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A resolution recognizing June 30, 2013, as the centennial of the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway, which originally spanned 3,389 miles through 13 states, including the great State of Nebraska.

Bill: 113-sres-188
Sponsor: Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE]
Introduced: 2013-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Infrastructure development
Roads and highways
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 
Recognizes June 30, 2013, as the centennial of the Lincoln Highway.

action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes June 30, 2013, as the centennial of the Lincoln Highway.
 
Commemorates the important role the highway has played in significant historical and cultural events in the United States.
 
Recognizes the economic growth, modernization in infrastructure, and rural development that has resulted from it.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5305; text as passed Senate: CR S5274)
action_date: 2013-06-26
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 S5305; text as passed Senate: CR S5274)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable William Dodd Hathaway, former United States Senator for the State of Maine.

Bill: 113-sres-189
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2013-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Maine
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable William Dodd Hathaway, former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns June 26, 2013, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Hathaway.

action_date: 2013-06-26
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 William Dodd Hathaway, former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns June 26, 2013, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Hathaway.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5305; text as passed Senate: CR S5274-5275)
action_date: 2013-06-26
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 S5305; text as passed Senate: CR S5274-5275)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that foreign assistance for child welfare should adhere to the goals of the United States Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity.

Bill: 113-sres-190
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child safety and welfare
Domestic violence and child abuse
Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) an action plan for addressing the needs of children living in adversity should be sanctioned by the highest level of U.S. government; and (2) federal funding that currently goes toward projects and research benefitting children in low- and middle-income countries should be coordinated among recipient federal agencies to promote permanent family care for the most vulnerable children, reduce the number of children who experience violence or exploitation, and eliminate duplication and contradictory approaches within the U.S. government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5506)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 27, 2013, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 113-sres-191
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
 Designates July 27, 2013, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-07-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5673)
action_date: 2013-07-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5673)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5506)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5506-5507)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the significance of this battle in the history of the United States.

Bill: 113-sres-192
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pennsylvania
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the historical significance of the outcome, which helped to preserve the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5510; text as passed Senate: CR S5507)
action_date: 2013-06-27
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 S5510; text as passed Senate: CR S5507)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the fallen heroes of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew.

Bill: 113-sres-193
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2013-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Arizona
Congressional tributes
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-10
text: 
Honors the fallen members of the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department's Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew. 
 
 
 

action_date: 2013-07-10
text: 

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

 
Honors the fallen members of the Prescott, Arizona Fire Department's Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5602-5603; text as passed Senate: CR S5621-5622)
action_date: 2013-07-10
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 S5602-5603; text as passed Senate: CR S5621-5622)
action_date: 2013-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the 1963 men's basketball team of Loyola University Chicago on its induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, the 50th anniversary of the team's Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association men's basketball championship, and the team's historic NCAA tournament game against Mississippi State University.

Bill: 113-sres-194
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2013-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
Mississippi
Racial and ethnic relations
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-10
text: 
Congratulates Coach George Ireland and the 1963 Loyola University Chicago men's basketball championship team on their induction into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Honors the 50th anniversary of such championship and the athletic and civil rights achievements of the team. 
 
Honors the 1963 Mississippi State University men's basketball team for their bravery and sportsmanship in rejecting racism and aiding in the civil rights movement in Mississippi and the southeastern United States. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5622)
action_date: 2013-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower.

Bill: 113-sres-195
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Siobhan Gilmartin to provide testimony 
In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Siobhan Gilmartin in connection with the case. 
 

action_date: 2013-07-15
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Siobhan Gilmartin to provide testimony 
In the Matter of the Proposed Discipline of Laura Block Lower
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Siobhan Gilmartin in connection with the case. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5688-5689; text as passed Senate: CR S5688)
action_date: 2013-07-15
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 S5688-5689; text as passed Senate: CR S5688)
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 113-sres-196
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-16
text: 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.

action_date: 2013-07-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 113th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5713; text as passed Senate: CR S5712)
action_date: 2013-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5713; text as passed Senate: CR S5712)
action_date: 2013-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recommending the posthumous award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Thomas M. Conway of Waterbury, Connecticut.

Bill: 113-sres-197
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2013-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-17
text: Recommends the posthumous award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Thomas M. Conway. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5756-5757)
action_date: 2013-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Russian Federation should turn over Edward Snowden to United States authorities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-sres-198
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2013-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation's willingness to shelter Edward Snowden is negatively impacting bilateral relations with the United States; (2) the Russian Federation should turn Edward Snowden over to U.S. authorities so he can stand trial in the United States; (3) the President should consider options, including recommending a different location for the September 2013 G20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, should the Russian Federation continue to shelter Mr. Snowden; and (4) the United States should consider all economic and diplomatic options when pursuing Mr. Snowden.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5804)
action_date: 2013-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 200th August Quarterly Festival taking place from August 18, 2013, through August 25, 2013, in Wilmington, Delaware.

Bill: 113-sres-199
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2013-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Delaware
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: 
Celebrates the 200th August Quarterly Festival taking place from August 18-25 2013 in Wilmington, Delaware. 
 
Recognizes the historical significance of the Festival and the role it has played since 1814 in celebrating faith, community, culture, and freedom.
 
Honors the life of leadership, faith, and service of Peter Spencer, founder of the African Union Church and of the Festival.
 
Recognizes the service volunteers and religious leaders who ensure that the legacy of Peter Spencer lives on through the continuation of the Festival. 

action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 200th August Quarterly Festival taking place from August 18-25 2013 in Wilmington, Delaware. 
 
Recognizes the historical significance of the Festival and the role it has played since 1814 in celebrating faith, community, culture, and freedom.
 
Honors the life of leadership, faith, and service of Peter Spencer, founder of the African Union Church and of the Festival.
 
Recognizes the service volunteers and religious leaders who ensure that the legacy of Peter Spencer lives on through the continuation of the Festival. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6259)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6259)
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5970)
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2013, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day".

Bill: 113-sres-200
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2013-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: 
Designates July 26, 2013, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.
 
Acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.

action_date: 2013-07-25
text: 

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

 
Designates July 26, 2013, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.
 
Acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5979; text as passed Senate: CR S5970-5971)
action_date: 2013-07-25
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 S5979; text as passed Senate: CR S5970-5971)
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first Wednesday in September 2013 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day" and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

Bill: 113-sres-201
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2013-07-25 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: 2013-07-25
text: 
Designates the first Wednesday in September 2013 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of that Day to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure.

action_date: 2013-07-25
text: 

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

 
Designates the first Wednesday in September 2013 as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of that Day to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease. Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5979; text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
action_date: 2013-07-25
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 S5979; text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 30, 2013, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 113-sres-202
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2013-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 
Designates July 30, 2013, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
Encourages each executive agency to recognize such Day by: (1) informing employees, contractors, and the public about whistleblower rights; and (2) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers in combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations.

action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 

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

 
Designates July 30, 2013, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
Encourages each executive agency to recognize such Day by: (1) informing employees, contractors, and the public about whistleblower rights; and (2) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers in combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6078)
action_date: 2013-07-30
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 S6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6078)
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution.

Bill: 113-sres-203
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2013-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) a two-state solution is the only outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which can ensure Israel's survival as a secure, democratic homeland for the Jewish people and fulfill the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for their own state; (2) achievement of a two-state solution that would enhance stability and security in the Middle East is a fundamental U.S. security interest; (3) while only Israel and Palestine can make the difficult choices necessary to end their conflict, the United States remains indispensable to any viable effort to achieve that goal; (4) Secretary of State John Kerry is to be commended for his efforts to advance a negotiated two-state solution; and (5) the Senate pledges its support for a sustained U.S. diplomatic initiative to help Israel and Palestine conclude an agreement to end their conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6078-6079)
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate