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A resolution honoring the life and service of the late Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson.

Bill: 113-sres-581
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2014-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: 
Honors Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson for his decades of service and his contributions as a paratrooper, combat medic, plumber, and family member.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6097)
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Tuesday of November as "National Entrepreneurs Day".

Bill: 113-sres-582
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2014-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Entrepreneurs Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6097-6098)
action_date: 2014-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 30, 2014, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 113-sres-583
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2014-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-19
text: 
Designates November 30, 2014, Drive Safer Sunday.

action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 

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

 
Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, motorists, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety.
 
Designates November 30, 2014, Drive Safer Sunday.


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 the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6220)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6220)
action_date: 2014-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6157)
action_date: 2014-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Jerald D. Linnell on his service to the United States Senate.

Bill: 113-sres-584
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2014-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-19
text: 
 Expresses appreciation to Jerry Linnell and commends him for his lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service to the Senate. 

action_date: 2014-11-19
text: 

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

 
 Expresses appreciation to Jerry Linnell and commends him for his lengthy, faithful, and outstanding service to the Senate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6159; text as passed Senate: CR S6157)
action_date: 2014-11-19
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 S6159; text as passed Senate: CR S6157)
action_date: 2014-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 3, 2014, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".

Bill: 113-sres-585
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2014-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 
Designates December 3, 2014, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)

action_date: 2014-12-03
text: 

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

 
Designates December 3, 2014, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6307)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6307)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6209)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging reunions of Korean-Americans who were divided by the Korean War from their relatives in North Korea.

Bill: 113-sres-587
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2014-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Family relationships
Human rights
North Korea
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 
Recognizes the significance of North Korea's past willingness to resume reunions of divided family members between North Korea and South Korea.
 
 Acknowledges North Korea's release in November 2014 of incarcerated American citizens Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller.
 
Encourages North Korea to permit reunions between Korean Americans and their relatives in North Korea. 
 
Calls on the Department of State to further prioritize efforts to reunite Korean Americans with their divided family members. 
 
Acknowledges the efforts of the American Red Cross to open channels of communication between Korean Americans and their family members in North Korea. 
 
Encourages the government of South Korea to include U.S. citizens in future family reunions planned with North Korea. 
 
Praises humanitarian efforts to reunite all individuals of Korean descent with their relatives and engender a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: S6210-6211)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-588
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2014-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Hospital care
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of U.S. communities, (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States, (3) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (4) rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas.
 
Celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work hard each day to deliver quality care to people living in rural areas.

action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of U.S. communities, (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States, (3) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (4) rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas.
 
Celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work hard each day to deliver quality care to people living in rural areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6211)
action_date: 2014-11-20
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 S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6211)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1993 to 2014.

Bill: 113-sres-589
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2014-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 
Honors the lifetime of service by Mayor Thomas S. Menino to the city and residents of Boston, Massachusetts. 

action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 

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

 
Honors the lifetime of service by Mayor Thomas S. Menino to the city and residents of Boston, Massachusetts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6211-6212)
action_date: 2014-11-20
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 S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6211-6212)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-590
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2014-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 
Recognizes November 2014 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 

action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes November 2014 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6212)
action_date: 2014-11-20
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 S6221; text as passed Senate: CR S6212)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Bill: 113-sres-591
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2014-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6212)
action_date: 2014-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill: 113-sres-592
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2014-12-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-01
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship.
 
 Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress basic human rights and civil liberties for all its citizens.
 
Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations such as the Khmer Krom and the Hmong in Vietnam, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6235-6236)
action_date: 2014-12-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 13, 2014, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 113-sres-593
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2014-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Motor carriers
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: 
Designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing remembrance wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the service and sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

action_date: 2014-12-03
text: 

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

 
Designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing remembrance wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the service and sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6307-6308; text as passed Senate: CR S6303)
action_date: 2014-12-03
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 S6307-6308; text as passed Senate: CR S6303)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski and honoring his extraordinary and courageous life.

Bill: 113-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2014-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: 
Celebrates 2014 as the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski, and honors his life and legacy.

action_date: 2014-12-04
text: 

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

 
Celebrates 2014 as the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski, and honors his life and legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6352)
action_date: 2014-12-04
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 S6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6352)
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965-66.

Bill: 113-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2014-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Human rights
Indonesia
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Rule of law and government transparency
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: 
Condemns the mass murder in Indonesia in 1965-1966.
 
Expresses concern about the lack of accountability enjoyed by those who carried out crimes during this period. 
 
Urges political leaders in Indonesia to consider a truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address alleged crimes against humanity and other human rights violations related to such mass killing. 
 
Calls on the Department of State, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and others involved in developing and implementing policy towards Indonesia during such period to establish an interagency working group to: (1) locate and make available to the public all classified records and documents related to such mass killings, and (2) report to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6541-6542)
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Bill: 113-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2014-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
News media and reporting
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: 
Mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and expresses condolences to his family and loved ones. 
 
Condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid workers. 
 
Urges the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by ISIL and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the conflict. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution is a declaration of war or authorization to use force.

action_date: 2014-12-10
text: 

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

 
Mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and expresses condolences to his family and loved ones. 
 
Condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid workers. 
 
Urges the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by ISIL and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the conflict. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution is a declaration of war or authorization to use force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6581; text as passed Senate: CR S6543)
action_date: 2014-12-10
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 S6581; text as passed Senate: CR S6543)
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Bill: 113-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2014-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: 
Recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.

action_date: 2014-12-11
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6698; text as passed Senate: CR S6631)
action_date: 2014-12-11
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 S6698; text as passed Senate: CR S6631)
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate