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A resolution commending efforts to promote and enhance public safety on the need for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing bonding.

Bill: 112-sres-483
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2012-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional tributes
Consumer affairs
Fires
Housing industry and standards
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 
Commends efforts to promote and enhance public safety and consumer awareness on the proper bonding of yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), as defined in the National Fire Protection Association Code. 
 
Encourages further educational efforts for the public, relevant building and housing officials, consumers, homeowners, and construction professionals on the need to properly bond yellow CSST retroactively and moving forward in houses that contain the product. 

action_date: 2012-07-17
text: 

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

 
Commends efforts to promote and enhance public safety and consumer awareness on the proper bonding of yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), as defined in the National Fire Protection Association Code. 
 
Encourages further educational efforts for the public, relevant building and housing officials, consumers, homeowners, and construction professionals on the need to properly bond yellow CSST retroactively and moving forward in houses that contain the product. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5090)
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5090)
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5090)
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5090)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3782)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 7, 2012, as "National Hunger Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-484
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2012-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 
Designates June 7, 2012, as National Hunger Awareness Day.

action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 

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

 
Designates June 7, 2012, as National Hunger Awareness Day.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to observe such Day by improving programs and public policies that reduce hunger and food insecurity in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3798-3799; text as passed Senate: CR S3799; text of measure as introduced: CR S3782-3783)
action_date: 2012-06-06
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 S3798-3799; text as passed Senate: CR S3799; text of measure as introduced: CR S3782-3783)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Common Cause, et al. v. Joseph R. Biden, et al.

Bill: 112-sres-485
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent in the case of 
Common Cause, et al. v. Joseph R. Biden, et al.
: (1) Joseph R. Biden, Jr., the Vice President of the United States; (2) Nancy Erickson, Secretary of the Senate; (3) Terrance W. Gainer, Senate Sergeant at Arms; and (4) Elizabeth MacDonough, Senate Parliamentarian. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent in the case of 
Common Cause, et al. v. Joseph R. Biden, et al.
: (1) Joseph R. Biden, Jr., the Vice President of the United States; (2) Nancy Erickson, Secretary of the Senate; (3) Terrance W. Gainer, Senate Sergeant at Arms; and (4) Elizabeth MacDonough, Senate Parliamentarian. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3799; text as passed Senate: CR S3799; text of measure as introduced: CR S3783)
action_date: 2012-06-06
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 S3799; text as passed Senate: CR S3799; text of measure as introduced: CR S3783)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the PKK and expressing solidarity with Turkey.

Bill: 112-sres-486
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2012-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Germany
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
News media and reporting
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 
Condemns the continued campaign of terrorism by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). 
 
 Reaffirms that the PKK is a common enemy of the United States and Turkey and all responsible governments in the world.
 
 Urges the PKK to renounce violence and pursue peaceful dialogue with Turkey.
 
 Commends Turkey's steps to address the sources of grievance that have been exploited by the PKK.
 
 Encourages the United States to make available diplomatic, military, and intelligence support to Turkey so that it can eliminate irreconcilable PKK elements.
 
 Applauds the deepening economic and political ties between Turkey and the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq. 
 
 Urges increased intelligence and counterterrorism cooperation among the governments of the United States, Turkey, Germany, and other countries in Europe to eliminate European-based PKK networks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3843)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the ambush marketing adversely affects Team USA and the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and should not be condoned.

Bill: 112-sres-487
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2012-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Europe
Marketing and advertising
Olympic games
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) ambush marketing should not be condoned, especially those marketing efforts that adversely affect the ability of Team USA to attract and retain the necessary sponsorships to be successful at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, England; and (2) corporations in the United States should be encouraged to cease all ambush marketing efforts, particularly related to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3843-3844)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the efforts of the firefighters and emergency response personnel of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, who came together to extinguish the May 23, 2012, fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

Bill: 112-sres-488
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2012-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Maine
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 
Commends the service of the firefighters and emergency response personnel of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, who: (1) contained the May 23, 2012, fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine; (2) minimized damage to the USS Miami submarine; and (3) ensured no loss of life.
 
Expresses support for the Navy and workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 

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

 
Commends the service of the firefighters and emergency response personnel of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, who: (1) contained the May 23, 2012, fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine; (2) minimized damage to the USS Miami submarine; and (3) ensured no loss of life.
 
Expresses support for the Navy and workforce at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: The preamble was amended after passage. by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4249-4250)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3872-3873; text: CR S3872-3873; text of measure as introduced: CR S3844)
action_date: 2012-06-07
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 S3872-3873; text: CR S3872-3873; text of measure as introduced: CR S3844)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the appointment by the Attorney General of an outside special counsel to investigate certain recent leaks of apparently classified and highly sensitive information on United States military and intelligence plans, programs, and operations.

Bill: 112-sres-489
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2012-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military operations and strategy
News media and reporting
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Attorney General (AG) should: (1) delegate to an outside special counsel (counsel) all AG authority relating to investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) of any and all unauthorized disclosures of classified and highly sensitive information related to various military and intelligence plans, programs, and operations as reported in recent publications; and (2) direct the counsel to exercise such authority independently of the supervision or control of any DOJ officer.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the counsel should investigate any and all such disclosures and, where appropriate, prosecute those responsible; and (2) the President should assess whether any such disclosures damaged the national security and how such damage can be mitigated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3982)
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the participants in the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad and recognizing the importance of education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to the future of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-491
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2012-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Maryland
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: 
Welcomes the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad to the United States.
 
Recognizes the need to encourage young people to pursue careers in the fields of science (including chemistry) technology, engineering, and mathematics.
 
Commends the University of Maryland, College Park for hosting, and the American Chemical Society for organizing, the 44th Olympiad. 

action_date: 2012-06-12
text: 

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

 
Welcomes the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad to the United States.
 
Recognizes the need to encourage young people to pursue careers in the fields of science (including chemistry) technology, engineering, and mathematics.
 
Commends the University of Maryland, College Park for hosting, and the American Chemical Society for organizing, the 44th Olympiad. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4107-4108; text as passed Senate: CR S4108; text of measure as introduced: CR S3983)
action_date: 2012-06-12
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 S4107-4108; text as passed Senate: CR S4108; text of measure as introduced: CR S3983)
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 15, 2012, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2012-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: 
Designates June 15, 2012, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes professionals and agencies for their efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse.
 
Encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies and by learning to recognize, report, and respond to elder abuse. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2012-06-12
text: 

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

 
Designates June 15, 2012, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes professionals and agencies for their efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse.
 
Encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies and by learning to recognize, report, and respond to elder abuse. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4108; text as passed Senate: CR S4108; text of measure as introduced: CR S3983)
action_date: 2012-06-12
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 S4108; text as passed Senate: CR S4108; text of measure as introduced: CR S3983)
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by supporting education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men.

Bill: 112-sres-493
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2012-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-14
text: 
Recognizes: (1) that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African American men; and (2) the importance of health coverage and access to care, as well as promoting informed decision-making between men and their doctors, in screening and treatment options for prostate cancer.
 
Urges federal agencies to support: (1) prostate cancer research and education, awareness, and early detection efforts at the grass roots levels to end such crisis; and (2) the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in improving health and health care outcomes for African Americans at an elevated risk of prostate cancer.
 
Urges investment by the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, other elements of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Defense (DOD) in research focusing on the improvement of early detection and treatment of prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4206)
action_date: 2012-06-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4206-4207)
action_date: 2012-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

Bill: 112-sres-494
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2012-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Human rights
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Russia
Sanctions
Syria
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-14
text: 
Condemns Russia for: (1) supporting the Assad regime in Syria, and (2) opposing U.N. Security Council resolutions regarding Syria. 
 
Concludes that Russia's actions: (1) have enabled the Assad regime to maintain power and perpetrate mass atrocities, and (2) undermine U.S. national security interests as well as the stability of the Middle East. 
 
Urges Russia to: (1) end all weapons transfers to the Assad regime; (2) support international sanctions against Syria; and (3) support a peaceful transition of leadership in Syria, starting with the early departure of Bashar al-Assad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4207)
action_date: 2012-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the period beginning on June 17, 2012, and ending on June 23, 2012, as "Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and the impact such disease has on patients.

Bill: 112-sres-495
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2012-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: 
Designates June 17-June 23, 2012, as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research to find treatments and a cure for such disease. 

action_date: 2012-06-18
text: 

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

 
Designates June 17-June 23, 2012, as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research to find treatments and a cure for such disease. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4250; text as passed Senate: CR S4250; text of measure as introduced: CR S4243)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4250; text as passed Senate: CR S4250; text of measure as introduced: CR S4243)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 112-sres-496
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2012-06-19 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: 2012-06-19
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: 2012-06-19
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: 2012-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4308; text of measure as introduced: CR S4304)
action_date: 2012-06-19
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 S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4308; text of measure as introduced: CR S4304)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2012 Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-497
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2012-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 
Congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2012 Stanley Cup Championship.

action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2012 Stanley Cup Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4309; text of measure as introduced: CR S4304)
action_date: 2012-06-19
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 S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4309; text of measure as introduced: CR S4304)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate