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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation.

Bill: 113-sconres-5
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.

action_date: 2013-04-17
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2773-2774)
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2773-2774)
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1134)
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1134-1135)
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill: 113-sconres-6
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2013-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Music
Sound recording
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Telecommunication rates and fees
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: 
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237-1238)
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade.

Bill: 113-sconres-7
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2013-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should not sign the Arms Trade Treaty, and that, if he transmits the Treaty with his signature to the Senate, the Senate should not ratify it; and (2) until the Treaty has been signed by the President, received the advice and consent of the Senate, and has been the subject of implementing legislation by Congress, no federal funds should be appropriated or authorized to implement the Treaty, or any similar agreement, or to conduct activities relevant to the Treaty, or any similar agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1793-1794)
action_date: 2013-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recommending the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta.

Bill: 113-sconres-9
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2013-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: 
Recognizes Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Mexican-American who enlisted in the Marine Corps on the same day he received his permanent residence status, for his dedication to the Marine Corps and the United States and for upholding the highest standards of military service.
 
Recognizes that his courage and selfless actions in combat saved the lives of his fellow Marines.
 
Concurs with the Marine Corps and the Navy that his actions are in the spirit and tradition of the Medal of Honor.
 
Maintains that eyewitness accounts confirm that Sergeant Peralta deliberately pulled a live grenade into his body in order to save his fellow Marines, and such accounts should be the leading and deciding factor in evaluating his Medal of Honor nomination.
 
Recommends that Sergeant Peralta be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1955-1956)
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1956)
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

Bill: 113-sconres-10
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2013-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii).

action_date: 2013-04-08
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii).

action_date: 2013-05-14
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2584)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 146).(text: CR H2584)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2587-2588)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 10.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2584-2586)
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-04-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-04-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-04-08
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2474)
action_date: 2013-04-08
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2474)
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2339)
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-sconres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

action_date: 2013-03-23
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

action_date: 2013-03-25
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-03-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1832)
action_date: 2013-03-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1832)
action_date: 2013-03-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1832)
action_date: 2013-03-25
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-03-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-03-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2435; text as passed Senate: CR S2339)
action_date: 2013-03-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2435; text as passed Senate: CR S2339)
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement.

Bill: 113-sconres-12
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2013-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Income tax deferral
Tax reform and tax simplification

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) tax incentives for retirement savings plans play an important role in encouraging employers and employees to participate in such plans, (2) existing incentives have increased the number of Americans covered by a retirement plan, and (3) a reformed and simplified federal tax code should include incentives to maintain and contribute to such plans and to strengthen retirement security for all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2568)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its role in improving outcomes for millions of young people and thousands of communities.

Bill: 113-sconres-13
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2013-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: 
Commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its work serving youth and strengthening thousands of communities.
 
Recognizes the importance of high-impact mentoring of young people in ensuring positive outcomes for young people of all backgrounds. 
 
Supports youth mentoring as a strategy to prepare young people for education, careers, and citizenship. 
 
Encourages the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to continue and expand programs that expose young people to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
 
Commits to strengthening the partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and various federal agencies and departments in order to serve an even greater number of young people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2751-2752)
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security or veterans benefits, or to increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers.

Bill: 113-sconres-15
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Disability assistance
Income tax rates
Inflation and prices
Military personnel and dependents
Social security and elderly assistance
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to: (1) calculate cost of living adjustments for Social Security benefits or benefits for disabled veterans and their survivors, or (2) increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2967)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2967-2969)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.

Bill: 113-sconres-16
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2013-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass.

action_date: 2013-05-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass.

action_date: 2013-05-21
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2827)
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2827)
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 16.
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2827-2828)
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text as passed Senate: CR S3584)
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3585; text as passed Senate: CR S3584)
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-sconres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013.

action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013.

action_date: 2013-05-24
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2961-2962)
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2961-2962)
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2961-2962)
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3878-3879; text as passed Senate: CR S3866)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3878-3879; text as passed Senate: CR S3866)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Bill: 113-sconres-18
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
New Jersey
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey.

action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 

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

 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey.

action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 

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

 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3044)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3044)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3044)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3962; text as passed Senate: CR S3962)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3962; text as passed Senate: CR S3962)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate