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A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs and the significance of the battle to the Civil War.

Bill: 112-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2012-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Kentucky
Military history
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-30
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (fought on January 19, 1862, in Pulaski and Wayne Counties in Kentucky during the Civil War). 
 
Recognizes the Mill Springs Battlefield Association for its work to preserve the Mill Springs Battlefield for posterity and to educate the public about this significant historic event. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Mill Springs and the outcome of such battle, which helped to preserve the union of the United States.

action_date: 2012-01-30
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (fought on January 19, 1862, in Pulaski and Wayne Counties in Kentucky during the Civil War). 
 
Recognizes the Mill Springs Battlefield Association for its work to preserve the Mill Springs Battlefield for posterity and to educate the public about this significant historic event. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Mill Springs and the outcome of such battle, which helped to preserve the union of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S173; text as passed Senate: CR S173; text of measure as introduced: CR S167-168)
action_date: 2012-01-30
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 S173; text as passed Senate: CR S173; text of measure as introduced: CR S167-168)
action_date: 2012-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2012, as "National Data Privacy Day".

Bill: 112-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2012-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-30
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of January 28, 2012, as National Data Privacy Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) state and local governments to observe the day with appropriate activities and initiatives that raise awareness about data privacy; (2) privacy professionals and educators to discuss data privacy and security with teens and young adults in schools across the United States; (3) corporations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of the personal information of their clients and consumers, design data privacy into products, and promote trust in technologies; and (4) individuals to learn about data privacy and the specific steps they can take to protect personal information.

action_date: 2012-01-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of January 28, 2012, as National Data Privacy Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) state and local governments to observe the day with appropriate activities and initiatives that raise awareness about data privacy; (2) privacy professionals and educators to discuss data privacy and security with teens and young adults in schools across the United States; (3) corporations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of the personal information of their clients and consumers, design data privacy into products, and promote trust in technologies; and (4) individuals to learn about data privacy and the specific steps they can take to protect personal information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S173-174; text as passed Senate: CR S173-174; text of measure as introduced: CR S168)
action_date: 2012-01-30
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 S173-174; text as passed Senate: CR S173-174; text of measure as introduced: CR S168)
action_date: 2012-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Alan S. Frumin on his service to the United States Senate.

Bill: 112-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2012-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 
Expresses appreciation to Alan S. Frumin and commends him for his lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service to the Senate.

action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation to Alan S. Frumin and commends him for his lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service to the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S200-201; text as passed Senate: CR S200-201; text of measure as introduced: CR S213)
action_date: 2012-01-31
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 S200-201; text as passed Senate: CR S200-201; text of measure as introduced: CR S213)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2012 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2012-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 
Designates January 2012 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the efforts of the many stalking victim service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters for their efforts to promote awareness of stalking.

Encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.

action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 

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

 
Designates January 2012 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the efforts of the many stalking victim service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters for their efforts to promote awareness of stalking.

Encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S222; text of measure as introduced: CR S213)
action_date: 2012-01-31
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 S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S222; text of measure as introduced: CR S213)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2012-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 
Commends the University of Alabama for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Alabama for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S222-223; text of measure as introduced: CR S213-214)
action_date: 2012-01-31
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 S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S222-223; text of measure as introduced: CR S213-214)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of February 2012 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Bill: 112-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2012-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 
Designates February 2012 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
 
Expresses support to communities that are empowering teenagers to develop healthier relationships throughout their lives.

action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 

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

 
Designates February 2012 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
 
Expresses support to communities that are empowering teenagers to develop healthier relationships throughout their lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S223; text of measure as introduced: CR S214)
action_date: 2012-01-31
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 S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S223; text of measure as introduced: CR S214)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Pittsburg State University Gorillas football team for winning the 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2012-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Kansas
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 
Congratulates the Pittsburg State University Gorillas football team for winning the 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championship.

action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Pittsburg State University Gorillas football team for winning the 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S223-224; text of measure as introduced: CR S214)
action_date: 2012-01-31
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 S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S223-224; text of measure as introduced: CR S214)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of National Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2012-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 
Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.

action_date: 2012-01-31
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S224; text of measure as introduced: CR S215)
action_date: 2012-01-31
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 S222-224; text as passed Senate: CR S224; text of measure as introduced: CR S215)
action_date: 2012-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Kevin Hagan White, the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1968 to 1984.

Bill: 112-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2012-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-01
text: 
Pays tribute to the life and accomplishments of Kevin Hagan White, the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1968-1984.

action_date: 2012-02-01
text: 

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

 
Pays tribute to the life and accomplishments of Kevin Hagan White, the Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1968 to 1984.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S276-277; text as passed Senate: CR S277; text of measure as introduced: CR S265)
action_date: 2012-02-01
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 S276-277; text as passed Senate: CR S277; text of measure as introduced: CR S265)
action_date: 2012-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.

Bill: 112-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Detention of persons
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-01
text: 
Honors the life of democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and his sacrifice on behalf of the cause of freedom in Cuba, and extends condolences to Maritza Pelegrino Cabrales, the wife of Wilman Villar Mendoza, and their children.
 
Condemns: (1) the Cuban regime for the death Wilman Villar Mendoza, and (2) the repression of basic human and civil rights by the Castro regime in Cuba.
 
Calls on the democratic countries to insist on the release of all political prisoners and the cessation of violence, arbitrary arrests, and threats against peaceful demonstrators in Cuba, including threats against Maritza Pelegrino Cabrales and members of the Ladies in White (Damas de Blanco).

action_date: 2012-02-01
text: 

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

 
Honors the life of democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and his sacrifice on behalf of the cause of freedom in Cuba, and extends condolences to Maritza Pelegrino Cabrales, the wife of Wilman Villar Mendoza, and their children.
 
Condemns: (1) the Cuban regime for the death Wilman Villar Mendoza, and (2) the repression of basic human and civil rights by the Castro regime in Cuba.
 
Calls on the democratic countries to insist on the release of all political prisoners and the cessation of violence, arbitrary arrests, and threats against peaceful demonstrators in Cuba, including threats against Maritza Pelegrino Cabrales and members of the Ladies in White (Damas de Blanco).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S277; text as passed Senate: CR S277; text of measure as introduced: CR S265-266)
action_date: 2012-02-01
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 S277; text as passed Senate: CR S277; text of measure as introduced: CR S265-266)
action_date: 2012-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 2012 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 112-sres-367
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2012-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-02
text: 
Designates January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
Praises those who are already serving as mentors. 
 
Encourages others to volunteer as mentors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S327; text as passed Senate: CR S327; text of measure as introduced: CR S326)
action_date: 2012-02-02
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 S327; text as passed Senate: CR S327; text of measure as introduced: CR S326)
action_date: 2012-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI.

Bill: 112-sres-369
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New Jersey
New York City
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: 
Congratulates the New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI.

action_date: 2012-02-07
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S392; text as passed Senate: CR S392; text of measure as introduced: CR S391)
action_date: 2012-02-07
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 S392; text as passed Senate: CR S392; text of measure as introduced: CR S391)
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for democratic change in Syria.

Bill: 112-sres-370
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2012-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Chemical and biological weapons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Protest and dissent
Religion
Russia
Sanctions
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-09
text: 
 Condemns the ongoing and systematic human rights violations conducted by Syrian authorities. 
 
Maintains that Bashar al-Assad has lost all claims to legitimacy and calls upon him to step down from power. 
Condemns the governments of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran for providing military and security equipment to the government of Syria which has been used to repress peaceful demonstrations. 
Commends the League of Arab States' efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria and regrets that the League's observer mission was unable to monitor the full implementation of the League's Action Plan. 
Commends President Obama for authorizing targeted sanctions on human rights abusers in Syria. 
Urges President Obama to: (1) support a transition to democracy in Syria; (2) develop a plan to identify weapons stockpiles and prevent their proliferation in Syria; and (3) engage with Turkey, League members, and the European Union (EU) to protect the Syrian people. 
Urges the Department of State to: (1) establish a Friends of the Syrian People Contact Group of countries committed to democratic change in Syria, and (2) develop a strategy to encourage defections from the Syrian military. 
Urges the international community to support a post-Assad democratic and inclusive government of Syria that holds accountable those responsible for crimes against humanity and violations of human rights.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S503)
action_date: 2012-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate