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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that individuals captured by the United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant should be detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Bill: 114-sres-396
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2016-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Conflicts and wars
Cuba
Detention of persons
Latin America
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: 
 
 
 the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has declared war on the United States; 
 
the Armed Forces are currently engaged in combat operations against ISIL; 
 
the United States has captured and detained individuals associated with ISIL and will likely capture and hold additional ISIL detainees;
 
ISIL members captured by the United States during combat operations meet specified criteria for continued detention at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and 
 
all individuals captured by the United States during combat operations against ISIL who meet such criteria by their ISIL affiliation must be detained outside the United States and its territories and should be transferred to Guantanamo Bay.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1442-1443)
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the recognition of 2016 as the "Year of Pulses" and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important contribution to soil health of pulse crops.

Bill: 114-sres-397
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2016-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Grain
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: 
 Supports the recognition of 2016 as the Year of Pulses, participation in events and activities organized pursuant to the United Nations observance of the International Year of Pulses in 2016, and future funding to support the cultivation and consumption of pulses. (A pulse is a dry, edible seed of a plant in the legume family, including a dry bean, dry pea, lentil, or chickpea.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1443)
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 15, 2016, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Bill: 114-sres-398
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2016-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: 
Designates March 15, 2016, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.

action_date: 2016-03-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 15, 2016, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1469; text as passed Senate: CR S1466)
action_date: 2016-03-14
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 S1469; text as passed Senate: CR S1466)
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Professional Social Work Month".

Bill: 114-sres-399
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2016-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1508)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2016, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-sres-400
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: 
Designates March 25, 2016, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

action_date: 2016-03-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 25, 2016, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1511; text as passed Senate: CR S1508)
action_date: 2016-03-15
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 S1511; text as passed Senate: CR S1508)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 22, 2016, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day".

Bill: 114-sres-401
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-03-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 22, 2016, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.

action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
Designates March 22, 2016, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1549; text as passed Senate: CR S1546)
action_date: 2016-03-16
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 S1549; text as passed Senate: CR S1546)
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documentary production, and representation in United States of America v. Chaka Fattah, Sr., et al.

Bill: 114-sres-402
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2016-03-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
Authorizes Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr., to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States of America v. Chaka Fattah, Sr., et al.
, except when his attendance at the Senate is necessary for the performance of his legislative duties, and except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Casey in connection with that testimony.

action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr., to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States of America v. Chaka Fattah, Sr., et al.
, except when his attendance at the Senate is necessary for the performance of his legislative duties, and except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Casey in connection with that testimony.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1549; text as passed Senate: CR S1546)
action_date: 2016-03-16
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 S1549; text as passed Senate: CR S1546)
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning April 24, 2016 as "National Industrial Assessment Center Week" in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Industrial Assessment Centers.

Bill: 114-sres-403
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2016-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Energy efficiency and conservation
Higher education
Industrial facilities
Manufacturing
Science and engineering education
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
Designates the week beginning April 24, 2016, as National Industrial Assessment Center Week. (Those centers are university-led programs funded by the Department of Energy that provide energy efficiency assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises for improving energy efficiency and reducing water usage and waste.)

action_date: 2016-05-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning April 24, 2016, as National Industrial Assessment Center Week. (Those centers are university-led programs funded by the Department of Energy that provide energy efficiency assessments to small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises for improving energy efficiency and reducing water usage and waste.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2832)
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2832)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1600)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2016 as "National Middle Level Education Month".

Bill: 114-sres-404
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2016-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
Designates March 2016 as National Middle Level Education Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the individuals who educate middle level students.

action_date: 2016-04-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 2016 as National Middle Level Education Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the individuals who educate middle level students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2423)
action_date: 2016-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2423)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1600)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the site of the centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, in coordination with Vision 2020.

Bill: 114-sres-405
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2016-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Pennsylvania
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
Recognizes the crucial role that the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution played in advancing women's rights and in promoting the democratic values at the core of the United States.
 
Designates Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the site of the national centennial commemoration of ratification of the 19th Amendment.
 
Commends the efforts of Vision 2020 to orchestrate, lead, and coordinate that occasion in Philadelphia and to continue the fight for equality for women.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1600)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in the Girl Scouts, which has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere since 1916.

Bill: 114-sres-406
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2016-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
Congratulates the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients everywhere on the centennial of the Girl Scout Gold Award.
 
Recognizes: (1) the impact recipients of such Award have had on the lives of individuals in the United States and on the world, and (2) the lasting impact of the projects of Award recipients on their communities.

action_date: 2016-04-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients everywhere on the centennial of the Girl Scout Gold Award.
 
Recognizes: (1) the impact recipients of such Award have had on the lives of individuals in the United States and on the world, and (2) the lasting impact of the projects of Award recipients on their communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-04-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-04-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1676)
action_date: 2016-04-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1676)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1601-1602; text of measure as introduced: CR S1601)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Wyoming men's Nordic ski team for winning the 38th annual United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association national championship.

Bill: 114-sres-407
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2016-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
Congratulates the University of Wyoming men's Nordic ski team for winning the 2016 United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association national championship. 
 
Commends the athletes, coaches, parents, and staff of the University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams for their hard work and dedication.
 
Recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans that supported the University of Wyoming men's Nordic ski team on its journey to win another national title. 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Wyoming men's Nordic ski team for winning the 2016 United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association national championship.
 
Commends the athletes, coaches, parents, and staff of the University of Wyoming Nordic ski teams for their hard work and dedication.
 
Recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans that supported the University of Wyoming men's Nordic ski team on its journey to win another national title. 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602)
action_date: 2016-03-17
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 S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2016 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-408
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2016-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
Designates April 2016 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 

action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2016 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602)
action_date: 2016-03-17
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 S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing March 2016 as "National Women's History Month".

Bill: 114-sres-409
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2016-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
Designates March 2016 as National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.
 
 

action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 2016 as National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602-1603)
action_date: 2016-03-17
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 S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602-1603)
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 114-sres-410
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-04
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, &quot;Si, se puede!&quot;, which is Spanish for &quot;Yes, we can!&quot;, as a symbol of unity and hope for each individual who seeks justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1642)
action_date: 2016-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate