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A resolution condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-287
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
First responders and emergency personnel
Higher education
Law enforcement officers
Oregon
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman. 

Applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders and investigating officers.

Remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

Expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of individuals who were wounded by the gunman. 

Applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders and investigating officers.

Remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7476)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7476)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7279)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating October 22, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.

Bill: 114-sres-288
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2015-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Horticulture and plants
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Roads and highways
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-19
text: 
Recognizes the legacy and vision of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.

action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the legacy and vision of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7477)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7477)
action_date: 2015-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7305)
action_date: 2015-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as "National Chemistry Week".

Bill: 114-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2015-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Chemistry
Commemorative events and holidays
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-19
text: 
Designates the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as National Chemistry Week. 
 
Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields. 
 
 

action_date: 2015-10-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning on October 18, 2015, as National Chemistry Week. 
 
Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7306; text as passed Senate: CR S7305)
action_date: 2015-10-19
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 S7306; text as passed Senate: CR S7305)
action_date: 2015-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris will be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

Bill: 114-sres-290
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2015-10-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992, negotiated at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, shall be considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7346)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro.

Bill: 114-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2015-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: 
Recognizes and honors the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro who were lost after it departed on September 29, 2015.

action_date: 2015-10-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes and honors the lives of the 33 crew members aboard the El Faro who were lost after it departed on September 29, 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7425; text as passed Senate: CR S7414-7415)
action_date: 2015-10-21
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 S7425; text as passed Senate: CR S7414-7415)
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the availability of high-quality childcare for working parents should be increased.

Bill: 114-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2015-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Labor standards
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Senate supports efforts to: (1) provide childcare assistance to each working family that needs it; (2) make childcare affordable; (3) ensure that childcare is available so that parents in the 24-hour economy can access high-quality care; (4) guarantee that each family eligible for childcare receives it by creating a system that expands with need; (5) improve the quality of childcare; and (6) provide sufficient federal, state, and local investment to ensure resources for high-quality jobs and affordable childcare.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7473-7474)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, commending domestic violence victim advocates, domestic violence victim service providers, crisis hotline staff, and first responders serving victims of domestic violence for their compassionate support of victims of domestic violence, and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to support efforts to end domestic violence and hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable.

Bill: 114-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2015-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: (1) continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and the corresponding devastating effects of domestic violence on survivors, families, and communities; and (2) pledge continued support for programs designed to assist survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, and bring an end to domestic violence.

action_date: 2015-10-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should: (1) continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and the corresponding devasting effects of domestic violence on survivors, families, and communities; and (2) pledge continued support for programs designed to assist survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, and bring an end to domestic violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7598)
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7598)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7474)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 26, 2015, as Day of the Deployed.

Bill: 114-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2015-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
Designates October 26, 2015, as Day of the Deployed.
 
 Honors the deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates October 26, 2015, as Day of the Deployed.
 
 Honors the deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7477; text as passed Senate: CR S7474-7475)
action_date: 2015-10-22
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 S7477; text as passed Senate: CR S7474-7475)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 2 through November 6, 2015 as "National Veterans Small Business Week".

Bill: 114-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2015-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
Designates the week of November 2-6, 2015, as National Veterans Small Business Week. 
 
Expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.

action_date: 2015-10-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of November 2-6, 2015, as National Veterans Small Business Week. 
 
Expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7477; text as passed Senate: CR S7475)
action_date: 2015-10-22
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 S7477; text as passed Senate: CR S7475)
action_date: 2015-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Army Reserve Major Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School.

Bill: 114-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2015-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: 
Honors Major Lisa Jaster for becoming the first Army Reserve woman and first mother to graduate from Ranger School.
 
 Commends the groundbreaking achievements of the first three women to graduate from Ranger School, Captain Kristen Griest, First Lieutenant Shaye Haver, and Major Lisa Jaster.
 
 Recognizes the Army Reserve's vital role in defending the United States.
 
 Celebrates the determination, patriotism, and willingness to lead of all Ranger School graduates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7492-7493)
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Minnesota Lynx on their victory in the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Finals.

Bill: 114-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2015-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Minnesota
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and the state of Minnesota for supporting women's professional basketball.

action_date: 2015-10-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes: (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and the state of Minnesota for supporting women's professional basketball.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7495; text as passed Senate: CR S7493)
action_date: 2015-10-26
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 S7495; text as passed Senate: CR S7493)
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Connecticut's Submarine Century, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Naval Submarine Base New London, and Connecticut's historic role in supporting the undersea capabilities of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2015-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Manufacturing
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: 
Commends the dedication and contribution to the Navy and submarine force by the people of Connecticut, both through the initial deed of gift that established what would become Naval Submarine Base New London and through their ongoing commitment to support the mission of the base and the Navy personnel assigned to it.
 
 Honors the submariners who have trained and served at Naval Submarine Base New London throughout its history. 
 
 Recognizes the contribution of the industry and workforce of Connecticut in designing, building, and sustaining the Navy's submarine fleet. 
 
Encourages the recognition of Connecticut's Submarine Century by Congress, the Navy, and the American people.

action_date: 2016-02-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends the dedication and contribution to the Navy and submarine force by the people of Connecticut, both through the initial deed of gift that established what would become Naval Submarine Base New London and through their ongoing commitment to support the mission of the base and the Navy personnel assigned to it.
 
 Honors the submariners who have trained and served at Naval Submarine Base New London throughout its history. 
 
 Recognizes the contribution of the industry and workforce of Connecticut in designing, building, and sustaining the Navy's submarine fleet. 
 
Encourages the recognition of Connecticut's Submarine Century by Congress, the Navy, and the American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S882-883)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S882-883)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S882-883)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S882)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S882)
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7493-7494)
action_date: 2015-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death.

Bill: 114-sres-299
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2015-10-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: 
Commemorates the life of Yitzhak Rabin and extends deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and the people of Israel on the 20th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's death.
 
 Supports the close ties and special relationship between the people and governments of the United States and Israel.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the process of building a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on two states for two peoples.
 
 Calls on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to quell the current outbreak of terrorism and violence, and to resume work toward a negotiated two-state solution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7597; text of measure as introduced: CR S7596-7597)
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 7, 2015, as National Bison Day.

Bill: 114-sres-300
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2015-10-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: 
Designates November 7, 2015, as National Bison Day.

action_date: 2015-10-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates November 7, 2015, as National Bison Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7598-7599, text as passed Senate: CR S7597)
action_date: 2015-10-28
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 S7598-7599, text as passed Senate: CR S7597)
action_date: 2015-10-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation to modify the accreditation standards of the Council to prevent the standards from negatively impacting Alaska Native and Native American teacher candidates.

Bill: 114-sres-301
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2015-10-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Licensing and registrations
Minority education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-30
text: 
Calls on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation to: (1) consult with American Indian tribes and Alaska Native organizations, and (2) jointly develop and expeditiously adopt changes to its accreditation standards to ensure that American Indian and Alaska Native teacher candidates will not be negatively impacted by those standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7676; text of measure as introduced: CR S7675-7676)
action_date: 2015-10-30
text: Introduced in Senate