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A resolution designating May 6, 2011, as "Military Spouse Appreciation Day".

Bill: 112-sres-160
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2011-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Marriage and family status
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-03
text: 
Designates May 6, 2011, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions made by spouses of members of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2011-05-03
text: 

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

 
Designates May 6, 2011, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions made by spouses of members of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Military Spouse Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2636-2637; text as passed Senate: CR S2637; text of measure as introduced: CR S2625)
action_date: 2011-05-03
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 S2636-2637; text as passed Senate: CR S2637; text of measure as introduced: CR S2625)
action_date: 2011-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2011, as "National Inventors Month".

Bill: 112-sres-161
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2011-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Intellectual property

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-03
text: 
Designates May 2011 as National Inventors Month. 

action_date: 2011-05-03
text: 

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

 
Designates May 2011 as National Inventors Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2637; text as passed Senate: CR S2637; text of measure as introduced: CR S2625)
action_date: 2011-05-03
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 S2637; text as passed Senate: CR S2637; text of measure as introduced: CR S2625)
action_date: 2011-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that stable and affordable housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention, treatment, and care of human immunodeficiency virus, and that the United States should make a commitment to providing adequate funding for the development of housing as a response to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome pandemic.

Bill: 112-sres-162
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) stable and affordable housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention, treatment, and care; and (2) the United States should make a commitment to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2692)
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 175th anniversary of the United States National Library of Medicine.

Bill: 112-sres-163
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Libraries and archives
National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Commemorates the 175th anniversary of the United States National Library of Medicine.
 
Salutes the National Library of Medicine for a long and distinguished record of service to U.S. citizens and people around the world and for its many contributions in the area of information innovation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2692)
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2692-2693)
action_date: 2011-05-04
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-164
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Thanks teachers for their service.
 
Promotes the teaching profession. 
 
Encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.

action_date: 2011-05-04
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. 
 
Encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2695; text as passed Senate: CR S2695; text of measure as introduced: CR S2693)
action_date: 2011-05-04
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 S2695; text as passed Senate: CR S2695; text of measure as introduced: CR S2693)
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 23, 2011, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 112-sres-165
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
 Designates July 23, 2011, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2011-06-30
text: 

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

 
 Designates July 23, 2011, as National Day of the American Cowboy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2744)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.

Bill: 112-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
 Recognizes the historic contribution made by U.S. veterans of World War II to human liberty and the safety of the United States and its allies.
 
 Honors veterans who served in the European theater of operations and elsewhere during World War II.
 
 Remembers with gratitude the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.
 
 Commemorates May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2752-2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
action_date: 2011-05-05
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 S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2752-2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

Bill: 112-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
 Recognizes the historical struggle for independence and freedom of the people of Mexico. 
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes the historical struggle for independence and freedom of the people of Mexico. 
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
action_date: 2011-05-05
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 S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
action_date: 2011-05-05
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-168
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
Recognizes May 15, 2011, 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: 2011-05-05
text: 

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

Recognizes May 15, 2011, 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: 2011-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
action_date: 2011-05-05
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 S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents and legal representation.

Bill: 112-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 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: 2011-05-05
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Sherae Hunter and Wes Kungel to testify and produce documents in 
Social Security Administration v. Charlotte N. White
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them and any other individual in Senator Landrieu's office in this matter.

action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Sherae Hunter and Wes Kungel to testify and produce documents in 
Social Security Administration v. Charlotte N. White
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them and any other individual in Senator Landrieu's office in this matter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745-2746)
action_date: 2011-05-05
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 S2752-2753; text as passed Senate: CR S2753; text of measure as introduced: CR S2745-2746)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Admiral Thad Allen of the United States Coast Guard (Ret.) for his lifetime of selfless commitment and exemplary service to the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Coast guard
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
Honors Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.), the 23rd Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, for his lifetime of service and commitment.

action_date: 2011-06-30
text: 

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

 
Honors Admiral Thad Allen (Ret.), the 23rd Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, for his lifetime of service and commitment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-06-30
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4304)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2746)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2746)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting National Train Day on May 7, 2011.

Bill: 112-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2746-2747)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions made by scientists and clinicians across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2011, as "National Cancer Research Month".

Bill: 112-sres-172
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
Designates May 2011 as National Cancer Research Month. 
 
Recognizes the importance of cancer research and the invaluable contributions of cancer researchers and expresses support for efforts to make cancer research an international priority.

action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 

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

Designates May 2011 as National Cancer Research Month. 

Recognizes the importance of cancer research and the invaluable contributions of cancer researchers and expresses support for efforts to make cancer research an international priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3461)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3461)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3461)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3461)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2747)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2011, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".

Bill: 112-sres-173
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2011-05-09 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: 2011-05-09
text: 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2011, 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: 2011-05-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2797-2798)
action_date: 2011-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Bill: 112-sres-176
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Neurological disorders
Postal service
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease, and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2848)
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2848)
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2011, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 112-sres-177
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: 
Designates the week of May 15-May 21, 2011, 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: 2011-05-16
text: 

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

Designates the week of May 15-May 21, 2011, 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: 2011-05-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3000)
action_date: 2011-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3000)
action_date: 2011-05-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3000)
action_date: 2011-05-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3000)
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2848)
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2011, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Bill: 112-sres-178
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 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: 2011-05-10
text: 
 Supports the designation of May 1, 2011, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

action_date: 2011-05-10
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, 2011, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2850; text as passed Senate: CR S2850; text of measure as introduced: CR S2849)
action_date: 2011-05-10
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 S2850; text as passed Senate: CR S2850; text of measure as introduced: CR S2849)
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate