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089; text as passed Senate: CR S8089; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8089; text as passed Senate: CR S8089; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize Harry Reid, a Senator from the State of Nevada, to administer the oath of office of President of the Senate Pro Tempore to Patrick J. Leahy, a Senator from the State of Vermont.

Bill: 112-sres-620
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2012-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: 
Authorizes Senator Harry Reid from Nevada to administer the oath of office of President of the Senate Pro Tempore to Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont. 

action_date: 2012-12-17
text: 

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

 
Authorizes Senator Harry Reid from Nevada to administer the oath of office of President of the Senate Pro Tempore to Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089; text as passed Senate: CR S8089; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8089; text as passed Senate: CR S8089; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Bill: 112-sres-621
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2012-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: 
Condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012.
 
Offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, and recognizes that the healing process will be long and difficult for the entire community. 
Honors the selfless, dedicated service of: (1) the teachers, school administrators, school support staff, medical professionals, and others in the greater Newtown community; (2) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded; and (3) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.
States that the Senate remains committed to working together to help prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.

action_date: 2012-12-17
text: 

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

 
Condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012.
 
Offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, and recognizes that the healing process will be long and difficult for the entire community. 
Honors the selfless, dedicated service of: (1) the teachers, school administrators, school support staff, medical professionals, and others in the greater Newtown community; (2) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded; and (3) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack.
States that the Senate remains committed to working together to help prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
action_date: 2012-12-17
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 S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
action_date: 2012-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.

Bill: 112-sres-622
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 
Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore.

action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 

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

 
Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8103; text as passed Senate: CR S8103; text of measure as introduced: CR S8139)
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8103; text as passed Senate: CR S8103; text of measure as introduced: CR S8139)
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a President pro tempore.

Bill: 112-sres-623
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 
Notifies the President of the United States of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore. 

action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 

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

 
Notifies the President of the United States of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8103-8104; text as passed Senate: CR S8104; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140)
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8103-8104; text as passed Senate: CR S8104; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140)
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Daniel Ken Inouye, Senator from the State of Hawaii.

Bill: 112-sres-624
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2012-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, Senator from Hawaii.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns December 18, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.

action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, Senator from Hawaii.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns December 18, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8152; text as passed Senate: CR S8152; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140)
action_date: 2012-12-18
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 S8152; text as passed Senate: CR S8152; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140)
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the January 12, 2013, opening of the United States Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, and supporting plans for other educational pavilions and initiatives.

Bill: 112-sres-625
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2012-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Louisiana
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 
Recognizes and applauds the planned January 12, 2013, opening of the United States Freedom Pavilion: the Boeing Center, an iconic pavilion and a major feature of the America's National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. 
 
Recognizes the generous assistance received from private individuals and specified private and public entities committed to offering a lasting tribute to the achievements of the United States in World War II. 
 
Expresses support for the mission of the National World War II Museum as to the preservation of democratic values, the understanding of U.S. history and founding principles, and the education of future generations about the relevance of the War experience to the past and future of the United States. 

action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and applauds the planned January 12, 2013, opening of the United States Freedom Pavilion: the Boeing Center, an iconic pavilion and a major feature of the America's National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. 
 
Recognizes the generous assistance received from private individuals and specified private and public entities committed to offering a lasting tribute to the achievements of the United States in World War II. 
 
Expresses support for the mission of the National World War II Museum as to the preservation of democratic values, the understanding of U.S. history and founding principles, and the education of future generations about the relevance of the War experience to the past and future of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8233-8234; text as passed Senate: CR S8233-8234; text of measure as introduced: CR S8205-8206)
action_date: 2012-12-19
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 S8233-8234; text as passed Senate: CR S8233-8234; text of measure as introduced: CR S8205-8206)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 24, 2014, as "Jan Karski Day".

Bill: 112-sres-626
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2012-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: 
Designates April 24, 2014, as Jan Karski Day. 
 
Recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Karski and expresses gratitude for his efforts in informing the free world of the atrocities committed by Nazi and totalitarian forces in Poland during World War II.
 
Applauds the awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jan Karski for his efforts during World War II, and in reaffirming the importance of the U.S.-Polish relationship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

Bill: 112-sres-627
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: 
 Designates Senator Barbara Mikulski as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

action_date: 2012-12-20
text: 

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

 
 Designates Senator Barbara Mikulski as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8320; text as passed Senate: CR S8320; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8320; text as passed Senate: CR S8320; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate