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A resolution commending the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes Softball Team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Softball Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-511
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: 
Commends the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes Softball Team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Softball Championship.

action_date: 2012-06-27
text: 

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

 
Commends the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes Softball Team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Softball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4685-4686; text as passed Senate: CR S4686; text of measure as introduced: CR S4683)
action_date: 2012-06-27
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 S4685-4686; text as passed Senate: CR S4686; text of measure as introduced: CR S4683)
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Rice University.

Bill: 112-sres-512
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2012-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of Rice University, located in Houston, Texas. 
 
Expresses gratitude to the University for its innumerable contributions to higher education and this country.

action_date: 2012-06-27
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of Rice University, located in Houston, Texas. 
 
Expresses gratitude to the University for its innumerable contributions to higher education and this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4686; text as passed Senate: CR S4686; text of measure as introduced: CR S4683)
action_date: 2012-06-27
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 S4686; text as passed Senate: CR S4686; text of measure as introduced: CR S4683)
action_date: 2012-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, which was fought between the United States of American and Great Britain beginning on June 18, 1812, in response to British violations of neutral rights of the United States, seizure of ships of the United States, restriction of trade between the United States and other countries, and the impressment of sailors of the United States into the Royal Navy.

Bill: 112-sres-513
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Military history
U.S. history
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: 
Recognizes the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4726-4727)
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the victory of Loyola University Maryland in the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-514
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2012-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Maryland
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: 
Congratulates the Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds for winning the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship.

action_date: 2012-06-28
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds for winning the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4729-4730; text as passed Senate: CR S4729-4730; text of measure as introduced: CR S4727)
action_date: 2012-06-28
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 S4729-4730; text as passed Senate: CR S4729-4730; text of measure as introduced: CR S4727)
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Catholic Sisters for their contributions to the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-515
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2012-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: 
Recognizes and commends the Catholic Sisters of the United States, whose inspiring legacy of service enriches the nation.
 
Honors the contributions of Catholic Sisters to the nation.
 
Stands in solidarity with Catholic Sisters in their work toward a more just society for all of God's people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4727)
action_date: 2012-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.

Bill: 112-sres-516
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2012-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Europe
Government liability
Human rights
Property rights
Religion
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: 
 Recognizes the unmet needs of many Holocaust survivors and the urgency of addressing those needs.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the European countries that have implemented legislation for the restitution of or compensation for private, communal, and religious property confiscated during the Nazi or Communist eras and welcomes the efforts of the governments of many post-Communist countries to address the status of such property. 
 
Urges each government that has not already done so to implement legislation to effect the in rem return of or the payment of compensation for such confiscated property. 
 
 Calls on the Secretary of State to issue an updated report on property restitution in Central and Eastern Europe.

action_date: 2012-09-19
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes the unmet needs of many Holocaust survivors and the urgency of addressing those needs.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the European countries that have implemented legislation for the restitution of, or compensation for, private, communal, and religious property confiscated during the Nazi or Communist eras and welcomes the efforts of the governments of many post-Communist countries to address the status of such property. 
 
Urges each government that has not already done so to implement legislation to effect the in rem return of, or the payment of, compensation for such confiscated property. 
 
Calls on each government to establish restitution and compensation schemes in a simple, transparent, and timely manner to provide a real benefit to those who suffered from the unjust confiscation of their property.
 
 Calls on the Secretary of State to issue an updated report on property restitution in Central and Eastern Europe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4775-4776)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Northwestern Wildcats Women's Lacrosse Team on winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-517
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2012-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: 
Congratulates the Northwestern Wildcats Women's Lacrosse Team on winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship and on winning their seventh title in the last eight years. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4776-4777)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Southern Baptist Convention for electing Reverend Fred Luter, Jr., as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, acknowledging Reverend Luter's unique role as the first African-American leader of the Southern Baptist Convention, and honoring the commitment of the Southern Baptist Convention to an inclusive faith-based community and society.

Bill: 112-sres-518
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2012-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: 
Congratulates the Southern Baptist Convention for electing Reverend Fred Luter, Jr., as its president.
 
Acknowledges Reverend Luter's unique role as the first African-American leader of the Convention.
 
 Honors the Convention's commitment to an inclusive faith-based community and society.

action_date: 2012-11-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Southern Baptist Convention for electing Reverend Fred Luter, Jr., as its president.
 
Acknowledges Reverend Luter's unique role as the first African-American leader of the Convention.
 
 Honors the Convention's commitment to an inclusive faith-based community and society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7308; text as passed Senate: CR S7308)
action_date: 2012-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7308; text as passed Senate: CR S7308)
action_date: 2012-11-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-11-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4777)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 30, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Bill: 112-sres-519
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2012-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Mining
Nuclear weapons
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 
 Designates October 30, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers.

action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 

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

 
 Designates October 30, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5898)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5898)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5898)
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5048-5049)
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 103rd anniversary.

Bill: 112-sres-520
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2012-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
 
Commends the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all people.

action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
 
Commends the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5023; text of measure as introduced: CR S5049)
action_date: 2012-07-16
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 S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5023; text of measure as introduced: CR S5049)
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2012 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-521
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2012-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 
Designates September 2012 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for those living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families.

action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2012 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for those living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5023; text of measure as introduced: CR S5049)
action_date: 2012-07-16
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 S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5023; text of measure as introduced: CR S5049)
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2012 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-522
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2012-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 
Designates September 2012 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefiting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States, and (2) recognize efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States. 

action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2012 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefiting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States, and (2) recognize efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5023-5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5049-5050)
action_date: 2012-07-16
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 S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5023-5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5049-5050)
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel in the United States to contain numerous wildfires that have affected tens of thousands of people.

Bill: 112-sres-523
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2012-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency planning and evacuation
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Military personnel and dependents
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect lives, homes, natural resources, and rural economies throughout the United States. 
 
Encourages: (1) people and the federal government to express appreciation to the men and women in the firefighting services, (2) people and communities to act diligently in preventing and preparing for a wildfire, and (3) people to keep in their thoughts the individuals who have suffered as a result of wildfire.

action_date: 2012-07-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect lives, homes, natural resources, and rural economies throughout the United States. 
 
Encourages: (1) people and the federal government to express appreciation to the men and women in the firefighting services, (2) people and communities to act diligently in preventing and preparing for a wildfire, and (3) people to keep in their thoughts the individuals who have suffered as a result of wildfire.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5050)
action_date: 2012-07-16
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 S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5050)
action_date: 2012-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate