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A resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by designating January 2015 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2015-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: 
Designates January 2015 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the efforts of the many stalking victim service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters for their efforts to promote awareness of stalking.
 
Encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.

action_date: 2015-01-30
text: 

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

 
Designates January 2015 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the efforts of the many stalking victim service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters for their efforts to promote awareness of stalking.
 
Encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S674-675; text as passed Senate: CR S673)
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S674-675; text as passed Senate: CR S673)
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1, 2015, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, modern slavery.

Bill: 114-sres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2015-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Human trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: 
Supports: (1) the goals of observing the National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1, 2015, to recognize the vital role that the people of the United States have in ending modern slavery; (2) marking this observance with appropriate activities culminating in the observance on February 1 of National Freedom Day; and (3) all other efforts to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking.

action_date: 2015-01-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports: (1) the goals of observing the National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1, 2015, to recognize the vital role that the people of the United States have in ending modern slavery; (2) marking this observance with appropriate activities culminating in the observance on February 1 of National Freedom Day; and (3) all other efforts to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S675; text as passed Senate: CR S673-674)
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S675; text as passed Senate: CR S673-674)
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Peggy Charren.

Bill: 114-sres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2015-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: 
Recognizes the service and contributions of Peggy Charren to the children of the United States and educational television programming worldwide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S702)
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 114-sres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2015-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: 
Designates the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2015-02-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S702; text as passed Senate: CR S702)
action_date: 2015-02-02
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 S702; text as passed Senate: CR S702)
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl XLIX.

Bill: 114-sres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2015-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-03
text: 
Congratulates the New England Patriots on their Super Bowl XLIX victory.

action_date: 2015-02-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the New England Patriots on their Super Bowl XLIX victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S798)
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S798)
action_date: 2015-02-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S738)
action_date: 2015-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 2 through 6, 2015, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 114-sres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2015-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-03
text: 
Designates February 2-February 6, 2015, as National School Counseling Week.

action_date: 2015-02-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates February 2-February 6, 2015, as National School Counseling Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S739; text as passed Senate: CR S738-739)
action_date: 2015-02-03
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 S739; text as passed Senate: CR S738-739)
action_date: 2015-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2015, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 114-sres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2015-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: 
Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2015, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809). 
 
Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S783)
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise the number of affirmative votes required to end debate on nominations.

Bill: 114-sres-67
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2015-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Federal officials
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: 
Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate with respect to the number of affirmative votes required to end debate (pursuant to a cloture motion) for nominations on the Executive Calendar.
 
Requires the question of voting on a cloture motion in the case of a nomination to be decided in the affirmative by a majority vote by the Senators.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S783-785; text of measure as introduced: CR S783)
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the January 24, 2015, attacks carried out by Russian-backed rebels on the civilian population in Mariupol, Ukraine, and the provision of lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.

Bill: 114-sres-68
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2015-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Russia
Sanctions
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: 
Condemns the attack on Mariupol by Russian-backed rebels.
 
 Urges the President to provide lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine as unanimously supported by Congress in the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014.
 
 Calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to continue to apply economic and other pressure on the Russian Federation, especially sanctions, if the Russian Federation continues to refuse to cease its aggression in Ukraine.
 
 Calls on the Russian Federation to end its support for the rebels in eastern Ukraine, allow Ukraine to regain control of its internationally-recognized borders, and withdraw its military presence in eastern Ukraine.
 
 Expresses solidarity with the people of Ukraine regarding the humanitarian crisis in their country and the destruction caused by the Russian Federation's military, financial, and ideological support for the rebels in eastern Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S785-786)
action_date: 2015-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms worldwide.

Bill: 114-sres-69
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2015-02-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: 
Declares that the Senate remains committed to protecting the human right and the fundamental freedom of religion, especially those of religious minorities. 
 
Recognizes that government policies prohibiting the freedom of thought and religion are designed to harass and intimidate religious groups.
 
Urges the U.S. government lead the international effort in calling for the repeal of all existing apostasy and blasphemy laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S840)
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 2015 as "National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-70
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2015-02-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Air quality
Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: 
Designates February 2015 as National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S840)
action_date: 2015-02-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority.

Bill: 114-sres-74
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
International organizations and cooperation
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Expresses the Senate's commitment to strengthening the quality of care and expanding support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and family caregivers. 
 
Declares that: (1) achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's by 2025 is an urgent national priority, and (2) bold action and considerable increases in funding are necessary to meet that goal.
 
Encourages: (1) greater collaboration between governments to advance a global Alzheimer's and dementia research plan; (2) innovative public-private partnerships, financing tools, incentives, and other mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of disease-modifying therapies.
 
 Calls for: (1) doubling the funding for Alzheimer's research in FY2016; and (2) developing a plan for FY2017-FY2020 to meet the target of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services for the United States to spend $2 billion each year on Alzheimer's research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1004-1005; text of measure as introduced: CR S1003-1004)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of February 2015, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Bill: 114-sres-75
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Designates February 2015 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
 
Expresses support for communities that are empowering teenagers to develop healthier relationships throughout their lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1006-1007)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Israel to the United States for his address to a joint meeting of Congress.

Bill: 114-sres-76
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, on his visit to the United States, and awaits his address before a joint session of Congress.
 
 Reaffirms the Senate's: (1) commitment to stand with Israel during times of uncertainty, and (2) bipartisan support for the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Israel.
 
Supports Israel's right to defend itself from threats to its survival.

action_date: 2015-02-26
text: 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, on his visit to the United States, which provides a timely opportunity to reinforce the U.S.-Israel relationship.
 
 Awaits Prime Minister Netanyahu's address before a joint meeting of Congress.
 
 Reaffirms the Senate's: (1) commitment to stand with Israel during times of uncertainty, and (2) bipartisan support for the friendship between the people and governments of the United States and Israel.
 
Supports Israel's right to defend itself from threats to its survival.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1150-1151)
action_date: 2015-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1150-1151)
action_date: 2015-02-26
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1150-1151)
action_date: 2015-02-26
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1150)
action_date: 2015-02-26
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1150)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1007-1008; text of measure as introduced: CR S1007)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Friday, February 13, 2015, as "$2.13 Day".

Bill: 114-sres-77
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Labor standards
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Designates Friday, February 13, 2015, as $2.13 Day.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the cash wage that an employer is required to pay a tipped employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) should be increased to 70% of the federal minimum wage for a FLSA-covered nonexempt employee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1008)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Jerry Tarkanian, former head basketball coach of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Bill: 114-sres-78
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Nevada
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Expresses sorrow and regret about the death of Jerry Tarkanian.

action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses sorrow and regret about the death of Jerry Tarkanian.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1011; text as passed Senate CR S1008)
action_date: 2015-02-12
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 S1011; text as passed Senate CR S1008)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Dean Edwards Smith, former head coach for the men's basketball team for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Bill: 114-sres-79
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Carolina
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Expresses sorrow and regret at the announcement of the death of Dean Edwards Smith.

action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses sorrow and regret at the announcement of the death of Dean Edwards Smith.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1011; text as passed Senate CR S1008)
action_date: 2015-02-12
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 S1011; text as passed Senate CR S1008)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.

Bill: 114-sres-80
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2015-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
Expresses, in observance of the Lunar New Year, deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 

action_date: 2015-02-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
Expresses, in observance of the Lunar New Year, deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1011; text as passed Senate CR S1009)
action_date: 2015-02-12
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 S1011; text as passed Senate CR S1009)
action_date: 2015-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate