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A resolution expressing condolences and supporting assistance for the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

Bill: 113-sres-480
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2014-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Congressional tributes
Croatia
Department of Defense
Disaster relief and insurance
Europe
First responders and emergency personnel
Floods and storm protection
Foreign aid and international relief
Natural disasters
Serbia
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: 
Expresses: (1) sympathy to all those affected by the flooding in the Western Balkans for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction; and (2) solidarity with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia. 
 
 Supports humanitarian and reconstruction assistance provided by relief agencies and the international community. 
 
 Commends: (1) local authorities, first responders and rescue personnel, NGOs, volunteers, and everyday citizens for their efforts to organize and deliver disaster relief; and (2) U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), for their efforts.
 
Urges additional assistance by other nations and organizations to alleviate the difficult circumstances and suffering of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3867)
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of June 2014 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-481
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2014-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: 
Designates June 2014 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Secretary of Defense (DOD), and the entire medical community to educate Armed Forces members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

action_date: 2014-06-23
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2014 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Secretary of Defense (DOD), and the entire medical community to educate Armed Forces members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3900; text as passed Senate: CR S3899-3900)
action_date: 2014-06-23
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 S3900; text as passed Senate: CR S3899-3900)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest Van Ness Street, Northwest International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, should be designated as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza".

Bill: 113-sres-482
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2014-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
District of Columbia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Human rights
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
 the area between the intersections of International Drive, NW and Van Ness Street, NW and International Drive, NW and International Place, NW in Washington, DC, should be known and designated as &quot;Liu Xiaobo Plaza,&quot; and any reference in a federal law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record to that area should be deemed to be a reference to &quot;Liu Xiaobo Plaza&quot;;
 
 the address of 3505 International Place, NW, Washington, DC, should be redesignated as &quot;1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza,&quot; and any reference in a federal law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record to that address should be deemed to be a reference to &quot;1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza&quot;; and
 
the Administrator of General Services (GSA) should construct street signs that: (1) contain the phrase &quot;Liu Xiaobo Plaza&quot;; (2) are similar in design to the signs used by Washington, DC to designate the location of Metro stations; and (3) should be placed on the parcel of federal property that is closest to &quot;1 Liu Xiaobo Plaza&quot; and the street corners of International Drive, NW and Van Ness Street, NW, and International Drive, NW and International Place, NW, Washington, DC.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3944)
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a point of order against legislation selling Federal land in order to reduce the deficit.

Bill: 113-sres-483
Sponsor: Sen. Walsh, John E. [D-MT]
Introduced: 2014-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Land transfers
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: 
Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider legislation that sells any federal land and uses the proceeds of the sale to reduce the federal deficit, except for the sale of federal land in a state as part of a program that acquires land in the same state of comparable value or contains exceptional resources.
 
Permits waiver or suspension of such prohibition, or successful appeals from rulings of the Chair, only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3944)
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3944-3945)
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Yosemite Grant Act.

Bill: 113-sres-484
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Land transfers
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Act titled &quot;An Act authorizing a Grant to the State of California of the 'Yo-Semite Valley' and of the Land embracing the 'Mariposa Big Tree Grove'&quot; approved June 30, 1864 (commonly known as the Yosemite Grant) on June 30, 2014. 

action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Act titled &quot;An Act authorizing a Grant to the State of California of the 'Yo-Semite Valley' and of the Land embracing the 'Mariposa Big Tree Grove'&quot; approved June 30, 1864 (commonly known as the Yosemite Grant) on June 30, 2014. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4092; text as passed Senate: CR S4004-4005)
action_date: 2014-06-25
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 S4092; text as passed Senate: CR S4004-4005)
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 113-sres-485
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 
Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association Finals.

action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association Finals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4092; text as passed Senate: CR S4005)
action_date: 2014-06-25
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 S4092; text as passed Senate: CR S4005)
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Obama should take immediate action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis along the international border between the United States and Mexico involving unaccompanied migrant children and to prevent future crises.

Bill: 113-sres-486
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Belize
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Guatemala
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Latin America
Mexico
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that President Obama should: 
 
 
publicly declare that no deferred action program granting relief from immigration enforcement shall apply to any unaccompanied migrant child who unlawfully enters the United States; 
 
publicly discourage people in Central America and elsewhere from sending their children on a dangerous journey through Mexico to the United States; 
 
begin fully enforcing the immigration laws; 
 
ensure that each state that is affected by the surge in unaccompanied migrant children entering the United States has the resources to address this crisis while ensuring that such children are treated humanely; and 
 
work with Mexico and the countries in Central America to improve security along the international borders between Mexico and Guatemala, and Mexico and Belize.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4371-4373)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4163)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special counsel or prosecutor to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the Internal Revenue Service.

Bill: 113-sres-487
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Department of the Treasury
Federal officials
First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Political movements and philosophies
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special counsel or prosecutor, with meaningful independence, to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4163-4164)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2014, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 113-sres-488
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
 Designates July 26, 2014, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2014-07-17
text: 

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

 
 Designates July 26, 2014, as National Day of the American Cowboy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4626)
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4626)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4164)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4164-4165)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Growth Awareness Week".

Bill: 113-sres-489
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Designates the third week of September 2014 as Growth Awareness Week. 
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4845-4846)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4845-4846)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4845-4846)
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4165)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

Bill: 113-sres-490
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Delaware
Marine and inland water transportation
New Jersey
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, connecting the communities of Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey.

action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, connecting the communities of Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4165)
action_date: 2014-06-26
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 S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4165)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 113-sres-491
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship.
 
 

action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Los Angeles Kings on winning the 2014 Stanley Cup Championship.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4165-4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
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 S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4165-4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating "A Prairie Home Companion" on its 40 years of engaging, humorous, and quality radio programming.

Bill: 113-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional tributes
Minnesota
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Congratulates the cast and crew of 
A Prairie Home Companion
 for 40 years of radio programming and recognizes Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media for bringing such program into millions of homes.
 

action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the cast and crew of 
A Prairie Home Companion
 for 40 years of radio programming and recognizes Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media for bringing such program into millions of homes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
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 S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 11, 2014, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-493
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Designates July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day.
 
Recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 

action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 

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

 
Designates July 11, 2014, as Collector Car Appreciation Day.
 
Recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
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 S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Howard H. Baker, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.

Bill: 113-sres-494
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr., former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns June 26, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Baker, Jr. 

action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Howard H. Baker, Jr., former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns June 26, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Baker, Jr.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
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 S4190; text as passed Senate: CR S4166)
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 2014 as "Summer Meals Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-495
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2014-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: 
Designates July 2014 as Summer Meals Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage participation in the summer food service program established in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide meals to eligible children when school is not in session. 

action_date: 2014-07-07
text: 

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

 
Designates July 2014 as Summer Meals Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage participation in the summer food service program established in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide meals to eligible children when school is not in session. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4231; text as passed Senate: CR S4225)
action_date: 2014-07-07
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 S4231; text as passed Senate: CR S4225)
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate