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A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2016, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 114-sres-565
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
 Recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving educational institutions across the United States.

 Designates the week beginning September 12, 2016, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving educational institutions across the United States.

 Designates the week beginning September 12, 2016, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5850)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5850)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, commending domestic violence victim advocates, domestic violence victim service providers, crisis hotline staff, and first responders serving victims of domestic violence for their compassionate support of victims of domestic violence, and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to support efforts to end domestic violence and hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable.

Bill: 114-sres-566
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: (1) continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and the corresponding devasting effects of domestic violence on survivors, families, and communities; and (2) pledge continued support for programs designed to assist survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, and bring an end to domestic violence.

action_date: 2016-09-15
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 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: (1) continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and the corresponding devastating effects of domestic violence on survivors, families, and communities; and (2) pledge continued support for programs designed to assist survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, and bring an end to domestic violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5850-5851)
action_date: 2016-09-15
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 S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5850-5851)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 16, 2016, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 114-sres-567
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Elementary and secondary education
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Designates the week beginning October 16, 2016, as National Character Counts Week.

action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning October 16, 2016, as National Character Counts Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5851)
action_date: 2016-09-15
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 S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5851)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions of the towing and recovery industry in the United States, the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum, towing associations around the world, and the members of those towing associations and designating the week of September 9 through 15, 2016, as "National Towing Industry Awareness Week".

Bill: 114-sres-568
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Tennessee
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the tow truck.
 
Designates the week of September 9-15, 2016, as National Towing Industry Awareness Week, to be held in conjunction with the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Wall of the Fallen ceremony, each of which is held annually at the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the tow truck.
 
Designates the week of September 9-15, 2016, as National Towing Industry Awareness Week, to be held in conjunction with the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Wall of the Fallen ceremony, each of which is held annually at the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5851)
action_date: 2016-09-15
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 S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5851)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 114-sres-569
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Declares that the Senate joins with the Small Business Administration in:
 
 
 recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2016; and
 
 supporting efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.
 

action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that the Senate joins with the Small Business Administration in:
 
 
 recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2016; and
 
 supporting efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5851-5852)
action_date: 2016-09-15
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 S5868; text as passed Senate: CR S5851-5852)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of substance abuse disorder treatment and recovery in the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-570
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2016-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: 
 Recognizes the importance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
 
Affirms the continued need to support substance use education, treatment, and research.
 
Honors the achievements of individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5888)
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured near Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944.

Bill: 114-sres-571
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2016-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Belgium
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: 
Recognizes the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S 5888)
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 5, 2016, as National Bison Day.

Bill: 114-sres-572
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2016-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: 
Designates November 5, 2016, as National Bison Day.

action_date: 2016-09-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates November 5, 2016, as National Bison Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5909-5910)
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S5909-5910)
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 8, 2016, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

Bill: 114-sres-573
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy storage, supplies, demand

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
Designates October 8, 2016, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates October 8, 2016, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6088-6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6082)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6088-6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6082)
action_date: 2016-09-26
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 and Latinas to the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-574
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 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: 2016-09-26
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2016, through October 15, 2016.
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 

action_date: 2016-09-26
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, 2016, through October 15, 2016.
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6082-6083)
action_date: 2016-09-26
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 S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6082-6083)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their lifetimes.

Bill: 114-sres-575
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Income tax deferral

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the importance of saving adequately for retirement. 
 
Acknowledges the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles. 
 
Calls on states, localities, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Retirement Security Week with appropriate programs and activities.

action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the importance of saving adequately for retirement. 
 
Acknowledges the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles. 
 
Calls on states, localities, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Retirement Security Week with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6083)
action_date: 2016-09-26
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 S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6083)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2016 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-576
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Neurological disorders
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
Designates October 2016 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates October 2016 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6083-6084)
action_date: 2016-09-26
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 S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6083-6084)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Federation of Natives.

Bill: 114-sres-577
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
 Recognizes and congratulates the Alaska Federation of Natives on its 50th anniversary. Commends past and present officers, board members, delegates, and staff for their dedication to the advancement of the native peoples of Alaska.

action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Recognizes and congratulates the Alaska Federation of Natives on its 50th anniversary. Commends past and present officers, board members, delegates, and staff for their dedication to the advancement of the native peoples of Alaska.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6084)
action_date: 2016-09-26
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 S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6084)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2016.

Bill: 114-sres-578
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 20, 2016.

action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 20, 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6256)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6084)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the first class of women admitted to the Coast Guard Academy.

Bill: 114-sres-579
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Coast guard
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Military education and training
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
Recognizes 40 years since the U.S. Coast Guard Academy became the first military academy to enroll female cadets.
 
Recognizesthe contribution women have made as members of the Coast Guard.
 
Commendsthe Coast Guard for breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women in the Armed Forces.

action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes 40 years since the U.S. Coast Guard Academy became the first military academy to enroll female cadets.
 
Recognizesthe contribution women have made as members of the Coast Guard.
 
Commendsthe Coast Guard for breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women in the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6286)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6084-6085)
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the establishment of a President's Youth Council.

Bill: 114-sres-580
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Child safety and welfare
Family services
Policy sciences

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: 
Supports the creation of the Presidential Youth Council to advise the President on the creation and implementation of new federal policies and programs that pertain to and affect American youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6142-6143)
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate