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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-468
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2012-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-21
text: 
Acknowledges May as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Urges: (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for children who suffer strokes.
 
Expresses support for the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in pursuit of medical progress regarding pediatric stroke.

action_date: 2012-05-21
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges May as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Urges: (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for children who suffer strokes.
 
Expresses support for the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in pursuit of medical progress regarding pediatric stroke.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3385; text as passed Senate: CR S3385; text of measure as introduced: CR S3331)
action_date: 2012-05-21
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 S3385; text as passed Senate: CR S3385; text of measure as introduced: CR S3331)
action_date: 2012-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 28, 2012, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 112-sres-470
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2012-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-23
text: 
 Designates July 28, 2012, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2012-06-18
text: 

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

 
 Designates July 28, 2012, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4250)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4250)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4250)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4250)
action_date: 2012-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3519)
action_date: 2012-05-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3519)
action_date: 2012-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the efforts of the women of the American Red Cross Clubmobiles for exemplary service during the Second World War.

Bill: 112-sres-471
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2012-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-23
text: 
 Commends the exemplary and courageous service and sacrifice of each of the patriotic women of the United States who served in American Red Cross Clubmobiles during the Second World War, providing coffee, doughnuts, and a connection to home to U.S. soldiers.
 
Honors Clubmobile women who lost their lives during such War.
 
Calls upon War historians to recognize and describe the service of the Clubmobiles and to not let this important piece of U.S. history be lost.
 
Urges the American Red Cross to publicly commemorate the stories of the Clubmobiles and the women who served in them.

action_date: 2012-06-21
text: 

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

 
 Commends the exemplary and courageous service and sacrifice of each of the patriotic women of the United States who served in American Red Cross Clubmobiles during the Second World War, providing coffee, doughnuts, and a connection to home to U.S. soldiers.
 
Honors Clubmobile women who lost their lives during such War.
 
Calls upon War historians to recognize and describe the service of the Clubmobiles and to not let this important piece of U.S. history be lost.
 
Urges the American Red Cross to publicly commemorate the stories of the Clubmobiles and the women who served in them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4429)
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4429)
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4428-4429)
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-06-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3519)
action_date: 2012-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 7, 2012, as "Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day".

Bill: 112-sres-472
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2012-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: 
Designates October 7, 2012, as Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day.
 
Honors the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to salute the more than half a million men and women who have served bravely in Afghanistan to preserve our shared security and freedom.

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 7, 2012, as Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans Day.
 
Honors the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to salute the more than half a million men and women who have served bravely in Afghanistan to preserve our shared security and freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3639)
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Rotary International and others for their efforts to prevent and eradicate polio.

Bill: 112-sres-473
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2012-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: 
Commends Rotary International and others for their efforts in vaccinating children around the world against polio and for the tremendous strides made toward eradicating the disease. 
 
 Encourages the United States and the international community to remain committed to the elimination of polio.

action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 

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

 
Commends Rotary International and others for their efforts in vaccinating children around the world against polio and for the tremendous strides made toward eradicating the disease. 
 
 Encourages the United States and the international community to remain committed to the elimination of polio.

action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 

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

 
Commends Rotary International and others for their efforts in vaccinating children around the world against polio and for the tremendous strides made toward eradicating the disease. 
 
 Encourages the United States and the international community to remain committed to the elimination of polio.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4641-4642; text as passed Senate: CR S4642)
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4641-4642; text as passed Senate: CR S4642)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3639)
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2012 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and the importance of celebrating the significant contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-474
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2012-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: 
Recognizes: (1) May 2012 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and that it is an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; and (2) that the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of, and strengthens, the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3639-3640)
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.

Bill: 112-sres-475
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2012-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: 
Expresses profound sorrow and deep regret regarding the death of the Honorable James Abdnor, former member of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for South Dakota, on May 16, 2012.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 24, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Member of Congress.

action_date: 2012-05-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses profound sorrow and deep regret regarding the death of the Honorable James Abdnor, former member of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for South Dakota, on May 16, 2012.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 24, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Member of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3659; text as passed Senate: CR S3659; text of measure as introduced: CR S3640)
action_date: 2012-05-24
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 S3659; text as passed Senate: CR S3659; text of measure as introduced: CR S3640)
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the contributions of the late Fang Lizhi to the people of China and the cause of freedom.

Bill: 112-sres-476
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2012-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: 
 Mourns the loss of Fang Lizhi and offers the Senate's condolences to his family and friends.
 
Honors the life, scientific contributions, and service of Fang Lizhi to the cause of human freedom.
 
Stands with the people of China as they strive to create a government that is democratic and respectful of human rights.

action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 

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

 
Mourns the loss of Fang Lizhi and offers the Senate's condolences to his family and friends.
 
Honors the life, scientific contributions, and service of Fang Lizhi to the cause of human freedom.
 
Stands with the people of China as they strive to create a government that is democratic and respectful of human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3871-3872)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S3871-3872)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3871-3872)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3871-3872)
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3689)
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-477
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crimes against children
Egypt
International law and treaties
Middle East
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Calls on government officials and competent courts in Egypt to assist in the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.

action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 

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

 
Calls on government officials and competent courts in Egypt to assist in the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3736-3737; text as passed Senate: CR S3736)
action_date: 2012-06-05
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 S3736-3737; text as passed Senate: CR S3736)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

Bill: 112-sres-478
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Commemorates the bicentennial of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
 
Honors the outstanding contributions made by the alumni, faculty, and students of Hamilton College during the past 200 years.

action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the bicentennial of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
 
Honors the outstanding contributions made by the alumni, faculty, and students of Hamilton College during the past 200 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3736-3637; text as passed Senate: CR S3736; text of measure as introduced: CR S3732-3733)
action_date: 2012-06-05
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 S3736-3637; text as passed Senate: CR S3736; text of measure as introduced: CR S3732-3733)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the dedication of the Strategic Air Command Memorial during the 20th anniversary of its stand down.

Bill: 112-sres-479
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military command and structure
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Nebraska
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the stand down of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and its contributions and role in national security and nuclear deterrence during the Cold War.
 
Commemorates the dedication of the Strategic Air Command Memorial in Nebraska.
 
Honors the personnel who served at the SAC and those who have carried on the tradition of excellence through service at the United States Strategic Command.

action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the stand down of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and its contributions and role in national security and nuclear deterrence during the Cold War.
 
Commemorates the dedication of the Strategic Air Command Memorial in Nebraska.
 
Honors the personnel who served at the SAC and those who have carried on the tradition of excellence through service at the United States Strategic Command.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3736-3737; text as passed Senate: CR S3736-3737; text of measure as introduced: CR S3732)
action_date: 2012-06-05
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 S3736-3737; text as passed Senate: CR S3736-3737; text of measure as introduced: CR S3732)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of United States Strategic Command.

Bill: 112-sres-480
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military command and structure
Military personnel and dependents
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
 Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the establishment of United States Strategic Command and its vital contributions to national security.
 
Honors the dedicated men and women who serve at the Command executing the mission to deter and detect strategic attack against the United States and its allies and to defend the nation as directed.

action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the establishment of United States Strategic Command and its vital contributions to national security.
 
Honors the dedicated men and women who serve at the Command executing the mission to deter and detect strategic attack against the United States and its allies and to defend the nation as directed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3736-3737; text as passed Senate: CR S3737; text of measure as introduced: CR S3733)
action_date: 2012-06-05
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 S3736-3737; text as passed Senate: CR S3737; text of measure as introduced: CR S3733)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Bill: 112-sres-482
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2012-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
General business and commerce matters

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 
Congratulates the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3782)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate