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A resolution designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2012, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 112-sres-371
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-09
text: 
Designates the week of February 6-February 10, 2012, as National School Counseling Week.

action_date: 2012-02-09
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of February 6-February 10, 2012, as National School Counseling Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S544; text as passed Senate: CR S544; text of measure as introduced: CR S504)
action_date: 2012-02-09
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 S544; text as passed Senate: CR S544; text of measure as introduced: CR S504)
action_date: 2012-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Egypt relationship, and urging the Government of Egypt to protect civil liberties and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-sres-372
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2012-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Egypt
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Middle East
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 
Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian strategic partnership.
 
Reiterates support for the Egyptian people during a difficult transition towards a more representative democratic government. 
 
Praises the work of U.S. democracy promotion organizations such as the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, Freedom House, and the International Center for Journalists. 
 
Calls upon Egypt to cease its intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists and to allow non-Egyptian civil society workers to voluntarily leave the country.
 
Urges Egypt to protect civil liberties for all citizens and promote a vibrant civil society.

action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian strategic partnership.
 
Reiterates support for the Egyptian people during a difficult transition towards a more representative democratic government. 
 
Praises the work of U.S. democracy promotion organizations such as the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, Freedom House, and the International Center for Journalists. 
 
Calls upon Egypt to cease its intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists and to allow non-Egyptian civil society workers to voluntarily leave the country.
 
Urges Egypt to protect civil liberties for all citizens and promote a vibrant civil society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S636-637)
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing February 14, 2012, as the centennial of the State of Arizona.

Bill: 112-sres-373
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2012-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Arizona
Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 
Recognizes February 14, 2012, as the centennial of the state of Arizona.

action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes February 14, 2012, as the centennial of the state of Arizona.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S657-659; text as passed Senate: CR S657; text of measure as introduced: CR S637)
action_date: 2012-02-14
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 S657-659; text as passed Senate: CR S657; text of measure as introduced: CR S637)
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of 2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-374
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2012-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of those victims and survivors. 
 
Recognizes that fairness, dignity, and respect comprise the very foundation of how victims and survivors of crime should be treated. 

action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of those victims and survivors. 
 
Recognizes that fairness, dignity, and respect comprise the very foundation of how victims and survivors of crime should be treated. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S657-659; text as passed Senate: CR S657-658; text of measure as introduced: CR S637)
action_date: 2012-02-14
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 S657-659; text as passed Senate: CR S657-658; text of measure as introduced: CR S637)
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the bicentennial of the City of Columbus, the capital city of the State of Ohio.

Bill: 112-sres-375
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2012-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ohio
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 
Celebrates the bicentennial of the founding of the City of Columbus, Ohio.
 
Honors the contributions of the people of Columbus to this nation over the past 200 years. 
 

 

action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the bicentennial of the founding of the City of Columbus, Ohio.
 
Honors the contributions of the people of Columbus to this nation over the past 200 years. 
 
 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S657-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658; text of measure as introduced: CR S637-638)
action_date: 2012-02-14
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 S657-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658; text of measure as introduced: CR S637-638)
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States and recognizing the contributions of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Bill: 112-sres-376
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2012-02-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: 
Commemorates the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution and the sacrifices by the people who made the signing possible.
 
Applauds the continuing contributions made by the members, volunteers, and staff of U.S. historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and the values embodied in the Constitution.
 
 

action_date: 2012-06-29
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution and the sacrifices by the people who made the signing possible.
 
Applauds the continuing contributions made by the members, volunteers, and staff of U.S. historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and the values embodied in the Constitution.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4780-4781)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4780-4781)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4780-4781)
action_date: 2012-06-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4780-4781)
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S703)
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic achievement of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in becoming the first United States astronaut to orbit the Earth.

Bill: 112-sres-377
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2012-02-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: 
Honors the 50th anniversary of the landmark mission of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in piloting the first manned orbital mission for the United States.
 
Recognizes the profound importance of John Glenn's achievement as a catalyst for space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States. 
 
Honors the thousands of dedicated men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) who worked on Project Mercury and ensured the success of the Friendship 7 Mercury mission. 

action_date: 2012-02-15
text: 

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

 
Honors the 50th anniversary of the landmark mission of John Herschel Glenn, Jr., in piloting the first manned orbital mission for the United States.
 
Recognizes the profound importance of John Glenn's achievement as a catalyst for space exploration and scientific advancement in the United States. 
 
Honors the thousands of dedicated men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) who worked on Project Mercury and ensured the success of the Friendship 7 Mercury mission. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S690-692; text as passed Senate: CR S690-691; text of measure as introduced: CR S703-704)
action_date: 2012-02-15
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 S690-692; text as passed Senate: CR S690-691; text of measure as introduced: CR S703-704)
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability.

Bill: 112-sres-380
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2012-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: 
Affirms that it is a vital national interest of the United States to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability and warns that time is limited to prevent that from happening.
 
Urges increasing economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran to secure an agreement that includes: (1) suspension of all uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, (2) complete cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding Iran's nuclear activities, and (3) a permanent agreement that verifiably assures that Iran's nuclear program is entirely peaceful. 
Supports: (1) the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the Iranian people, and (2) U.S. policy to prevent the Iranian government from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. 
Rejects any U.S. policy that would rely on efforts to contain a nuclear weapons-capable Iran. 
Urges the President to reaffirm the unacceptability of an Iran with nuclear-weapons capability and oppose any policy that would rely on containment as an option in response to the Iranian nuclear threat.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S858)
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

Bill: 112-sres-381
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 2:15 p.m.
 

action_date: 2012-02-28
text: 

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

 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 2:15 p.m.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1098; text as passed Senate: CR S1098; text of measure as introduced: CR S1090)
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1098; text as passed Senate: CR S1098; text of measure as introduced: CR S1090)
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2, 2012, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 112-sres-382
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2012-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: 
Designates March 2, 2012, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 15th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1143; text as passed Senate: CR S1143; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150)
action_date: 2012-02-29
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 S1143; text as passed Senate: CR S1143; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150)
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 29, 2012, as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 112-sres-383
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2012-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: 
Designates February 29, 2012, as Rare Disease Day. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders. 
 
Expresses support for the commitment of the United States and all countries to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1143-1144; text as passed Senate: CR S1143-1144; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150-1151)
action_date: 2012-02-29
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 S1143-1144; text as passed Senate: CR S1143-1144; text of measure as introduced: CR S1150-1151)
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first Tuesday in March as "National Public Higher Education Day".

Bill: 112-sres-384
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Higher education
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: 
Designates the first Tuesday in March as National Public Higher Education Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of public higher education for growing a skilled domestic workforce, promoting research and innovation, and advancing our global competitiveness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1151)
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Bill: 112-sres-385
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2012-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 
Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
 Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs. 
 Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses.
 
 Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 

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

 
Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
 Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs. 
 Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses.
 
 Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1205-1206)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate