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A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2016, as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-353
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
Designates January 2016 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking.
 
Encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.

action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates January 2016 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking.
 
Encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S530; text as passed Senate: CR S488-489)
action_date: 2016-02-02
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 S530; text as passed Senate: CR S488-489)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.

Bill: 114-sres-354
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Nebraska
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
Congratulates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team as the winner of the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.

action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team as the winner of the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489)
action_date: 2016-02-02
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 S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning February 7, 2016, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 114-sres-355
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
Designates the week beginning on February 7, 2016, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning on February 7, 2016, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489)
action_date: 2016-02-02
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 S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing January 2016 as National Mentoring Month.

Bill: 114-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.

action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489-490)
action_date: 2016-02-02
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 S530; text as passed Senate: CR S489-490)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2016-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
 
Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for ongoing contributions to education and for the vital role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.

action_date: 2016-02-03
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 Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
 
Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for ongoing contributions to education and for the vital role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S577)
action_date: 2016-02-03
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 S571; text as passed Senate: CR S577)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 1 through 5, 2016, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 114-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2016-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
Designates February 1-February 5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week.

action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates February 1-February 5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S577)
action_date: 2016-02-03
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 S571; text as passed Senate: CR S577)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 10th anniversary of the unification of the air and marine assets of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Bill: 114-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2016-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Border security and unlawful immigration
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Homeland security
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Marine and inland water transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Air and Marine Operations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Air and Marine Operations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
 
Commends Air and Marine Operations agents and mission support staff who are dedicated to serving and protecting the U.S. people and U.S. borders in air and maritime environments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S578)
action_date: 2016-02-03
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 S571; text as passed Senate: CR S578)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 114-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2016-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
General agriculture matters
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
Congratulates the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the 100th anniversary of its founding. 

action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the 100th anniversary of its founding. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S578)
action_date: 2016-02-03
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 S571; text as passed Senate: CR S578)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging robust funding for humanitarian relief for Syria.

Bill: 114-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Germany
International organizations and cooperation
Kuwait
Middle East
Norway
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
Commends the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway for their efforts and financial commitments to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
 
 Encourages the international community to act with urgency to: (1) alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries in the region, and (2) support the upcoming Syria conference in London by joining the United States and other countries with substantial pledges of assistance. 
 
Urges each donor country to fulfill the United Nations pledging commitments to Syria to address the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people.

action_date: 2016-02-10
text: 
Commends the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Germany, and Norway for their efforts and financial commitments to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
 
 Encourages the international community to act with urgency to: (1) alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugee-hosting countries in the region, and (2) support efforts undertaken as a result of the fourth Syria conference in London by joining the United States and other countries with substantial pledges of assistance. 
 
Urges each donor country to fulfill the United Nations pledging commitments to Syria to address the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S578)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill: 114-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship.
 
 Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress basic human rights and civil liberties for all its citizens.
 
 Calls on Vietnam to allow human rights groups access to all regions of the country and to end restrictions of basic human rights, including the right for Montagnards to practice their Christian faith freely, the right to land and property, freedom of movement, the right to retain ethnic identity and culture, and access to an adequate standard of living.
 
Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S673-674)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Mount Union football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship.

Bill: 114-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Ohio
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Congratulates the University of Mount Union Purple Raiders football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship. 

 

action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Mount Union Purple Raiders football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship. 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S691; text as passed Senate: CR S674)
action_date: 2016-02-04
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 S691; text as passed Senate: CR S674)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Marlow Cook, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bill: 114-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Kentucky
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Marlow Cook, former member of the U.S. Senate. 
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on February 4, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Cook. 

action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Marlow Cook, former member of the U.S. Senate. 
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on February 4, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Cook. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S691; text as passed Senate: CR S674-675)
action_date: 2016-02-04
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 S691; text as passed Senate: CR S674-675)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 2016 as "American Heart Month" and February 5, 2016, as "National Wear Red Day".

Bill: 114-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2016-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. 

Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting heart disease and stroke by promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Encourages individuals to learn about their risk for heart disease.

action_date: 2016-02-29
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 American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day. 

Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment to fighting heart disease and stroke by promoting awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Encourages individuals to learn about their risk for heart disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1101)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1101)
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S704)
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.

Bill: 114-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
Expresses the deepest respect of the Senate for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 

action_date: 2016-02-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
Expresses the deepest respect of the Senate for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S708; text as passed Senate: CR S704)
action_date: 2016-02-08
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 S708; text as passed Senate: CR S704)
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate