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A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of Bowie State University.

Bill: 114-sres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2015-01-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Maryland

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-08
text: 
Congratulates Bowie State University, located in Bowie, Maryland, on the 150th anniversary of its founding.
 

action_date: 2015-01-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates Bowie State University, located in Bowie, Maryland, on the 150th anniversary of its founding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S118; text as passed Senate: CR S108-109)
action_date: 2015-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S118; text as passed Senate: CR S108-109)
action_date: 2015-01-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating 50 years since the creation of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.

Bill: 114-sres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-01-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Disability and paralysis
Health care coverage and access
Intergovernmental relations
Medicaid
Medicare
State and local government operations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
all efforts to improve Medicare and Medicaid under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act must support and build upon President Johnson's vision "to assure the availability of and accessibility to the best health care to all Americans, regardless of age or geography or economic status"; 
 
Medicare should not be transformed into a voucher program, leaving seniors and people with disabilities vulnerable to higher out-of-pocket costs; and 
 
Medicaid should not be dismantled by policies that slash funding, shift costs to states, reduce benefits, and erode the safety net relied on by millions of individuals. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S109-110; text of measure as introduced: CR S109)
action_date: 2015-01-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Pope Francis for his leadership in helping to secure the release of Alan Gross and for working with the Governments of the United States and Cuba to achieve a more positive relationship.

Bill: 114-sres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2015-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Latin America
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-13
text: 
Extends the Senate's gratitude to Pope Francis for his extraordinary efforts in helping to secure the release of Alan Gross.
 
Commends His Holiness for his role in encouraging an improved U.S.-Cuba relationship.
 
Welcomes the return of Alan Gross to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S209-210)
action_date: 2015-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling.

Bill: 114-sres-27
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2015-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-16
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Julie Katzman to testify in the case of 
United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Katzman in connection with such case. 

action_date: 2015-01-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes: (1) Julie Katzman to testify in the case of 
United States of America v. Jeffrey A. Sterling
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Katzman in connection with such case. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S247; text as passed Senate: CR S239)
action_date: 2015-01-16
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 S247; text as passed Senate: CR S239)
action_date: 2015-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill: 114-sres-28
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2015-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 114th Congress.

action_date: 2015-01-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S290)
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Thune. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Thune. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks in Paris, offering condolences to the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirming fundamental freedom of expression.

Bill: 114-sres-29
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2015-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
France
Human rights
News media and reporting
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks and murders at the French newspaper 
Charlie Hebdo
 and the kosher market Hyper Cacher in Paris. 
 
Expresses: (1) condolences to the families of the victims and to the Republic of France; and (2) solidarity with the people of the Republic of France, and pays tribute to our shared values, ideals, and liberties, including the freedom of thought and expression and freedom of the press. 
 
Recognizes the statements from Muslim majority nations and leaders across the world that terrorist attacks purportedly conducted in Islam's name, such as the Paris attacks, are an affront to the Muslim faith. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for the government of France to bring the perpetrators of this violence to justice and to prevent future attacks.

action_date: 2015-01-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Condemns the terrorist attacks and murders at the French newspaper 
Charlie Hebdo
 and the kosher market Hyper Cacher in Paris. 
 
Expresses: (1) condolences to the families of the victims and to the Republic of France; and (2) solidarity with the people of the Republic of France, and pays tribute to our shared values, ideals, and liberties, including the freedom of thought and expression and freedom of the press. 
 
Recognizes the statements from Muslim majority nations and leaders across the world that terrorist attacks purportedly conducted in Islam's name, such as the Paris attacks, are an affront to the Muslim faith. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for the government of France to bring the perpetrators of this violence to justice and to prevent future attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S290-291)
action_date: 2015-01-20
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 S300; text as passed Senate: CR S290-291)
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of January 25 through January 31, 2015, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 114-sres-30
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2015-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: 
Designates the week of January 25-January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents, during such Week, to learn more about the education options available to them.

action_date: 2015-01-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates the week of January 25-January 31, 2015, as National School Choice Week.
 
Congratulates the students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K-12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States.
 
Encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S300; text as passed Senate: CR S291)
action_date: 2015-01-20
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 S300; text as passed Senate: CR S291)
action_date: 2015-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Bill: 114-sres-31
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2015-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for the 114th Congress. 

action_date: 2015-01-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for the 114th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S352)
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Bill: 114-sres-32
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2015-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 114th Congress. 

action_date: 2015-01-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S352-353)
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Isakson. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Isakson. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 114-sres-33
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2015-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the 114th Congress.

action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S423-424)
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Johnson. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Johnson. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Finance.

Bill: 114-sres-34
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2015-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Finance for the 114th Congress. 

action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Finance for the 114th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S424-425)
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill: 114-sres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2015-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from March 1, 2015, through February 28, 2017.

action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from March 1, 2015, through February 28, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S426)
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting women's reproductive health care decisions.

Bill: 114-sres-37
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2015-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Child health
Employee benefits and pensions
Family planning and birth control
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to:
 
 
ensure that women have access to the best available health care and information, including comprehensive, affordable insurance coverage and health care that fosters safe childbearing;
 
ensure that women can make their own health care decisions;
 
prohibit employers or government entities from interfering with reproductive health care services guaranteed by law; and
 
guarantee the constitutionally protected right to safe, legal abortions.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S426-427)
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Wendell H. Ford, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bill: 114-sres-38
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2015-01-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Kentucky
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Wendell H. Ford, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on January 22, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Ford. 

action_date: 2015-01-23
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 Wendell H. Ford, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on January 22, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Ford. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S445; text as passed Senate: CR S427)
action_date: 2015-01-23
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 S445; text as passed Senate: CR S427)
action_date: 2015-01-22
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Bill: 114-sres-39
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2015-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for the 114th Congress. 

action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for the 114th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S468)
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

Bill: 114-sres-40
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2015-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International law and treaties
International monetary system and foreign exchange
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 
Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy that Iran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that all instruments of U.S. power and influence must remain on the table to prevent this outcome.
 
 Supports the diplomatic efforts of the United States and the members of the P5+1 countries to reach a comprehensive agreement with Iran that prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
 
 Affirms that Senate support for the reimposition of suspended sanctions as well as the imposition of additional sanctions against Iran would be strong if: (1) negotiations fail to achieve a comprehensive agreement, (2) Iran violates the Joint Plan of Action, or (3) Iran violates any final comprehensive agreement on its nuclear program. 
 
Agrees that future new sanctions against Iran may include measures further targeting Iran's energy, financial, and strategic economic sectors, and its foreign currency transactions, as well as the designation of additional government officials linked to its illicit nuclear program and sanctions evasion.
 
 Supports the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the people of Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S468-469)
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 114-sres-41
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2015-01-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. 

action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text as passed Senate: CR S469)
action_date: 2015-01-26
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 S488; text as passed Senate: CR S469)
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in Senate