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A resolution designating April 5, 2011, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

Bill: 112-sres-130
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2011-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-05
text: 
Designates April 5, 2011, as Gold Star Wives Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.

action_date: 2011-04-05
text: 

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

 
Designates April 5, 2011, as Gold Star Wives Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2143; text as passed Senate: CR S2143; text of measure as introduced: CR S2140)
action_date: 2011-04-05
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 S2143; text as passed Senate: CR S2143; text of measure as introduced: CR S2140)
action_date: 2011-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2011 as "Tsunami Awareness Month."

Bill: 112-sres-131
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2011-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Floods and storm protection

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-05
text: 
Designates April 2011 as Tsunami Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2143-2144; text as passed Senate: CR S2144;  text of measure as introduced: CR S2140-2141)
action_date: 2011-04-05
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 S2143-2144; text as passed Senate: CR S2144;  text of measure as introduced: CR S2140-2141)
action_date: 2011-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the zoos and aquariums of the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-132
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2011-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: 
Recognizes U.S. zoos and aquariums and commends their employees and volunteers. Calls for continued support for accredited zoos and aquariums and their conservation, education, and recreation programs.
 

action_date: 2011-11-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes U.S. zoos and aquariums and commends their employees and volunteers. Calls for continued support for accredited zoos and aquariums and their conservation, education, and recreation programs.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7226)
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7226)
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7226)
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7226)
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2210)
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
Pay for War Resolution

Bill: 112-sres-133
Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2011-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Defense spending
Iraq
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: 
Pay for War Resolution - Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider budget authority for overseas contingency operations if it increases the on-budget deficit over the period of the budget year and the ensuing nine fiscal years.
 
Considers budget authority provided in legislation for overseas contingency operations deficit neutral if such authority: (1) is considered subsequent to an Act of Congress raising revenue for the designated purpose of paying for such operations, or (2) includes new reductions in spending authority.
 
States that the following amounts are not required to be offset with respect to the overseas contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan: (1) for FY2012, $118 billion; and (2) for FY2013-FY2016, an amount equal to the President's budget request for a particular fiscal year.
 
Permits waiver or suspension of this resolution, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2210-2211)
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2210-2212)
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Bill: 112-sres-134
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2011-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month; (2) the goals and ideals of that Month; and (3) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of local and regional organizations, volunteers, and millions of Americans working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.

action_date: 2011-04-06
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month; (2) the goals and ideals of that Month; and (3) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.

Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.

Commends the dedication of local and regional organizations, volunteers, and millions of Americans working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2213-2214; text as passed Senate: CR S2213-2214; text of measure as introduced: CR S2212)
action_date: 2011-04-06
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 S2213-2214; text as passed Senate: CR S2213-2214; text of measure as introduced: CR S2212)
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the 1- year anniversary of the April 10, 2010, plane crash that claimed the lives of the President of Poland Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and 94 others, while they were en route to memorialize those Polish officers, officials, and civilians who were massacred by the Soviet Union in 1940.

Bill: 112-sres-135
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2011-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Monuments and memorials
Poland
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: 
Remembers the tragedy that took place on April 10, 2010, when an aircraft carrying a delegation of current and former Polish officials, family members, and others crashed en route from Warsaw to Smolensk to memorialize the 1940 Katyn massacres, killing all 96 passengers.
 
 Honors the memories of all Poles executed by the Soviet secret police (NKVD) at Katyn, Miednoye, Khakriv, and elsewhere and those who perished in the April 2010 crash.
 
 Expresses sympathy for the family members of those who perished in the crash. 
 
 Recognizes the resilience of Poland's constitution as demonstrated by the stable transfer of constitutional authority that occurred after the crash.

action_date: 2011-04-13
text: 

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

 
Remembers the tragedy that took place on April 10, 2010, when an aircraft carrying a delegation of current and former Polish officials, family members, and others crashed en route from Warsaw to Smolensk to memorialize the 1940 Katyn massacres, killing all 96 passengers.
 
 Honors the memories of all Poles executed by the Soviet secret police (NKVD) at Katyn, Miednoye, Khakriv, and elsewhere and those who perished in the April 2010 crash.
 
 Expresses sympathy for the family members of those who perished in the crash. 
 
 Recognizes the resilience of Poland's constitution as demonstrated by the stable transfer of constitutional authority that occurred after the crash.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2457-2458)
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2457-2458)
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2457-2458)
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2457-2458)
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2281)
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize document production in United States v. Douglas D. Hampton (D.D.C.).

Bill: 112-sres-136
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: 
Authorizes the use of records that have been produced by offices of the Senate in connection with investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the case of 
United States v. Douglas D. Hampton 
and any related proceedings.

action_date: 2011-04-07
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of records that have been produced by offices of the Senate in connection with investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the case of 
United States v. Douglas D. Hampton 
and any related proceedings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2285; text as passed Senate: CR S2285; text of measure as introduced: CR S2281)
action_date: 2011-04-07
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 S2285; text as passed Senate: CR S2285; text of measure as introduced: CR S2281)
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.

Bill: 112-sres-137
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2011-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: 
Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace.
 
Commends all the participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

action_date: 2011-04-07
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace.
 
Commends all the participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2285-2286; text as passed Senate: CR S2285-2286; text of measure as introduced: CR S2281-2282)
action_date: 2011-04-07
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 S2285-2286; text as passed Senate: CR S2285-2286; text of measure as introduced: CR S2281-2282)
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the United Nations to rescind the Goldstone report, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-sres-138
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Gaza Strip
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-08
text: 
Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members to reflect the author's repudiation of the Goldstone report's central findings, rescind the report, and reconsider further Council actions with respect to the report's findings.
 
Urges United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to work with United Nations (U.N.) member states to reform UNRHC so that it no longer unfairly, disproportionately, and falsely criticizes Israel.
 
Requests Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to do all in his power to redress the damage caused by the Goldstone report to Israel's reputation.
 
Urges the United States to take a leadership role in getting the U.N. and its bodies to prevent any further action on the report's findings and limit the damage that this libelous report has caused to Israel and to the reputation of the U.N.

action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 

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

 
Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) members to reflect the author's repudiation of the Goldstone report's central findings, rescind the report, and reconsider further Council actions with respect to the report's findings.
 
Urges United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to work with United Nations (U.N.) member states to reform UNRHC so that it no longer unfairly, disproportionately, and falsely criticizes Israel.
 
Requests Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to do all in his power to redress the damage caused by the Goldstone report to Israel's reputation.
 
Urges the United States to take a leadership role in getting the U.N. and its bodies to prevent any further action on the report's findings and limit the damage that this libelous report has caused to Israel and to the reputation of the U.N.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2554)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2554)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2554)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2554)
action_date: 2011-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2360-2361)
action_date: 2011-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should take certain actions with respect to the Government of Burma.

Bill: 112-sres-139
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2011-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Child safety and welfare
China
Congressional oversight
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Singapore
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) report to Congress regarding the volume of ships and planes from North Korea visiting Burma via China and elsewhere in 2009, 2010, and through March 2011; (2) call for an international investigation into allegations of international crimes against civilians in Burma by the government of Burma; (3) seek the assistance of U.S. friends and allies, including Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, to encourage the release of all remaining political prisoners in Burma; and (4) encourage neighboring countries to establish safe havens for Burmese child soldiers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2361)
action_date: 2011-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs operation and commending the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506).

Bill: 112-sres-140
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2011-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Human rights
Latin America
Military operations and strategy
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 
Recognizes the brave service of all members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506), both living and deceased, involved in the 1961 Bay of Pigs operation in Cuba.
 
Calls on the United States to continue policies that promote respect for the fundamental principles of freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2398)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2398-2399)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of the GOD'S CHILD Project and congratulating the GOD'S CHILD Project on its 20th anniversary.

Bill: 112-sres-141
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2011-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 
Congratulates the GOD'S CHILD Project on its 20th anniversary and commends the Project for its charitable service to the poor.
 
 Recognizes those individuals who have served impoverished children and women throughout the world under the Project's auspices, including the volunteers, staff, and founder and executive director, Patrick Atkinson.

action_date: 2011-06-20
text: 
Congratulates the GOD'S CHILD Project on its 20th anniversary and commends the Project for its charitable service to the poor.
 
Recognizes those individuals who have served impoverished children and women throughout the world under the Project's auspices, including Project volunteers and staff. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3937)
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3937)
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3936-3937)
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2399)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Lady Aggies of Texas A&M University on winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 112-sres-142
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2011-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 
Congratulates the Lady Aggies of Texas A&M University on winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship and completing the 2010-2011 women's basketball season with 33 wins and 5 losses.

action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 

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

Congratulates the Lady Aggies of Texas A&M University on winning the 2011 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Championship and completing the 2010-2011 women's basketball season with 33 wins and 5 losses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2402; text as passed Senate: CR S2402; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399)
action_date: 2011-04-12
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 S2402; text as passed Senate: CR S2402; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate