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A resolution supporting the designation of April 2015, as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2015-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: 
Designates April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
 
Expresses support for research to develop more effective treatments and to ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families. 

action_date: 2015-04-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
 
Expresses support for research to develop more effective treatments and to ultimately find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes individuals with Parkinson's disease who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2319; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2357)
action_date: 2015-04-22
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 S2319; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2357)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13 through April 17, 2015, as "National Assistant Principals Week".

Bill: 114-sres-146
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2015-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: 
 Supports the designation of April 13-April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week.
 
 Honors the contributions of assistant principals to students' success.

action_date: 2015-04-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Supports the designation of April 13-April 17, 2015, as National Assistant Principals Week.
 
 Honors the contributions of assistant principals to students' success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2319; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2357-2358)
action_date: 2015-04-22
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 S2319; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2357-2358)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Donald A. Ritchie as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Bill: 114-sres-147
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2015-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional tributes
Senate
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: 
Designates Donald A. Ritchie as Historian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, effective June 1, 2015.

action_date: 2015-04-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates Donald A. Ritchie as Historian Emeritus of the U.S. Senate, effective June 1, 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2319; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2358)
action_date: 2015-04-22
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 S2319; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2358)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance and inspiration of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Bill: 114-sres-149
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2015-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Astronomy
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Science and engineering education
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. 
 
Recognizes the crew, engineers, and staff who contributed to the success of the Hubble Space Telescope.
 
Notes the significance of the discoveries and contributions to science of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as the subsequent innovations that were derived from the data collected from it.
 
Acknowledges that the Hubble Space Telescope has captured images from and answered questions about space and has inspired generations of young people to go into fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and research. 

action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. 
 
Recognizes the crew, engineers, and staff who contributed to the success of the Hubble Space Telescope.
 
Notes the significance of the discoveries and contributions to science of the Hubble Space Telescope as well as the subsequent innovations that were derived from the data collected from it.
 
Acknowledges that the Hubble Space Telescope has captured images from and answered questions about space and has inspired generations of young people to go into fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2417; text as passed Senate CR: S2406)
action_date: 2015-04-23
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 S2417; text as passed Senate CR: S2406)
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about the importance of effective civic and government education programs in schools in the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-150
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2015-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
Public participation and lobbying
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
civic and government education is essential to the well-being of the constitutional government of the United States,
 
comprehensive and formal instruction in civics and government would provide students with a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens under such government,
 
 elementary and secondary schools are encouraged to offer courses on the history and theories of such government, and
 
civics and government teachers are well served by having access to professional development programs that enhance their capacity to provide effective civic and government education in the classroom.
 

action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
civic and government education is essential to the well-being of the constitutional government of the United States,
 
comprehensive and formal instruction in civics and government would provide students with a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens under such government,
 
 elementary and secondary schools are encouraged to offer courses on the history and theories of such government, and
 
civics and government teachers are well served by having access to professional development programs that enhance their capacity to provide effective civic and government education in the classroom.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2417; text as passed Senate: CR S2406-2407)
action_date: 2015-04-23
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 S2417; text as passed Senate: CR S2406-2407)
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 114-sres-151
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2015-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.

action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2417; text as passed Senate: CR S2407)
action_date: 2015-04-23
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 S2417; text as passed Senate: CR S2407)
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.

Bill: 114-sres-152
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2015-04-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
France
Human rights
Middle East
News media and reporting
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
Ukraine
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: 
Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world following World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2015.
 
 Commends journalists and media workers for promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society.
 
 Pays tribute to journalists who have lost their lives carrying out their work. 
 
Calls on governments abroad to implement United Nations General Assembly Resolution 163 (2013).
 
Condemns actions around the world that suppress freedom of the press. 
 
Reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance. 
 
Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: 
 
 
improve the means by which the U.S. government identifies, publicizes, and responds to threats against freedom of the press; 
 
urge foreign governments to conduct investigations and adjudications of the perpetrators of attacks against journalists; and 
 
highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2480)
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution desginating May 16, 2015, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 114-sres-154
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: 
Designates May 16, 2015, as National Kids to Parks Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2539-2540)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans to express support for the children and families affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa by promoting awareness of the children of West Africa who have been orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic, celebrating those who have recognized and are working to fulfill the needs of those children, and encouraging the people of the United States to continue to support the people of West Africa.

Bill: 114-sres-155
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2015-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: 
Recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
 
 Supports the goals and work of those who are addressing the developing Ebola orphan crisis in West Africa.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to consider the needs of the children of West Africa who were orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic.

action_date: 2015-05-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes May 2, 2015, as a Day of Recognition for Ebola Orphans, to promote awareness of the children of West Africa orphaned by the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
 
 Supports the goals and work of those who are addressing the developing Ebola orphan crisis in West Africa.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to consider the needs of the children of West Africa who were orphaned by the 2014 Ebola epidemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2658)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2658)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2540)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2015 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-156
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Recognizes May 2015 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Supports the work of the National Institutes of Health in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke.

action_date: 2015-05-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes May 2015 as National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Supports the work of the National Institutes of Health in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-23
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3318)
action_date: 2015-05-23
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3318)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2578-2579)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the economic, cultural, and political contributions of the Southeast-Asian American community on the 40th anniversaries of the beginning of Khmer Rouge control over Cambodia and the beginning of the Cambodian Genocide and the end of the Vietnam War and the "Secret War" in the Kingdom of Laos.

Bill: 114-sres-157
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Laos
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Vietnam
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the Khmer Rouge rule and the Cambodian Genocide, the end of the Vietnam War and the &quot;Secret War&quot; in Laos, the humanitarian response of the people and government of the United States to receive over one million refugees from the region, and the beginning of the Southeast-Asian American community in the United States.
 
Recognizes the ongoing contributions of the Southeast-Asian American community to the economic, cultural, and political vitality of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2579)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historic significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Bill: 114-sres-158
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2579)
action_date: 2015-04-30
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 S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2579)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2015, as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".

Bill: 114-sres-159
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
School administration
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Designates April 2015 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 

action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2015 as National 9-1-1 Education Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2580)
action_date: 2015-04-30
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 S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2580)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week.

Bill: 114-sres-160
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2015, as Public Service Recognition Week. 
 
Commends public servants, government employees, and members of the uniformed services for their public service and honors those who have given their lives in service. 
 
Calls upon a new generation to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession. 
 
Encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government. 

action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2015, as Public Service Recognition Week. 
 
Commends public servants, government employees, and members of the uniformed services for their public service and honors those who have given their lives in service. 
 
Calls upon a new generation to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession. 
 
Encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2580-2581)
action_date: 2015-04-30
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 S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2580-2581)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate