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A resolution commending rehabilitation counselors and supporting the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.

Bill: 113-sres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting those who require rehabilitation.

action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting those who require rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2904; text as passed Senate: CR S2902)
action_date: 2013-04-23
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 S2904; text as passed Senate: CR S2902)
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring military children during the National Month of the Military Child.

Bill: 113-sres-107
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
Joins the Secretary of Defense in honoring the children of members of the Armed Forces and recognizes that those children also share in the burden of protecting the United States.
 
Urges the people of the United States to join with the military community in observing the National Month of the Military Child (observed annually in April) with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and thank military children.
 
 

action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 

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

 
Joins the Secretary of Defense in honoring the children of members of the Armed Forces and recognizes that those children also share in the burden of protecting the United States.
 
Urges the people of the United States to join with the military community in observing the National Month of the Military Child (observed annually in April) with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and thank military children.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2904; text as passed Senate: CR S2902)
action_date: 2013-04-23
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 S2904; text as passed Senate: CR S2902)
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2013 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".

Bill: 113-sres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
School administration
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
Designates April 2013 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. (9-1-1 is recognized as the number to call in an emergency to receive immediate help from police, fire, emergency medical services, or other appropriate emergency response entities.)
 
Urges governmental officials, parents, teachers, school administrators, caregivers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, training events, and activities.

action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2013 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. (9-1-1 is recognized as the number to call in an emergency to receive immediate help from police, fire, emergency medical services, or other appropriate emergency response entities.)
 
Urges governmental officials, parents, teachers, school administrators, caregivers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, training events, and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2904; text as passed Senate: CR S2903)
action_date: 2013-04-23
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 S2904; text as passed Senate: CR S2903)
action_date: 2013-04-23
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 during the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan.

Bill: 113-sres-109
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate 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 continuing to transition leadership roles in combat operations in 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: 2013-04-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2965)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution

Bill: 113-sres-110
Sponsor: Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 
Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution - Amends Rule XXVI (Committee Procedures) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require the report accompanying each public bill or joint resolution reported by any committee to contain: (1) an analysis by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to determine if the bill or joint resolution creates any new federal program, office, or initiative that would duplicate or overlap any existing federal entity with similar mission, purpose, goals, or activities, along with a listing of all such overlapping or duplication; and (2) an explanation provided by the committee as to why the creation of each new program, office, or initiative is necessary if a similar program, office, or initiative exists.
 
Amends Rule XVII (References to Committees; Motions to Discharge; Reports of Committees; and Hearings Available) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it out of order in the Senate to consider such a measure unless the committee of jurisdiction has prepared and posted on its website an overlapping and duplicative program analysis and explanation for the legislation that contains the same CRS analysis and committee explanation.
 
Permits waiver of this resolution. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2965)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 113-sres-111
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month (April). 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 (the toll-free, nationwide number to call to obtain information on the location of underground utility lines) before digging.

action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month (April). 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 (the toll-free, nationwide number to call to obtain information on the location of underground utility lines) before digging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2979; text as passed Senate: CR S2965-2966)
action_date: 2013-04-24
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 S2979; text as passed Senate: CR S2965-2966)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 23, 2013 as "National Adopt a Library Day".

Bill: 113-sres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Libraries and archives
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 
Designates April 23, 2013, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 

action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 

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

 
Designates April 23, 2013, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.
 
Urges people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2979; text as passed Senate: CR S2966)
action_date: 2013-04-24
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 S2979; text as passed Senate: CR S2966)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representations in United States v. Renzi, et al.

Bill: 113-sres-114
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 
Authorizes: (1) the office of Senator John McCain and the former office of Senator Jon Kyl to produce relevant documents and employee testimony in the case of 
United States v. Renzi, et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent current and former employees of the offices in connection with such case. 
 
 

action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) the office of Senator John McCain and the former office of Senator Jon Kyl to produce relevant documents and employee testimony in the case of 
United States v. Renzi, et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent current and former employees of the offices in connection with such case. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2979; text as passed Senate: CR S2966)
action_date: 2013-04-24
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 S2979; text as passed Senate: CR S2966)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Bill: 113-sres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement officers
Massachusetts
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
 Honors the memories of Officer Sean Collier, Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, and Lu Lingzi and conveys prayers for a complete recovery to Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., and all of the other victims injured in the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, in April 2013. 
 
Expresses thanks to the men and women of law enforcement for bringing to justice the people responsible for the bombings that occurred during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon. 

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
 Honors the memories of Officer Sean Collier, Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, and Lu Lingzi and conveys prayers for a complete recovery to Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., and all of the other victims injured in the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, in April 2013. 
 
Expresses thanks to the men and women of law enforcement for bringing to justice the people responsible for the bombings that occurred during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2983; text as passed Senate: CR S3045-3046)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S2982-2983; text as passed Senate: CR S3045-3046)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 26, 2013, as "National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 113-sres-116
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Nebraska
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Designates September 26, 2013, as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day.
 
Commends: (1) children battling brain cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (2) organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund and the University of Nebraska, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of pediatric brain cancer; and (3) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric brain cancer.

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
Designates September 26, 2013, as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day.
 
Commends: (1) children battling brain cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (2) organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund and the University of Nebraska, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of pediatric brain cancer; and (3) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric brain cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2991-2992; text as passed Senate: CR S3046)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S2991-2992; text as passed Senate: CR S3046)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 113-sres-117
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders. 

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, institutions of higher education, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3046-3047)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-sres-118
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month, and (2) research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of state, local, regional, and national organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of Americans across the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.

action_date: 2013-04-25
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, and (2) research to find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease. 
Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of state, local, regional, and national organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of Americans across the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3047)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3047)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of, and services available to assist, victims and survivors of crime in the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-120
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase awareness of: (1) the impact of crime on victims and survivors, and (2) the challenges to and solutions for achieving justice for victims.
 
Recognizes that dignity, fairness, and respect constitute the foundation of how crime victims and survivors should be treated.

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase awareness of: (1) the impact of crime on victims and survivors, and (2) the challenges to and solutions for achieving justice for victims.
 
Recognizes that dignity, fairness, and respect constitute the foundation of how crime victims and survivors should be treated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3048)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3048)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate