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A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and commending its members for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-529
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2014-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: 
Congratulates the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) on its 100th anniversary.
 
Commends VFW members for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States.
 
Encourages individuals to express their appreciation for the honor, courage, and bravery of our veterans and for the service of the VFW.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) on its 100th anniversary.
 
Commends VFW members for their courage and sacrifice in service to the United States.
 
Encourages individuals to express their appreciation for the honor, courage, and bravery of our veterans and for the service of the VFW.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5878)
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5146)
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Bill: 113-sres-531
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Louis Zamperini and requests the President to identify a U.S. government program to honor his legacy.

action_date: 2014-12-03
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Louis Zamperini.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6307)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6307)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6307)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5234)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2014, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 113-sres-532
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Designates the week of September 7, 2014, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Identifies direct support professionals as integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.

action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of September 7, 2014, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Identifies direct support professionals as integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed: CR S5234-5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
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 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed: CR S5234-5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2014 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-533
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Designates September 2014 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, more effective therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for people living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2014 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, more effective therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for people living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis and their families. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
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 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 6, 2014, as "Everett McKinley Dirksen and Marigold Day".

Bill: 113-sres-534
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Horticulture and plants
Illinois
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
Designates September 6, 2014, as Everett McKinley Dirksen and Marigold Day.

action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 

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

 
Designates September 6, 2014, as Everett McKinley Dirksen and Marigold Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
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 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual.

Bill: 113-sres-535
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2014-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.

action_date: 2014-07-31
text: 

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

 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
action_date: 2014-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2014 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-sres-536
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2014-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: 
Designates September 2014 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2014-08-01
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2014 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5330; text as passed Senate: CR S5326)
action_date: 2014-08-01
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 S5330; text as passed Senate: CR S5326)
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming support for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure the survival of the State of Israel, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-sres-537
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2014-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: 
Supports Israel's: (1) right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival, and (2) efforts to deal with the threats posed by Hamas's rockets and tunnels. 
 
Condemns Hamas's repeated violation of humanitarian cease fires and its use of suicide bombings. 
 
Demands that Hamas return the Israeli soldier kidnapped on August 1, 2014. 
 
Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General to condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel. 
 
Calls on: (1) Hamas to stop using residents of Gaza as human shields, and (2) the Palestinian people to reject Hamas and its ideology and to seek peace.
 
Urges the international community to condemn the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5326-5327)
action_date: 2014-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Bill: 113-sres-538
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2014-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
News media and reporting
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: 
Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
 
 Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses the Senate's condolences to their families.
 
 Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions.
 
 Supports efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. 
 
Demands the release of all hostages being held by ISIL. 
 
Calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the ISIL threat. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.

action_date: 2014-09-09
text: 

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

 
Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
 
 Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff and expresses the Senate's condolences to their families.
 
 Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions.
 
 Supports efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff. 
 
Demands the release of all hostages being held by ISIL. 
 
Calls on the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the ISIL threat. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as a declaration of war or authorization to use force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436)
action_date: 2014-09-09
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 S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436)
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
action_date: 2014-09-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5363)
A resolution relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former United States Senator for the State of Vermont.

Bill: 113-sres-539
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2014-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable James M. Jeffords, former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns September 9, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Jeffords.
 

action_date: 2014-09-09
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 James M. Jeffords, former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns September 9, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Jeffords.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436)
action_date: 2014-09-09
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 S5461; text as passed Senate: CR S5436)
action_date: 2014-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

Bill: 113-sres-542
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2014-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-11
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, acknowledging the need to raise public awareness of: (1) the importance of saving adequately for retirement, and (2) a variety of ways to save for retirement favored under the Internal Revenue Code.

action_date: 2014-09-11
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, acknowledging the need to raise public awareness of: (1) the importance of saving adequately for retirement, and (2) a variety of ways to save for retirement favored under the Internal Revenue Code.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5571; text as passed Senate: CR S5565-5566)
action_date: 2014-09-11
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 S5571; text as passed Senate: CR S5565-5566)
action_date: 2014-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 1, 2014, as National Bison Day.

Bill: 113-sres-543
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2014-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-11
text: 
Designates November 1, 2014, as National Bison Day.

action_date: 2014-09-17
text: 

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

 
Designates November 1, 2014, as National Bison Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5725)
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5725)
action_date: 2014-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5566)
action_date: 2014-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the year of 2014 as the "International Year of Family Farming".

Bill: 113-sres-544
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2014-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Farmland
General agriculture matters
Rural conditions and development
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: 
Designates the year 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming, congratulates family farmers, recognizes the role they play in the economic and social well-being of the United States and the world, and advocates for the protection of the viability of family farms. 


action_date: 2014-09-15
text: 

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

 
Designates the year 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming, congratulates family farmers, recognizes the role they play in the economic and social well-being of the United States and the world, and advocates for the protection of the viability of family farms. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5592; text as passed Senate: CR S5590)
action_date: 2014-09-15
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 S5592; text as passed Senate: CR S5590)
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-545
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2014-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2014.
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 

action_date: 2014-09-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2014.
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5720)
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5720)
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5590-5591)
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate