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A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing.

Bill: 113-sres-321
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Monuments and memorials
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-13
text: 
Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela. 
 
Extends condolences to the members of his family and his fellow citizens. 
 
Requests: (1) the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of honor and condolence to Nelson Mandela's family and to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, and (2) the President to identify an appropriate and lasting U.S. government program to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy.

action_date: 2013-12-13
text: 

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

 
Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela. 
 
Extends condolences to the members of his family and his fellow citizens. 
 
Requests: (1) the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of honor and condolence to Nelson Mandela's family and to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, and (2) the President to identify an appropriate and lasting U.S. government program to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8813; text as passed Senate: CR S8812)
action_date: 2013-12-13
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 S8813; text as passed Senate: CR S8812)
action_date: 2013-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 113-sres-322
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2013-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-16
text: 
Requires the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate, including 200 additional copies for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 

action_date: 2013-12-16
text: 

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

 
Requires the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate, including 200 additional copies for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8862; text as passed Senate: CR S8846)
action_date: 2013-12-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8862; text as passed Senate: CR S8846)
action_date: 2013-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on maintaining the current annual adjustment in retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62.

Bill: 113-sres-323
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2013-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) retirees from the Armed Forces should not unfairly bear the burden of excessive government spending, (2) military retirees earned the benefits they were promised upon entering the military and it is the duty of the Senate to protect them, and (3) the Senate should seek alternatives to the provisions of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 regarding the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8981)
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8981)
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013, of employees of the Transportation Security Administration.

Bill: 113-sres-324
Sponsor: Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Introduced: 2013-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aviation and airports
California
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Department of Homeland Security
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Transportation safety and security
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: 
Condemns the senseless and appalling shooting carried out at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 1, 2013.
 
Offers the Senate's deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of deceased Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez.
 
Honors the dedicated public service of TSA Officers Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grisby and sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack.
 
Remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.

action_date: 2013-12-18
text: 

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

 
Condemns the senseless and appalling shooting carried out at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on November 1, 2013.
 
Offers the Senate's deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of deceased Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez.
 
Honors the dedicated public service of TSA Officers Gerardo Hernandez, James Speer, and Tony Grisby and sends its hope for a quick recovery to the other victims of the horrific attack.
 
Remains committed to preventing similar tragedies from happening again.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8983; text of measure as passed: CR S8981)
action_date: 2013-12-18
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 S8983; text of measure as passed: CR S8981)
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of December 22 through December 28, 2013, as "National Toy Week".

Bill: 113-sres-325
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2013-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: 
Designates the week of December 22-December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the necessary role of toys and play in the development of children across the United States; and (2) that, for 97 years, the toy industry has promoted fun and safe play.
 
 

action_date: 2013-12-20
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of December 22-December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the necessary role of toys and play in the development of children across the United States; and (2) that, for 97 years, the toy industry has promoted fun and safe play.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9114-9115; text as passed Senate: CR S9108-9109)
action_date: 2013-12-20
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 S9114-9115; text as passed Senate: CR S9108-9109)
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the 2013 Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer team on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Soccer Championship.

Bill: 113-sres-326
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2013-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
New Hampshire
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: 
Congratulates the Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer team on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Soccer Championship.

action_date: 2013-12-20
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Southern New Hampshire University men's soccer team on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Soccer Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9114-9115; text as passed Senate: CR S9109)
action_date: 2013-12-20
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 S9114-9115; text as passed Senate: CR S9109)
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Sporting Kansas City for an outstanding 2013 season in Major League Soccer and for winning the Major League Soccer Cup 2013.

Bill: 113-sres-327
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2013-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Kansas
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: 
Congratulates Sporting Kansas City for winning the Major League Soccer Cup 2013.

action_date: 2013-12-20
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Sporting Kansas City for winning the Major League Soccer Cup 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9114-9115; text as passed Senate: CR S9109)
action_date: 2013-12-20
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 S9114-9115; text as passed Senate: CR S9109)
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on steps the Government of Iran must take before further bilateral negotiations between the Government of Iran and the United States Government occur.

Bill: 113-sres-328
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2014-01-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that before further U.S.-Iran bilateral negotiations occur Iran must release all U.S. citizens unjustly detained in Iran, and publicly affirm Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S30)
action_date: 2014-01-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of the biennial USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, DC and designating April 21 through April 27, 2014, as "National Science and Technology Week".

Bill: 113-sres-329
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2014-01-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 
Expresses the support of the Senate for the goals and ideals of the USA Science & Engineering Festival to promote scholarship in science and an interest in scientific research and development as the cornerstones of innovation and competition in the United States. 
 
Supports festivals such as the USA Science & Engineering Festival, that focus on the importance of science and engineering to the daily lives of individuals in the United States through exhibits on topics that include human spaceflight, medicine, engineering, biotechnology, physics, and astronomy. 
 
Congratulates all the individuals and organizations whose efforts will make possible the USA Science & Engineering Festival, highlighting the accomplishments of the United States in science and engineering. 
 
Designates April 21-27, 2014, as National Science and Technology Week. 

action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 

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

 
Expresses the support of the Senate for the goals and ideals of the USA Science & Engineering Festival to promote scholarship in science and an interest in scientific research and development as the cornerstones of innovation and competition in the United States. 
 
Supports festivals, such as the USA Science & Engineering Festival, that focus on the importance of science and engineering to the daily lives of individuals in the United States through exhibits on topics that include human spaceflight, medicine, engineering, biotechnology, physics, and astronomy. 
 
Congratulates all the individuals and organizations whose efforts will make possible the USA Science & Engineering Festival, highlighting the accomplishments of the United States in science and engineering. 
 
Designates April 21-27, 2014, as National Science and Technology Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S83; text as passed Senate: CR S70)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S83; text as passed Senate: CR S70)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of "Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States" and the significant progress in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use, and supporting an end to tobacco-related death and disease.

Bill: 113-sres-330
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2014-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of &quot;Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States&quot; and the significant contributions of such report in reducing the public health burden of tobacco use.
 
Expresses support for ending tobacco-related death and disease.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S292)
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship.

Bill: 113-sres-331
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2014-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: 
Congratulates the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship. 

action_date: 2014-01-13
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Florida State University football team for winning the 2014 Bowl Championship Series national championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S297-298; text as passed Senate: CR S292)
action_date: 2014-01-13
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 S297-298; text as passed Senate: CR S292)
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 113-sres-332
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2014-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. 

action_date: 2014-01-13
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University football team as the champion of for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S298; text as passed Senate: CR S292-293)
action_date: 2014-01-13
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 S298; text as passed Senate: CR S292-293)
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-334
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2014-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 
Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

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

action_date: 2014-01-28
text: 

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

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

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-01-28
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S554)
action_date: 2014-01-28
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S554)
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S448)
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 2014 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 113-sres-335
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2014-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 
Designates January 2014 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
 Recognizes those who are already serving as mentors and encourages others to volunteer as mentors. 
 
 Expresses support for: (1) the goals of mentoring to increase educational achievement, reduce juvenile delinquency, and improve life outcomes for mentees; and (2) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States.

action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 

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

 
Designates January 2014 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
 Recognizes those who are already serving as mentors and encourages others to volunteer as mentors. 
 
 Expresses support for: (1) the goals of mentoring to increase educational achievement, reduce juvenile delinquency, and improve life outcomes for mentees; and (2) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S457-458; text as passed Senate: CR S448-449)
action_date: 2014-01-16
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 S457-458; text as passed Senate: CR S448-449)
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate