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A resolution designating the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, as "Hemp History Week".

Bill: 114-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2016-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: 
Designates the week of June 6-June 12, 2016, as Hemp History Week. Recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.

action_date: 2016-06-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of June 6-June 12, 2016, as Hemp History Week. Recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3812; text as passed Senate: CR S3797-3798)
action_date: 2016-06-10
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 S3812; text as passed Senate: CR S3797-3798)
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of George V. Voinovich, former United States Senator for the State of Ohio.

Bill: 114-sres-493
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2016-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Ohio
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of George Voinovich, former member of the Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 14, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Voinovich. 

action_date: 2016-06-14
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 George Voinovich, former member of the Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 14, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Voinovich. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3846-3849; text as passed Senate: CR S3863)
action_date: 2016-06-14
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 S3846-3849; text as passed Senate: CR S3863)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities benefiting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-494
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2016-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 2016 as National Child Awareness Month.

action_date: 2016-06-14
text: 
Designates September 2016 as National Child Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3870-3871; text as passed Senate: CR S3863-3864)
action_date: 2016-06-14
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 S3870-3871; text as passed Senate: CR S3863-3864)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of the organization being granted a Federal charter and for the long history of heritage and service of the Boy Scouts of America.

Bill: 114-sres-495
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Federally chartered organizations
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Recognizes more than 100 years of service and leadership development by the Boy Scouts of America. 
 
Encourages the continued emphasis of the Boy Scouts of America on character building, responsible citizenship, and outdoor stewardship. 
 
Applauds the Boy Scouts of America for instilling the values of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law in young people of the United States. 
 
Congratulates the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of the granting of a federal charter to such organization on June 15, 1916. 

action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes more than 100 years of service and leadership development by the Boy Scouts of America. 
 
Encourages the continued emphasis of the Boy Scouts of America on character building, responsible citizenship, and outdoor stewardship. 
 
Applauds the Boy Scouts of America for instilling the values of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law in young people of the United States. 
 
Congratulates the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of the granting of a federal charter to such organization on June 15, 1916. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4303-4304)
action_date: 2016-06-16
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 S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4303-4304)
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and expressing support for their families and friends and all those affected, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement, emergency response, and counterterrorism officials in responding to the attack.

Bill: 114-sres-496
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Hate crimes
Law enforcement officers
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016. 
 
Honors those who were killed and expresses hope for the recovery of those who were injured.
 
Applauds the dedication and bravery of the law enforcement and counterterrorism officials who responded to the attack. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives stands together with all people of the United States in the face of terror and hate.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States and its allies to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other terrorist groups at home and abroad and to address the threat posed by homegrown terrorism.

action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016. 
 
Honors those who were killed and expresses hope for the recovery of those who were injured.
 
Applauds the dedication and bravery of the law enforcement and counterterrorism officials who responded to the attack. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives stands together with all people of the United States in the face of terror and hate.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States and its allies to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other terrorist groups at home and abroad and to address the threat posed by homegrown terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4304)
action_date: 2016-06-16
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 S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4304)
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Gordon "Gordie" Howe.

Bill: 114-sres-497
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Gordon &quot;Gordie&quot; Howe for his significant contributions to the sport of hockey and the city of Detroit.

action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Honors the life and legacy of Gordon &quot;Gordie&quot; Howe for his significant contributions to the sport of hockey and the city of Detroit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4304-4305)
action_date: 2016-06-16
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 S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4304-4305)
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 15, 2016, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-sres-498
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Designates June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates June 15, 2016, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4305)
action_date: 2016-06-16
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 S4263; text as passed Senate: CR S4305)
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the 2016 Stanley Cup hockey championship.

Bill: 114-sres-499
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Pennsylvania
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Congratulates the Pittsburgh Penguins for becoming the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup champions.

action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Pittsburgh Penguins for becoming the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup champions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305)
action_date: 2016-06-16
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 S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305)
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 19, 2016, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-500
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Designates June 19, 2016, as Juneteenth Independence Day. 
 
Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates June 19, 2016, as Juneteenth Independence Day. 
 
Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305-4306)
action_date: 2016-06-16
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 S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305-4306)
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on Russian military aggression.

Bill: 114-sres-501
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: 
Condemns the recent dangerous and unprofessional Russian intercepts of U.S.-flagged aircraft and vessels.
 
 Calls on: (1) the Russian Federation to cease provocative military maneuvers that endanger U.S. and allied forces; and (2) the United States, its European allies, and the international community to pressure the Russian Federation to cease such behavior. 
 
Reaffirms the right of the United States to operate military aircraft and vessels in international airspace and waters.

action_date: 2016-06-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the recent dangerous and unprofessional Russian intercepts of U.S.-flagged aircraft and vessels.
 
 Calls on: (1) the Russian Federation to cease provocative military maneuvers that endanger U.S. and allied forces; and (2) the United States, its European allies, and the international community to pressure the Russian Federation to cease such behavior. 
 
Reaffirms the right of the United States to operate military aircraft and vessels in international airspace and waters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.
action_date: 2016-06-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-06-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4361)
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 20, 2016, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-502
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Currency
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered and threatened species
National symbols
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: 
Designates June 20, 2016, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury as a way to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.

action_date: 2016-06-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates June 20, 2016, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury as a way to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4361-4362, S4371; text as passed Senate: CR S4361-4362)
action_date: 2016-06-20
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 S4361-4362, S4371; text as passed Senate: CR S4361-4362)
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 20, 2016, as "World Refugee Day".

Bill: 114-sres-503
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2016-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom. 
 
Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and projected refugee crises. 
 
Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict.
 
Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.

action_date: 2016-06-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom. 
 
Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and projected refugee crises. 
 
Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict.
 
Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.
action_date: 2016-06-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-06-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4363; text of measure as introduced: CR S4362-4363)
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate