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A resolution condemning the attacks of July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives, and expressing support and prayers for all those affected.

Bill: 114-sres-227
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2015-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents
Tennessee
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: 
Condemns the attacks of July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
 
 Honors the sacrifice and memory of the five members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives.
 
 Recognizes the skill and heroism of the law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, and first responders who came to the aid of others. 
 
Commends the efforts of those who are working to care for the injured and investigate this horrific incident. 
 
Extends condolences and prayers to the families of the fallen, and to all those affected in Chattanooga and in the United States. 
 
Pledges to work together to prevent future attacks.

action_date: 2015-07-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the attacks of July 16, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
 
 Honors the sacrifice and memory of the five members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives.
 
 Recognizes the skill and heroism of the law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, and first responders who came to the aid of others. 
 
Commends the efforts of those who are working to care for the injured and investigate this horrific incident. 
 
Extends condolences and prayers to the families of the fallen, and to all those affected in Chattanooga and in the United States. 
 
Pledges to work together to prevent future attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5429; text as passed Senate: CR S5214)
action_date: 2015-07-21
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 S5429; text as passed Senate: CR S5214)
action_date: 2015-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-228
Sponsor: Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Designates September 2015 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2015-08-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 2015 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6425-6426)
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6425-6426)
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5537)
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2015, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day".

Bill: 114-sres-229
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Designates July 26, 2015, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.
 
Acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.

action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates July 26, 2015, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day.
 
Acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5559; text as passed Senate: CR S5537)
action_date: 2015-07-23
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 S5559; text as passed Senate: CR S5537)
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2015, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 114-sres-230
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
Designates September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day.

action_date: 2015-08-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 25, 2015, as National Lobster Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6426)
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6426)
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5932)
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives, recognizing the heroism of first responders and those on the scene, and condemning the attack of July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Bill: 114-sres-231
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Louisiana
Military personnel and dependents
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
Condemns the attack at the Grand Theatre 16 movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, on July 23, 2015. 
 
Honors the memory of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives. 
 
Recognizes the law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, and first responders who responded to such attack.

action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the attack at the Grand Theatre 16 movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, on July 23, 2015. 
 
Honors the memory of the two Louisiana citizens who lost their lives. 
 
Recognizes the law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, and first responders who responded to such attack.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5906-5907; text as passed Senate: CR S5932)
action_date: 2015-07-27
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 S5906-5907; text as passed Senate: CR S5932)
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be observed as "1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day".

Bill: 114-sres-232
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) August 30, 2015, should be designated as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day; and (2) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act, which have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders.

action_date: 2015-08-04
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) August 30, 2015, should be designated as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day; and (2) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act, which have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-08-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-08-04
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6325)
action_date: 2015-08-04
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6325)
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5933)
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day".

Bill: 114-sres-233
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2015-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: 
Recognizes July 28, 2015, as World Hepatitis Day.
 
Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections.
 
Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of the 5 million people in the United States and 400 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6077-6078)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 114-sres-234
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2015-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.

action_date: 2015-07-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6143)
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6143)
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-235
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2015-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: 
Designates September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries and their families. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2015-07-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 2015 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and therapies and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and people across the United States that are working to improve the quality of life of people living with spinal cord injuries and their families. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6143)
action_date: 2015-07-29
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 S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6143)
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 30, 2015, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 114-sres-236
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2015-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: 
Designates July 30, 2015, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
Encourages each executive agency to recognize such Day by: (1) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of U.S. taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal rights of U.S. citizens to report misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes to the appropriate authorities; and (2) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of U.S. laws and regulations.
 
 

action_date: 2015-07-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates July 30, 2015, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
Encourages each executive agency to recognize such Day by: (1) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of U.S. taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal rights of U.S. citizens to report misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes to the appropriate authorities; and (2) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of U.S. laws and regulations.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6191-6192)
action_date: 2015-07-30
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 S6147; text: CR S6191-6192)
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the determination of the Senate that the 60-calendar day period for congressional review of the nuclear agreement with Iran did not begin with the transmittal of the agreement on July 19, 2015, because that transmittal did not include all materials required to be transmitted pursuant to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-238
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2015-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: 
 It is the determination of the Senate that: 
 
 
for purposes of section 135(b)(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as added by section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, the 60-calendar day period for congressional review of the nuclear program agreement with Iran did not begin with the transmittal of the agreement on July 19, 2015, because that transmittal did not include all materials required to be transmitted under the definition of agreement, including specifically side agreements with Iran and U.S. government-issued guidance materials in relation to Iran; and 
 
the 60-calendar day period for the Senate's review of such agreement cannot be considered to have begun until the Majority Leader certifies that all of the materials required to be transmitted have been transmitted to the Majority Leader.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6193)
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science of the College of William & Mary.

Bill: 114-sres-239
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2015-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Science and engineering education
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: 
Congratulates the College of William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on the 75th anniversary of the Institute.
 
Expresses appreciation for the 75 years of service to the environment by the faculty, staff, and students of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the School of Marine Sciences of the College. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6194)
action_date: 2015-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its partners for the success of the historic flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft.

Bill: 114-sres-240
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2015-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Maryland
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research administration and funding
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2015-08-03
text: 
Congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland, the Southwest Research Institute in Colorado, and the academic and private sector partners of the New Horizons mission for their roles in the historic flyby of Pluto by the New Horizons spacecraft.
 
Recognizes the importance of the New Horizons mission to the long-term exploration of the solar system by NASA and the training of the next generation of planetary scientists.
 
Recognizes the importance of the continued pursuit of robotic space exploration missions by NASA, which enable extraordinary scientific discoveries about the nature and origin of our solar system and beyond.
 
Recognizes the significance of the scientific and engineering research by NASA with respect to stimulating economic growth, strengthening national competitiveness, and inspiring humankind. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6242)
action_date: 2015-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2015, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 114-sres-241
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2015-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2015-08-03
text: 
Designates August 16, 2015, as National Airborne Day.

action_date: 2015-08-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates August 16, 2015, as National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6244-6245; text as passed Senate: CR S6242-6243)
action_date: 2015-08-03
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 S6244-6245; text as passed Senate: CR S6242-6243)
action_date: 2015-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate