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A resolution designating the first week of April 2014 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 113-sres-336
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2014-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 
Designates the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the first week of April 2014 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S458; text as passed Senate: CR S449)
action_date: 2014-01-16
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 S458; text as passed Senate: CR S449)
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as "National Data Privacy Day".

Bill: 113-sres-337
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2014-01-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as National Data Privacy Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) state and local governments to raise awareness about data privacy and security; (2) privacy professionals and educators to discuss such privacy and security; (3) corporations, governments, and other organizations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of individuals and to promote trust in technologies; (4) individuals to learn about the specific steps they can take to protect the privacy of information they possess about themselves and others; and (5) everyone to respect privacy, safeguard data they possess, and enable trust. 

action_date: 2014-01-27
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as National Data Privacy Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) state and local governments to raise awareness about data privacy and security; (2) privacy professionals and educators to discuss such privacy and security; (3) corporations, governments, and other organizations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of individuals and to promote trust in technologies; (4) individuals to learn about the specific steps they can take to protect the privacy of information they possess about themselves and others; and (5) everyone to respect privacy, safeguard data they possess, and enable trust. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S491; text as passed Senate: CR S490)
action_date: 2014-01-27
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 S491; text as passed Senate: CR S490)
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Diane K. Skvarla as Curator Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Bill: 113-sres-338
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2014-01-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: 
Designates Diane K. Skvarla as Curator Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, effective January 27, 2014.
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: 

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

 
Designates Diane K. Skvarla as Curator Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, effective January 27, 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S491-492; text as passed Senate: CR S490)
action_date: 2014-01-27
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 S491-492; text as passed Senate: CR S490)
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.

Bill: 113-sres-339
Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2014-01-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Minnesota

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: 
Commemorates the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.

action_date: 2014-02-10
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S855-856)
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S855-856)
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S490)
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all necessary measures should be taken to protect children in the United States from human trafficking, especially during the upcoming Super Bowl, an event around which many children are trafficked for sex.

Bill: 113-sres-340
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2014-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Human trafficking
Professional sports
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) law enforcement officers, the juvenile justice system, social services, and the public should recognize and treat all children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking; and (2) federal and state law enforcement agencies should take all necessary measures to protect children in the United States from harm, including arresting and prosecuting traffickers and buyers of children for sex in accordance with the applicable laws against child abuse, statutory rape, and human trafficking, particularly during the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLVIII.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S704)
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S704)
action_date: 2014-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S529)
action_date: 2014-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and honoring her legacy as an American heroine.

Bill: 113-sres-341
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2014-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Arkansas
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: 
Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and commemorates her legacy by encouraging people of the United States to promote social justice, equality, and the principles of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S704-705)
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S704-705)
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S604)
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 3 through 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 113-sres-342
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2014-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-30
text: 
Designates February 3-February 7, 2014, as National School Counseling Week.

action_date: 2014-01-30
text: 

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

 
Designates February 3-February 7, 2014, as National School Counseling Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658; text as passed Senate: CR S657)
action_date: 2014-01-30
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 S658; text as passed Senate: CR S657)
action_date: 2014-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a Select Committee of the Senate to make a full and thorough investigation of the unauthorized disclosures of apparently classified information concerning the National Security Agency intelligence-collection programs, operations, and activities, including programs affecting Americans, to make findings based upon the investigation, and to make recommendations based on the investigation and findings.

Bill: 113-sres-343
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2014-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
National Security Agency
Public contracts and procurement
Senate
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: 
Establishes in the Senate the Select Committee on the Investigation of leaks concerning certain activities of the National Security Agency (NSA) to:
 
 
make a full and thorough investigation of the unauthorized disclosures that have occurred since June 2013 of apparently classified information concerning the NSA intelligence-collection programs, operations, and activities, including intelligence-collection programs affecting Americans;
 
 make findings based upon the investigation;
 
submit to Congress and the President recommendations based on it and such findings; and 
 
take any actions necessary and appropriate to carry out these requirements. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S765-767)
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S767)
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Penn State University women's volleyball team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Volleyball Championship.

Bill: 113-sres-344
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2014-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Pennsylvania
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: 
Congratulates the Penn State University women's volleyball team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship.

action_date: 2014-02-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Penn State University women's volleyball team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S773-774; text as passed Senate: CR S767-768)
action_date: 2014-02-04
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 S773-774; text as passed Senate: CR S767-768)
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.

Bill: 113-sres-345
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
states and local educational agencies should maintain the right and responsibility of determining educational curricula, programs of instruction, and assessments for elementary and secondary education;
 
the federal government should not incentivize the adoption of common education standards or the creation of a national assessment to align with such standards; and
 
no application process for any federal grant funds or waivers issued by the Secretary of Education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 should award any additional points, or provide any preference, for the adoption of the Common Core State Standards or any other national common education standards.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S823-824)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the athletes from the State of Washington and across the United States who are set to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Bill: 113-sres-346
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Olympic games
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Congratulates the members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and wishes them success at the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S824)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for completion of the accelerated transition of United States combat and military and security operations to the Government of Afghanistan.

Bill: 113-sres-347
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Declares that it is U.S. policy: (1) that, in coordination with the government of Afghanistan, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries, and other allies in Afghanistan, the President shall complete the accelerated transition of U.S. military and security operations to such government and redeploy U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan by December 31, 2014; and (2) to pursue diplomatic efforts leading to a political settlement and reconciliation of the internal conflict in Afghanistan.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that, should the President determine the necessity to maintain U.S. troops in Afghanistan to carry out missions after December 31, 2014, any such presence and missions should be authorized by a separate vote of Congress not later than June 1, 2014.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S824-825)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.

Bill: 113-sres-348
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Commends the U.S. representatives on their leadership on United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution (UNHRC) 22/1 which promotes reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.
 
 Calls on the United States and the international community to establish an independent international accountability mechanism to evaluate reports of war crimes and other human rights violations committed by both sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka.
 
Urges the Government of Sri Lanka to: (1) allow access for media, international aid agencies, and human rights groups into all regions of the country and to detention sites; and (2) end its media restrictions. 
 
Calls upon the President to develop a comprehensive policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests, including respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law, economic interests, and security interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S825)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area.

Bill: 113-sres-349
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Farmland
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Commends the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area on the occasion of its 30-year anniversary.
 
 Recognizes the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area as a pioneer in the Washington wine industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S825)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 14, 2014, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care.

Bill: 113-sres-350
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Designates February 14, 2014, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care.
 
Recognizes the importance of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients in promoting better health outcomes.
 
Encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the important roles in medicine of humanism and compassion, as well as technical expertise.

action_date: 2014-02-12
text: 
Designates February 14, 2014, as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care.
 
Recognizes the importance of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients in promoting better health outcomes.
 
Encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of being humane and compassionate and providing technical expertise.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S964)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S964)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S963-964)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S963-964)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S963-964)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S825-826)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution requiring that legislation considered by the Senate be confined to a single issue.

Bill: 113-sres-351
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider a bill or resolution that is not confined to a single subject.
 
Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S826)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate