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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service should provide printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 to taxpayers in the United States free of charge.

Bill: 114-sres-112
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2015-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Department of the Treasury
Government information and archives
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should provide U.S. taxpayers with free printed copies of IRS Publication 17, which is entitled "Your Federal Income Tax" and provides individuals with general instructions for filing tax returns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1894)
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend the issuance of, and the United States Postal Service should issue, a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali.

Bill: 114-sres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2015-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali, and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1894-1895)
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of March 2015, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-114
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2015-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of March 2015 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1895)
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2015 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2015-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: 
Designates April 2015 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 

action_date: 2015-03-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2015 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1957; text as passed Senate: CR S1895)
action_date: 2015-03-25
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 S1957; text as passed Senate: CR S1895)
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for free and fair elections in Burma.

Bill: 114-sres-116
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign property
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Teaching, teachers, curricula
United Nations
Violent crime
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Endorses specified prerequisites for free and fair general elections in Burma. 
 
Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to: 
 
 
support efforts to reform the 2008 Constitution of Burma in a manner that promotes democratic development and safeguards against military interference; 
 
support free and fair elections in Burma; 
 
express solidarity with the United Nations special mechanisms that are investigating violations of human rights violations in Burma, and concern regarding the government of Burma's refusal to work with such mechanisms; and 
 
ensure that ethnic groups in Burma are not coerced into cease fire agreements with the government of Burma. 
 
 
Calls upon the United States, in partnership with other international donors, to ensure that Burma and the Union Election Commission function independently and impartially throughout the election period. 
 
Expects the President to: (1) delay further steps toward normalization of relations with the government of Burma should it undermine the prospects for free and fair elections, and (2) sanction individuals in the government of Burma who the President determines undermine free and fair elections. 
 
Calls upon the Secretary to publicly condemn human rights abuses committed by the military and to demand credible and independent investigations and prosecutions of all allegations of such abuse. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2050-2052)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Bill: 114-sres-117
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.
 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations.

Bill: 114-sres-118
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make a covered nomination eligible for expedited consideration, if it has been on the Executive Calendar for more than 14 calendar days. 
 
Excludes from coverage by this resolution the nomination of an individual:
 
 
to serve as a justice, including Chief Justice, of the U.S. Supreme Court, or
 
 to one of several specified positions entitled to expedited procedures under S. Res. 116 (112th Congress).
 
 
Deems the covered nomination confirmed by the Senate unless at least 10 Senators have submitted written requests that it be considered by the full Senate in executive session before the end of the 14-day period.
 
Makes a covered nomination (other than to serve as a judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior, or to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule [Cabinet Secretaries and certain others]) eligible for expedited consideration, under similar requirements.
 
Requires the Senate to proceed to executive session and begin consideration of a nomination:
 
 
 24 hours after the majority leader provides notice that it is eligible for expedited consideration; and
 
48 hours after the majority leader provides such notice of an individual to serve as a judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior, or to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule.
 
 
Limits expedited consideration of a covered nomination to:
 
 
four hours, evenly divided in the usual form, for a nomination to serve as a judge of a circuit court of the United States or a nomination to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule; and 
 
two hours, evenly divided in the usual form, for any other covered nomination. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.

Bill: 114-sres-119
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours consideration of any motion (not only a related cloture motion) to:
 
 
 disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment,
 
 request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference; and
 
 authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or a motion to appoint conferees).
 
 
Applies this limitation as well to consideration of any related debatable motions or appeals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution modifying extended debate in the Senate to improve the legislative process.

Bill: 114-sres-120
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to consider cloture of debate to have been invoked unless one more than two-fifths of all Senators votes in the negative. (The two-thirds affirmative vote requirement remains for measures or motions to amend the Senate rules.)
 
Declares that cloture fails, and it is in order for the Majority Leader (or a designee) to initiate extended debate on the measure in question, if the vote to close debate is decided in the affirmative by a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, and in the negative by more than two-fifths of all Senators.
 
Prescribes related procedures with respect to extended debate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2052-2053)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for consideration of a minimum number of amendments.

Bill: 114-sres-121
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Amends Rule XV (Amendments and Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it in order in the Senate during the consideration of any bill, resolution, or other amendable matter to consider at least five germane amendments offered each by the majority and by the minority. 
 
Specifies a general procedure for the offering of these amendments if a motion to invoke cloture is presented to the Senate before either the majority or the minority has offered all five of its minimum number of amendments. 
 
Allows an exemption from the germaneness requirement for one amendment offered by a member of the majority and one amendment offered by a member of the minority. Specifies that an amendment that is exempted from the requirement may only be agreed to upon a vote of three-fifths of all Senators. 
 
Authorizes the majority leader and minority leader, by mutual agreement, to call up additional germane amendments under this rule in equal number by members of the majority and of the minority. 
 
Limits consideration of such an amendment by the Senate to two hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2053)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit debate on motions to proceed.

Bill: 114-sres-122
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to two hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority, the consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including consideration of any related debatable motion or appeal.
 
Exempts from this resolution: (1) certain debatable or nondebatable motions to proceed made during the first two hours of a new legislative day, and (2) motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2053)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for consideration of changes to rules for the proceedings of the Senate.

Bill: 114-sres-123
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Amends Rule V (Suspension and Amendment of the Rules) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise Senate proceedings, including, at the beginning of a new Congress, agreement to resolutions that:
 
 
appoint majority and minority members of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and
 
 amend or adopt rules for Senate proceedings.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2053)
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 114-sres-124
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2015-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, &quot;Si, se puede!&quot;, which is Spanish for &quot;Yes, we can!&quot;, as a symbol of unity and hope for individuals seeking justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/26/2015 S2053-2054)
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2015 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 114-sres-125
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2015-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Designates the first week of April 2015 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2015-03-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the first week of April 2015 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2054)
action_date: 2015-03-27
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 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2054)
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 114-sres-126
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2015-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 

action_date: 2015-03-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2054)
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2054)
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Bill: 114-sres-127
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2015-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Medical education
Pennsylvania
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
 
Commends the faculty, staff, and students at the School for their continued hard work and devotion to advancing science and medicine.
 
Congratulates the School for its distinguished history and long record of supporting medical innovation.

action_date: 2015-03-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
 
Commends the faculty, staff, and students at the School for their continued hard work and devotion to advancing science and medicine.
 
Congratulates the School for its distinguished history and long record of supporting medical innovation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2054-2055)
action_date: 2015-03-27
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 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2054-2055)
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of March 2015, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-128
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2015-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of March 2015 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2015-03-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the designation of March 2015 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2055)
action_date: 2015-03-27
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 3/26/2015 S2088; text as passed Senate: CR 3/26/2015 S2055)
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate