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A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 112-sres-179
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2011-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: 
Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 112th Congress.

action_date: 2011-05-11
text: 

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

 
Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2892; text as passed Senate: CR S2892; text of measure as introduced: CR S2889-2890)
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2892; text as passed Senate: CR S2892; text of measure as introduced: CR S2889-2890)
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms in Syria and condemning the human rights violations by the Assad regime.

Bill: 112-sres-180
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2011-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Syria
United Nations
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: 
Supports the people of Syria as they seek to exercise universal rights and pursue peaceful democratic change.
 
 Condemns the human rights abuses of the government of Syria, including the use of lethal violence, torture, mass arrests, and the cut-off of basic services.
 
 Condemns the government of Iran for assisting the government of Syria in its campaign of repression against the Syrian people.
 
 Finds that the government of Syria, led by Bashar al-Assad, has lost legitimacy and expresses support for the people of Syria to determine their future for themselves.
 
 Commends President Obama for authorizing targeted sanctions on human rights abusers in Syria. 
 
 Urges the President to: (1) in conjunction with international partners, ensure access of humanitarian relief organizations and international media to affected areas of Syria and to impose consequences on the government of Syria and its leaders if access by these organizations continues to be impeded; and (2) work with our allies and partners at the U.N. Security Council to hold accountable human rights abusers in Syria and to support the human rights of the Syrian people.
 
 Urges the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to: (1) implement UNHRC Resolution S-16/1 and to ensure that the investigation into violations by the government of Syria of international human rights law is undertaken immediately, and (2) reinforce the need for the U.N. General Assembly to reject Syria's candidacy for UNHRC membership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2890-2891)
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 15, 2011, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-181
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2011-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 
Designates May 15, 2011, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.

action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 

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

Designates May 15, 2011, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2970-2971; text as passed Senate: CR S2970; text of measure as introduced: CR S2956-2957)
action_date: 2011-05-12
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 S2970-2971; text as passed Senate: CR S2970; text of measure as introduced: CR S2956-2957)
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the United States to the victims of the devastating tornadoes that touched down in the South in April 2011, commending the resiliency of the people of the affected States, including the people of the States of Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, and committing to stand by the people affected in the relief and recovery efforts.

Bill: 112-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2011-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Georgia
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Mississippi
Natural disasters
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, homes, and livelihoods in the storms and tornadoes of April 2011 and extends wishes for a full recovery for those who were injured. 
 
Commends the resiliency of the people of the affected states, including Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, and commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by them. 
 
Extends thanks to the forecasters, first responders, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and medical personnel who took quick action to provide warnings, aid, and comfort to the victims.

action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 

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

 
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, homes, and livelihoods in the storms and tornadoes of April 2011 and extends wishes for a full recovery for those who were injured. 
 
Commends the resiliency of the people of the affected states, including Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina, and commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by them. 
 
Extends thanks to the forecasters, first responders, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and medical personnel who took quick action to provide warnings, aid, and comfort to the victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2970-2971; text as passed Senate: CR S2970-2971; text of measure as introduced: CR S2957-2958)
action_date: 2011-05-12
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 S2970-2971; text as passed Senate: CR S2970-2971; text of measure as introduced: CR S2957-2958)
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 14, 2011, as "National Police Survivors Day".

Bill: 112-sres-183
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2011-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 
Designates May 14, 2011, as National Police Survivors Day.

action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 

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

Designates May 14, 2011, as National Police Survivors Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2970-2971; text as passed Senate: CR S2971; text of measure as introduced: CR S2958)
action_date: 2011-05-12
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 S2970-2971; text as passed Senate: CR S2971; text of measure as introduced: CR S2958)
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the life and service of the Honorable Hubert H. Humphrey, distinguished former Senator from the State of Minnesota and former Vice President of the United States, upon the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 112-sres-184
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2011-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Members of Congress
Minnesota
Nuclear weapons
Presidential administrations
Racial and ethnic relations
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of former Senator and former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey upon the occasion of his 100th birthday.
 
Recognizes that his legislative achievements helped resolve many of this nation's most polarizing issues, such as civil rights, equal opportunity, and nuclear arms control.
 
Acknowledges his numerous legislative achievements and lifetime of service.

action_date: 2011-05-19
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of former Senator and former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey upon the occasion of his 100th birthday.
 
Recognizes that his legislative achievements helped resolve many of this nation's most polarizing issues, such as civil rights, equal opportunity, and nuclear arms control.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3201)
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3201)
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3201)
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S2958)
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the United States Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Bill: 112-sres-186
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2011-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Oklahoma

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-17
text: 
 Honors: (1) the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and (2) the long line of men and women of the Army Field Artillery who have served and continue to serve in the protection of U.S. national security.

action_date: 2011-05-17
text: 

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

 
 Honors: (1) the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and (2) the long line of men and women of the Army Field Artillery who have served and continue to serve in the protection of U.S. national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3061; text as passed Senate: CR S3061; text of measure as introduced: CR S3059-3060)
action_date: 2011-05-17
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 S3061; text as passed Senate: CR S3061; text of measure as introduced: CR S3059-3060)
action_date: 2011-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting national minority health awareness in order to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

Bill: 112-sres-187
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2011-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-17
text: 
Supports national minority health awareness to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations.

action_date: 2011-05-17
text: 

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

 
Supports national minority health awareness to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3061-3062; text as passed Senate: CR S3061-3062; text of measure as introduced: CR S3060)
action_date: 2011-05-17
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 S3061-3062; text as passed Senate: CR S3061-3062; text of measure as introduced: CR S3060)
action_date: 2011-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution opposing State bailouts by the Federal Government.

Bill: 112-sres-188
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2011-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional oversight
Intergovernmental relations
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: 
 States that the federal government should take no action to redeem, assume, or guarantee state debt, and that the Secretary of the Treasury should report to Congress negotiations to engage in actions that would result in an outlay of federal funds on behalf of creditors to a state.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3112)
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring Harmon Killebrew and expressing the condolences of the Senate to his family on his death.

Bill: 112-sres-189
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2011-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Blood and blood diseases
Cancer
Congressional tributes
Medical research
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: 
Recognizes Harmon Killebrew as one of the greatest professional baseball players of all time. 
 
Honors Killebrew for his charitable efforts to support leukemia and cancer research. 

action_date: 2011-05-18
text: 

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

Recognizes Harmon Killebrew as one of the greatest professional baseball players of all time. 
 
Honors Killebrew for his charitable efforts to support leukemia and cancer research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3114-3116; text as passed Senate: CR S3115-3116; text of measure as introduced: CR S3112-3113)
action_date: 2011-05-18
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 S3114-3116; text as passed Senate: CR S3115-3116; text of measure as introduced: CR S3112-3113)
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.

Bill: 112-sres-190
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2011-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Indiana
Motor vehicles
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3116; text as passed Senate: CR S3116; text of measure as introduced: CR S3113)
action_date: 2011-05-18
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 S3116; text as passed Senate: CR S3116; text of measure as introduced: CR S3113)
action_date: 2011-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2011 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Bill: 112-sres-191
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2011-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: 
Designates June 2011 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for efforts to increase awareness of aphasia and make the voices of people with aphasia heard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3184)
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 21, 2011, as "National Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 112-sres-192
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2011-05-19 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: 2011-05-19
text: 
Designates May 21, 2011, 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: 2011-05-19
text: 

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

 
Designates May 21, 2011, 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: 2011-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3201-3202; text as passed Senate: CR S3202; text of measure as introduced: CR S3184)
action_date: 2011-05-19
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 S3201-3202; text as passed Senate: CR S3202; text of measure as introduced: CR S3184)
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the bicentennial of the City of Astoria.

Bill: 112-sres-193
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2011-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Oregon
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the bicentennial of the City of Astoria, Oregon, should be observed and celebrated, and (2) the people of Astoria should be thanked for their contributions to Oregon and the United States.

action_date: 2011-05-19
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the bicentennial of the City of Astoria, Oregon, should be observed and celebrated, and (2) the people of Astoria should be thanked for their contributions to Oregon and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3202; text as passed Senate: CR S3202; text of measure as introduced: CR S3184)
action_date: 2011-05-19
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 S3202; text as passed Senate: CR S3202; text of measure as introduced: CR S3184)
action_date: 2011-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on United States military operations in Libya.

Bill: 112-sres-194
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2011-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign and international banking
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-23
text: 
 Supports the aspirations of the Libyan people for political reform based on democratic and human rights.
 
Commends the service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and our coalition partners who are engaged in military operations to protect the Libyan people.
 
Supports the limited use of military force by the United States in Libya as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission to enforce U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, as requested by the Transitional National Council, the Arab League, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
 
Agrees that the goal of U.S. policy in Libya is to achieve the departure from power of Muammar Qaddafi and his family so that a peaceful transition can begin to a government that ensures freedom, opportunity, and justice for the people of Libya.
 
Affirms that the funds of the Qaddafi regime that have been frozen by the United States should be returned to the Libyan people, and calls for exploring with the Transitional National Council the possibility of using some of such funds to reimburse NATO countries for expenses incurred in Operation Odyssey Dawn and Operation Unified Protector. 
 
Calls on the President to: (1) submit to Congress a description of U.S. policy objectives in Libya, and (2) consult regularly with Congress regarding U.S. efforts in Libya.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3229)
action_date: 2011-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate