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A resolution designating November 27, 2016, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 114-sres-617
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Designates November 27, 2016, Drive Safer Sunday. 

action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Designates November 27, 2016, as Drive Safer Sunday.
 
Encourages:
 
 
schools, universities, administrators, and teachers to launch campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving;
 
national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving;
 
clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings;
 
law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving;
 
motorists to always drive safely; and
 
people to understand the importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6495; text as passed Senate: CR S6489)
action_date: 2016-11-17
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 S6495; text as passed Senate: CR S6489)
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the Chicago Cubs on their 2016 World Series victory.

Bill: 114-sres-618
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Commends the Chicago Cubs on their 2016 World Series championship title and outstanding performance during the 2016 Major League Baseball season.
 
 

action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends the Chicago Cubs on their 2016 World Series championship title and outstanding performance during the 2016 Major League Baseball season.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6495; text as passed Senate: CR S6489-6490)
action_date: 2016-11-17
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 S6495; text as passed Senate: CR S6489-6490)
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-619
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Recognizes November 2016 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 

action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes November 2016 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6496-6497; text as passed Senate: CR S6490)
action_date: 2016-11-17
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 S6496-6497; text as passed Senate: CR S6490)
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the United States-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina's economic reforms.

Bill: 114-sres-620
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
Declares that the Senate: 
 
 
upholds its commitment to the partnership between the United States and Argentina and reaffirms that Argentina is a major U.S. ally; 
 
encourages the Department of State to coordinate an interagency strategy to increase cooperation with the government of Argentina on areas of bilateral, regional, and global concern; 
 
commends President Mauricio Macri and his Administration for making far-reaching economic reforms that will benefit the people of Argentina, stimulate economic growth, and deepen Argentina's integration with the global economy; 
 
praises such government for resolving its dispute with international creditors; and 
 
encourages such government to continue to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the 1994 bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires and the death of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman. 

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6552)
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2016 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

Bill: 114-sres-621
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
Designates November 2016 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
 
Encourages individuals to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6552)
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being, for all children.

Bill: 114-sres-622
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.

action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6576; text as passed Senate: CR S6552-6553)
action_date: 2016-11-29
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 S6576; text as passed Senate: CR S6552-6553)
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-623
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
Applauds the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 75 years of continuous service.
 
Recognizes the critical emergency services, training support, and mission capabilities that the CAP offers state and national homeland security agencies, as well as the Armed Forces.
 
Commends the more than 23,500 youth and 32,500 adult volunteers of the CAP.

action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Applauds the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 75 years of continuous service.
 
Recognizes the critical emergency services, training support, and mission capabilities that the CAP offers state and national homeland security agencies, as well as the Armed Forces.
 
Commends the more than 23,500 youth and 32,500 adult volunteers of the CAP.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6576; text as passed Senate: CR S6553)
action_date: 2016-11-29
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 S6576; text as passed Senate: CR S6553)
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Month.

Bill: 114-sres-624
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Recognizes November 2016 as World Prematurity Month.
 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) reduce the impact of preterm births by improving maternal health, and (2) advance the care and treatment of infants who are born preterm.
 Honors individuals working to reduce the number of preterm births.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6621-6622)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Day.

Bill: 114-sres-625
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Recognizes November 17, 2016, as World Prematurity Day.
 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) reduce the impact of preterm births by improving maternal health, and (2) advance the care and treatment of infants who are born preterm.
 Honors individuals working to reduce the number of preterm births.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6622)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Bill: 114-sres-626
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
 
Commends the center and its employees for providing quality care to hundreds of thousands of patients over the last 75 years.

action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
 
Commends the center and its employees for providing quality care to hundreds of thousands of patients over the last 75 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6627-6628; text as passed Senate: CR S6622)
action_date: 2016-11-30
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 S6627-6628; text as passed Senate: CR S6622)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 3, 2016, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-sres-627
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-12-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: 
Designates December 3, 2016, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)

action_date: 2016-12-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates December 3, 2016, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6681; text as passed Senate: CR S6667)
action_date: 2016-12-01
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 S6681; text as passed Senate: CR S6667)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual.

Bill: 114-sres-628
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2016-12-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.

action_date: 2016-12-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6681; text as passed Senate: CR S6667)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6681; text as passed Senate: CR S6667)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 225th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's seminal Report on the Subject of Manufactures.

Bill: 114-sres-629
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-12-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 225th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's seminal Report on the Subject of Manufactures, and (2) his vision to make a case for a strong and diversified economy.
 
Expresses admiration and appreciation for the variety of ways in which he contributed to the success of the young United States.
 
Acknowledges the importance of the manufacturing industry's contributions to the United States in promoting innovation, job creation, and opportunity for the middle class.
 
Supports efforts to grow and sustain U.S. manufacturing industries by creating a healthy business climate and establishing the level playing field vital to United States manufacturing success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6710)
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Bill: 114-sres-630
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2016-12-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Supreme Court
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is a historically significant African-American who has made an important contribution to U.S. jurisprudence, and (2) his life and work should have a prominent place in the National Museum of African American History and Culture


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6710)
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Bill: 114-sres-631
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2016-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Historic sites and heritage areas
Lakes and rivers
Michigan
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: 
Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
 
Expresses support for the official recognition, by national and international entities, of the Detroit River as an area of historic importance to the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6761)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting a transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy to help consumers, support the economy and national security of the United States, and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Bill: 114-sres-632
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2016-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: 
Expresses support for a national goal of phasing out fossil fuel emissions and, by 2050, generating 100% of the electricity consumed in the United States from clean energy resources. Expresses support for policies to achieve that goal that will: (1) create jobs for all individuals and build a sustainable economy, and (2) ensure universal access to clean energy for all homes and businesses in the United States.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6842)
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the plan of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy for modernizing the nuclear weapons of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-633
Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2016-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Defense spending
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) ensure the affordability and feasibility of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy plan for modernizing U.S. nuclear weapons by reevaluating and modifying proposals for programs to modernize such weapons and their delivery systems to ensure that such proposals focus on refurbishment to ensure security, safety, and efficiency of existing weapons and delivery systems; and (2) prioritize planned programs so that the United States retains a nuclear arsenal robust enough to meet deterrence needs and so that such programs do not jeopardize other economic investments and security expenditures appropriate to U.S. needs in the 21st century.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S7035-7036)
action_date: 2016-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the importance of the security and privacy of the people of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-634
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2016-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
the United States should recognize the need to protect the safety, security, and personal privacy of all U.S. people; 
 
legal and policy changes that impact U.S. security and civil liberties should be made with the consideration of Congress, the executive branch, and the people; and 
 
 in considering such changes, the United States should recognize the global and economic implications of U.S. security and privacy policies.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S7036)
action_date: 2016-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and commemorating the bicentennial of the State of Indiana.

Bill: 114-sres-635
Sponsor: Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN]
Introduced: 2016-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Indiana
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: 
Recognizes and commemorates the bicentennial of the state of Indiana.

action_date: 2016-12-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes and commemorates the bicentennial of the state of Indiana.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7036-7037)
action_date: 2016-12-10
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 S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7036-7037)
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of December 4 through December 10, 2016, as "National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week".

Bill: 114-sres-636
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: 
Designates the week of December 4-December 10, 2016, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week and expresses support for its goals and ideals.
 
Encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that they may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.

action_date: 2016-12-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of December 4-December 10, 2016, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week and expresses support for its goals and ideals.
 
Encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that they may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7037)
action_date: 2016-12-10
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 S7121; text as passed Senate: CR S7037)
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate