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An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Bill: 113-sres-55
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2013-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013.

action_date: 2013-02-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wyden. Without written report. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S877-878)
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wyden. Without written report.(text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S877-878)
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.

Bill: 113-sres-56
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2013-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network to achieve freedom for individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and (3) the Harriet Tubman Organization of Cambridge, Maryland, and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, both of Auburn, New York, for preserving the heritage of the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve Tubman's legacy.

action_date: 2013-02-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network to achieve freedom for individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and (3) the Harriet Tubman Organization of Cambridge, Maryland, and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, both of Auburn, New York, for preserving the heritage of the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve Tubman's legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878)
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878)
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 28, 2013, as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 113-sres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2013-02-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: 
Designates February 28, 2013, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders. 
 
 

action_date: 2013-02-26
text: 

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

 
Designates February 28, 2013, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878-879)
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878-879)
action_date: 2013-02-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the reporting of committee funding resolutions for the period March 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013.

Bill: 113-sres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
Requires each committee, by February 26, 2013, to report one resolution authorizing the committee to make expenditures out of the Senate contingent fund to defray its expenses, including the compensation of members of its staff, from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013. 
 
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to report one authorization resolution containing more than one such committee authorization resolution.
 

action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 

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

 
Requires each committee, by February 26, 2013, to report one resolution authorizing the committee to make expenditures out of the Senate contingent fund to defray its expenses, including the compensation of members of its staff, from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013. 
 
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to report one authorization resolution containing more than one such committee authorization resolution.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S888-889; text as passed Senate: CR S946)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S888-889; text as passed Senate: CR S946)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Finance.

Bill: 113-sres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Finance from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013. 

action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 

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

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Finance from March 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. Without written report. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S946-947)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus. Without written report.(text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S946-947)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting women's reproductive health.

Bill: 113-sres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Family planning and birth control
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medicaid
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) ensure that women have access to contraception, other preventive services, and medically accurate information necessary to make health care decisions; (2) ensure that women who rely on the family planning and related preventive health grant programs of the Public Health Service Act, title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act, and non-profit providers like Planned Parenthood continue to get cancer screenings, birth control, and other essential health care services; (3) ensure that women have access to affordable insurance coverage for all pregnancy-related health care needs; and (4) reduce health disparities between men and women and among women of different races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S947)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 1, 2013, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 113-sres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
Designates March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 16th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 

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

 
Designates March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 16th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S957; text as passed Senate: CR S947)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S957; text as passed Senate: CR S947)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 113-sres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's investigation into offshore profit shifting and the U.S. tax code.

action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's investigation into offshore profit shifting and the U.S. tax code.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S957; text as passed Senate: CR S947)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S957; text as passed Senate: CR S947)
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the Navy to commission the USS Somerset (LPD-25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bill: 113-sres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2013-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military procurement, research, weapons development
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: 
Encourages the Navy to commission the USS Somerset (LPD-25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1030)
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2013 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 113-sres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2013-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: 
Designates the first week of April 2013 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2013-03-18
text: 

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

 
Designates the first week of April 2013 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1911)
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1911)
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1036)
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 5, 2013, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

Bill: 113-sres-67
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: 
Designates April 5, 2013, as Gold Star Wives Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.

action_date: 2013-03-20
text: 

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

 
Designates April 5, 2013, as Gold Star Wives Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Wives Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2051)
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2051)
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1133-1134)
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

Bill: 113-sres-68
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2013-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical research
Pennsylvania
Research administration and funding
School athletics
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: 
 Congratulates the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
 
 Commends the school's students, volunteers, and supporting organizations for their hard work in organizing another record breaking THON.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237)
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the protections of religious minority rights and freedoms in the Arab world.

Bill: 113-sres-69
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2013-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: 
Recognizes, in the spirit of the &quot;Arab Spring&quot; revolution (where ordinary citizens have taken to the streets demanding an end to corruption, political cronyism, and government repression), that religious minority freedoms and rights must be protected.
 
 Urges the U.S. government to lead the international effort to repeal existing blasphemy laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1271-1272)
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the last full week of July 2013 as "National Moth Week", recognizing the importance of moths in the United States, and recognizing the value of National Moth Week for promoting the conservation of moths and increasing the awareness, study, and appreciation of moths, their incredible biodiversity, and their importance to ecosystem health.

Bill: 113-sres-70
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2013-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Insects
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: 
Designates the last full week of July 2013 as National Moth Week.
 
Recognizes the importance of moths in the United States and the value of National Moth Week for promoting the conservation of moths and increasing the awareness, study, and appreciation of moths, their biodiversity, and their importance to ecosystem health.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1272)
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of March 4 through March 8, 2013, as "Military and Veterans Caregiver Week".

Bill: 113-sres-71
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2013-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: 
Designates the week of March 4-8, 2013, as Military and Veterans Caregiver Week.
 
Honors caregivers of members of the Armed Forces and veterans for their service and sacrifice to the United States.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe such week and to participate in activities that will show support to military families and their sacrifices in service to the United States.

action_date: 2013-03-07
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of March 4-8, 2013, as Military and Veterans Caregiver Week.
 
Honors caregivers of members of the Armed Forces and veterans for their service and sacrifice to the United States.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe such week and to participate in activities that will show support to military families and their sacrifices in service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1274; text as passed Senate: CR S1273)
action_date: 2013-03-07
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 S1274; text as passed Senate: CR S1273)
action_date: 2013-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate