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A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2016 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 114-sres-521
Sponsor: Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Designates September 2016 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 2016 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5192)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5192)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4918-4919)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 30, 2016, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 114-sres-522
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Designates July 30, 2016, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates July 30, 2016, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
action_date: 2016-07-07
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 S4922; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to the death of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, powerful advocate for peace and human rights, and award-winning author.

Bill: 114-sres-523
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Human rights
Literature
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Extends condolences to the family of Elie Wiesel, an award-winning author who helped the world understand the horrors of the Holocaust and gave a voice to those who suffered and perished in Nazi death camps.
 
Honors Wiesel's lifelong commitment to advancing human dignity, freedom, and respect throughout the world.
 
 Expresses continued support for human rights and protection of religious liberty.
 
Expresses admiration for Wiesel's legacy as an example and advocate of the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of evil.
 
 

action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Extends condolences to the family of Elie Wiesel, an award-winning author who helped the world understand the horrors of the Holocaust and gave a voice to those who suffered and perished in Nazi death camps.
 
Honors Wiesel's lifelong commitment to advancing human dignity, freedom, and respect throughout the world.
 
 Expresses continued support for human rights and protection of religious liberty.
 
Expresses admiration for Wiesel's legacy as an example and advocate of the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of evil.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
action_date: 2016-07-07
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 S4922-4923; text as passed Senate: CR S4919)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2016, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 114-sres-525
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2016-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: 
Designates August 16, 2016, as National Airborne Day.

action_date: 2016-07-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates August 16, 2016, as National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4947; text as passed Senate: CR S4946)
action_date: 2016-07-11
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 S4947; text as passed Senate: CR S4946)
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for all parties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling with regard to the South China Sea and to express United States policy on freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas.

Bill: 114-sres-526
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Japan
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Pacific Ocean
Philippines

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
Expresses support for the July 12, 2016, ruling issued by the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea as binding on all parties in the case brought at the request of the Republic of Philippines against China concerning a dispute over the maritime jurisdiction in the South China Sea. Calls on all claimants to pursue peaceful resolution of outstanding maritime claims in the South China Sea consistent with international law. 
 
 Urges all parties to implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and to take steps toward early conclusion of a meaningful Code of Conduct. 
 
Opposes actions in the South China Sea to change the status quo by coercion or force. 
 
Calls on China to cease all reclamation and militarization activities in the South China Sea and end provocative actions in the East China Sea. 
 
Reaffirms: (1) Article V of the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Philippines, and (2) Article V of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan. 
 
Urges: (1) the Department of State to utilize all diplomatic channels to communicate U.S. support for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, and (2) the Department of Defense to enforce freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5006-5008; text of measure as introduced: CR S5006)
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the opening of the National Gallery of Art.

Bill: 114-sres-527
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the opening of the National Gallery of Art.
 
Acknowledges its contribution to the cultural life of the United States.
 
Applauds the Gallery's work to collect and preserve art, educate people in the United States, and bring exciting exhibitions for all to enjoy. 
 
Commends the work of its staff to ensure that all people in the United States have access to the highest quality of art.

action_date: 2016-09-29
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 opening of the National Gallery of Art.
 
Acknowledges its contribution to the cultural life of the United States.
 
Applauds the Gallery's work to collect and preserve art, educate people in the United States, and bring exciting exhibitions for all to enjoy. 
 
Commends the work of its staff to ensure that all people in the United States have access to the highest quality of art. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6256)
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5008)
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system.

Bill: 114-sres-528
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dams and canals
Economic development
Electric power generation and transmission
Floods and storm protection
Georgia
Kentucky
Lakes and rivers
Mississippi
Navigation, waterways, harbors
North Carolina
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
Commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on its successful construction and management of the Tennessee River system on the 80th anniversary of the system.

action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on its successful construction and management of the Tennessee River system on the 80th anniversary of the system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5011; text as passed Senate: CR S5008-5009)
action_date: 2016-07-12
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 S5011; text as passed Senate: CR S5008-5009)
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.

Bill: 114-sres-529
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iran
Middle East
Sanctions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
Calls on the government of Iran to release Siamak and Baquer Namazi unconditionally.
 
Urges the Secretary of State, U.S. allies, and the United Nations to raise the cases of Siamak and Baquer Namazi with Iranian officials at every opportunity and undertake efforts to secure their immediate release.
 
Encourages the President to utilize appropriate measures against such government if they are not released.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5009)
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the termination of the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives established pursuant to House Resolution 461, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-sres-530
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Abortion
Appropriations
Child health
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Health programs administration and funding
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Supports: (1) the immediate termination of the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and (2) rescinding any unspent funds and making them available to the Department of Health and Human Services for efforts to combat Zika for women and children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5086)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Albert Eintein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program and recognizing the significant contributions of Albert Einstein Fellows.

Bill: 114-sres-531
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional officers and employees
Elementary and secondary education
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Science and engineering education
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Recognizes:
 
 
 the significance of the 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program;
 
 the value of having current science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers directly engaged in the policymaking process; 
 
 the sacrifices made by teachers who interrupt their careers to serve as Einstein Fellows; and
 
 the contributions of Einstein Fellows.
 
 
Expresses support for the continuation of the program.
 
Encourages federal agencies and congressional offices to host Einstein Fellows and to leverage the expertise of former Einstein Fellows.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5086)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 140th anniversary of the State of Colorado.

Bill: 114-sres-532
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Celebrates the 140th anniversary of Colorado's statehood.

action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Celebrates the 140th anniversary of Colorado's statehood.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5094; text as passed Senate: CR S5086-5087)
action_date: 2016-07-13
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 S5094; text as passed Senate: CR S5086-5087)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2016, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day".

Bill: 114-sres-533
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Designates July 26, 2016, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.
 
Acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.

action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates July 26, 2016, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.
 
Acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5094; text as passed Senate: CR S5087)
action_date: 2016-07-13
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 S5094; text as passed Senate: CR S5087)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of William L. Armstrong, former United States Senator for the State of Colorado.

Bill: 114-sres-534
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable William L. Armstrong, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 13, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Senator.

action_date: 2016-07-13
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 the Honorable William L. Armstrong, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 13, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5094; text as passed Senate: CR S5087-5088)
action_date: 2016-07-13
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 S5094; text as passed Senate: CR S5087-5088)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution proclaiming the week of October 30 through November 5, 2016, as "National Obesity Care Week".

Bill: 114-sres-536
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
 Proclaims the week of October 30-November 5, 2016, as National Obesity Care Week.
 
Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5172)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-538
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 2016 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)
action_date: 2016-07-14
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 S5193-5194; text as passed Senate: CR S5173)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate