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A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority.

Bill: 113-sres-303
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2013-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 
Expresses the Senate's commitment to strengthening the quality of care and expanding support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and family caregivers. 
 
Declares that: (1) achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's by 2025 is an urgent national priority, and (2) bold action and dramatic increases in funding are necessary to meet that goal.
 
 Calls for: (1) doubling the funding for Alzheimer's research in FY2015; and (2) developing a plan for FY2016-FY2019 to meet the target of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services for the United States to spend $2 billion each year on Alzheimer's research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8365-8366)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8366-8367)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, November 22, 1983.

Bill: 113-sres-304
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2013-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Federal-Indian relations
Oregon

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the restoration of federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon on November 22, 1983.

action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the restoration of federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon on November 22, 1983.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8368)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8368)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-305
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2013-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 
Recognizes November 2013 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 

action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes November 2013 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8368-8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8368-8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Thursday, November 21, 2013, as "Feed America Day".

Bill: 113-sres-306
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2013-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 
Designates November 21, 2013, as Feed America Day.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 21, 2013, and to donate the money that would have been spent on that food to the religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry.

action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 

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

 
Designates November 21, 2013, as Feed America Day.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 21, 2013, and to donate the money that would have been spent on that food to the religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 113-sres-307
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2013-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 

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

 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

Bill: 113-sres-308
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2013-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Homelessness and emergency shelter

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8410; text as passed Senate: CR S8369)
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-309
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2013-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Economic development
Environmental technology
Manufacturing
Research and development
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable material throughout the United States in order to create well-paying jobs, foster innovation and investment in recycling infrastructure, and stimulate the economy; (2) strengthening the U.S. manufacturing base in order to rebuild the domestic economy; (3) a competitive marketplace for recyclable materials; (4) the trade of recyclable commodities; (5) U.S. policies that promote recycling and recyclable materials, that promote using recyclable materials as feedstock to produce new basic materials and finished products, and that establish the equitable treatment of recycled materials; (6) research and development of new technologies to more efficiently and effectively recycle materials such as automobile shredder residue and cathode ray tubes and to remove materials that are impediments to recycling; (7) Design for Recycling to ensure that a good can be recycled safely and economically at the end of its useful life; and (8) the participation of U.S. households, businesses, and governmental entities in recycling programs.
 
Recognizes that the U.S. scrap recycling industry is critical to the future of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8464-8465)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 3, 2013, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".

Bill: 113-sres-310
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2013-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 
Designates December 3, 2013, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8465)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to strongly oppose Russia's discriminatory law against the freedom of expression for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons and to obtain written assurance that host countries of the Olympic Games will uphold all international human rights and civil rights obligations for all persons observing or participating in the Games regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-sres-311
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2013-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Human rights
Olympic games
Russia
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 
Calls on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to: (1) strongly oppose Russia's discriminatory law against the freedom of expression for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons as inconsistent with Russia's international obligations and with the value of the Olympic movement; (2) insist, as a condition of holding the planned Olympic Games in Sochi, that the Government of the Russian Federation provide unconditional assurance that no one involved or affiliated with the Olympic Games will have their human rights, including their right to free expression, violated due to their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of support for LGBT human rights; (3) insist that venders and contractors have LGBT nondiscrimination policies in place for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and for all future Olympic Games or other Olympic events; (4) call on the Russian Federation to allow a Pride House that has the mission of celebrating diversity and inclusiveness through sport and raising awareness of LGBT discrimination and criminalization; and (5) amend its charter to state that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is not compatible with the Olympic Games.
 
Urges the United States Olympic Committee to intervene and assist the IOC in establishing such objectives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8465-8466)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 30, 2013, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small business.

Bill: 113-sres-313
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2013-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-09
text: 
Designates November 30, 2013, as Small Business Saturday.
 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of such businesses on the U.S. economy.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8573)
action_date: 2013-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 113-sres-315
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disability assistance
Evidence and witnesses
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Social Security Administration
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-10
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member 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 or state governments records of the Committee's review of the disability claims adjudications made in the Social Security Administration's Huntington, West Virginia Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.

action_date: 2013-12-10
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 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 or state governments records of the Committee's review of the disability claims adjudications made in the Social Security Administration's Huntington, West Virginia Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8605-8606; text as passed Senate: CR S8604)
action_date: 2013-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8605-8606; text as passed Senate: CR S8604)
action_date: 2013-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

Bill: 113-sres-316
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2013-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-10
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging individuals to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options and enhancing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.

action_date: 2013-12-18
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging individuals to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options and enhancing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8983)
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8983)
action_date: 2013-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8604-8605)
action_date: 2013-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the continuing relationship between the United States and Georgia.

Bill: 113-sres-317
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2013-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-11
text: 
Supports the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Georgia and expresses concerns over the continued occupation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia by the Russian Federation.
 
 Encourages the President to enhance U.S.-Georgia defense cooperation.
 
Supports Georgia's North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership aspirations. 
 
 Commends Georgia's determination to extend its Afghanistan mission beyond 2014. 
 
Congratulates the government and people of Georgia on the Presidential election of October 27, 2013, and encourages the government to defend the rule of law, improve judicial independence, and protect the rights of political opposition.
 
Supports a U.S. and international election monitoring mission for this final phase of Georgia's election cycle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8673-8674)
action_date: 2013-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 14, 2013, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 113-sres-320
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2013-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-13
text: 
Designates December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

action_date: 2013-12-13
text: 

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

 
Designates December 14, 2013, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8813; text as passed Senate: CR S8811)
action_date: 2013-12-13
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 S8813; text as passed Senate: CR S8811)
action_date: 2013-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate