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A resolution designating April 5, 2012, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

Bill: 112-sres-420
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2012-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: 
Designates April 5, 2012, as Gold Star Wives Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.

action_date: 2012-04-17
text: 

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

 
Designates April 5, 2012, as Gold Star Wives Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2451-2452; text as passed Senate: CR S2451-2452; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399)
action_date: 2012-04-17
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 S2451-2452; text as passed Senate: CR S2451-2452; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399)
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 20 through 22, 2012, as "Global Youth Service Day".

Bill: 112-sres-421
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2012-04-17 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: 2012-04-17
text: 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and the world and encourages the continued engagement and support of young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, communities, and countries.
 
Designates April 20-April 22, 2012, as Global Youth Service Day.
 
Calls on the people of this country to observe the day 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: 2012-04-17
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 the world and encourages the continued engagement and support of young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, communities, and countries.
 
Designates April 20-April 22, 2012, as Global Youth Service Day.
 
Calls on the people of this country to observe the day 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: 2012-04-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452-2453; text as passed Senate: CR S2452-2453; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399-2400)
action_date: 2012-04-17
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 S2452-2453; text as passed Senate: CR S2452-2453; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399-2400)
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Kentucky men's basketball team for winning its eighth Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.

Bill: 112-sres-422
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2012-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Kentucky
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: 
Congratulates the University of Kentucky Wildcats on winning its eighth Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association championship in men's basketball.

action_date: 2012-04-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Kentucky Wildcats on winning its eighth Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association championship in men's basketball.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2453; text as passed Senate: CR S2453; text of measure as introduced: CR S2400)
action_date: 2012-04-17
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 S2453; text as passed Senate: CR S2453; text of measure as introduced: CR S2400)
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Western Washington University for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-423
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: 
Congratulates Western Washington University for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship. 

action_date: 2012-04-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Western Washington University for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2453; text as passed Senate: CR S2453; text of measure as introduced: CR S2400)
action_date: 2012-04-17
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 S2453; text as passed Senate: CR S2453; text of measure as introduced: CR S2400)
action_date: 2012-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the mass atrocities committed by the Government of Syria and supporting the right of the people of Syria to be safe and to defend themselves.

Bill: 112-sres-424
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2012-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Sex offenses
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: 
Condemns the mass atrocities and severe human rights abuses being perpetrated against the Syrian people by Bashar al-Assad and his followers. 
 
Recognizes the right of the Syrian people to defend themselves against the violence being conducted by the Assad regime and supports calls by Arab leaders to provide the Syrian people with the means to defend themselves.
 
Urges the President to take all necessary precautions to ensure that support for the Syrian opposition does not benefit individuals in Syria who are aligned with al Qaeda or who have committed human rights abuses. 
 
Affirms that the establishment of safe havens would be an important step to save Syrian lives and calls on the President to consult with regional allies on whether, how, and where to create such safe havens. 
 
Urges the President, as part of an international effort to hold senior Syrian officials accountable for mass atrocities, to gather information about such mass atrocities. 
 
 Commends the establishment of the Friends of the Syrian People Contact Group and other international diplomatic efforts to end the violence and support a peaceful transition to democracy and the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2502-2503)
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 23, 2012, as "National Adopt a Library Day".

Bill: 112-sres-425
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2012-04-18 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: 2012-04-18
text: 
Designates April 23, 2012, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges all people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 

action_date: 2012-04-18
text: 

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

 
Designates April 23, 2012, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges all people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2517; text as passed Senate: CR S2517; text of measure as introduced: CR S2503)
action_date: 2012-04-18
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 S2517; text as passed Senate: CR S2517; text of measure as introduced: CR S2503)
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-426
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2012-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: 
 Congratulates the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship and completing the 2011-2012 season with an undefeated record.

action_date: 2012-04-18
text: 

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

 
 Congratulates the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship and completing the 2011-2012 season with an undefeated record.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2517-2518; text as passed Senate: CR S2517-2518; text of measure as introduced: CR S2503)
action_date: 2012-04-18
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 S2517-2518; text as passed Senate: CR S2517-2518; text of measure as introduced: CR S2503)
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution

Bill: 112-sres-427
Sponsor: Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK]
Introduced: 2012-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: 
Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution - Amends Rule XXVI (Committee Procedures) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require the report accompanying each public bill or joint resolution reported by any committee to contain: (1) an analysis by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to determine if the bill or joint resolution creates any new federal program, office, or initiative that would duplicate or overlap any existing federal entity with similar mission, purpose, goals, or activities, along with a listing of all such overlapping or duplication; and (2) an explanation provided by the committee as to why the creation of each new program, office, or initiative is necessary if a similar program, office, or initiative exists.
 
Amends Rule XVII (References to Committees; Motions to Discharge; Reports of Committees; and Hearings Available) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it out of order in the Senate to consider such a measure unless the committee of jurisdiction has prepared and posted on its website an overlapping and duplicative program analysis and explanation for the legislation that contains the same CRS analysis and committee explanation.
 
Permits waiver of this resolution. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2551)
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Government of Syria for crimes against humanity, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-sres-428
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2012-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Syria
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: 
Condemns the government of Syria, Syrian security forces, and the President of the Syrian Arab Republic for attacks against the civilian population of Syria.
 
 Commends the President for the U.S. vote at the U.N. Security Council to condemn the violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms by the Syrian authorities. 
 
Urges the President to collect information on incidents in Syria that may constitute crimes against humanity and take action to ensure that the government of Syria, its leaders, and senior officials who are responsible for such crimes are brought to account in an appropriately constituted tribunal.
 
Urges the President to formally establish the Atrocities Prevention Board and for the Board to provide recommendations to the President concerning the prevention of mass atrocities in Syria. 
 
Urges the international community to review legal processes available to hold officials of the government of Syria, Syrian security forces, and the President of the Syrian Arab Republic accountable for crimes against humanity and violations of human rights. 
 
 Supports the people of Syria as they seek to exercise universal rights and pursue peaceful democratic change.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2551-2552)
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2552-2553)
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the founding of Ducks Unlimited, Incorporated, the achievements of the organization in habitat conservation, and the support of the organization for the waterfowling heritage of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-430
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2012-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hunting and fishing
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of Ducks Unlimited, Incorporated, and its members across the United States to the conservation of the habitats and the preservation of North American waterfowl during the past 75 years. 

action_date: 2012-04-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the contributions of Ducks Unlimited, Incorporated, and its members across the United States to the conservation of the habitats and the preservation of North American waterfowl during the past 75 years. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2557; text as passed Senate: CR S2557; text of measure as introduced: CR S2553)
action_date: 2012-04-19
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 S2557; text as passed Senate: CR S2557; text of measure as introduced: CR S2553)
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.

Bill: 112-sres-431
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: 
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair in Washington state.
 
Commends the city of Seattle for its innovation, growth, and entrepreneurial spirit during the past 50 years.
 
Supports the &quot;Next Fifty&quot; initiative to develop a blueprint for success in Seattle for the next half-century. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2553-2554)
action_date: 2012-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 30, 2012, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans".

Bill: 112-sres-432
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 
Designates April 30, 2012, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 

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

 
Designates April 30, 2012, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2660; text as passed Senate: CR S2660; text of measure as introduced: CR S2658)
action_date: 2012-04-24
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 S2660; text as passed Senate: CR S2660; text of measure as introduced: CR S2658)
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2012 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month".

Bill: 112-sres-433
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2012-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 
Designates April 2012 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. 

action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2012 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2660; text as passed Senate: CR S2660; text of measure as introduced: CR S2658-2659)
action_date: 2012-04-24
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 S2660; text as passed Senate: CR S2660; text of measure as introduced: CR S2658-2659)
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025, as articulated in the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Bill: 112-sres-434
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2012-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the groundbreaking national goal of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025 and the other goals of the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, and (2) increased assistance for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers and families.
 
Finds that basic science, medical research, and therapy development are necessary for reaching that goal and identifying a definitive cure.
 
Calls for further public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's.
 
Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with Alzheimer's.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2659)
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 22 through 28, 2012, as the "Week of the Young Child".

Bill: 112-sres-436
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2012-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Preschool education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: 
Designates the week of April 22 through April 28, 2012, as the Week of the Young Child. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2735)
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2735-2736)
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate