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A resolution designating February 14, 2013, as "National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care".

Bill: 113-sres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2013-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-30
text: 
Designates February 14, 2013, 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 humanistic and compassionate and providing technical expertise.

action_date: 2013-02-14
text: 
Designates February 14, 2013, 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: 2013-02-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S789)
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S789)
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S788-789)
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S406)
action_date: 2013-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2013-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-30
text: 
Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.

action_date: 2013-01-30
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S408; text as passed Senate: CR S406)
action_date: 2013-01-30
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 S408; text as passed Senate: CR S406)
action_date: 2013-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a postage stamp should be issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon landing on Florida.

Bill: 113-sres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2013-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Florida
Postal service
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a postage stamp to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the landing of Juan Ponce de Leon in Florida. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S445)
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Bill: 113-sres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2013-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government studies and investigations
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: 
Remembers the 7 astronauts who tragically lost their lives aboard the space shuttle Columbia upon its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere 10 years ago on February 1, 2003.
 
Expresses condolences to their families and friends.
 
Commends those who have honored the memory of the space shuttle Columbia over the past decade. 
 
Reaffirms the nation's commitment to provide the leadership and resources necessary to ensure robust and safe human space flight capability in low-Earth orbit and beyond in the 21st century, making certain that the sacrifice of those heroes shall not have been in vain. 

action_date: 2013-01-31
text: 

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

 
Remembers the 7 astronauts who tragically lost their lives aboard the space shuttle Columbia upon its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere 10 years ago on February 1, 2003. 
 
Expresses condolences to their families and friends.
 
Commends those who have honored the memory of the space shuttle Columbia over the past decade. 
 
Reaffirms the nation's commitment to provide the leadership and resources necessary to ensure robust and safe human space flight capability in low-Earth orbit and beyond in the 21st century, making certain that the sacrifice of those heroes shall not have been in vain. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S445-446)
action_date: 2013-01-31
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 S448; text as passed Senate: CR S445-446)
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Gonzaga University on its 125th anniversary.

Bill: 113-sres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2013-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: 
Honors Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Applauds Gonzaga University for its commitment to its students and for instilling in them the importance of service to others and civic engagement.
 
Congratulates its students, staff, faculty, alumni, and supporters for their many contributions in the United States and abroad.
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2013-01-31
text: 

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

 
Honors Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Applauds Gonzaga University for its commitment to its students and for instilling in them the importance of service to others and civic engagement.
 
Congratulates its students, staff, faculty, alumni, and supporters for their many contributions in the United States and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S446)
action_date: 2013-01-31
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 S448; text as passed Senate: CR S446)
action_date: 2013-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2013-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Hospital care
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of U.S. communities; (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States; (3) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (4) rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas of the United States.
 
Celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work hard each day to deliver quality care to people living in rural areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S527)
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 4 through 8, 2013, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 113-sres-27
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2013-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: 
Designates the week of February 4-February 8, 2013, as National School Counseling Week.

action_date: 2013-02-07
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of February 4-February 8, 2013, as National School Counseling Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S569; text as passed Senate: CR S527-528)
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S569; text as passed Senate: CR S527-528)
action_date: 2013-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill: 113-sres-28
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2013-02-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-11
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: 2013-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S594)
action_date: 2013-02-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 113-sres-29
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Economic Committee
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.

action_date: 2013-02-12
text: 

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

 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S662; text as passed Senate: CR S661)
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S662; text as passed Senate: CR S661)
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing the Committee to Reduce Government Waste.

Bill: 113-sres-30
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2013-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Executive agency funding and structure
Performance measurement
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: 
Establishes the Senate Committee to Reduce Government Waste to: (1) research, review, and study federal programs that are underperforming or nonessential; (2) determine which ones should be modified or eliminated; and (3) recommend to the Senate actions designed to modify or eliminate them, including legislation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S661)
action_date: 2013-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Bill: 113-sres-31
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2013-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans. 
 
Recognizes the injustices that African Americans have endured and commends the African-American community for overcoming those injustices and changing the course and nature of history by forging the fight for equality.
 
Calls for the United States to: (1) move forward as one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all; and (2) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy.

action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans. 
 
Recognizes the injustices that African Americans have endured and commends the African-American community for overcoming those injustices and changing the course and nature of history by forging the fight for equality.
 
Calls for the United States to: (1) move forward as one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all; and (2) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716)
action_date: 2013-02-13
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 S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716)
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 113-sres-32
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2013-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University football team, the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision champions.

action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 

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

Congratulates the North Dakota State University football team, the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision champions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716-717)
action_date: 2013-02-13
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 S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716-717)
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Emporia State University.

Bill: 113-sres-33
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2013-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Kansas
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 
Congratulates the educational professionals, students, and alumni of Emporia State University, in Emporia, Kansas, for 150 years of excellence in higher education.

action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the educational professionals, students, and alumni of Emporia State University, in Emporia, Kansas, for 150 years of excellence in higher education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S717)
action_date: 2013-02-13
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 S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S717)
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kansas State University.

Bill: 113-sres-34
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2013-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Kansas

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 
Congratulates Kansas State University for 150 years of fulfilling the mission of a land-grant university. 
 

action_date: 2013-02-13
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Kansas State University for 150 years of fulfilling the mission of a land-grant university. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S717)
action_date: 2013-02-13
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 S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S717)
action_date: 2013-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII.

Bill: 113-sres-35
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2013-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Maryland
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: 
Congratulates the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII.

action_date: 2013-02-14
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Baltimore Ravens for winning Super Bowl XLVII.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S789-790; text as passed Senate: CR S787)
action_date: 2013-02-14
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 S789-790; text as passed Senate: CR S787)
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing February 19, 2013 as the centennial of Mosaic, a faith-based organization that was founded in Nebraska and now serves more than 3,600 individuals with intellectual disabilities in 10 States.

Bill: 113-sres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2013-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: 
Recognizes February 19, 2013, as the centennial of Mosaic (a faith-based organization that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities). Recognizes the important and valuable contributions that such individuals make in their communities. Celebrates the integral role that Mosaic has played in the growth and success of such individuals.
 
Congratulates the men and women who have touched countless lives by contributing to the mission of Mosaic to create a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

action_date: 2013-02-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes February 19, 2013, as the centennial of Mosaic (a faith-based organization that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities). Recognizes the important and valuable contributions that such individuals make in their communities. Celebrates the integral role that Mosaic has played in the growth and success of such individuals.
 
Congratulates the men and women who have touched countless lives by contributing to the mission of Mosaic to create a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S790; text as passed Senate: CR S787-788)
action_date: 2013-02-14
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 S790; text as passed Senate: CR S787-788)
action_date: 2013-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate