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A resolution designating the week of August 6 through August 10, 2012, as "National Convenient Care Clinic Week".

Bill: 112-sres-540
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2012-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health promotion and preventive care
Home and outpatient care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 
 Designates the week of August 6-August 10, 2012, as National Convenient Care Clinic Week.
 
Expresses support for: (1) such Week's goal of raising awareness of the need for accessible and cost-effective health care options to complement the traditional health care model, and (2) the use of convenient care clinics as an adjunct to the traditional model of health care delivery.
 
Calls on the states to support the establishment of convenient care clinics.

action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 

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

 
 Designates the week of August 6-August 10, 2012, as National Convenient Care Clinic Week.
 
Expresses support for: (1) such Week's goal of raising awareness of the need for accessible and cost-effective health care options to complement the traditional health care model, and (2) the use of convenient care clinics as an adjunct to the traditional model of health care delivery.
 
Calls on the states to support the establishment of convenient care clinics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898-5900; text as passed Senate: CR S5900; text of measure as introduced: CR S5884)
action_date: 2012-08-01
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 S5898-5900; text as passed Senate: CR S5900; text of measure as introduced: CR S5884)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Government of Vietnam for human rights violations.

Bill: 112-sres-541
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law. 
 
 Condemns the ongoing human rights violations committed by the government of Vietnam against the Vietnamese people.
 
 Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and all other appropriate U.S. government officials to ensure that U.S.-Vietnam relations include robust discussion on Vietnam's troubling human rights record. 
 
Encourages the Secretary to place Vietnam on the list of Countries of Particular Concern with regard to religious freedom. 
 
 Urges the President, the Secretary, and other world leaders to support the human rights of the people of Vietnam and to call on the President of Vietnam to: (1) release all political and religious prisoners; and (2) protect freedom of expression, assembly, association, or religion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5989-5990)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government should continue to support democracy and human rights in Taiwan following the January 2012 presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan.

Bill: 112-sres-542
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Applauds the progress made by the people of Taiwan toward the consolidation of democracy. 
 
Encourages the people and the government of Taiwan to consider the recommendations of international election monitoring missions, including the final International Election Observation Mission report, as they seek to strengthen democratic practices and human rights protections. 
 
Urges the President and the U.S. government to support democracy and human rights in Taiwan. 
 
Encourages all outside parties to remain neutral in Taiwan's elections.
 
 Affirms that Taiwan's future should be resolved peacefully in accordance with democratic principles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5990-5991)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5991)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Navy Dental Corps on its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 112-sres-544
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dental care
Health personnel
Military medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Congratulates the Navy Dental Corps on its 100th anniversary.

action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Navy Dental Corps on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992)
action_date: 2012-08-02
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 S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Air Force Weather.

Bill: 112-sres-545
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Nebraska

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of Air Force Weather.

action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of Air Force Weather.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992)
action_date: 2012-08-02
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 S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 10, 2012, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

Bill: 112-sres-546
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Designates the week of September 10, 2012, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of September 10, 2012, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education, workforce skills, and family literacy programs.
 
Recognizes the importance of such programs. 
Calls upon public, private, and non-profit entities to support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs to ensure a literate society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012-6013; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992-5993)
action_date: 2012-08-02
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 S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012-6013; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992-5993)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of pioneering astronaut Dr. Sally Ride and expressing the condolences of the Senate on her death.

Bill: 112-sres-547
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Science and engineering education
Space flight and exploration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses the Senate's deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sally Ride (the first woman from the United States to travel in space) on her death.
 
Mourns the loss of Dr. Ride, a trailblazing pioneer who inspired millions of individuals, especially women and girls, to reach for the stars.
 
Expresses appreciation for all of Dr. Ride's contributions to science, physics, education, and human spaceflight.

action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Sally Ride (the first woman from the United States to travel in space) on her death.
 
Mourns the loss of Dr. Ride, a trailblazing pioneer who inspired millions of individuals, especially women and girls, to reach for the stars.
 
Expresses appreciation for all of Dr. Ride's contributions to science, physics, education, and human spaceflight.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6013; text of measure as introduced: CR S5993)
action_date: 2012-08-02
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 S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6013; text of measure as introduced: CR S5993)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2012, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 112-sres-548
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2012-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: 
 Designates the week beginning September 9, 2012, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. 
 
Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals, direct care workers, personal assistants, personal attendants, in-home support workers, and paraprofessionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Commends such persons as integral participants in the long-term support and services system of the United States. 

action_date: 2012-09-11
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning September 9, 2012, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. 
 
Recognizes the dedication and vital role of direct support professionals, direct care workers, personal assistants, personal attendants, in-home support workers, and paraprofessionals in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Commends such persons as integral participants in the long-term support and services system of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238; text of measure as introduced: CR S6109-6110)
action_date: 2012-09-11
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 S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238; text of measure as introduced: CR S6109-6110)
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2012 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".

Bill: 112-sres-549
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Fires
Higher education
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: 
Designates September 2012 as Campus Fire Safety Month.
 
Encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities to provide fire safety education to all college students and implement certain fire prevention measures.

action_date: 2012-09-11
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2012 as Campus Fire Safety Month.
 
Encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities to provide fire safety education to all college students and implement certain fire prevention measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238; text of measure as introduced: CR S6110)
action_date: 2012-09-11
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 S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238; text of measure as introduced: CR S6110)
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 13, 2012, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-550
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2012-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: 
Designates September 13, 2012, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2012-09-11
text: 

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

 
Designates September 13, 2012, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238-6239; text of measure as introduced: CR S6110)
action_date: 2012-09-11
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 S6238-6239; text as passed Senate: CR S6238-6239; text of measure as introduced: CR S6110)
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2012 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 112-sres-552
Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2012-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: 
Recognizes October 2012 as National Principals Month.
 
Honors the contribution of principals in our elementary, middle, and high schools.

action_date: 2012-09-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes October 2012 as National Principals Month.
 
Honors the contribution of principals in our elementary, middle, and high schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6286; text of measure as introduced: CR S6274)
action_date: 2012-09-12
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 S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6286; text of measure as introduced: CR S6274)
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 22, 2012, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 112-sres-553
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2012-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: 
Designates September 22, 2012, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and other falls prevention coalitions for their efforts to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) promotion of fall awareness in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults, and (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older adults.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating strategies to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective fall prevention interventions.
 
 Recognizes proven, cost-effective fall prevention programs and policies, and encourages experts in the field to share their best practices so that their success can be replicated by others.

action_date: 2012-09-12
text: 

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

 
Designates September 22, 2012, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and other falls prevention coalitions for their efforts to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) promotion of fall awareness in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults, and (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older adults.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating strategies to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective fall prevention interventions.
 
 Recognizes proven, cost-effective fall prevention programs and policies, and encourages experts in the field to share their best practices so that their success can be replicated by others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6287; text as passed Senate: CR S6287; text of measure as introduced: CR S6274)
action_date: 2012-09-12
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 S6287; text as passed Senate: CR S6287; text of measure as introduced: CR S6274)
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to facilitate the immediate and unconditional release of Gao Zhisheng, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-sres-554
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2012-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Human rights
Lawyers and legal services
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 
Calls on the government of China to: (1) facilitate access to Gao Zhisheng by his family and lawyers; (2) facilitate the release of Gao Zhisheng, including allowing him to come to the United States to be reunited with his family should he wish to do so; and (3) release all persons in China who have been arbitrarily detained.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6344)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Save for Retirement Week", including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

Bill: 112-sres-555
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2012-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of: (1) the importance of saving adequately for retirement, and (2) the availability of a variety of ways to save for retirement favored under the Internal Revenue Code.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of: (1) the importance of saving adequately for retirement, and (2) the availability of a variety of ways to save for retirement favored under the Internal Revenue Code.
 
Calls upon the states, localities, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Save for Retirement Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/21/2012 S6679)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6678-6679)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6678-6679)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6345)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate