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A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Bill: 112-sres-195
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]
Introduced: 2011-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Massachusetts
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-23
text: 
Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
 
Honors the contributions made by the alumni, professors, and staff of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology throughout the past 150 years.

action_date: 2011-05-23
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
 
Honors the contributions made by the alumni, professors, and staff of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology throughout the past 150 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3244-3245; text as passed Senate: CR S3244-3245; text of measure as introduced: CR S3229-3230)
action_date: 2011-05-23
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 S3244-3245; text as passed Senate: CR S3244-3245; text of measure as introduced: CR S3229-3230)
action_date: 2011-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

Bill: 112-sres-196
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2011-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Educational facilities and institutions
Europe
Middle East
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-24
text: 
Welcomes: (1) the historic meeting between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; and (2) the positive gestures by the government of Turkey, including allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery and the return of the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
 
 Urges the government of Turkey to: (1) facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki, and (2) address other long-standing concerns relating to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3278-3279)
action_date: 2011-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3279)
action_date: 2011-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Alaska Aces hockey team on winning the 2011 Kelly Cup and becoming the East Coast Hockey League champions for the second time in team history.

Bill: 112-sres-198
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2011-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alaska
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-24
text: 
Congratulates the Alaska Aces hockey team on an impressive championship season.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the East Coast Hockey League on another fine season of developing players and promoting ice hockey in North America.

action_date: 2011-05-24
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Alaska Aces hockey team on an impressive championship season.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the East Coast Hockey League on another fine season of developing players and promoting ice hockey in North America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3288; text as passed Senate: CR S3288; text of measure as introduced: CR S3280)
action_date: 2011-05-24
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 S3288; text as passed Senate: CR S3288; text of measure as introduced: CR S3280)
action_date: 2011-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week".

Bill: 112-sres-199
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Genetics
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week.
 
Expresses appreciation to the family members and caregivers who support people in the United States living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
 
Commends health care professionals and biomedical researchers who care for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients and work to advance research aimed at developing new treatments and a cure.

action_date: 2011-11-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week.
 
Expresses appreciation to the family members and caregivers who support people in the United States living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
 
Commends health care professionals and biomedical researchers who care for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients and work to advance research aimed at developing new treatments and a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7417-7418)
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7417-7418)
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7417-7418)
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7417-7418)
action_date: 2011-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3345-3346)
action_date: 2011-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of the designation of the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

Bill: 112-sres-200
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the designation of the month of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. 
 
Encourages the celebration during Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month of the significant contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community strengthens and enhances the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3451)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Bill: 112-sres-201
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
China
Immigration status and procedures
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) acknowledges that the framework of past anti-Chinese legislation, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, is incompatible with the basic founding principles of equality recognized in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution; (2) regrets passing six decades of legislation targeting the Chinese people for physical and political exclusion; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to preserving the same civil rights and constitutional protections for people of Chinese or other Asian descent in the United States accorded to all others.

action_date: 2011-10-06
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) acknowledges that the framework of anti-Chinese legislation, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, is incompatible with the basic founding principles of equality recognized in the Declaration of Independence; (2) regrets passing six decades of legislation targeting the Chinese people for physical and political exclusion; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to preserving the same civil rights and constitutional protections for people of Chinese or other Asian descent in the United States accorded to all others.
 
States that nothing in this resolution may be construed to authorize or support, or serve as a settlement of, any claim against the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6353-6354)
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6353-6354)
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6352-6354)
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-10-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3451-3453)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 27, 2011, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-202
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Designates June 27, 2011, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. 

Urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to continue working to educate servicemembers, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

action_date: 2011-06-21
text: 
Designates June 27, 2011, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. 

Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to educate servicemembers, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3978-3979)
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3978-3979)
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3978-3979)
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3453)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3453-3454)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing "National Foster Care Month" as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 112-sres-203
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face.
 
Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
 
Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month.

action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face.
 
Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
 
Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month.
 
Acknowledges the special needs of children in the foster care system. 
 
Honors the commitment and dedication of the individuals who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to children in the foster care system.
 
Reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all children in the foster care system through title IV of the Social Security Act and other programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3462; text as passed Senate: CR S3462; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454)
action_date: 2011-05-26
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 S3462; text as passed Senate: CR S3462; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 7, 2011, as "National Hunger Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-204
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Designates June 7, 2011, as National Hunger Awareness Day.

action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 

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

 
Designates June 7, 2011, as National Hunger Awareness Day.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to observe National Hunger Awareness Day: (1) with appropriate ceremonies, volunteer activities, and other support for local anti-hunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters; and (2) by continuing to support programs and public policies that reduce hunger and food insecurity in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3462-3463; text as passed Senate: CR S3462-3463; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454)
action_date: 2011-05-26
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 S3462-3463; text as passed Senate: CR S3462-3463; text of measure as introduced: CR S3454)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the period beginning on June 19, 2011, and ending on June 25, 2011, as "Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and the impact such disease has on patients.

Bill: 112-sres-205
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2011-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-08
text: 
Designates June 19-June 25, 2011, as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research to find treatments and a cure for such disease. 

action_date: 2011-06-08
text: 

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

 
Designates June 19-June 25, 2011, as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research to find treatments and a cure for such disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3629; text as passed Senate: CR S3629; text of measure as introduced: CR S3620)
action_date: 2011-06-08
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 S3629; text as passed Senate: CR S3629; text of measure as introduced: CR S3620)
action_date: 2011-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 20, 2011, as "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-206
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2011-06-08 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: 2011-06-08
text: 
Designates June 20, 2011, 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: 2011-06-08
text: 

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

 
Designates June 20, 2011, 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: 2011-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3629-3630; text as passed Senate: CR S3629-3630; text of measure as introduced: CR S3620-3621)
action_date: 2011-06-08
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 S3629-3630; text as passed Senate: CR S3629-3630; text of measure as introduced: CR S3620-3621)
action_date: 2011-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 112-sres-207
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2011-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-13
text: 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.

action_date: 2011-06-13
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: 2011-06-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3738; text as passed Senate: CR S3738; text of measure as introduced: CR S3734)
action_date: 2011-06-13
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 S3738; text as passed Senate: CR S3738; text of measure as introduced: CR S3734)
action_date: 2011-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj's visit to Washington, D.C., and its support for the growing partnership between the United States and Mongolia.

Bill: 112-sres-208
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2011-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cultural exchanges and relations
Foreign aid and international relief
International exchange and broadcasting
Mongolia
Multilateral development programs
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj's historic visit to Washington, DC, cements the growing friendship between the governments and peoples of the United States and Mongolia; (2) the continued commitment of the Mongolian people and the government of Mongolia to advancing democratic reforms and protecting investment deserves acknowledgment; and (3) the U.S. government should continue to promote economic, academic, and cultural cooperation with Mongolia, and support international financial assistance for Mongolia.

action_date: 2011-06-15
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) Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj's historic visit to Washington, DC, cements the growing friendship between the governments and peoples of the United States and Mongolia; (2) the continued commitment of the Mongolian people and the government of Mongolia to advancing democratic reforms and protecting investment deserves acknowledgment; and (3) the U.S. government should continue to promote economic, academic, and cultural cooperation with Mongolia, and support international financial assistance for Mongolia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3848-3849; text as passed Senate: CR S3848-3849; text of measure as introduced: CR S3841-3842)
action_date: 2011-06-15
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 S3848-3849; text as passed Senate: CR S3848-3849; text of measure as introduced: CR S3841-3842)
action_date: 2011-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate