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A resolution recognizing the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, for its critical role in the development and construction of the fleet of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812.

Bill: 113-sres-155
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Great Lakes
Military history
Pennsylvania
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
Honors the city of Erie, Pennsylvania, for its role in the construction of the fleet of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812.
 
Recognizes the historical significance of the construction of such fleet and the consequent victory of the United States in the Battle of Lake Erie. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas.

Bill: 113-sres-157
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rural conditions and development
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) all telephone service providers must appropriately complete calls to all areas of the United States regardless of the technology used by such providers; (2) no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in rural areas; and (3) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should pursue violators of FCC rules, impose enforcement actions to discourage such uncompleted calls and unreasonable discrimination, and establish a definitive solution to discrimination against telephone users in rural areas. 

action_date: 2013-12-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) all communications service providers must appropriately complete telephone calls to all areas of the United States regardless of the technology used by such providers; (2) no entity may unreasonably discriminate against communications service in rural areas; and (3) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should pursue violators of FCC rules, impose enforcement actions to discourage uncompleted telephone calls and unreasonable discrimination, and establish a definitive solution to discrimination against communications service in rural areas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-19
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.
action_date: 2013-12-19
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. With written report No. 113-130.
action_date: 2013-12-19
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. With written report No. 113-130.
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3865)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 113-sres-158
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Defense spending
Evidence and witnesses
Military operations and strategy
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's review of the expenditures of U.S funds related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.

action_date: 2013-05-23
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments records of the Subcommittee's review of the expenditures of U.S funds related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3878; text as passed Senated: CR S3865-3866)
action_date: 2013-05-23
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 S3878; text as passed Senated: CR S3865-3866)
action_date: 2013-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the targeting of Tea Party groups by the Internal Revenue Service and calling for an investigation.

Bill: 113-sres-159
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of the Treasury
Federal officials
First Amendment rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) engaged in discriminatory behavior, (2) Congress should use existing authority to investigate potential criminal wrongdoing by individuals who authorized or were involved in targeting people based on their political views and to determine if other entities were involved in or were aware of the discrimination and did not take action to stop the actions of the IRS, and (3) President Obama should terminate the employment of individuals responsible for targeting and willfully discriminating against Tea Party groups and other conservative groups. 
 
Condemns the actions of all individuals and entities involved in the infringement of the First Amendment rights of members of the Tea Party and other affected groups. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3960)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the memorial observances of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Bill: 113-sres-160
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
New Jersey
Photography and imaging
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Extends invitations to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, and the members of the Cabinet, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Diplomatic Corps (through the Secretary of State), the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations of the Navy, the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard to attend the memorial observances in the Senate Chamber of 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.)

 
Extends invitations to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, and the members of the Cabinet, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Diplomatic Corps (through the Secretary of State), the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations of the Navy, the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard to attend the memorial observances in the Senate Chamber of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3926-3927; text as passed Senate: CR S3961)
action_date: 2013-06-04
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 S3926-3927; text as passed Senate: CR S3961)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Bill: 113-sres-161
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
New Jersey
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from New Jersey.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 4, 2013, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.

action_date: 2013-06-04
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 Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from New Jersey.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 4, 2013, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3963; text as passed Senate: CR S3961)
action_date: 2013-06-04
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 S3963; text as passed Senate: CR S3961)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2013 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-162
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Recognizes May 2013 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Urges: (1) the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and organizations that work to enhance public awareness of pediatric stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between the federal government, state and local governments, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for children who suffer strokes.
 
Expresses support for the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke.

action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 2013 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Urges: (1) the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and organizations that work to enhance public awareness of pediatric stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between the federal government, state and local governments, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for children who suffer strokes.
 
Expresses support for the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3963; text as passed Senate: CR S3961)
action_date: 2013-06-04
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 S3963; text as passed Senate: CR S3961)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for more accountable foreign assistance for Cambodia.

Bill: 113-sres-163
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2013-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Multilateral development programs
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: 
States that in order to be considered credible the July 2013 parliamentary elections in Cambodia must: (1) implement the recommendations contained in the July 16, 2012, Report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Cambodia; and (2) include the full participation of all political parties leaders, specifically Sam Rainsy. 
 
Urges that any election in Cambodia that the Secretary of State determines is not credible should be deemed an illegitimate expression of the will of the Cambodian people and an impediment to Cambodia's democratic development. 
 
States that a Cambodian government formed as a result of such illegitimate elections should not be eligible for direct U.S. assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4024)
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4024)
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 30, 2013, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Bill: 113-sres-164
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO]
Introduced: 2013-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Mining
Nuclear weapons
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-10
text: 
 Designates October 30, 2013, as a national day of remembrance for U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers.

action_date: 2013-09-18
text: 

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

 
 Designates October 30, 2013, as a national day of remembrance for U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6608)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6608)
action_date: 2013-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4061)
action_date: 2013-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2013 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Bill: 113-sres-168
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2013-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: 
Designates June 2013 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for efforts to increase awareness of aphasia (a communication impairment caused by brain damage) and make the voices of people with aphasia heard.
 
Acknowledges that aphasia deserves more attention and study to find new solutions for people experiencing aphasia and their caregivers.

action_date: 2013-06-12
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2013 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for efforts to increase awareness of aphasia (a communication impairment caused by brain damage) and make the voices of people with aphasia heard.
 
Acknowledges that aphasia deserves more attention and study to find new solutions for people experiencing aphasia and their caregivers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4432; text as passed Senate: CR S4409-4410)
action_date: 2013-06-12
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 S4432; text as passed Senate: CR S4409-4410)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of June 2013 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2013-06-12 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: 2013-06-12
text: 
Designates June 2013 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

action_date: 2013-06-12
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2013 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to educate service members, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4432; text as passed Senate: CR S4410)
action_date: 2013-06-12
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 S4432; text as passed Senate: CR S4410)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating John Lewis on the 50th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

Bill: 113-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2013-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: 
Commends Congressman John Lewis of Georgia on the 50th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and commemorates his legacy of working to secure civil liberties for all.

action_date: 2013-06-19
text: 

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

 
Commends Congressman John Lewis of Georgia on the 50th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and commemorates his legacy of working to secure civil liberties for all.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4722)
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4722)
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4483-4484)
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 15, 2013, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Bill: 113-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2013-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: 
Designates June 15, 2013, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes professionals and agencies for their efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse.
 
Encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies and by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.

action_date: 2013-06-13
text: 

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

 
Designates June 15, 2013, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes professionals and agencies for their efforts to advance awareness of elder abuse.
 
Encourages members of the public and professionals who work with older adults to act as catalysts to promote awareness and long-term prevention of elder abuse by reaching out to local adult protective services agencies and by learning to recognize, detect, report, and respond to elder abuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4495-4496; text as passed Senate: CR S4484)
action_date: 2013-06-13
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 S4495-4496; text as passed Senate: CR S4484)
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate