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A resolution honoring conservation on the centennial of the passenger pigeon extinction.

Bill: 113-sres-564
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Commemorates the importance of the 100th anniversary of the passenger pigeon extinction, our natural heritage, the sustainability of our ecosystem, and the conservation of our nation's wildlife.

action_date: 2014-12-16
text: 
Commemorates the importance of the 100th anniversary of the passenger pigeon extinction, our natural heritage, the sustainability of our ecosystem, and the balanced and responsible conservation of our nation's wildlife.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6929-6930)
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6929-6930)
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6929-6930)
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-16
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5797)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Bill: 113-sres-565
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Great Lakes
Radioactive wastes and releases
Water quality
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin,
 
the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built there, and
 
the President and the Secretary should work together with their Canadian government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5797)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 125th anniversary of the State of South Dakota.

Bill: 113-sres-566
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
South Dakota
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Commends and celebrates South Dakota and its people on the state's 125th anniversary.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Commends and celebrates South Dakota and its people on the state's 125th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5770; text as passed Senate: CR S5797)
action_date: 2014-09-18
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 S5770; text as passed Senate: CR S5797)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the possible easing of restrictions on the sale of lethal military equipment to the Government of Vietnam.

Bill: 113-sres-567
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Disaster relief and insurance
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Human trafficking
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: 
 
Vietnam is an important emerging partner with which the United States increasingly shares strategic and economic interests; 
 
the government of Vietnam has recently taken modest but encouraging steps to improve its human rights record; 
 
the President, with congressional consultation, should begin a process to ease the U.S. prohibition on the sale of lethal military equipment to Vietnam; 
 
easing such prohibition with regard to maritime and coastal defense would further U.S. national security interests, but steps beyond this would require Vietnam to take significant steps to protect human rights; and 
 
the United States should support civil society in Vietnam, and specify what human rights steps Vietnam should take to continue strengthening the bilateral relationship.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5797-5798)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of September 2014 as "National Sepsis Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-568
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Designates the month of September 2014 as National Sepsis Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5798)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 23, 2014, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 113-sres-569
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Designates September 23, 2014, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Administration for Community Living, and others to continue developing, evaluating, and promoting interventions and programs to prevent falls.

action_date: 2014-12-04
text: 

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

 
Designates September 23, 2014, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Administration for Community Living, and others to continue developing, evaluating, and promoting interventions and programs to prevent falls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6356)
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6356)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5798)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5798)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 17, 2014, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

Bill: 113-sres-570
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Designates October 17, 2014, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.
 
Urges the people of the United States to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, cleaner and more energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the adoption of federal policies to advance and adopt alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5798-5799)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 30, 2014, as "United States and India Partnership Day".

Bill: 113-sres-571
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Designates September 30, 2014, as United States and India Partnership Day.
 
 Recognizes that the U.S.-India relationship is a special and permanent bond.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Designates September 30, 2014, as United States and India Partnership Day.
 
 Recognizes that the U.S.-India relationship is a special and permanent bond.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5880; text as passed Sentate: CR S5799)
action_date: 2014-09-18
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 S5880; text as passed Sentate: CR S5799)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.

Bill: 113-sres-572
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Congratulates sailors of the U.S. Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic missile submarine deterrent patrols. Honors and thanks the crews and their families for their dedication and sacrifice.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Congratulates sailors of the U.S. Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic missile submarine deterrent patrols. Honors and thanks the crews and their families for their dedication and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5799)
action_date: 2014-09-18
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 S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5799)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

Bill: 113-sres-573
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
 
Commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
 
Commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5799-5800)
action_date: 2014-09-18
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 S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5799-5800)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 113-sres-574
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Designates the week of September 20-September 27, 2014, as National Estuaries Week. 
 
Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the nation's economic well-being and prosperity.

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of September 20-September 27, 2014, as National Estuaries Week. 
 
Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the nation's economic well-being and prosperity.

Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5800)
action_date: 2014-09-18
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 S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5800)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2014 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-575
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 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: 2014-09-18
text: 
Designates September 2014 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) increase research funding to improve screening and treatment for prostate cancer, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2014 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) increase research funding to improve screening and treatment for prostate cancer, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5800-5801)
action_date: 2014-09-18
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 S5880; text as passed Senate: CR S5800-5801)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2014, as the "National Day of Writing".

Bill: 113-sres-576
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2014-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-12
text: 
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2014, as the National Day on Writing.

action_date: 2014-11-12
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2014, as the National Day on Writing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5957; text as passed Senate: CR S5921)
action_date: 2014-11-12
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 S5957; text as passed Senate: CR S5921)
action_date: 2014-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 113-sres-577
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2014-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-12
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families during the holiday season; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization for delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2014-11-18
text: 

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

 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families during the holiday season; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization for delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6106)
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6106)
action_date: 2014-11-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5921)
action_date: 2014-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr., former Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate.

Bill: 113-sres-579
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2014-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-17
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 17, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to his memory.

action_date: 2014-11-17
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 Howard O. Greene, Jr.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 17, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to his memory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6005; text as passed Senate: CR S6024)
action_date: 2014-11-17
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 S6005; text as passed Senate: CR S6024)
action_date: 2014-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 113-sres-580
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2014-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.

action_date: 2014-11-17
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6220)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6220)
action_date: 2014-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6024-6025)
action_date: 2014-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate