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A resolution recognizing the extraordinary history and heritage of the State of New Mexico, and honoring and commending the State of New Mexico and its people on its centennial anniversary.

Bill: 112-sres-585
Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New Mexico
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Recognizes the extraordinary history and heritage of the state of New Mexico and honors and commends New Mexico and its people on its centennial anniversary.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the history and heritage of the state of New Mexico and honors and commends New Mexico and its people on its centennial anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682-6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633-6634)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682-6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633-6634)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2012.

Bill: 112-sres-586
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2012; (2) efforts to educate Americans about infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality as part of prevention and wellness strategies.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2012; (2) efforts to educate Americans about infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality; and (3) efforts to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, pre-term births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes. Recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality as part of prevention and wellness strategies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting "Lights on Afterschool", a national celebration of afterschool programs.

Bill: 112-sres-587
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Expresses the Senate's support for &quot;Lights On Afterschool,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 18, 2012.

action_date: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's support for &quot;Lights On Afterschool,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 18, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 24, 2012, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 112-sres-589
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2012-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Designates November 24, 2012, 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: 2012-09-22
text: 

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

 
Designates November 24, 2012, 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: 2012-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6635)
action_date: 2012-09-22
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 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6635)
action_date: 2012-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Children's Grief Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-590
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2012-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Children's Grief Awareness Day to raise awareness of and support for grieving children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6747)
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Raymond Weeks and his efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.

Bill: 112-sres-591
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2012-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: 
Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.
 
Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.
 
Honors the sacrifices of, and pays tribute to, the men and women in uniform at home and overseas. 

action_date: 2012-11-13
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.
 
Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day.
 
Honors the sacrifices of, and pays tribute to, the men and women in uniform at home and overseas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6761; text as passed Senate: CR S6761; text of measure as introduced: CR S6747)
action_date: 2012-11-13
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 S6761; text as passed Senate: CR S6761; text of measure as introduced: CR S6747)
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 112-sres-592
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2012-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: 
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6801)
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for in the withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan.

Bill: 112-sres-593
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2012-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it supports the U.S. Soldier's Creed and the Warrior Ethos, which state that &quot;I will never leave a fallen comrade&quot;; (2) it believes it is unacceptable to abandon the search efforts for members of the Armed Forces who are missing or captured in the line of duty; and (3) the United States, while beginning its strategic withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan, has a responsibility to continue fulfilling the promises made to members in a missing status or captured as a result of service in Afghanistan now or in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6801)
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a select committee of the Senate to make a thorough and complete investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding, and the response of the United States Government to, the September 11, 2012, terrorist attacks against the United States consulate and personnel in Benghazi, Libya, and to make recommendations to prevent similar attacks in the future.

Bill: 112-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2012-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Africa
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Senate
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: 
Establishes in the Senate the Select Committee on Investigation of the September 11, 2012, Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, Libya to:
 
 
investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2012, terrorist attacks on the U.S. consulate and personnel in Benghazi, Libya;
 
 investigate federal response to those attacks; and
 
make recommendations to guide executive and legislative changes to policy in light of such investigations.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6802-6803)
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 112-sres-595
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2012-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.

action_date: 2012-12-05
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7638)
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6805-6806)
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution permitting the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Bill: 112-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2012-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Disaster relief and insurance
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Members of Congress
Natural disasters
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) solicit another such individual, within Senate buildings, for nonmonetary donations for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy during the 30-day period beginning on which the Senate agrees to this resolution; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations. 

action_date: 2012-11-14
text: 

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

 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) solicit another such individual, within Senate buildings, for nonmonetary donations for the relief of victims of Superstorm Sandy during the 30-day period beginning on which the Senate agrees to this resolution; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6827; text as passed Senate: CR S6827; text of measure as introduced: CR S6806)
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6827; text as passed Senate: CR S6827; text of measure as introduced: CR S6806)
action_date: 2012-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 112-sres-597
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2012-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 

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

 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6871; text as passed Senate: CR S6871; text of measure as introduced: CR S6858)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6871; text as passed Senate: CR S6871; text of measure as introduced: CR S6858)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the San Francisco Giants for winning the 2012 World Series.

Bill: 112-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2012-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 
Congratulates the San Francisco Giants for winning the 2012 World Series.

action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the San Francisco Giants for winning the 2012 World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6871-6872; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6858-6859)
action_date: 2012-11-15
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 S6871-6872; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6858-6859)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

Bill: 112-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2012-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Gaza Strip
International law and treaties
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 
 Expresses unwavering commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and supports its inherent right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.
 
 Reiterates that Hamas must end Gaza-linked terrorist rocket and missile attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians.
 
 Urges the U.N. Security Council to condemn the recent spike in Gaza-linked terrorist missile attacks against Israel. 
 
Encourages the President to continue to work diplomatically with the international community to prevent Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist organizations from retaining or rebuilding the capability to launch rockets and missiles against Israel.

action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses unwavering commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and supports its inherent right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.
 
 Reiterates that Hamas must end Gaza-linked terrorist rocket and missile attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians.
 
 Urges the U.N. Security Council to condemn the recent spike in Gaza-linked terrorist missile attacks against Israel. 
 
Encourages the President to continue to work diplomatically with the international community to prevent Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist organizations from retaining or rebuilding the capability to launch rockets and missiles against Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6872-6873; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6859)
action_date: 2012-11-15
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 S6872-6873; text as passed Senate: CR S6872; text of measure as introduced: CR S6859)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate