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A resolution condemning the horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy.

Bill: 114-sres-539
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Hate crimes
Law enforcement officers
Rule of law and government transparency
Texas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Condemns the attack on police officers that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016.
 
Expresses the belief that an attack upon a police officer is an affront to the rule of law and the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, and general welfare and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution.
 
Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the quick and complete recovery of those who were wounded.
 
Applauds the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered their support and assistance.
 
Declares that the Senate stands united against violence and hatred and in support of the police officers who work to keep the country safe.

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the attack on police officers that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016.
 
Expresses the belief that an attack upon a police officer is an affront to the rule of law and the promise of justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, and general welfare and the blessings of liberty secured by the Constitution.
 
Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the quick and complete recovery of those who were wounded.
 
Applauds the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered their support and assistance.
 
Declares that the Senate stands united against violence and hatred and in support of the police officers who work to keep the country safe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-27
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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
A resolution commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service for their work in fighting Ebola.

Bill: 114-sres-540
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Commends the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service who participated in the effort to prevent an Ebola outbreak in the United States.

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service who participated in the effort to prevent an Ebola outbreak in the United States.


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
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park in the State of Hawaii, and designating August 1, 2016, as "Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day".

Bill: 114-sres-541
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Hawaii
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Racial and ethnic relations
Travel and tourism
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Congratulates and celebrates Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park on the 100th anniversary of their establishment. 
 
Acknowledges the range of natural and cultural wonders that make up the other national parks and monuments of Hawaii, including: 
 
 
Honouliuli National Monument, 
 
Kalaupapa National Historical Park,
 
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park,
 
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park,
 
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, and 
 
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. 
 
 
Encourages the people of Hawaii and of the United States to visit those parks and monuments. 
 
Designates August 1, 2016, as Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day. 

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates and celebrates Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park on the 100th anniversary of their establishment. 
 
Acknowledges the range of natural and cultural wonders that make up the other national parks and monuments of Hawaii, including: 
 
 
Honouliuli National Monument, 
 
Kalaupapa National Historical Park,
 
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park,
 
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park,
 
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, and 
 
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. 
 
 
Encourages the people of Hawaii and of the United States to visit those parks and monuments. 
 
Designates August 1, 2016, as Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day. 


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 S5174)
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 S5174)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary and the importance of the Lanham Act by designating July 2016 as "National Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-542
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intellectual property
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Trademark Act of 1946 (the Lanham Act) by President Harry S. Truman.
 
Designates July 2016 as National Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Education and Awareness Month. Expresses support for the goal of such month: to educate the public about the potential dangers counterfeit products pose to consumer health and safety.
 
Affirms the continuing importance and need for comprehensive education and awareness efforts to equip U.S. consumers with the information and tools they need to safeguard against illegal counterfeit products in traditional and Internet commerce and other electronic commerce platforms.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combating counterfeiting by promoting: (1) awareness about the harm of counterfeiting to consumers and brand owners, and (2) new education programs and campaigns to reduce the supply of and demand for counterfeit products.

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Trademark Act of 1946 (the Lanham Act) by President Harry S. Truman.
 
Designates July 2016 as National Anti-Counterfeiting Consumer Education and Awareness Month. Expresses support for the goal of such month: to educate the public about the potential dangers counterfeit products pose to consumer health and safety.
 
Affirms the continuing importance and need for comprehensive education and awareness efforts to equip U.S. consumers with the information and tools they need to safeguard against illegal counterfeit products in traditional and Internet commerce and other electronic commerce platforms.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combating counterfeiting by promoting: (1) awareness about the harm of counterfeiting to consumers and brand owners, and (2) new education programs and campaigns to reduce the supply of and demand for counterfeit products.


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 S5174)
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 S5174)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2016 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Bill: 114-sres-543
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Brazil
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Latin America
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games, and (2) the athletes of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in their endeavors at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games, and (2) the athletes of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in their endeavors at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


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 S5174)
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 S5174)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding compliance enforcement of Russian violations of the Open Skies Treaty.

Bill: 114-sres-544
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Aviation and airports
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) restrictions upon the ability of Open Skies Treaty aircraft to overfly all portions of a State Party's territory impede openness of military forces and undermine confidence; (2) the Russian Federation's overfly restrictions constitute treaty violations; and (3) the United States should take measures to bring about the Russian Federation's return to full compliance with its treaty obligations, including by restricting Russian overflights of the United States.

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) restrictions upon the ability of Open Skies Treaty aircraft to overfly all portions of a State Party's territory impede openness of military forces and undermine confidence; (2) the Russian Federation's overfly restrictions constitute treaty violations; and (3) the United States should take measures to bring about the Russian Federation's return to full compliance with its treaty obligations, including by restricting Russian overflights of the United States.


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 S5175)
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 S5175)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of July 15, 2016, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-sres-545
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of July 15, 2016, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Leiomyosarcoma is cancer that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)
 
Recognizes the challenges faced by leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of leiomyosarcoma patients 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.)
 
 Expresses support for the designation of July 15, 2016, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Leiomyosarcoma is cancer that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)
 
Recognizes the challenges faced by leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of leiomyosarcoma patients 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 S5175-5176)
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 S5175-5176)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the centennial of the United States Grain Standards Act.

Bill: 114-sres-546
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Commemorative events and holidays
Grain

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Honors the centennial of the United States Grain Standards Act by reaffirming the significance of the Act. Finds that the Act remains necessary to facilitate the movement of U.S. grain into the marketplace by providing an internationally recognized standard in sampling, inspection, process verification, weighing, and stowage examination services that accurately and consistently describe the quality and quantity of grain commodities traded domestically and internationally. 

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Honors the centennial of the United States Grain Standards Act by reaffirming the significance of the Act. Finds that the Act remains necessary to facilitate the movement of U.S. grain into the marketplace by providing an internationally recognized standard in sampling, inspection, process verification, weighing, and stowage examination services that accurately and consistently describe the quality and quantity of grain commodities traded domestically and internationally. 


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 S5175-5176)
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 S5175-5176)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System.

Bill: 114-sres-547
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Commemorative events and holidays
Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the anniversary and highlight the importance of this program, working family-owned forests, and the clean water, wildlife habitats, and wood supply that forests provide for all people in the United States. Supports conservation and management of the nation's trees and forests through landowner participation in the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, and the Forest Stewardship Program.

action_date: 2016-07-14
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 American Tree Farm System. Encourages the public to participate in activities that celebrate the anniversary and highlight the importance of this program, working family-owned forests, and the clean water, wildlife habitats, and wood supply that forests provide for all people in the United States. Supports conservation and management of the nation's trees and forests through landowner participation in the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, and the Forest Stewardship Program.


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 S5175-5176)
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 S5175-5176)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Viking Mission Landing on the surface of Mars.

Bill: 114-sres-548
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Astronomy
Congressional tributes
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the academic and industry contributors to the Viking Mission for leading the way in the exploration of Mars.
 
Recognizes the importance of the Viking Mission to the long-term exploration of the solar system by NASA and to the search for life beyond Earth.
 
Encourages NASA to continue on the path to landing American astronauts on the surface of Mars.

action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the academic and industry contributors to the Viking Mission for leading the way in the exploration of Mars.
 
Recognizes the importance of the Viking Mission to the long-term exploration of the solar system by NASA and to the search for life beyond Earth.
 
Encourages NASA to continue on the path to landing American astronauts on the surface of Mars.


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 S5176-5177)
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 S5176-5177)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing a commitment by the Senate to never forget the service of aviation's first responders.

Bill: 114-sres-549
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2016-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: 
Expresses a commitment by the Senate to forever memorialize the service of aviation's first responders on September 11, 2001, and to always honor their sacrifices. 
 

action_date: 2016-09-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses a commitment by the Senate to forever memorialize the service of aviation's first responders on September 11, 2001, and to always honor their sacrifices. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate