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A resolution congratulating the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-209
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2011-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 
Congratulates the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association Championship.

action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Dallas Mavericks on winning the 2011 National Basketball Association Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3902; text as passed Senate: CR S3902; text of measure as introduced: CR S3897-3898)
action_date: 2011-06-16
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 S3902; text as passed Senate: CR S3902; text of measure as introduced: CR S3897-3898)
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Boston Bruins for winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-210
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]
Introduced: 2011-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 
Congratulates the Boston Bruins for winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship. 

action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 

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

Congratulates the Boston Bruins for winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3902; text as passed Senate: CR S3902; text of measure as introduced: CR S3898)
action_date: 2011-06-16
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 S3902; text as passed Senate: CR S3902; text of measure as introduced: CR S3898)
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 112-sres-211
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2011-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free).
 
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

action_date: 2011-06-20
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free).
 
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3937)
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3937)
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3937)
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3937)
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3898)
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Slovenia on the twentieth anniversary of the country's independence.

Bill: 112-sres-212
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2011-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Slovenia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: 
Congratulates the people and the government of the Republic of Slovenia as the country celebrates 20 years of independence on June 25, 2011.
 
 Recognizes the important role of the Slovenian community in the United States to promote cooperation between the two countries.
 
 Encourages the government of the Republic of Slovenia to continue its work in the transatlantic alliance and the efforts to further peace and prosperity in Southeast Europe and elsewhere.

action_date: 2011-06-21
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the people and the government of the Republic of Slovenia as the country celebrates 20 years of independence on June 25, 2011.
 
 Recognizes the important role of the Slovenian community in the United States to promote cooperation between the two countries.
 
 Encourages the government of the Republic of Slovenia to continue its work in the transatlantic alliance and the efforts to further peace and prosperity in Southeast Europe and elsewhere.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3979; text as passed Senate: CR S3979; text of measure as introduced: CR S3976)
action_date: 2011-06-21
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 S3979; text as passed Senate: CR S3979; text of measure as introduced: CR S3976)
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and expressing thanks to professionals of the intelligence community.

Bill: 112-sres-213
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2011-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: 
Recognizes that continued investigation of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employees for involvement in a detention and interrogation program to avert terrorist attacks on the United States is unwarranted and will likely have a chilling effect on the work of CIA and other U.S. national security professionals.
 
Urges: (1) the President and the Attorney General to immediately close the Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing investigation and decline future prosecution of CIA employees for actions related to the interrogation of detainees at overseas locations, including the use of enhanced interrogation techniques on detained terrorists; and (2) the President to develop and implement policies allowing for the long-term detention and interrogation of high-value detainees, including detainees captured overseas or in the custody of foreign countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3976-3977)
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of June 24 through 28, 2011, as "National Music Education Week".

Bill: 112-sres-214
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2011-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: 
Designates the week of June 24-June 28, 2011, as National Music Education Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4103)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4103)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of June 2011 as "National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-215
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2011-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: 
Designates June 2011 as National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.

Recommends that more effort be taken to counsel women of childbearing age of the effect this virus can have on their children.

action_date: 2011-06-23
text: 

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

Designates June 2011 as National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.

Recommends that more effort be taken to counsel women of childbearing age of the effect this virus can have on their children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4106; text as passed Senate: CR S4106; text of measure as introduced: CR S4103)
action_date: 2011-06-23
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 S4106; text as passed Senate: CR S4106; text of measure as introduced: CR S4103)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging women's political participation in Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 112-sres-216
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2011-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: 
Calls on the government of Saudi Arabia to allow women to participate, both as voters and candidates for elective office, in the September 2011 elections.
 
 Supports the women of Saudi Arabia as they endeavor to exercise their human rights.

action_date: 2011-07-27
text: 
Urges the government of Saudi Arabia to allow women to fully participate, both as voters and candidates for elective office, in the September 2011 elections.
 
Supports the women of Saudi Arabia as they endeavor to exercise their human rights and participate equally in society.
 
Expresses the belief that it is in the interest of Saudi Arabia and all nations to permit women to run for office, receive civic education, and vote in all elections.

action_date: 2011-07-29
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 27, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Urges the government of Saudi Arabia to allow women to fully participate, both as voters and candidates for elective office, in the September 2011 elections.
 
Supports the women of Saudi Arabia as they endeavor to exercise their human rights and participate equally in society.
 
Expresses the belief that it is in the interest of Saudi Arabia and all nations to permit women to run for office, receive civic education, and vote in all elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5049-5051; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5050-5051)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5049-5051; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5050-5051)
action_date: 2011-07-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
action_date: 2011-07-27
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-07-27
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-07-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4103-4104)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for a peaceful and multilateral resolution to maritime territorial disputes in Southeast Asia.

Bill: 112-sres-217
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2011-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Marine and inland water transportation
Military operations and strategy
Pacific Ocean

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-27
text: 
Reaffirms the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea. 
 
Deplores the use of force by China's naval and maritime security vessels in the South China Sea
 
Calls on all parties to the territorial dispute to refrain from threatening force or using force to assert territorial claims.
 
Supports the continuation of operations by the U.S. Armed Forces in support of freedom of navigation rights in international waters and air space in the South China Sea.

action_date: 2011-06-27
text: 

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

 
Reaffirms the strong support of the United States for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea. 
 
Deplores the use of force by China's naval and maritime security vessels in the South China Sea
 
Calls on all parties to the territorial dispute to refrain from threatening force or using force to assert territorial claims.
 
Supports the continuation of operations by the U.S. Armed Forces in support of freedom of navigation rights in international waters and air space in the South China Sea.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4133; text as passed Senate: CR S4133; text of measure as introduced: CR S4131-4132)
action_date: 2011-06-27
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 S4133; text as passed Senate: CR S4133; text of measure as introduced: CR S4131-4132)
action_date: 2011-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the United States Trade Representative to establish and articulate a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Bill: 112-sres-218
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2011-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Brunei
Burma
Cambodia
Free trade and trade barriers
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Philippines
Sanctions
Singapore
Thailand
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Travel and tourism
U.S. and foreign investments
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States Trade Representative (USTR) should establish and articulate a strategy for initiating negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); and (2) any pending bilateral issues between the United States and Burma should not deter the United States from negotiating free trade agreements with other ASEAN nations, nor should the United States encourage trade with Burma, absent significant reforms within that country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4235-4236)
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 13, 2011, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-219
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2011-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: 
Designates September 13, 2011, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2011-09-07
text: 

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

 
Designates September 13, 2011, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5392-5393)
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5392-5393)
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5392-5393)
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5392-5393)
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4236)
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the June 30, 2011, opening of the Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary.

Bill: 112-sres-220
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2011-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
House of Representatives
Human rights
Hungary
International organizations and cooperation
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) recognizing the opening of the Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary; (2) acknowledging the government of Hungary for honoring the legacy of Congressman Lantos; (3) supporting the principles of the Institute, including democracy, pluralism, and human and minority rights; (4) supporting the education of present and future generations in Central and Eastern Europe which will contribute to regional cooperation, historical reconciliation, and tolerance throughout the Euro-Atlantic region; and (5) encouraging the people and the governments of the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to continue to deepen their relations.

action_date: 2011-06-29
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) recognizing the opening of the Tom Lantos Institute in Budapest, Hungary; (2) acknowledging the government of Hungary for honoring the legacy of Congressman Lantos; (3) supporting the principles of the Institute, including democracy, pluralism, and human and minority rights; (4) supporting the education of present and future generations in Central and Eastern Europe which will contribute to regional cooperation, historical reconciliation, and tolerance throughout the Euro-Atlantic region; and (5) encouraging the people and the governments of the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe to continue to deepen their relations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4239; text as passed Senate: CR S4239; text of measure as introduced: CR S4236)
action_date: 2011-06-29
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 S4239; text as passed Senate: CR S4239; text of measure as introduced: CR S4236)
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 100 years of serving local and international communities, maintaining a commitment to the betterment of mankind, and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-221
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2011-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: 
Congratulates Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 100 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the nation.

action_date: 2011-06-29
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 100 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4239-4240; text as passed Senate: CR S4239-4240; text of measure as introduced: CR S4236-4237)
action_date: 2011-06-29
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 S4239-4240; text as passed Senate: CR S4239-4240; text of measure as introduced: CR S4236-4237)
action_date: 2011-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate