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A resolution congratulating the University of Washington on its sesquicentennial and recognizing the contributions of the University of Washington to the State of Washington and the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-313
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2011-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: 
Honors the University of Washington on its sesquicentennial for its distinguished legacy of academic excellence, pathbreaking research, and partnership with its community.
 
Congratulates its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. 
 
 

action_date: 2011-11-07
text: 

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

 
Honors the University of Washington on its sesquicentennial for its distinguished legacy of academic excellence, pathbreaking research, and partnership with its community.
 
Congratulates its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7160; text as passed Senate: CR S7160; text of measure as introduced: CR S7158)
action_date: 2011-11-07
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 S7160; text as passed Senate: CR S7160; text of measure as introduced: CR S7158)
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Project Chernobyl and Project 9/11.

Bill: 112-sres-314
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Congressional tributes
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: 
Commends Project 9/11 and its work to assist the 9/11 community in early treatment and detection of thyroid cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7158)
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the St. Louis Cardinals on their hard-fought World Series victory.

Bill: 112-sres-315
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2011-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Missouri
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: 
Commends the St. Louis Cardinals on their 2011 World Series title and outstanding performance during the 2011 Major League Baseball season.

action_date: 2011-11-08
text: 

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

 
Commends the St. Louis Cardinals on their 2011 World Series title and outstanding performance during the 2011 Major League Baseball season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7170-7171; text as passed Senate: CR S7170; text of measure as introduced: CR S7194)
action_date: 2011-11-08
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 S7170-7171; text as passed Senate: CR S7170; text of measure as introduced: CR S7194)
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Tunisia's peaceful Jasmine Revolution.

Bill: 112-sres-316
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2011-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Middle East
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tunisia

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the people of Tunisia for holding the first multi-party democratic elections since the outbreak of popular revolutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa; and (2) all newly-elected members, and their parties, of the National Democratic Constituent Assembly.
 
 Commends the Tunisian electoral commission for conducting a free and transparent election. 
 
Affirms the U.S. national interest in Tunisia's democratic transition and economic prosperity, and urges increased cooperation with the Tunisian government and people. 
 
 Reaffirms U.S.-Tunisia friendship.

action_date: 2011-12-01
text: 

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

 
Congratulates: (1) the people of Tunisia for holding the first multi-party democratic elections since the outbreak of popular revolutions throughout the Middle East and North Africa; and (2) all newly-elected members, and their parties, of the National Democratic Constituent Assembly.
 
 Commends the Tunisian electoral commission for conducting a free and transparent election. 
 
Affirms the U.S. national interest in Tunisia's democratic transition and economic prosperity, and urges increased cooperation with the Tunisian government and people. 
 
 Reaffirms U.S.-Tunisia friendship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
action_date: 2011-12-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-12-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7194-7195)
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the liberation of Libya from the dictatorship led by Muammar Qaddafi.

Bill: 112-sres-317
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2011-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Arms control and nonproliferation
Chemical and biological weapons
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: 
Congratulates the people of Libya for their courage in liberating themselves from the despotic regime of Muammar Qaddafi.
 
 Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their coalition partners for their bravery and professionalism.
 
 Supports the democratic aspirations of the people of Libya and welcomes the Libyan Declaration of Liberation by the National Transitional Council.
 
 Affirms the U.S. national interest in a Libyan transition to democracy. 
 
 Urges the swift establishment of a transitional authority in Libya that is inclusive and representative of the Libyan people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7195)
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual.

Bill: 112-sres-318
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.

action_date: 2011-11-09
text: 

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

 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7304; text as passed Senate: CR S7304; text of measure as introduced: CR S7302)
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7304; text as passed Senate: CR S7304; text of measure as introduced: CR S7302)
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Joe Frazier.

Bill: 112-sres-319
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2011-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Joe Frazier, an American champion and world renowned boxing legend.
 

action_date: 2011-11-09
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Joe Frazier, an American champion and world renowned boxing legend.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7304; text as passed Senate: CR S7304; text of measure as introduced: CR S7302-7303)
action_date: 2011-11-09
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 S7304; text as passed Senate: CR S7304; text of measure as introduced: CR S7302-7303)
action_date: 2011-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 112-sres-320
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2011-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: 
Designates November 26, 2011, as Small Business Saturday.
 
Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.

action_date: 2011-11-10
text: 

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

 
Designates November 26, 2011, as Small Business Saturday.
 
Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7391; text as passed Senate: CR S7391; text of measure as introduced: CR S7385)
action_date: 2011-11-10
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 S7391; text as passed Senate: CR S7391; text of measure as introduced: CR S7385)
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards.

Bill: 112-sres-321
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2011-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Intergovernmental relations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards. Commends the Boards for their dedication to the federal community. Encourages federal leaders to continue to support and participate in the activities of the Boards.

action_date: 2011-11-10
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards. Commends the Boards for their dedication to the federal community. Encourages federal leaders to continue to support and participate in the activities of the Boards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7391-7392; text as passed Senate: CR S7391-7392; text of measure as introduced: CR S7385)
action_date: 2011-11-10
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 S7391-7392; text as passed Senate: CR S7391-7392; text of measure as introduced: CR S7385)
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2011 as "COPD Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-322
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2011-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: 
Designates November 2011 as COPD Awareness Month.
 
Encourages: (1) all people of the United States to become more informed about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and get screened if they are at risk, and (2) further partnership between the federal government and private entities to enhance patient education about COPD.

action_date: 2011-11-14
text: 

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

 
Designates November 2011 as COPD Awareness Month.
 
Encourages: (1) all people of the United States to become more informed about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and get screened if they are at risk, and (2) further partnership between the federal government and private entities to enhance patient education about COPD.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7418; text as passed Senate: CR S7418; text of measure as introduced: CR S7416)
action_date: 2011-11-14
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 S7418; text as passed Senate: CR S7418; text of measure as introduced: CR S7416)
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Welfare Program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the significant impact of the Welfare Program in the United States and throughout the world in helping people in need.

Bill: 112-sres-323
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2011-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-15
text: 
Recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the Welfare Program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

action_date: 2011-11-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 75th Anniversary of the Welfare Program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7584-7585; text as passed Senate: CR S7584-7585; text of measure as introduced: CR S7454-7455)
action_date: 2011-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7584-7585; text as passed Senate: CR S7584-7585; text of measure as introduced: CR S7454-7455)
action_date: 2011-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the United States-Australia alliance.

Bill: 112-sres-324
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Australia
Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Oceania
Pacific Ocean

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
 Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-Australia alliance that anchors peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and in the world.
 
Supports U.S. efforts to strengthen military, diplomatic, trade, economic, and people-to-people cooperation with Australia. 
 
 Urges close consultation between the governments of the United States and Australia in preparation for the East Asia Summit.

action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-Australia alliance that anchors peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and in the world.
 
Supports U.S. efforts to strengthen military, diplomatic, trade, economic, and people-to-people cooperation with Australia. 
 
 Urges close consultation between the governments of the United States and Australia in preparation for the East Asia Summit, and encourages new forms of cooperation with the government and people of Australia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7604-7605; text as passed Senate: CR S7604; text of measure as introduced: CR S7617-7618)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7604-7605; text as passed Senate: CR S7604; text of measure as introduced: CR S7617-7618)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a global event of cultural significance to the United States and expressing support for designation of July 2012 as World Choir Games Month in the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-325
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
 Recognizes: (1) the global significance of the Seventh World Choir Games to be hosted in Cincinnati, Ohio, in July 2012; and (2) Interkultur, the Cincinnati Organizing Committee for the Seventh World Choir Games, the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau, the city of Cincinnati, and Ohio for their efforts to host the World Choir Games.
 
Supports the designation of July 2012 as World Choir Games Month in the United States. 
Renews the U.S. commitment to world peace and increasing global cultural understanding through singing in peaceful competition.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the global significance of the Seventh World Choir Games to be hosted in Cincinnati, Ohio, in July 2012; and (2) Interkultur, the Cincinnati Organizing Committee for the Seventh World Choir Games, the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau, the city of Cincinnati, and Ohio for their efforts to host the World Choir Games.
 
Expresses appreciation to all people of the world who will participate in the World Choir Games, either in competition or as visitors, and to all of the volunteers who will welcome the participants and other visitors to the United States.
 
Supports the designation of July 2012 as World Choir Games Month in the United States. 
Renews the U.S. commitment to world peace and increasing global cultural understanding through singing in peaceful competition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1019-1020)
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1019-1020)
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1019-1020)
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1019-1020)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7618)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Thursday, November 17, 2011, as "Feed America Day".

Bill: 112-sres-326
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
Designates November 17, 2011, as Feed America Day.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 17, 2011, and to donate the money that would have been spent on that food to the religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry.

action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates November 17, 2011, as Feed America Day.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 17, 2011, and to donate the money that would have been spent on that food to the religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7629; text of measure as introduced: CR S7618-7619)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7629; text of measure as introduced: CR S7618-7619)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate