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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2013, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Bill: 113-sres-121
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
 Supports the designation of May 1, 2013, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
 Supports the designation of May 1, 2013, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3048)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3048)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

Bill: 113-sres-122
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
 Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates. 
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates. 
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3048-3049)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3048-3049)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team on winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

Bill: 113-sres-123
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minnesota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Recognizes the the University of Minnesota's women's ice hockey team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship. 
 
 

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the the University of Minnesota's women's ice hockey team for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3049)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3049)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony in writing, documents, and representation in Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.

Bill: 113-sres-124
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Senator Richard Blumenthal to produce testimony in writing and relevant office documents in the case of 
Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senator, his office, and any employee of the Senator's office in connection with such case.

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Senator Richard Blumenthal to produce testimony in writing and relevant office documents in the case of 
Whitnum v. Town of Greenwich, et al.
, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senator, his office, and any employee of the Senator's office in connection with such case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3049)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3049)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 30, 2013, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans".

Bill: 113-sres-125
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Designates April 30, 2013, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 

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

 
Designates April 30, 2013, as &quot;Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3049-3050)
action_date: 2013-04-25
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 S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3049-3050)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our country.

Bill: 113-sres-126
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Thanks teachers for their service.
 
Promotes the teaching profession. 
 
Recognizes students, parents, school administrators, and public officials who participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.

action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 

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

 
Thanks teachers for their service.
 
Promotes the teaching profession. 
 
Recognizes students, parents, school administrators, and public officials who participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3282)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3282)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3050)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the loss of the State symbol of New Hampshire, the Old Man of the Mountain.

Bill: 113-sres-127
Sponsor: Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historic sites and heritage areas
National symbols
New Hampshire

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 10th anniversary of the loss of the Old Man of the Mountain, the state symbol of New Hampshire; (2) the inspiration provided by the Old Man of the Mountain to citizens of, and visitors to, New Hampshire; and (3) the Old Man of the Mountain as a symbol of liberty, freedom, and independence. Encourages the people of the United States to preserve the legacy of the Old Man of the Mountain. 
 
 

action_date: 2013-05-07
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the 10th anniversary of the loss of the Old Man of the Mountain, the state symbol of New Hampshire; (2) the inspiration provided by the Old Man of the Mountain to citizens of New Hampshire; and (3) the Old Man of the Mountain as a symbol of liberty, freedom, and independence. Encourages the people of the United States to preserve the legacy of the Old Man of the Mountain. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3212)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3212)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3050)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.

Bill: 113-sres-128
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2013-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities to a dignified quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3096)
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-129
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2013-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: 
Recognizes the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States. 

action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3878)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3878)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3878)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3096-3097)
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2013, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".

Bill: 113-sres-130
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2013-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2013, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.
 
Expresses support for the implementation of local school wellness policies that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities that address the childhood obesity epidemic and promote child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and to work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months.

action_date: 2013-05-07
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2013, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.
 
Expresses support for the implementation of local school wellness policies that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities that address the childhood obesity epidemic and promote child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and to work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3212-3213; text as passed Senate: CR S3167-3168)
action_date: 2013-05-07
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 S3212-3213; text as passed Senate: CR S3167-3168)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recommending the designation of a Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate the successes and shortcomings of the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to provide policy recommendations, and to report back to Congress within one year.

Bill: 113-sres-131
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International law and treaties
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
Supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and legal continuity of Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) as well as the equality of its three constituent peoples and others within an integrated multi-ethnic country. 
 
Welcomes steps taken by BiH towards Euro-Atlantic integration, and emphasizes that BiH, as well as its internal political entities, work toward creation of an effective state. 
 
Reiterates that constitutional reform in BiH take the Dayton Peace Accords as its basis, while advancing the principles of political, economic, legal, and religious equality. 
 
Stresses the importance of privatization of the publicly owned enterprises in close cooperation with the European Union (EU) and the Office of the High Representative (OHR). 
 
Commends U.S. support for a strong civil society in BiH. 
 
Reiterates that BiH reforms should take into account protection of the constitutional rights of all, including the Bosnian Croats who are the smallest of the three recognized constituent peoples in BiH.
 
States that the United States should: (1) work with the EU in implementing an accession process for BiH which would link BiH internal integration with its phased EU integration; (2) designate a Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to work with the OHR, the EU, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and neighboring countries to facilitate governmental and societal reforms in BiH; and (3) together with other international actors, support countries of the region in ending the refugee and internal-displacement situation in Southeast Europe.
 
Urges the Presidential Special Envoy to report to Congress on ways to overcome any remaining political, economic, legal, or religious inequalities in BiH.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3261-3262)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Defense request for domestic Base Realignment and Closure authority in 2015 and 2017 is neither affordable nor feasible as of the date of agreement to this resolution and that the Department of Defense must further analyze the capability to consolidate excess overseas infrastructure and increase efficiencies by relocating missions from overseas to domestic installations prior to requesting domestic Base Realignment and Closure authority.

Bill: 113-sres-132
Sponsor: Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Defense spending
Department of Defense
Economic performance and conditions
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Defense (DOD): (1) should not, as of the date of agreement to this resolution, be granted authority for its requested 2015 and 2017 military base realignment and closure (BRAC) rounds; (2) before being granted such authority, should achieve economic efficiencies by closing and consolidating excess overseas infrastructure and facilities and reexamining relocation opportunities of overseas missions to U.S. military installations; and (3) is unwise to request a BRAC round when the U.S. economy is struggling and negatively impacted communities are fighting to put citizens back to work.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3262)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices.

Bill: 113-sres-133
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Congressional oversight
Due process and equal protection
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress and states should gather information about and correct: (1) abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices; and (2) the interstate referral of women and girls to facilities engaged in dangerous or illegal second- and third-trimester procedures. 
 
Declares that Congress has the responsibility to: (1) investigate, and conduct hearings on, abortions performed near, at, or after viability and public policies regarding such abortions; and (2) evaluate the extent to which such abortions involve violations of the natural right to life of infants who are born alive or are capable of being born alive and therefore are entitled to equal protection under the law.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) there is a compelling government interest in protecting the lives of unborn children beginning at least from the stage at which substantial medical evidence indicates that they are capable of feeling pain, which is separate from the compelling governmental interest in protecting the lives of unborn children beginning at the stage of viability, and neither governmental interest is intended to replace the other; and (2) governmental review of public policies and outcomes relating to these issues is long overdue and is an urgent priority that must be addressed.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3263)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Bill: 113-sres-134
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health care quality
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that all incidents of abusive, unsanitary, or illegal health care practices should be condemned and prevented and the perpetrators should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3263)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate