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A resolution commemorating the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games and supporting Team USA in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.

Bill: 113-sres-352
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2014-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Europe
Olympic games
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the athletes of Team USA at the 2014 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia; and (2) the goals and ideals of the Games.
 
Applauds all athletes and coaches of Team USA and their families.
 
Thanks the U.S. Olympic Committee for its unwavering support of Team USA.

action_date: 2014-02-06
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the athletes of Team USA at the 2014 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia; and (2) the goals and ideals of the Games.
 
Applauds all athletes and coaches of Team USA and their families.
 
Thanks the U.S. Olympic Committee for its unwavering support of Team USA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S834; text as passed Senate: CR S826)
action_date: 2014-02-06
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 S834; text as passed Senate: CR S826)
action_date: 2014-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2014 as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-353
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: 
Designates September 2014 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
 
Expresses support for research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S896-897)
action_date: 2014-02-11
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-354
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 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: 2014-02-11
text: 
Expresses the Senate's belief that the United States: (1) should undertake every reasonable effort to find and repatriate members of the Armed Forces who are missing and to repatriate members who are captured; (2) has a responsibility to keep the promises made to members of the Armed Forces who risk their lives on behalf of the people of the United States; and (3) while continuing to transition leadership roles in combat operations in Afghanistan to the people of Afghanistan, must continue fulfilling the promises made to members in a missing status or captured as a result of service in Afghanistan.
 
Expresses support for the U.S. Soldier's Creed and the Warrior Ethos, which state that "I will never leave a fallen comrade."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S897)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to cease the extra-judicial release of Afghan detainees, carry out its commitments pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding governing the transfer of Afghan detainees from the United States custody to Afghan control and to uphold the Afghan Rule of Law with respect to the referral and disposition of detainees.

Bill: 113-sres-355
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2014-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: 
 Insists that President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai honor the March 2013 Memorandum of Understanding governing the transfer of Afghan detainees from U.S. custody to Afghan control.
 
Insists that, if the Afghan Review Board (ARB) will not follow the conditions of the Memorandum, the ARB shall be dismantled and the National Directorate for Security and Afghan prosecutors shall determine how to handle the remaining detainees. 
 
Urges Afghanistan to cease the extra-judicial release of detainees. 
 
 Calls on the Secretary of State to consider Afghanistan's adherence to existing detainee memoranda of understanding in implementing certification requirements for certain assistance for Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S957)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 13, 2014, as "$2.13 Day".

Bill: 113-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2014-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Labor standards
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: 
Designates Thursday, February 13, 2014, as $2.13 Day.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the cash wage that an employer is required to pay a tipped employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) should be increased to 70% of the federal minimum wage for a FLSA covered nonexempt employee. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S957-958)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing concern of undemocratic governance and the abuse of the rights of individuals in Ukraine.

Bill: 113-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2014-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
United Nations
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should increase democracy and human rights programming in Ukraine; (2) the United States should review security assistance funding for any organization in Ukraine that violates the civil or human rights of the people of Ukraine; (3) the Department of State should consider imposing targeted sanctions against the perpetrators of state-sanctioned violence in Ukraine; (4) the United States should urge authorities in Ukraine to locate missing persons and release all political prisoners, including former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, and hold perpetrators of extra-legal measures accountable; and (5) the United States endorses the European Union's Council on Foreign Affairs' statement that a new and inclusive government, constitutional reform, and preparations for free presidential elections would contribute to bringing Ukraine back on a sustainable reform path.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S958)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl XLVIII and the 12th Man for their critical support.

Bill: 113-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2014-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl XLVIII; and (2) the Denver Broncos and quarterback Peyton Manning on a historic season.
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2014-02-12
text: 

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

 
Congratulates: (1) the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl XLVIII; and (2) the Denver Broncos and quarterback Peyton Manning on a historic season.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S964; text of measure as introduced: CR S958-959)
action_date: 2014-02-12
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 S964; text of measure as introduced: CR S958-959)
action_date: 2014-02-12
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-359
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2014-02-12 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 Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Special Committee on Aging

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.

action_date: 2014-02-12
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: 2014-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S964; text of measure as introduced: CR S959)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S964; text of measure as introduced: CR S959)
action_date: 2014-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Onstad.

Bill: 113-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2014-02-24 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: 2014-02-24
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Tom Lopach, Chief of Staff for Senator Jon Tester, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant testimony may be sought, to testify in the case of 
United States v. Onstad
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them in connection with such testimony. 

action_date: 2014-02-24
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Tom Lopach, Chief of Staff for Senator Jon Tester, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant testimony may be sought, to testify in the case of 
United States v. Onstad
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them in connection with such testimony. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1009; text as passed Senate: CR S1008)
action_date: 2014-02-24
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 S1009; text as passed Senate: CR S1008)
action_date: 2014-02-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

Bill: 113-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2014-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-26
text: 
Designates the month of February as Career and Technical Education Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1176-1177)
action_date: 2014-02-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1177)
action_date: 2014-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Bill: 113-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2014-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-26
text: 
 Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans. 
Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as &quot;one Nation . . . indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.&quot;

action_date: 2014-02-26
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. 
 
Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as &quot;one Nation . . . indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1185-1186; text as passed Senate: CR S1177)
action_date: 2014-02-26
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 S1185-1186; text as passed Senate: CR S1177)
action_date: 2014-02-26
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-364
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2014-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sri Lanka

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: 
Calls upon the President to develop a policy towards Sri Lanka that reflects U.S. interests, including respect for human rights and democracy, as well as economic and security interests. 
 
Calls on the United States and the international community to assist Sri Lanka in establishing domestic mechanisms to deal with grievances arising from actions committed by both sides during and after the civil war in Sri Lanka.
 
Encourages Sri Lanka to put in place a truth and reconciliation commission similar to the one adopted by South Africa. 
 
Urges Sri Lanka to improve religious and media freedoms and to bring to justice those responsible for attacks on journalists and places of worship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237)
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 113-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2014-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ending multiple sclerosis by supporting multiple sclerosis research and education programs.
 
Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work towards finding ways to stop the progression of the disease, treat its symptoms, and end multiple sclerosis forever.

action_date: 2014-02-27
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 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ending multiple sclerosis by supporting multiple sclerosis research and education programs.
 
Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work towards finding ways to stop the progression of the disease, treat its symptoms, and end multiple sclerosis forever.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1252-1253; text as passed Senate: CR S1238)
action_date: 2014-02-27
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 S1252-1253; text as passed Senate: CR S1238)
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 3, 2014, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 113-sres-367
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2014-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: 
Designates March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 17th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2014-02-27
text: 

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

 
Designates March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 17th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1252-1253; text as passed Senate: CR S1238)
action_date: 2014-02-27
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 S1252-1253; text as passed Senate: CR S1238)
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 28, 2014, as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 113-sres-368
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2014-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: 
Designates February 28, 2014, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders. 
 
 

action_date: 2014-02-27
text: 

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

 
Designates February 28, 2014, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1252-1253; text as passed Senate: CR S1238-1239)
action_date: 2014-02-27
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 S1252-1253; text as passed Senate: CR S1238-1239)
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to designate May 22, 2014 as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and to honor those in the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Bill: 113-sres-369
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2014-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-04
text: 
Honors the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service for their dedicated and important service to country.
 
 Designates May 22, 2014, as United States Foreign Service Day to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Foreign Service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1283)
action_date: 2014-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate