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A resolution designating November 8, 2012, as "National Parents as Teachers Day".

Bill: 112-sres-570
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2012-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Family services
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: 
Designates November 8, 2012, as National Parents as Teachers Day. 
 
 Recognizes the role parent education plays in the development of a child.
 
 Commends Parents as Teachers for its work with families across this country. (Parents as Teachers programs provide parenting education and child health and development screenings.)
 

action_date: 2012-09-19
text: 

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

 
Designates November 8, 2012, as National Parents as Teachers Day. 
 
 Recognizes the role parent education plays in the development of a child.
 
 Commends Parents as Teachers for its work with families across this country. (Parents as Teachers programs provide parenting education and child health and development screenings.)
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6469-6472; text as passed Senate: CR S6472; text of measure as introduced: CR S6467)
action_date: 2012-09-19
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 S6469-6472; text as passed Senate: CR S6472; text of measure as introduced: CR S6467)
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior girls softball team on winning the 2012 Little League Junior Softball World Series.

Bill: 112-sres-571
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alaska
Athletes
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Congratulates the Nunaka Valley Little League junior girls softball team on winning the 2012 Little League Junior Softball World Series. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6555)
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2012 as the "National Month of Voter Registration".

Bill: 112-sres-572
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Designates September 2012 as the National Month of Voter Registration.
 
Calls on state and local election officials to conduct public outreach and take affirmative steps to encourage voter registration.
 
Encourages states to be fully compliant with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and other federal voting rights laws as election day approaches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6555-6556)
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the third week of January 2013 as "Teen Cancer Awareness Week".

Bill: 112-sres-573
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Designates the third week of January 2013 as Teen Cancer Awareness Week.

action_date: 2012-12-05
text: 

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

 
Designates the third week of January 2013 as Teen Cancer Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6556)
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the United Nations to take concerted actions against leaders in Iran for their statements calling for the destruction of another United Nations Member State, Israel.

Bill: 112-sres-574
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Travel and tourism
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
 Condemns Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini and President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's offensive remarks and reprehensible policies aimed at Israel's destruction, and urges all United Nations (U.N.) member states to do the same.
 
 Calls on the U.N. Security Council to act against Iran for violating the U.N. Charter and further calls on all U.N. member states to fully implement existing Security Council resolutions sanctioning Iran and to take stronger unilateral diplomatic and economic measures to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. 
 
Calls on the Security Council and all U.N. member states to consider targeted sanctions, travel bans, and other measures linked to the cessation of Iran's incitement to hatred and genocide.
 
 Calls for the Secretary General's Advisory Committee on the Prevention of Genocide to make recommendations to the Security Council to report on Iranian genocide threats. 
 
Calls on parties to the Genocide Convention to file a complaint against leaders in Iran before the International Court of Justice for Iran's failure to abide by its obligations under the Genocide Convention.
 
 Reaffirms the strategic partnership and friendship between the United States and Israel and reasserts the steadfast commitment of the people and the government of the United States to defend Israel's right to exist as a free and democratic state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6556-6557)
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the 4 American public servants who died in Benghazi, Libya, United States Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, for their tireless efforts on behalf of the American people, and condemning the violent attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi.

Bill: 112-sres-575
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2012-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Libya
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Recognizes the dedicated service and commitment of Ambassador John Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty in assisting the Libyan people as they navigate the complex currents of democratic transition marked in this case by profound instability. 
 
Praises Ambassador Stevens, who represented the highest tradition of American public service, for his extraordinary record of dedication to the interests of he Unites States in some of the most difficult and dangerous posts around the globe. 
 
Sends the Senate's condolences to the families of those American public servants killed in Benghazi. 
 
Commends the bravery of Foreign Service Officers, U.S. Armed Forces, and public servants serving in harm's way around the globe and recognizes the deep sacrifices made by their families. 
 
Condemns the despicable attacks on American diplomats and public servants in Benghazi and calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6629-6630)
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the signing of Public Law 87-788, an Act commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.

Bill: 112-sres-576
Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Agricultural education
Agricultural research
Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Forests, forestry, trees
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.
 
 Affirms the importance of the state-supported institutions of higher education conducting forestry research and training supported by such Act.
 
 Requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit to the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs an enrolled copy of this resolution.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.
 
 Affirms the importance of the state-supported institutions of higher education conducting forestry research and training supported by such Act.
 
 Requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit to the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs an enrolled copy of this resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6680; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6630)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6680; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6630)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II.

Bill: 112-sres-577
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Canada
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Montana
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Recognizes and honors the service of the First Special Service Force (a military unit composed of volunteers from the United States and Canada) during World War II. 

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the service of the First Special Service Force (a military unit composed of volunteers from the United States and Canada) during World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6680; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6630-6631)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6680; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6630-6631)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2012.

Bill: 112-sres-578
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 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: 2012-09-21
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2012.
 
Encourages: (1) children and teenagers to live drug-free lives, and (2) people of the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, 2012.
 
Encourages: (1) children and teenagers to live drug-free lives, and (2) people of the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6680-6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6680-6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 28, 2012, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 112-sres-579
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Designates the week of September 24-September 28, 2012, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 14, 2012, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bill: 112-sres-580
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ecology
Endangered and threatened species
Hunting and fishing
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Designates the week beginning on October 14, 2012, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
Encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning on October 14, 2012, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
Encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631-6632)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6631-6632)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 26, 2012, as "Day of the Deployed".

Bill: 112-sres-581
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of U.S. Armed Forces members wherever they serve.
 
Designates October 26, 2012, as &quot;Day of the Deployed&quot; and encourages observing such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of U.S. Armed Forces members wherever they serve.
 
Designates October 26, 2012, as &quot;Day of the Deployed&quot; and encourages observing such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681-6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6632)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6681-6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6632)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-582
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2012, through October 15, 2012. 
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2012, through October 15, 2012. 
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6632-6633)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6632-6633)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2012 as "National Preparedness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-583
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency planning and evacuation

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Designates September 2012 as National Preparedness Month. 

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2012 as National Preparedness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 4, 2012, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".

Bill: 112-sres-584
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Language arts
Preschool education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
 Designates October 4, 2012, as Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day.
 
 Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record on its seventh year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.)
 
Encourages adults to: (1) join children in creating the world's largest shared reading experience, and (2) show their support for literacy and Jumpstart's early education programming for young children in low-income communities.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
 Designates October 4, 2012, as Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day.
 
 Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record on its seventh year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.)
 
Encourages adults to: (1) join children in creating the world's largest shared reading experience, and (2) show their support for literacy and Jumpstart's early education programming for young children in low-income communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate