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A resolution designating March 11, 2011, as "World Plumbing Day".

Bill: 112-sres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2011-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: 
Designates March 11, 2011, as World Plumbing Day.

action_date: 2011-03-14
text: 

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

 
Designates March 11, 2011, as World Plumbing Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1610)
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1610)
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1610)
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1610)
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1567)
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1567)
action_date: 2011-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Bill: 112-sres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Japan
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: 
Mourns the loss of life from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011.
 
 Expresses the Senate's condolences to the victims' families and its sympathies to the survivors who are still suffering in the aftermath of this tragic natural disaster.
 
 Commends the government of Japan for its courageous and professional response to this natural disaster.
 
 Supports the efforts by the U.S. government, relief agencies, and private citizens to assist the government and people of Japan.
 
 Urges the United States and the international community to provide additional humanitarian assistance to aid the survivors and support reconstruction efforts.

action_date: 2011-03-14
text: 

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

 
Mourns the loss of life from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011.
 
 Expresses the Senate's condolences to the victims' families and its sympathies to the survivors who are still suffering in the aftermath of this tragic natural disaster.
 
 Commends the government of Japan for its courageous and professional response to this natural disaster.
 
 Supports the efforts by the U.S. government, relief agencies, and private citizens to assist the government and people of Japan.
 
 Urges the United States and the international community to provide additional humanitarian assistance to aid the survivors and support reconstruction efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1610-1611; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S1610-1611; text of measure as introduced: CR S1607)
action_date: 2011-03-14
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 S1610-1611; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S1610-1611; text of measure as introduced: CR S1607)
action_date: 2011-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for a no-fly zone and the recognition of the Transitional National Council in Libya.

Bill: 112-sres-102
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2011-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: 
 Applauds the bravery of the Libyan people, who are fighting to secure their universal rights against the violent dictatorship of Muammar Qaddafi.
 
 Condemns Muammar Qaddafi for using overwhelming and indiscriminate violence against peaceful demonstrators and civilians, which has resulted in gross human rights abuses, grave loss of innocent life, and potentially crimes against humanity.
 
 Welcomes the calls for imposing a no-fly zone in Libya. 
 
 Reiterates that it is U.S. policy that Colonel Qaddafi must leave power. 
 
 Calls on the President to: (1) recognize the Libyan Transitional National Council as the sole legitimate governing authority in Libya, (2) implement a no-fly zone in Libya with international support, and (3) implement a strategy to achieve the stated U.S. policy objective of Qaddafi leaving power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1682)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 112-sres-103
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-03-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 

action_date: 2011-03-16
text: 

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

 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1768-1769; text as passed Senate: CR S1769; text of measure as introduced: CR S1757-1758)
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1768-1769; text as passed Senate: CR S1769; text of measure as introduced: CR S1757-1758)
action_date: 2011-03-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2011 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".

Bill: 112-sres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Fires
Higher education
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Designates September 2011 as Campus Fire Safety Month.
 
Encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities to provide fire safety education and implement certain fire prevention measures.

action_date: 2011-08-02
text: 
Designates September 2011 as Campus Fire Safety Month.
 
Encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities to provide fire safety education and implement certain fire prevention measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5283-5284)
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5283-5284)
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5283-5284)
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5283-5284)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1851)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire in New York City on March 25, 1911, and designating the week of March 21, 2011, through March 25, 2011, as the "100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week".

Bill: 112-sres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fires
Industrial facilities
Labor standards
New York City
U.S. history
Women's employment
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Designates the week of March 21-March 25, 2011, as the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week.

action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of March 21-March 25, 2011, as the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1877; text as passed Senate: CR S1877; text of measure as introduced: CR S1853)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1877; text as passed Senate: CR S1877; text of measure as introduced: CR S1853)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 4, 2011, as "National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day".

Bill: 112-sres-107
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Designates April 4, 2011, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day. 

action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 

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

 
Designates April 4, 2011, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1877-1878 text as passed Senate: CR S1877-1878; text of measure as introduced: CR S1853)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1877-1878 text as passed Senate: CR S1877-1878; text of measure as introduced: CR S1853)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of strengthening investment relations between the United States and Brazil.

Bill: 112-sres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Brazil
International law and treaties
Latin America
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Trade agreements and negotiations
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government and the government of Brazil should continue to develop their relationship, and (2) during the President's March 2011 visit to Brazil he should propose to his Brazilian counterpart that the United States and Brazil begin negotiations for a bilateral tax treaty that is consistent with U.S. tax treaty practices and reflects internationally recognized tax policy principles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1853-1854)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to require that all legislative matters be available and fully scored by CBO 48 hours before consideration by any subcommittee or committee of the Senate or on the floor of the Senate.

Bill: 112-sres-110
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]
Introduced: 2011-03-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget process
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: 
Amends Rule XXVI (Committee Procedure) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it out of order in a subcommittee or committee to proceed to any legislative matter (including complete substitute amendments and messages between the chambers) unless the legislative matter and a final budget scoring for it by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) have been publicly available on the Internet, on the official committee and CBO websites, in searchable form 48 hours before proceeding (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays except when the Senate is in session on such a day).
 
Permits waiver or suspension of this rule, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the subcommittee or committee.
 
Makes it out of order in the Senate to proceed to a legislative matter if it was proceeded to in a subcommittee or committee in violation of this rule. Permits waiver or suspension of this rule, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the entire Senate.
 
Amends Rule XVII (Reference to Committees; Motions to Discharge; Report; Hearings Available) to apply the same rule in the Senate before it proceeds to any legislative matter, including any matter hotlined.
 
States that nothing in this resolution or any amendment made by it shall be interpreted to require or permit the declassification or posting on the Internet of classified information in the Senate's custody. Requires such classified information to be made available to Members in a timely manner as appropriate under existing laws and rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1900)
action_date: 2011-03-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject any proposal for the creation of a system of global taxation and regulation.

Bill: 112-sres-111
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2011-03-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Financial crises and stabilization
General taxation matters
International organizations and cooperation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject any proposal for the creation of: (1) innovative financing mechanisms or global taxes; (2) an international system of government bailouts for the financial sector; (3) a global cap-and-trade system or other climate regulations that would punish businesses in, and limit the competitiveness of, the United States; and (4) a global tax system that would violate U.S. sovereignty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1937-1938)
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon ("THON") on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

Bill: 112-sres-112
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2011-03-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical research
Pennsylvania
Research administration and funding
School athletics
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: 
 Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
 
 Commends the school's students, volunteers, and supporting organizations for their hard work putting together another recordbreaking THON.

action_date: 2011-03-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
 
 Commends the school's students, volunteers, and supporting organizations for their hard work putting together another recordbreaking THON.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2000)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2000)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1999-2000)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1999-2000)
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1938)
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 2011 International Year of Forests.

Bill: 112-sres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2011-03-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: 
Recognizes, in commemoration of the 2011 International Year of Forests, the multiple contributions that U.S. forests make to the traditions, health, and way-of-life of the United States.
 
 Recognizes the growing threats faced by U.S. forests.
 
 Supports: (1) the 11 million people of the United States who own the majority of the private forests of the United States, and (2) the thousands of forestry professionals who work to conserve the publicly and privately owned forests of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1938)
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro, the first woman selected by a major political party as its candidate for Vice President of the United States, and extending the condolences of the Senate on her death.

Bill: 112-sres-114
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-03-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City
New York State
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: 
Recognizes that Geraldine A. Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for women of the United States.
 
Pays tribute to Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro's work to improve the lives of women and families not only in the Ninth Congressional District of New York, whom she represented, but also the lives of women and families all across the United States. 

action_date: 2011-03-29
text: 
Recognizes that Geraldine A. Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for women of the United States.
 
Pays tribute to Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro's work to improve the lives of women and families not only in the Ninth Congressional District of New York, whom she represented, but also the lives of women and families all across the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1943; text as passed Senate: CR S1943; text of measure as introduced: CR S1939)
action_date: 2011-03-29
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 S1943; text as passed Senate: CR S1943; text of measure as introduced: CR S1939)
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 8, 2011, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2011-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: 
Designates July 8, 2011, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1993-1994)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate