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A resolution designating August 7, 2013, as "National Lighthouse and Lighthouse Preservation Day".

Bill: 113-sres-204
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2013-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historic sites and heritage areas
Marine and inland water transportation
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 
Designates August 7, 2013, as National Lighthouse and Lighthouse Preservation Day.

action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 

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

 
Designates August 7, 2013, as National Lighthouse and Lighthouse Preservation Day.
 
Encourages lighthouse grounds to be made open to the general public to the extent feasible.
 
Encourages the U.S. people to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6079)
action_date: 2013-07-30
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 S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6079)
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2013 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-sres-205
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2013-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6079-6080)
action_date: 2013-07-30
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 S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6079-6080)
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2013 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-206
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2013-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 
Designates September 2013 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase research funding to a level commensurate with the burden of prostate cancer; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.
 
 

action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2013 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 

Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase research funding to a level commensurate with the burden of prostate cancer; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6080)
action_date: 2013-07-30
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 S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6080)
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2013, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 113-sres-207
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2013-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 
Designates August 16, 2013, as National Airborne Day.
 

action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2013, as National Airborne Day.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6131-6132)
action_date: 2013-07-31
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 S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6131-6132)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2013, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 113-sres-208
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2013-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 
Designates the week of September 8, 2013, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Commends direct support professionals as integral in supporting the long-term support and services system of the United States.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies of the United States depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.

action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of September 8, 2013, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Commends direct support professionals as integral in supporting the long-term support and services system of the United States.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies of the United States depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6132)
action_date: 2013-07-31
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 S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6132)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the anniversary of the tragic shooting on August 5, 2012, at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Bill: 113-sres-209
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2013-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 
Recognizes the anniversary of and condemns the shooting on August 5, 2012, at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Condemns hatred and acts of violence towards racial and religious groups. Calls for renewed efforts to end the violence.
 
Honors the memory of Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Paramjit Kaur, and Prakash Singh, who died in the shooting. Commends the heroism of first responders and members of the community who placed their lives in danger to prevent the death of more innocent people.
 
Stands with those who plan to gather in Oak Creek on August 2-August 5, 2013, to memorialize the lives lost and to continue healing as a community.

action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the anniversary of and condemns the shooting on August 5, 2012, at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Condemns hatred and acts of violence towards racial and religious groups. Calls for renewed efforts to end the violence.
 
Honors the memory of Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Paramjit Kaur, and Prakash Singh, who died in the shooting. Commends the heroism of first responders and members of the community who placed their lives in danger to prevent the death of more innocent people.
 
Stands with those who plan to gather in Oak Creek on August 2-August 5, 2013, to memorialize the lives lost and to continue healing as a community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6132)
action_date: 2013-07-31
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 S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6132)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring Robert S. Mueller, III, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bill: 113-sres-210
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2013-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal officials

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 
Recognizes and honors the distinguished service of Robert S. Mueller, III, as the sixth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
 

action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the distinguished service of Robert S. Mueller, III, as the sixth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6133)
action_date: 2013-07-31
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 S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6133)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2013 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-211
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2013-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 
Designates September 2013 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for those living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2013 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for those living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6133)
action_date: 2013-07-31
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 S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6133)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending David J. Schiappa.

Bill: 113-sres-212
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Expresses appreciation to David Schiappa and his family.
 
Commends him for his outstanding and faithful service to the Senate.

action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation to David Schiappa and his family.
 
Commends him for his outstanding and faithful service to the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6142-6143; text as passed Senate: CR S6142; text of measure as introduced: CR S6142)
action_date: 2013-08-01
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 S6142-6143; text as passed Senate: CR S6142; text of measure as introduced: CR S6142)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of October 13, 2013, through October 19, 2013, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the value of case management in improving healthcare outcomes for patients.

Bill: 113-sres-214
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
 Designates the week of October 13-October 19, 2013, as National Case Management Week.
 
Recognizes the value of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care.

action_date: 2013-09-27
text: 

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

 
 Designates the week of October 13-October 19, 2013, as National Case Management Week.
 
Recognizes the value of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7008-7009)
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7008-7009)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6236-6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should not bail out any State.

Bill: 113-sres-215
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional oversight
Intergovernmental relations
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
States that: (1) the federal government should take no action to redeem, assume, or guarantee any state debt; and (2) the Secretary of the Treasury should report to Congress any negotiations to engage in actions that would result in an outlay of federal funds on behalf of state creditors. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution electing Laura C. Dove, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

Bill: 113-sres-216
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Elects Laura C. Dove of Virginia as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. 
 

action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 

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

 
Elects Laura C. Dove of Virginia as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259; text as passed Senate: CR S6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6259; text as passed Senate: CR S6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of October 6, 2013, through October 10, 2013, as "American College of Surgeons Days" and recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the organization.

Bill: 113-sres-217
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health personnel
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of American College of Surgeons Days. Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons, and (2) its many important contributions to the welfare of surgical patients and the U.S. health care system.

action_date: 2013-08-01
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 American College of Surgeons Days. Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons, and (2) its many important contributions to the welfare of surgical patients and the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259; text as passed Senate: CR S6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6259; text as passed Senate: CR S6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and saluting his efforts on behalf of the people of the United States to form "a more perfect union".

Bill: 113-sres-218
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2013-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Railroads
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 
Honors the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and his efforts on behalf of the people of the United States to form &quot;a more perfect union.&quot;

action_date: 2014-06-04
text: 

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

 
Honors the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and his efforts on behalf of the people of the United States to form &quot;a more perfect union.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3429-3430)
action_date: 2014-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3429-3430)
action_date: 2014-06-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3429-3430)
action_date: 2014-06-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3429-3430)
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6298)
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and others to be tried before the International Criminal Court for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Bill: 113-sres-219
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2013-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 
Condemns the ongoing violence, the use of chemical weapons, and the systematic human rights violations carried out by Syrian government forces under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad as well as abuses committed by other groups involved in the civil war in Syria.
 
 Supports the people of Syria seeking peaceful democratic change.
 
 Calls on the United Nations Security Council, based on evidence that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been perpetrated in Syria, to refer the situation to the International Criminal Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6298-6299)
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Wade v. Miller, et al.

Bill: 113-sres-220
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the 95 current and former Senators named as defendants in the case of 
Wade v. Miller

, et al
.
 

action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the 95 current and former Senators named as defendants in the case of 
Wade v. Miller

, et al
. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6299; text passed Senate: CR S6299)
action_date: 2013-09-09
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 S6299; text passed Senate: CR S6299)
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate