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A resolution recognizing May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that more research and treatments are needed for Hereditary Angioedema.

Bill: 112-sres-286
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2011-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug therapy
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Immunology and vaccination
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-05
text: 
Recognizes May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day. 
 
Calls for increased federal research on Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). Urges the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take a leadership role in the search for new treatment options and a cure by: (1) encouraging the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to implement the research recommendations of the international HAE research community; (2) exploring collaborative research opportunities between NIAID, the Office of Rare Diseases Research, and other NIH Institutes and Centers; and (3) encouraging NIAID to provide funding for continued expansion and advancement of the HAE research portfolio.
 
Urges the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) to take a leadership role in ensuring that new HAE treatments are developed and monitored by: (1) issuing guidance to industry on the development criteria and adverse event standards for such treatments, and (2) encouraging the participation of patient groups and considering the views of patients when discussing standards and protocols for the development and monitoring of such treatments.

action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 
Recognizes May 16, 2012, as Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day. 
 
Expresses support for increased awareness of Hereditary Angioedema by physicians and the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S222)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S222)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S222)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6225-6226)
action_date: 2011-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2011 as "Filipino American History Month".

Bill: 112-sres-287
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-05
text: 
 Designates October 2011 as Filipino American History Month.
 
 Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time of remembrance of the many contributions Filipino Americans have made to the United States.

action_date: 2011-10-05
text: 

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

 
Designates October 2011 as Filipino American History Month.
 
 Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time of remembrance of the many contributions Filipino Americans have made to the United States.
 
 Urges the people of the United States to observe Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6275-6276; text as passed Senate: CR S6275-6276; text of measure as introduced: CR S6226)
action_date: 2011-10-05
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 S6275-6276; text as passed Senate: CR S6275-6276; text of measure as introduced: CR S6226)
action_date: 2011-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 9, 2011, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bill: 112-sres-288
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2011-10-06 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: 2011-10-06
text: 
Designates the week beginning on October 9, 2011, 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: 2011-10-06
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 9, 2011, 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: 2011-10-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6354-6355; text of measure as introduced: CR S6349)
action_date: 2011-10-06
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 S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6354-6355; text of measure as introduced: CR S6349)
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the life and achievements of Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth and honoring him for his tireless efforts in the fight against segregation and his steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.

Bill: 112-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2011-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: 
Honors Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth (established the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, helped organize the march from Selma to Montgomery to protest voting discrimination in Alabama, and worked with the Congress of Racial Equality to organize the Freedom Rides) for his efforts in the fight against segregation and commitment to the civil rights of all people.

action_date: 2011-10-06
text: 

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

 
Honors Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth (established the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, helped organize the march from Selma to Montgomery to protest voting discrimination in Alabama, and worked with the Congress of Racial Equality to organize the Freedom Rides) for his efforts in the fight against segregation and commitment to the civil rights of all people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6355; text of measure as introduced: CR S6349-6350)
action_date: 2011-10-06
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 S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6355; text of measure as introduced: CR S6349-6350)
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of October 6, 2011, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".

Bill: 112-sres-290
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2011-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Language arts
Preschool education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: 
 Supports the designation of October 6, 2011, as Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day.
 
 Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its sixth 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 early literacy and Jumpstart's early education programming for young children in low-income communities.

action_date: 2011-10-06
text: 

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

 
 Supports the designation of October 6, 2011, as Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day.
 
 Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its sixth 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 early literacy and Jumpstart's early education programming for young children in low-income communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6355-6356; text of measure as introduced: CR S6350)
action_date: 2011-10-06
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 S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6355-6356; text of measure as introduced: CR S6350)
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 112-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-10-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-12
text: 
 
 Recognizes the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

action_date: 2011-10-21
text: 

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

 

 Recognizes the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6889; text as passed Senate: CR S6889)
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6889; text as passed Senate: CR S6889)
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-10-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6469)
action_date: 2011-10-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 16, 2011, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 112-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2011-10-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Elementary and secondary education
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-12
text: 
Designates the week beginning October 16, 2011, as National Character Counts Week. 
 
Calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.


action_date: 2011-10-12
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning October 16, 2011, as National Character Counts Week. 
 
Calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6470-6471; text as passed Senate: CR S6470-6471; text of measure as introduced: CR S6469)
action_date: 2011-10-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6470-6471; text as passed Senate: CR S6470-6471; text of measure as introduced: CR S6469)
action_date: 2011-10-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 10-year commemoration of the Underground Railroad Memorial, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Bill: 112-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2011-10-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Michigan
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: 
Celebrates the 10-year commemoration of the Underground Railroad Memorial, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

action_date: 2011-10-13
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 10-year commemoration of the Underground Railroad Memorial, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6562-6563; text as passed Senate: CR S6562; text of measure as introduced: CR S6515)
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6562-6563; text as passed Senate: CR S6562; text of measure as introduced: CR S6515)
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 182nd anniversary of the opening of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

Bill: 112-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2011-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Chesapeake Bay
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Delaware
Economic development
Lakes and rivers
Maryland
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-17
text: 
Commemorates the 182nd anniversary of the opening of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.

action_date: 2011-10-17
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 182nd anniversary of the opening of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
 
Celebrates the Canal as a facilitator of trade and economic development in the Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic regions.
 
Recognizes the potential for recreation along its banks to encourage job creation, outdoor engagement, wellness, and fitness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6620-6621; text as passed Senate: CR S6620-6621; text of measure as introduced: CR S6605)
action_date: 2011-10-17
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 S6620-6621; text as passed Senate: CR S6620-6621; text of measure as introduced: CR S6605)
action_date: 2011-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 26, 2011, as "Day of the Deployed".

Bill: 112-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2011-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-17
text: 
Calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of U.S. Armed Forces members wherever they serve, past, present, and future.
 
Designates October 26, 2011, as &quot;Day of the Deployed&quot; and encourages observing such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2011-10-17
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, past, present, and future.
 
Designates October 26, 2011, as &quot;Day of the Deployed&quot; and encourages observing such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6621; text as passed Senate: CR S6621; text of measure as introduced: CR S6605)
action_date: 2011-10-17
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 S6621; text as passed Senate: CR S6621; text of measure as introduced: CR S6605)
action_date: 2011-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.

Bill: 112-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2011-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.

action_date: 2011-11-14
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.

action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7627; text as passed Senate: CR S7627)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7627; text as passed Senate: CR S7627)
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 229.
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6672)
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6672)
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Corporation for Supportive Housing on the 20th anniversary of its founding.

Bill: 112-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing supply and affordability
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: 
Congratulates the Corporation for Supportive Housing on the 20th anniversary of its founding.
 
 Supports its mission of preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.
 
 Encourages its staff to continue their tireless efforts on behalf of the people in the United States without a home.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6672)
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the "National Day on Writing".

Bill: 112-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2011-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Language arts
Libraries and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: 
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the National Day on Writing.
 
Encourages participation in the National Gallery of Writing, which is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and contains examples of writing by individuals throughout our country.
 
Encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate the writing of their members through individual submissions to the Gallery.

action_date: 2011-10-18
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the National Day on Writing.
 
Encourages participation in the National Gallery of Writing, which is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and contains examples of writing by individuals throughout our country.
 
Encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate the writing of their members through individual submissions to the Gallery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6693; text as passed Senate: CR S6693)
action_date: 2011-10-18
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 S6693; text as passed Senate: CR S6693)
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate