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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

Bill: 112-sres-327
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging people to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options, and increasing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.

action_date: 2011-11-16
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 American Diabetes Month, including encouraging people to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options, and increasing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7629-7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619)
action_date: 2011-11-16
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 S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7629-7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 14 through 20, 2011, as "Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA".

Bill: 112-sres-328
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
Designates the week of November 14-20, 2011, as &quot;Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA.&quot;
 
Supports the goals of such Week, including: (1) inspiring young people to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity; and (2) training the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of November 14-20, 2011, as &quot;Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA.&quot;
 
Supports the goals of such Week, including: (1) inspiring young people to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity; and (2) training the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619)
action_date: 2011-11-16
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 S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 112-sres-329
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General Native American affairs matters

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
Recognizes November 2011 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 

action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes November 2011 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619-7620)
action_date: 2011-11-16
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 S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619-7620)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 27, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for Americans who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing.

Bill: 112-sres-330
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nevada
Nuclear weapons
Radiation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
Designates January 27, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for Americans who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above-ground nuclear weapons testing.

action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates January 27, 2012, as a national day of remembrance for Americans who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above-ground nuclear weapons testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7620)
action_date: 2011-11-16
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 S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7620)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should "Go Big" in its attempts toward deficit reduction.

Bill: 112-sres-331
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2011-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Economic performance and conditions
Financial services and investments
Tax reform and tax simplification
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should pass a deficit reduction measure that: (1) includes enough deficit reduction to stabilize the federal debt as a share of the economy, put the debt on a downward path, and provide fiscal certainty; (2) reduces the deficit by at least $4 trillion over 10 years in order to reassure financial markets; (3) uses established, bipartisan debt and deficit reduction frameworks as a starting point for discussions; (4) focuses on the major parts of the budget and includes long-term entitlement reforms and pro-growth tax reform; (5) is structured to grow the economy in the short, medium, and long terms to create jobs in the United States; and (6) includes tax reform that guarantees deficit reduction and economic growth to rebuild America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7620)
action_date: 2011-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Bill: 112-sres-332
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2011-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: 
Expresses the Senates' support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
 
Encourages the people of this country to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children.

action_date: 2011-11-17
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senates' support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
 
Encourages the people of this country to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7782; text as passed Senate: CR S7782; text of measure as introduced: CR S7712)
action_date: 2011-11-17
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 S7782; text as passed Senate: CR S7782; text of measure as introduced: CR S7712)
action_date: 2011-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 6 through November 12, 2012, as "Veterans' Education Awareness Week."

Bill: 112-sres-334
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2011-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-18
text: 
Designates the week of November 6-12, 2011, as Veterans Education Awareness Week in order to raise public awareness about: (1) the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (the Act), (2) the educational benefits to which veterans are entitled, and (3) the resources available to help veterans maximize educational benefits under the Act.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)
action_date: 2011-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Evelyn H. Lauder.

Bill: 112-sres-335
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2011-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-18
text: 
 Honors the life and accomplishments of Evelyn H. Lauder, a world renowned advocate for breast cancer awareness and women's health.

action_date: 2011-11-18
text: 

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

 
 Honors the life and accomplishments of Evelyn H. Lauder, a world renowned advocate for breast cancer awareness and women's health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7874-7875; text as passed Senate: CR S7875; text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)
action_date: 2011-11-18
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 S7874-7875; text as passed Senate: CR S7875; text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)
action_date: 2011-11-18
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-336
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-11-18 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: 2011-11-18
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 Services 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: 2011-11-18
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 Services 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: 2011-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7875-7876; text as passed Senate: CR S7876; text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)
action_date: 2011-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7875-7876; text as passed Senate: CR S7876; text of measure as introduced: CR S7835)
action_date: 2011-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 10, 2011, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 112-sres-337
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2011-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: 
Designates December 10, 2011, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.

action_date: 2011-11-29
text: 

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

 
Designates December 10, 2011, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8006-8007; text as passed Senate: CR S8007; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
action_date: 2011-11-29
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 S8006-8007; text as passed Senate: CR S8007; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill: 112-sres-338
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to jointly provide law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals authorized by federal, state, or local governments with records of the Committee's investigation into unauthorized telephone bill charges.

action_date: 2011-11-29
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to jointly provide law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals authorized by federal, state, or local governments with records of the Committee's investigation into unauthorized telephone bill charges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8007; text as passed Senate: CR S8007; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
action_date: 2011-11-29
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 S8007; text as passed Senate: CR S8007; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill: 112-sres-339
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2011-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to jointly provide law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals authorized by federal, state, or local governments with records of the Committee's investigation into aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on American consumers.

action_date: 2011-11-29
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to jointly provide law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals authorized by federal, state, or local governments with records of the Committee's investigation into aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on American consumers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8007; text as passed Senate: CR S8007; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997-7998)
action_date: 2011-11-29
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 S8007; text as passed Senate: CR S8007; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997-7998)
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate from disclosing or using any material nonpublic information learned during the course of his or her service for personal gain.

Bill: 112-sres-340
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]
Introduced: 2011-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Securities
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-30
text: 
Amends Rule XXXVII (Conflict of Interest) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate from disclosing or using any material nonpublic information learned during the course of his or her service for personal gain.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8072)
action_date: 2011-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first full week of December in 2011 as "National Christmas Tree Week".

Bill: 112-sres-341
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2011-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-30
text: 
Designates the first full week of December in 2011 as National Christmas Tree Week. Encourages the celebration of Christmas trees during such week. 

action_date: 2011-11-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Designates the first full week of December in 2011 as National Christmas Tree Week. 
 
Encourages the celebration of Christmas trees during that week. 
 
Recognizes the role Christmas trees have played in U.S. history. 
 
Reaffirms the environmental benefits of Christmas tree farms and recycled Christmas trees and encourages the recycling of such trees after the holiday season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8074; text as passed Senate: CR S8074; text of measure as introduced: CR S8072)
action_date: 2011-11-30
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 S8074; text as passed Senate: CR S8074; text of measure as introduced: CR S8072)
action_date: 2011-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate