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A resolution supporting democracy, universal rights, and the Iranian people in their peaceful call for a representative and responsive democratic government.

Bill: 112-sres-73
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
Political representation
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Telephone and wireless communication
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
 Condemns the violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias, as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cell phones.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association.
 
 Supports the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a representative democratic government.
 
 Calls on the government of Iran to release all Iranians detained or imprisoned solely because of their religion, faith, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, or political belief.
 
 Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish an independent human rights monitor for Iran.
 
 Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 

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

 
Condemns the violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias, as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cell phones.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association.
 
 Supports the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a representative democratic government.
 
 Calls on the government of Iran to release all Iranians detained or imprisoned solely because of their religion, faith, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, or political belief.
 
 Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish an independent human rights monitor for Iran.
 
 Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925; text of measure as introduced: CR S918)
action_date: 2011-02-17
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 S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925; text of measure as introduced: CR S918)
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designates February 28, 2011, as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 112-sres-74
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Designates February 28, 2011, as Rare Disease Day. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders. 
 
Expresses support for a global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.

action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 

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

 
Designates February 28, 2011, as Rare Disease Day. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders. 
 
Expresses support for a global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925; text of measure as introduced: CR S919)
action_date: 2011-02-17
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 S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925; text of measure as introduced: CR S919)
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2011, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".

Bill: 112-sres-75
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Designates March 25, 2011, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 

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

Designates March 25, 2011, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925; text of measure as introduced: CR S919)
action_date: 2011-02-17
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 S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925; text of measure as introduced: CR S919)
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were killed or wounded during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Bill: 112-sres-76
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Pennsylvania
Saudi Arabia

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Recognizes the service and sacrifice of Pennsylvanians during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
 
Honors the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the Army Reserve who were killed in action on February 25, 1991, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
 
Pledges gratitude and support to the families of these soldiers.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate and honor the role and contribution of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania-based units of the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve who supported Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the service and sacrifice of Pennsylvanians during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
 
Honors the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the Army Reserve who were killed in action on February 25, 1991, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
 
Pledges gratitude and support to the families of these soldiers.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate and honor the role and contribution of Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania-based units of the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve who supported Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925-926; text of measure as introduced: CR S919)
action_date: 2011-02-17
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 S924-926; text as passed Senate: CR S925-926; text of measure as introduced: CR S919)
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that domestic oil and gas resources are critical to our Nation's security and economy and the Secretary of the Interior should take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater permitting process.

Bill: 112-sres-77
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Arctic and polar regions
Gulf of Mexico
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the nation's economy and security depend upon full and immediate restoration of shallow and deepwater drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and (2) the long-term economic health of Alaska depends upon the responsible development of the oil and natural gas reserves of the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas.
 
Urges the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) streamline the review and approval of applications for both shallow and deepwater drilling permits in the Outer Continental Shelf, (2) take immediate action to provide the shallow and deepwater industry with a completed sample application meeting all new safety and environmental regulations, (3) supply written guidance and clarification to applicants regarding new safety requirements, and (4) give permit applicants timely and detailed explanations on any areas of a permit which do not satisfy new requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S977-978)
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of James Albertus McClure, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.

Bill: 112-sres-78
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Idaho
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable James Albertus McClure, former Member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on February 28, 2011, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator McClure.

action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable James Albertus McClure, former Member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on February 28, 2011, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator McClure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S957-959; text as passed Senate: CR S959; text of measure as introduced: CR S978)
action_date: 2011-02-28
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 S957-959; text as passed Senate: CR S959; text of measure as introduced: CR S978)
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Bill: 112-sres-79
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for the 112th Congress.

action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S978)
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Kerry. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Kerry. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill: 112-sres-82
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2011-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: 
 Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any measure or matter until one session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form, plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20.
 
Authorizes any Senator to raise a point of order that any measure or matter is not in order. Makes out of order any motion to table such point of order.
 
Allows any Senator to move to waive the point of order by an affirmative yea and nay vote of two-thirds of the Senators. Makes all such motions debatable collectively for up to three hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point for order and the Senator moving to waive it, or their designees. Makes unamendable any motion to waive the point of order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1068)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2, 2011, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 112-sres-83
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2011-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: 
Designates March 2, 2011, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 14th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2011-03-01
text: 

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

 
Designates March 2, 2011, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 14th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1075; text as passed Senate: CR S1075; text of measure as introduced: CR S1068)
action_date: 2011-03-01
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 S1075; text as passed Senate: CR S1075; text of measure as introduced: CR S1068)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.

Bill: 112-sres-84
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2011-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: 
Commends United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for creating the three-person panel to advise the Secretary-General on the implementation of the government of Sri Lanka's commitment to human rights accountability.
 
 Calls on the government of Sri Lanka, the international community, and the United Nations (U.N.) to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to look into reports of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka. 
 
 Calls on the government of Sri Lanka to allow humanitarian organizations, aid agencies, journalists, and international human rights groups greater freedom of movement, including in internally-displaced persons camps.
 
 Calls upon the President to develop a policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests.

action_date: 2011-03-01
text: 

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

 
Commends United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for creating the three-person panel to advise the Secretary-General on the implementation of the government of Sri Lanka's commitment to human rights accountability.
 
 Calls on the government of Sri Lanka, the international community, and the United Nations (U.N.) to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to look into reports of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka. 
 
 Calls on the government of Sri Lanka to allow humanitarian organizations, aid agencies, journalists, and international human rights groups greater freedom of movement, including in internally-displaced persons camps.
 
 Calls upon the President to develop a policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1075; text as passed Senate: CR S1075; text of measure as introduced: CR S1068)
action_date: 2011-03-01
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 S1075; text as passed Senate: CR S1075; text of measure as introduced: CR S1068)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Defense Intelligence Agency on its 50th Anniversary.

Bill: 112-sres-86
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2011-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: 
Congratulates the men and women of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
 
Honors the heroic sacrifice of DIA employees who have given their lives, or have been wounded or injured, in the service of the United States during the past 50 years.
 
Expresses gratitude to all the men and women of the DIA for their past and continued efforts to provide timely and accurate intelligence support to deliver overwhelming advantage to our warfighters, defense planners, and defense and national security policymakers in the defense and security of the United States.

action_date: 2011-05-12
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the men and women of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
 
Honors the heroic sacrifice of DIA employees who have given their lives, or have been wounded or injured, in the service of the United States during the past 50 years.
 
Expresses gratitude to all the men and women of the DIA for their past and continued efforts to provide timely and accurate intelligence support to deliver overwhelming advantage to our warfighters, defense planners, and defense and national security policymakers in the defense and security of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2970)
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2970)
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Senate Select Committee on Intelligence discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2969-2970)
action_date: 2011-05-12
text: Senate Select Committee on Intelligence discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2969-2970)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1069)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1069-1070)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate