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A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-sres-386
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2012-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, and supports the Iranian people in their calls for a democratic government that respects such rights and freedoms.
 
 Condemns Iran's human rights violations. 
 
Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and world leaders to express support for the universal rights and freedoms of the Iranian people and to condemn elections that are not free and do not meet international standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1399)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S1399)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1399)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1399)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1206-1207)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1207)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Bill: 112-sres-387
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 
Acknowledges the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States and that all people of the United States are recipients of the history given to us by black culture.
 
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history.
 
Encourages learning from the past in order to understand the experiences that have shaped the United States.

action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States and that all people of the United States are recipients of the history given to us by black culture.
 
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history.
 
Encourages learning from the past in order to understand the experiences that have shaped the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1368-1369; text as passed Senate: CR S1368-1369; text of measure as introduced: CR S1208)
action_date: 2012-03-01
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 S1368-1369; text as passed Senate: CR S1368-1369; text of measure as introduced: CR S1208)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2012 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 112-sres-389
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2012-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: 
Designates the first week of April 2012 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2012-03-06
text: 

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

 
Designates the first week of April 2012 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1431-1432; text as passed Senate: CR S1432; text of measure as introduced: CR S1425)
action_date: 2012-03-06
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 S1431-1432; text as passed Senate: CR S1432; text of measure as introduced: CR S1425)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Donald M. Payne.

Bill: 112-sres-390
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New Jersey

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-07
text: 
Expresses profound sorrow at the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, U.S. Representative for the 10th congressional district of New Jersey.
 
Conveys the condolences of the Senate to the family of Representative Payne.

action_date: 2012-03-07
text: 

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

 
Expresses profound sorrow at the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, U.S. Representative for the 10th congressional district of New Jersey.
 
Conveys the condolences of the Senate to the family of Representative Payne.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1493; text as passed Senate: CR S1493; text of measure as introduced: CR S1462-1463)
action_date: 2012-03-07
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 S1493; text as passed Senate: CR S1493; text of measure as introduced: CR S1462-1463)
action_date: 2012-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Republic of Turkey to safeguard its Christian heritage and to return confiscated church properties.

Bill: 112-sres-392
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]
Introduced: 2012-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State, in all official contacts with Turkish officials and representatives, should emphasize that Turkey should: (1) end all forms of religious discrimination; (2) allow the rightful church and lay owners of Christian church properties to organize prayer services, religious education, clerical training, social services, and other religious activities; (3) return to their rightful owners all Christian churches and other places of worship, monasteries, schools, hospitals, holy sites, and other religious properties, including artwork and manuscripts; and (4) allow the rightful church and lay owners of Christian church properties to preserve and reconstruct all Christian churches and other places of worship, monasteries, schools, hospitals, holy sites, and other religious properties within Turkey.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1543)
action_date: 2012-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 11, 2012 as "World Plumbing Day".

Bill: 112-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2012-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-08
text: 
Designates March 11, 2012, as World Plumbing Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1557; text as passed Senate: CR S1557; text of measure as introduced: CR S1544)
action_date: 2012-03-08
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 S1557; text as passed Senate: CR S1557; text of measure as introduced: CR S1544)
action_date: 2012-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Italian Unification and the beginning of warm and abiding relations between the people of the United States and Italy.

Bill: 112-sres-394
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2012-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Africa
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Iraq
Italy
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-12
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the modern state of Italy. 
 
Celebrates the ties of kinship and democratic values that unite the United States and Italy. 
Honors the service of Italy's soldiers, sailors, and airmen alongside U.S. forces most recently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. 
Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Italy.
action_date: 2012-03-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the modern state of Italy. 
 
Celebrates the ties of kinship and democratic values that unite the United States and Italy. 
Honors the service of Italy's soldiers, sailors, and airmen alongside U.S. forces most recently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. 
Reaffirms the friendship between the government and people of the United States and the government and people of Italy.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1581; text as passed Senate: CR S1581; text of measure as introduced: CR S1579-1580)
action_date: 2012-03-12
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 S1581; text as passed Senate: CR S1581; text of measure as introduced: CR S1579-1580)
action_date: 2012-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 112-sres-396
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2012-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-14
text: 
Expresses: (1) support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and (2) gratitude to the family members and friends of those living with multiple sclerosis. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to creating a world free of multiple sclerosis by promoting: (1) awareness about people who are affected with multiple sclerosis; and (2) new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those individuals affected with multiple sclerosis and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function, and end multiple sclerosis forever.

action_date: 2012-03-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses: (1) support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, and (2) gratitude to the family members and friends of those living with multiple sclerosis. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to creating a world free of multiple sclerosis by promoting: (1) awareness about people who are affected with multiple sclerosis; and (2) new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those individuals affected with multiple sclerosis and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function, and end multiple sclerosis forever.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1682-1683; text as passed Senate: CR S1682-1683; text of measure as introduced: CR S1680-1681)
action_date: 2012-03-14
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 S1682-1683; text as passed Senate: CR S1682-1683; text of measure as introduced: CR S1680-1681)
action_date: 2012-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 191st anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 112-sres-398
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-15
text: 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 191st anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
 Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
 Notes the important role that Greece has played in the European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 191 years ago.

action_date: 2012-03-15
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 191st anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
 Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
 Notes the important role that Greece has played in the European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 191 years ago.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1761; text as passed Senate: CR S1761; text of measure as introduced: CR S1741)
action_date: 2012-03-15
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 S1761; text as passed Senate: CR S1761; text of measure as introduced: CR S1741)
action_date: 2012-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

Bill: 112-sres-399
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Turkey
U.S. history
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: 
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President to: (1) ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide; and (2) accurately characterize in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1792-1793)
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Bill: 112-sres-400
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2012-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1850)
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing appreciation for Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the United States around the globe.

Bill: 112-sres-401
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2012-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: 
Recognizes and expresses appreciation to the Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel of the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other federal agencies that promote and protect national priorities abroad. 
 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and expresses appreciation to the Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel of the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other federal agencies that promote and protect national priorities abroad. 
 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and expresses appreciation to the Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel of the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other federal agencies that promote and protect national priorities abroad. 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6388-6389; text as passed Senate: CR S6388-6389)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6388-6389; text as passed Senate: CR S6388-6389)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 386.
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1940)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United States v. Richard F. "Dickie" Scruggs.

Bill: 112-sres-403
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Hugh Gamble, Brad Davis (including the production of documents), and any other employee from whom testimony may be necessary to testify in the case of 
United States v. Richard F. &quot;Dickie&quot; Scruggs
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals and any other employee of the Senate from whom evidence may be sought in connection with such case.

action_date: 2012-03-21
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Hugh Gamble, Brad Davis (including the production of documents), and any other employee from whom testimony may be necessary to testify in the case of 
United States v. Richard F. &quot;Dickie&quot; Scruggs
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such individuals and any other employee of the Senate from whom evidence may be sought in connection with such case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1944-1945; text as passed Senate: CR S1944-1945; text of measure as introduced: CR S1942)
action_date: 2012-03-21
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 S1944-1945; text as passed Senate: CR S1944-1945; text of measure as introduced: CR S1942)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate