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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 113-sres-439
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2014-05-06 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: 2014-05-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
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: 2014-05-06
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. 
 
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: 2014-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2740; text as passed Senate: CR S2721-2722)
action_date: 2014-05-06
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 S2740; text as passed Senate: CR S2721-2722)
action_date: 2014-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of teachers to the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-440
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2014-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of teachers and other educators to the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
 
Expresses gratitude for their work.
 
Encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events on National Teacher Day.

action_date: 2014-05-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the contributions of teachers and other educators to the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
 
Expresses gratitude for their work.
 
Encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events on National Teacher Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2878)
action_date: 2014-05-08
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 S2888; text as passed Senate: CR S2878)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2014, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".

Bill: 113-sres-441
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2014-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2014, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.
 
Expresses support for the implementation of local school wellness policies that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities that address the childhood obesity epidemic and promote child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and to work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months.

action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2014, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.
 
Expresses support for the implementation of local school wellness policies that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities that address the childhood obesity epidemic and promote child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and to work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2980)
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2980)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2878)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 113-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2014-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face.
 
Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system and maximize the number of children exiting foster care to the protection of safe, loving, and permanent families.
 
Supports the designation of National Foster Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2957)
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the  valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-443
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2014-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 
Recognizes May 3-11, 2014, as National Travel and Tourism Week.

action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 3-11, 2014, as National Travel and Tourism Week.
 
Commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2980; text as passed Senate: CR S2957-2958)
action_date: 2014-05-13
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 S2980; text as passed Senate: CR S2957-2958)
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Harlan Mathews, former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.

Bill: 113-sres-444
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2014-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Harlan Mathews, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 13, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Mathews.

action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Harlan Mathews, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 13, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Mathews.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2980; text as passed Senate: CR S2958)
action_date: 2014-05-13
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 S2980; text as passed Senate: CR S2958)
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and designating May 2014 as "National Cancer Research Month".

Bill: 113-sres-445
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2014-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-14
text: 
Designates May 2014 as National Cancer Research Month.

action_date: 2014-05-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of cancer research and the invaluable contributions of researchers who are dedicated to reversing the cancer epidemic.
 
Designates May 2014 as National Cancer Research Month.
 
Supports efforts to establish cancer research as a national and international priority to eventually eliminate the more than 200 diseases that collectively represent cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243-3244)
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3243-3244)
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3032)
action_date: 2014-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-446
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2014-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive U.S. product.

action_date: 2014-05-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive U.S. product.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3049-3050; text as passed Senate: CR S3078)
action_date: 2014-05-15
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 S3049-3050; text as passed Senate: CR S3078)
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the policy of the United States regarding stabilizing the currency of Ukraine.

Bill: 113-sres-448
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2014-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
International monetary system and foreign exchange
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States and Ukraine should examine the benefits of implementing a currency board system as a way to stabilize Ukraine's currency and improve its economy, and (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to create such a currency board if Ukraine decides to implement one.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3078-3079)
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating and honoring the dedication and sacrifice of the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Bill: 113-sres-449
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2014-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: 
Recognizes May 15, 2014, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 
 
Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices of law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

action_date: 2014-05-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 15, 2014, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. 
 
Acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices of law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3145-3146; text as passed Senate: CR S3079)
action_date: 2014-05-15
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 S3145-3146; text as passed Senate: CR S3079)
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 17, 2014, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 113-sres-450
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2014-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: 
Designates May 17, 2014, as National Kids to Parks Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of young people of the United States. 

action_date: 2014-05-15
text: 

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

 
Designates May 17, 2014, as National Kids to Parks Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health of young people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3146; text as passed Senate: CR S3079)
action_date: 2014-05-15
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 S3146; text as passed Senate: CR S3079)
action_date: 2014-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in City of Lafayette v. Bryan Benoit.

Bill: 113-sres-452
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2014-05-20 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: 2014-05-20
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Nicole Hebert and Kathy Manuel, current employees in the office of Senator David Vitter, and Thomas Hebert, a former employee of that office, and any other employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to produce documents and provide testimony in the case of 
City of Lafayette v. Bryan Benoit
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such current and former employees in connection with the case.

action_date: 2014-05-20
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Nicole Hebert and Kathy Manuel, current employees in the office of Senator David Vitter, and Thomas Hebert, a former employee of that office, and any other employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to produce documents and provide testimony in the case of 
City of Lafayette v. Bryan Benoit
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such current and former employees in connection with the case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3193; text as passed Senate: CR S3191)
action_date: 2014-05-20
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 S3193; text as passed Senate: CR S3191)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

Bill: 113-sres-453
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2014-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Religion
Sanctions
Sudan
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: 
Condemns the charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and calls for the release of her and her son.
 
 Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom in Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of religious freedom.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals.
 
Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.

action_date: 2014-06-03
text: 
Condemns the charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and calls for the release of her and her children.
 
 Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom in Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of religious freedom.
 
Urges the government of Sudan to ensure that the drafting process for the new constitution includes civil society leaders and representatives of all major political parties in order to ensure freedom of religion, respect for human rights, and recognition of Sudan as a multireligious, multiethnic, and multicultural nation.
 
Recognizes that every individual should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals.
 
Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for initiatives worldwide that support religious freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3384)
action_date: 2014-06-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3384)
action_date: 2014-06-03
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3384)
action_date: 2014-06-03
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-06-03
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3241-3242)
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate