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A resolution designating June 20, 2012, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-498
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2012-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Currency
Endangered and threatened species
National symbols
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 
Designates June 20, 2012, as American Eagle Day.
 
Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Secretary of the Treasury as a means by which to generate critical funds for the protection of bald eagles.
 
Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools of the United States.

action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 

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

 
Designates June 20, 2012, as American Eagle Day.
 
Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Secretary of the Treasury as a means by which to generate critical funds for the protection of bald eagles.
 
Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4309-4310; text of measure as introduced: CR S4305)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4309-4310; text of measure as introduced: CR S4305)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

Bill: 112-sres-499
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2012-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 
Commends the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering for its leadership in research and its role in advancing technologies that improve patient health.
 
Recognizes: (1) the remarkable impact that biomedical research supported by the Institute has had on patients, and (2) the importance of maintaining a strong commitment to pursuing the next generation of life-saving treatments and technologies.

action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 

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

 
Commends the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering for its leadership in research and its role in advancing technologies that improve patient health.
 
Recognizes: (1) the remarkable impact that biomedical research supported by the Institute has had on patients, and (2) the importance of maintaining a strong commitment to pursuing the next generation of life-saving treatments and technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4310; text of measure as introduced: CR S4305)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4308-4310; text as passed Senate: CR S4310; text of measure as introduced: CR S4305)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all women and girls.

Bill: 112-sres-500
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School athletics
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 
Celebrates the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education.
 
Reaffirms the Act's commitment to and continued importance in: (1) ending discrimination against women and girls in elementary, secondary, and higher education; and (2) providing them with equal opportunities in athletics.

action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education.
 
Reaffirms the Act's commitment to and continued importance in: (1) ending discrimination against women and girls in elementary, secondary, and higher education; and (2) providing them with equal opportunities in athletics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4375-4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4373-4374)
action_date: 2012-06-20
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 S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4375-4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4373-4374)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 112-sres-501
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2012-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.

action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4374)
action_date: 2012-06-20
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 S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4374)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the signing of the First Morrill Act.

Bill: 112-sres-502
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2012-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 
Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the signing of the First Morrill Act by President Abraham Lincoln.
 
Affirms the importance of the land-grant institutions which are the product of the commitment to U.S. higher education that the First Morrill Act represents.
 
 Requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit to the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display.

action_date: 2012-06-20
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the signing of the First Morrill Act by President Abraham Lincoln.
 
Affirms the importance of the land-grant institutions which are the product of the commitment to U.S. higher education that the First Morrill Act represents.
 
 Requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit to the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4374-4375)
action_date: 2012-06-20
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 S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4374-4375)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2012 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Bill: 112-sres-503
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2012-06-25 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: 2012-06-25
text: 
Designates June 2012 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for efforts to increase awareness of aphasia and make the voices of people with aphasia heard.

action_date: 2012-06-25
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2012 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: 2012-06-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4593-4594; text as passed Senate: CR S4593-4594; text of measured as introduced: CR S4463)
action_date: 2012-06-25
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 S4593-4594; text as passed Senate: CR S4593-4594; text of measured as introduced: CR S4463)
action_date: 2012-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony the athletes and others killed at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Bill: 112-sres-504
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Germany
Olympic games
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-25
text: 
Declares that the Senate should observe a minute of silence to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack and remember those who lost their lives.
 
Urges the International Olympic Committee to: (1) take the opportunity afforded by that anniversary to remind the world that the Olympics were established to send a message of hope and peace through sport and athletic competition, and (2) recognize those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics with a minute of silence at the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony in an effort to reject and repudiate terrorism as antithetical to the Olympic goal of peaceful competition.

action_date: 2012-06-25
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate should observe a minute of silence to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack and remember those who lost their lives.
 
Urges the International Olympic Committee to: (1) take the opportunity afforded by that anniversary to remind the world that the Olympics were established to send a message of hope and peace through sport and athletic competition, and (2) recognize those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics with a minute of silence at the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony in an effort to reject and repudiate terrorism as antithetical to the Olympic goal of peaceful competition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4594; text as passed Senate: CR S4594; text of measure as introduced: CR S4463-4464)
action_date: 2012-06-25
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 S4594; text as passed Senate: CR S4594; text of measure as introduced: CR S4463-4464)
action_date: 2012-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III and The Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman on being awarded the 2010 World Peace Prize.

Bill: 112-sres-505
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
Members of Congress
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 
Congratulates His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III and The Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman on being awarded the 2010 World Peace Prize and for their humanitarian contributions to U.S. society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4638-4639)
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize legal representation in Bilbrey v. Tyler.

Bill: 112-sres-506
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 
Authorizes: (1) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Bayh and former employees of his Senate office in 
Bilbrey v. Tyler
 and related proceedings; and (2) Senator Bayh's former director of constituent services, Karen Railing, to submit a declaration in this case. 
 
 

action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Bayh and former employees of his Senate office in 
Bilbrey v. Tyler
 and related proceedings; and (2) Senator Bayh's former director of constituent services, Karen Railing, to submit a declaration in this case. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4642; text of measure as introduced: CR S4639)
action_date: 2012-06-26
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 S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4642; text of measure as introduced: CR S4639)
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Miami Heat for winning the National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-507
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2012-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 
Congratulates the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 National Basketball Association Championship.

action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 National Basketball Association Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4642-4643; text of measure as introduced: CR S4639)
action_date: 2012-06-26
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 S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4642-4643; text of measure as introduced: CR S4639)
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.

Bill: 112-sres-508
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2012-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Missouri
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 
Honors the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their contributions to baseball and the nation.
 
Expresses support for the designation of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Commends the Museum's efforts of to recognize and preserve the history of the Negro Leagues and the impact of segregation on the nation.
 
Encourages present and future generations to understand the important issues surrounding the Negro Leagues, the role of the Negro Leagues in shaping Major League Baseball and the nation, and how the sacrifices of Negro League players helped establish baseball as a national pastime.

action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 

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

 
Honors the teams and players of Negro League Baseball for their contributions to baseball and the nation.
 
Expresses support for the designation of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Commends the Museum's efforts to recognize and preserve the history of the Negro Leagues and the impact of segregation on the nation.
 
Encourages present and future generations to understand the important issues surrounding the Negro Leagues, the role of the Negro Leagues in shaping Major League Baseball and the nation, and how the sacrifices of Negro League players helped establish baseball as a national pastime.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4643; text of measure as introduced: CR S4639-4640)
action_date: 2012-06-26
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 S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4643; text of measure as introduced: CR S4639-4640)
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Major League Baseball as an important part of the cultural history of American society, celebrating the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and honoring Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd All-Star Game.

Bill: 112-sres-509
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2012-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Missouri
Professional sports
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 
Recognizes: (1) Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game; and (2) Major League Baseball for sponsoring that Game and for hosting baseball related events that benefit numerous charities, focusing on fan appreciation and youth involvement, and emphasizing the continued appreciation of baseball as America's favorite pastime. 

action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) Kansas City, Missouri, as the host city of the 83rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game; and (2) Major League Baseball for sponsoring that Game and for hosting baseball related events that benefit numerous charities, focusing on fan appreciation and youth involvement, and emphasizing the continued appreciation of baseball as America's favorite pastime. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4643; text of measure as introduced: CR S4640)
action_date: 2012-06-26
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 S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4643; text of measure as introduced: CR S4640)
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of June 2012 as "National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-510
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2012-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 
Designates June 2012 as National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.
 
Recommends that more effort be taken to counsel women of childbearing age of the effect that Cytomegalovirus can have on their children.

action_date: 2012-06-26
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2012 as National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month.
 
Recommends that more effort be taken to counsel women of childbearing age of the effect that Cytomegalovirus can have on their children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4643-4644; text of measure as introduced: CR S4640)
action_date: 2012-06-26
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 S4642-4644; text as passed Senate: CR S4643-4644; text of measure as introduced: CR S4640)
action_date: 2012-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate