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A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-sconres-19
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. 

action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. 

action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4140)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4140)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4140)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment 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 by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5510; text as passed Senate: CR S5507)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula.

Bill: 113-sconres-20
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2013-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: 
Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950.
 
 Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. 
 
 Calls on North Korea to abide by international law and cease its nuclear proliferation in order to resume talks that could lead to peace and reunification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5971-5972)
action_date: 2013-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and the Federal approvals required for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline are in the national interest of the United States.

Bill: 113-sconres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2013-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Canada
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Infrastructure development
Oil and gas
Pipelines

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that completion of the Keystone XL pipeline is in the national interest of the United States and its construction will promote: (1) sound investment in the infrastructure of the United States, and (2) energy security in North America and generate an increase in private sector jobs that will benefit both the region surrounding the Keystone XL pipeline and the United States as a whole. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6133-6134)
action_date: 2013-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-sconres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns: (1) on any day from Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, August 11, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, 2013; and (2) on such date, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, September 9, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, August 2, 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013.

action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns: (1) on any day from Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, August 11, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, 2013; and (2) on such date, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, September 9, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, August 2, 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5377)
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5377)
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5377)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6162; text as passed Senate: CR S6162; text of measure as introduced: CR S6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6162; text as passed Senate: CR S6162; text of measure as introduced: CR S6237)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 113-sconres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Business ethics
Human rights
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6237-6238)
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-sconres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.

action_date: 2013-10-16
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.

action_date: 2013-10-16
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6642)
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6642)
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6642)
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7559; text as passed Senate: CR S7559; text of measure as introduced: CR S7539)
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7559; text as passed Senate: CR S7559; text of measure as introduced: CR S7539)
action_date: 2013-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers.

Bill: 113-sconres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2013-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
General Native American affairs matters
Military history
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. 

action_date: 2013-11-13
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. 

action_date: 2013-11-18
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7164)
action_date: 2013-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7164)
action_date: 2013-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 25.
action_date: 2013-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7164-7165)
action_date: 2013-11-18
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8011; text as passed Senate: CR S8008)
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8011; text as passed Senate: CR S8008)
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill: 113-sconres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2013-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 
Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. 
 
Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
 
Recommends that the United States Postal Service (USPS) and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people.
 
 Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8466)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013

Bill: 113-sconres-27
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2013-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Nuclear weapons
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 
Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should ensure that Israel is able to adequately address an existential Iranian nuclear threat, (2) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should seek related opportunities for defense cooperation and partnership on military capabilities where appropriate, and (3) the delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria would pose a grave risk to Israel and the United States supports Israel's right to respond to such threat.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8466)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-sconres-28
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2013-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. 

action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. 

action_date: 2013-11-22
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-11-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7359-7360)
action_date: 2013-11-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7359-7360)
action_date: 2013-11-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7359-7360)
action_date: 2013-11-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 42. Record Vote Number: 246. (consideration: CR S8441; text as passed Senate: CR S8441; text of measure as introduced: CR S8466)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 42. Record Vote Number: 246.(consideration: CR S8441; text as passed Senate: CR S8441; text of measure as introduced: CR S8466)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators.

Bill: 113-sconres-29
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2013-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Human trafficking
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: 
Expressing the sense of Congress that: (1) law enforcement, judges, child welfare agencies, and the public should treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of child abuse; (2) every effort should be made to arrest and hold accountable both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with federal laws to protect victims of trafficking and state child protection laws; (3) the child welfare system requires reform to better prevent domestic child sex trafficking and aid the victims; and (4) such system should identify, assess, and provide supportive services to children in its care who are victims of sex trafficking or at risk of becoming such victims.
 
Expresses support for: (1) survivors of domestic sex trafficking, including for the services they need to heal; and (2) an end to demand for girls by declaring that our nation's daughters are not for sale and that any person who purchases a child for sex should be held accountable with the full force of the law.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8467)
action_date: 2013-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution designating January 2014 as "National Blood Donor Month".

Bill: 113-sconres-31
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2014-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: 
Recognizes January 2014 as National Blood Donor Month.
 
Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States.
 
Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors.
 
Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner.
 
Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients.

action_date: 2014-01-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes January 2014 as National Blood Donor Month.
 
Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States.
 
Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors.
 
Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner.
 
Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-31
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2014-01-31
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2014-01-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S604; text as passed Senate: CR S604)
action_date: 2014-01-29
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 S604; text as passed Senate: CR S604)
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate