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A resolution designating July 13, 2012, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-452
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2012-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 
Designates July 13, 2012, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 

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

 
Designates July 13, 2012, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3049-3050; text as passed Senate: CR S3050; text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)
action_date: 2012-05-09
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 S3049-3050; text as passed Senate: CR S3050; text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.

Bill: 112-sres-453
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities to a dignified quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3089)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy hosting the Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management.

Bill: 112-sres-454
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Energy
International organizations and cooperation
Licensing and registrations
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Nuclear power

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Commends the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) for hosting the Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the United States.
 
Applauds the efforts of conference attendees to discuss and explore the increased role of nuclear power plant life management in support of license renewal and the safe, long-term operation of commercial nuclear reactors throughout the world.
 
Thanks the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for organizing the Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the United States for the first time, and encourages member states of the IAEA to take advantage of the latest available technology to further develop licensing programs, promote safety, and secure the long-term success of commercial nuclear power generation. 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3089)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 27, 2012, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-455
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Designates June 27, 2012, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. 
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

action_date: 2012-05-24
text: 

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

 
Designates June 27, 2012, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. 
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3658-3659)
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3658-3659)
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3658-3659)
action_date: 2012-05-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3658-3659)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3089-3090)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3090)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Bill: 112-sres-456
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Recognizes May 15, 2012, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 15, 2012, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 

Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3090)
action_date: 2012-05-10
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 S3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3090)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Republic of Argentina's membership in the G20 should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law.

Bill: 112-sres-457
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Foreign and international banking
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Finds that Argentina has failed to meet its G20 membership responsibilities. 
 
 Calls upon the President and the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the governments of the G20 to suspend Argentina's participation until Argentina has demonstrated its intent to adhere to international norms of economic relations and to commit to the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3091)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating May 15, 2012, as the sesquicentennial of the founding of the Department of Agriculture.

Bill: 112-sres-458
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Agriculture
Food supply, safety, and labeling
General agriculture matters
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Congratulates the men and women of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the occasion of USDA's 150th anniversary. 
 
 Celebrates U.S. agriculture's growth and success. 
 
Honors U.S. farmers and ranchers whose ingenuity, adaptability, and skill have created the safest and most abundant food supply in history.

action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the men and women of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the occasion of USDA's 150th anniversary. 
 
 Celebrates U.S. agriculture's growth and success. 
 
Honors U.S. farmers and ranchers whose ingenuity, adaptability, and skill have created the safest and most abundant food supply in history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3103-3104; text as passed Senate: CR S3103-3104; text of measure as introduced: CR S3091)
action_date: 2012-05-10
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 S3103-3104; text as passed Senate: CR S3103-3104; text of measure as introduced: CR S3091)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division upon its completion of a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Bill: 112-sres-459
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2012-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alaska
Asia
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-14
text: 
 Commends the members of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, for their exemplary service to the United States and the completion of their first deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the members of such Team and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3132-3133)
action_date: 2012-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2012, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 112-sres-460
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2012-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: 
Designates the week of May 20-May 26, 2012, as National Public Works Week.

 Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.

action_date: 2012-05-15
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of May 20-May 26, 2012, as National Public Works Week.

 Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3177; text as passed Senate: CR S3177; text of measure as introduced: CR S3176)
action_date: 2012-05-15
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 S3177; text as passed Senate: CR S3177; text of measure as introduced: CR S3176)
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our Nation.

Bill: 112-sres-461
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: 
Thanks teachers for their service.
 
Promotes the teaching profession. 
 
Recognizes students, parents, school administrators, and public officials who participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.

action_date: 2012-05-15
text: 

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

 
Thanks teachers for their service.
 
Promotes the teaching profession. 
 
Recognizes students, parents, school administrators, and public officials who participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3177-3178; ; text as passed Senate: CR S3177-3178; text of measure as introduced: CR S3176)
action_date: 2012-05-15
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 S3177-3178; ; text as passed Senate: CR S3177-3178; text of measure as introduced: CR S3176)
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, acknowledging the dedication of foster care parents, advocates, and workers, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 112-sres-462
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2012-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face.
 
Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
 
Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month.

action_date: 2012-06-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face.
 
Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
 
Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3689-3690)
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3689-3690)
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3689-3690)
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3689-3690)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3236)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3237-3238)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 19, 2012, as "National Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 112-sres-463
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2012-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 
Designates May 19, 2012, as National Kids to Parks Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of young people of the United States. 

action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 

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

 
Designates May 19, 2012, as National Kids to Parks Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of young people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3239-3241; text as passed Senate: CR S3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3238)
action_date: 2012-05-16
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 S3239-3241; text as passed Senate: CR S3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3238)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR s3239-3240)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Bill: 112-sres-464
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2012-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 
 Recognizes the contributions of Ellsworth Air Force Base (South Dakota) to the security of the United States.
 
Commemorates 70 years of excellence and service by such Base.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to recognize and honor the dedicated and exemplary service of the airmen stationed at such Base, past and present, and their families.

action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes the contributions of Ellsworth Air Force Base (South Dakota) to the security of the United States.
 
Commemorates 70 years of excellence and service by such Base.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to recognize and honor the dedicated and exemplary service of the airmen stationed at such Base, past and present, and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3239-3241; text as passed Senate: CR S3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3238-3239)
action_date: 2012-05-16
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 S3239-3241; text as passed Senate: CR S3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3238-3239)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (S3240)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that the Governor of the State of Colorado  has proclaimed 2012 as the "Year of Water".

Bill: 112-sres-465
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2012-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 
Recognizes that the governor of Colorado has proclaimed 2012 as the Year of Water in Colorado.

action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that the governor of Colorado has proclaimed 2012 as the Year of Water in Colorado.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3239-3241; text as passed Senate: CR S3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3239)
action_date: 2012-05-16
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 S3239-3241; text as passed Senate: CR S3241; text of measure as introduced: CR S3239)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3240-3241)
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 18, 2012, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill: 112-sres-467
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2012-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered and threatened species
Land use and conservation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: 
Designates May 18, 2012, as Endangered Species Day.

Encourages: (1) schools to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching and informing students about threats to, and efforts to restore, endangered species; (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate in developing educational information for use in schools; and (3) people to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and opportunities to promote species conservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3288)
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate