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A resolution congratulating the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning its fifth National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-437
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2012-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Massachusetts
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: 
Recognizes Boston College for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey Championship.

action_date: 2012-04-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Boston College for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2741-2742; text as passed Senate: CR S2742; text of measure as introduced: CR S2736)
action_date: 2012-04-25
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 S2741-2742; text as passed Senate: CR S2742; text of measure as introduced: CR S2736)
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to support the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 112-sres-438
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.

action_date: 2012-04-25
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2742; text as passed Senate: CR S2742; text of measure as introduced: CR S2736)
action_date: 2012-04-25
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 S2742; text as passed Senate: CR S2742; text of measure as introduced: CR S2736)
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC should eliminate the "adult entertainment" section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com.

Bill: 112-sres-439
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2012-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human trafficking
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement officers
Marketing and advertising
News media and reporting
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) law enforcement agency efforts to provide training to law enforcement agents on how to investigate and prosecute cases of sex trafficking and how to identify and rescue trafficking victims; and (2) trafficking victim services provided by the federal, state, and local governments and non-profit and faith-based organizations, including medical, legal, mental health, housing, and other social services.
 
Calls on Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC to act as a responsible global citizen and immediately eliminate the &quot;adult entertainment&quot; section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate the website's facilitation of online sex trafficking.

action_date: 2012-12-20
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) law enforcement agency efforts to provide training to law enforcement agents on how to investigate and prosecute cases of sex trafficking and how to identify and rescue trafficking victims; and (2) trafficking victim services provided by the federal, state, and local governments and non-profit and faith-based organizations, including medical, legal, mental health, housing, and other social services.
 
Calls on Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC to act as a responsible global citizen and immediately eliminate the &quot;adult entertainment&quot; section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate the website's facilitation of online sex trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8319-8320)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8319-8320)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8318-8320)
action_date: 2012-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8318-8320)
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2736-2737)
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

Bill: 112-sres-440
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2831)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2831-2832)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution  expressing support for the designation of May 2012 as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

Bill: 112-sres-441
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
Expresses support for designation of May 2012 as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.

action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for designation of May 2012 as National Youth Traffic Safety Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832)
action_date: 2012-04-26
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 S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 140th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Bill: 112-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Forests, forestry, trees

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
Recognizes April 27, 2012, as National Arbor Day.
 
Celebrates the 140th anniversary of Arbor Day.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of that day. 

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 April 27, 2012, as National Arbor Day.
 
Celebrates the 140th anniversary of Arbor Day.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of that day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832)
action_date: 2012-04-26
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 S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman.

Bill: 112-sres-443
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Human rights
Latin America
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
Recognizes and honors the life of Agustin Roman (auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami, Florida, and the first Cuban to be appointed bishop in the United States), his spiritual leadership, and his dedication to freedom and faith. 
 
 Offers condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones on his passing.
 
 Calls on the United States to continue policies that promote respect for the fundamental principles of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba, in a manner consistent with the aspirations of the people of Cuba. 

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 honors the life of Agustin Roman (auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami, Florida, and the first Cuban to be appointed bishop in the United States), his spiritual leadership, and his dedication to freedom and faith. 
 
 Offers condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones on his passing.
 
 Calls on the United States to continue policies that promote respect for the fundamental principles of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba, in a manner consistent with the aspirations of the people of Cuba. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832)
action_date: 2012-04-26
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 S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2012, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".

Bill: 112-sres-444
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2012, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.
 
Expresses support for the implementation of local school wellness policies that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities that address the childhood obesity epidemic and promote child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and to work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months.

action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2012, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.
 
Expresses support for the implementation of local school wellness policies that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities that address the childhood obesity epidemic and promote child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and to work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887-2888; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832-2833)
action_date: 2012-04-26
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 S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2887-2888; text of measure as introduced: CR S2832-2833)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2012, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Bill: 112-sres-445
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
 Supports the designation of May 1, 2012, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 

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

 
 Supports the designation of May 1, 2012, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2888; text of measure as introduced: CR S2833)
action_date: 2012-04-26
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 S2886-2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2888; text of measure as introduced: CR S2833)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations and other intergovernmental organizations should not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.

Bill: 112-sres-446
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2012-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Trade agreements and negotiations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: 
Calls on the President to: (1) oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the United Nations (U.N.) or any other intergovernmental organization, (2) pursue a dialogue with the international community on the future of Internet governance, and (3) advance the values of a free Internet.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2833)
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 13th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 6 through May 12, 2012.

Bill: 112-sres-447
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2012-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: 
Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideals and goals of the thirteenth annual National Charter Schools Week (May 6-May 12, 2012).

action_date: 2012-05-08
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideals and goals of the thirteenth annual National Charter Schools Week (May 6-May 12, 2012).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2986; text as passed Senate: CR S2986; text of measure as introduced: CR S2970)
action_date: 2012-05-08
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 S2986; text as passed Senate: CR S2986; text of measure as introduced: CR S2970)
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.

Bill: 112-sres-448
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2012-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Israel
Medical research
Middle East
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 
Congratulates Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. on its 100th anniversary.
 
 Recognizes Hadassah's important contributions to medical research and care, the health of communities, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the continuity of Jewish heritage. 

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. on its 100th anniversary.
 
 Recognizes Hadassah's important contributions to medical research and care, the health of communities, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the continuity of Jewish heritage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6676)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as intoduced: CR S3046)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence.

Bill: 112-sres-449
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2012-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Egypt
International law and treaties
Middle East
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 
Calls on officials of all governments and the competent courts to assist in the safe return of all abducted and wrongfully retained children to the state of their habitual residence, including the return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as intoduced: CR S3046)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 15, 2012, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-450
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2012-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 
Designates May 15, 2012, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such 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 May 15, 2012, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such 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 S3049; 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 S3049; text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and  Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States of America.

Bill: 112-sres-451
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2012-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 
Recognizes May 5-13, 2012, as National Travel and Tourism Week.

action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 5-13, 2012, as National Travel and Tourism Week.
 
Commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States of America.


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 S3049-3050; 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 S3049-3050; text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate