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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft.

Bill: 114-sres-335
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2015-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: 
Expresses support for National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day.
 
Recognizes the life and memory of Charles Edward Taylor, who built and maintained the engine used to power the first controlled flying machine of the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903.
 
 

action_date: 2016-12-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day.
 
Recognizes the life and memory of Charles Edward Taylor, who built and maintained the engine used to power the first controlled flying machine of the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7109)
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7109)
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8686)
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-336
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2015-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Oregon
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: 
Honors the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015. 

action_date: 2015-12-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Honors the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8687; text as passed Senate: CR S8686)
action_date: 2015-12-15
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 S8687; text as passed Senate: CR S8686)
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 114-sres-337
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2015-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: 
Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2016, 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: 2015-12-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8796)
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Towson University on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the university.

Bill: 114-sres-338
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2015-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Maryland

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
Congratulates Towson University on the 150th anniversary of its founding. 

Recognizes the achievements of the administrators, professors, students, and staff who have contributed to the success of Towson University. 


action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates Towson University on the 150th anniversary of its founding. 

Recognizes the achievements of the administrators, professors, students, and staff who have contributed to the success of Towson University. 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8865; text as passed Senate: CR S8885-8886)
action_date: 2015-12-18
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 S8865; text as passed Senate: CR S8885-8886)
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Iowa College of Law for 150 years of outstanding service to the State of Iowa, the United States, and the world.

Bill: 114-sres-339
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2015-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Iowa
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 

 
Congratulates the University of Iowa College of Law on 150 years of outstanding service to the state of Iowa, the United States, and the world. 

action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Iowa College of Law on 150 years of outstanding service to the state of Iowa, the United States, and the world. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8865-8866; text as passed Senate: CR S8886-8887)
action_date: 2015-12-18
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 S8865-8866; text as passed Senate: CR S8886-8887)
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 2016 as "National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-341
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2015-12-18 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: 2015-12-18
text: 
Designates January 2016 as National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8888)
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the women's volleyball team of Wheeling Jesuit University on winning the Division II National Championship.

Bill: 114-sres-342
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2015-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
Congratulates the Wheeling Jesuit University women's volleyball team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Championship.

action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Wheeling Jesuit University women's volleyball team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8907; text as passed Senate: CR S8889)
action_date: 2015-12-18
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 S8907; text as passed Senate: CR S8889)
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Dale Bumpers, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas.

Bill: 114-sres-343
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2016-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arkansas
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Dale Bumpers, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on January 11, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Bumpers. 

action_date: 2016-01-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Dale Bumpers, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on January 11, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Bumpers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S33; text as passed Senate: CR S33)
action_date: 2016-01-11
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 S33; text as passed Senate: CR S33)
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate regarding the use of electronic devices on the floor of the Senate.

Bill: 114-sres-344
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
certain uses of electronic devices by Senators on the floor of the Senate are necessary and proper in the conduct of official Senate business, and should therefore be permissible;
 
 necessary and proper uses of electronic devices do not include specified sound tramissions, telephones or other devices for voice communication, desktop computers, laptops, or other large devices;
 
the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration should consider an amendment to the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing consistent with these principles; and
 
any amendment to the Rules should take into account possible future changes in technology.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S74)
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 114-sres-345
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. 

action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S75; text of measure as introduced: CR S74)
action_date: 2016-01-12
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 S75; text of measure as introduced: CR S74)
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, as such actions undermine the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

Bill: 114-sres-346
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2016-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Consumer affairs
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sanctions
State and local government operations
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-20
text: 
Opposes: (1) the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas; and (2) politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment, and sanctions against Israel or Israeli-controlled territory.
 
 Calls upon the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the European Parliament to oppose boycott, divestment, or sanctions initiatives aimed at singling out Israel, and to refrain from actions counterproductive to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
 
Encourages European Union (EU) member states to exert prudence in the implementation of the EU labeling guidelines regarding Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas.
 
Urges the Administration to increase its influence in international forums to oppose boycott, divestment, and sanctions actions against Israel. 
 
Supports efforts by U.S. state legislatures to enact measures that oppose such acts against Israel. 
 
Reaffirms support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S134)
action_date: 2016-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting efforts to place a woman on the currency of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-348
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2016-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Currency
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-21
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) efforts to recognize the contributions of women to U.S. history by placing a woman on U.S. currency; and (2) removal of Andrew Jackson from, and placement of a significant woman from U.S. history on, the $20 federal reserve note.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S161)
action_date: 2016-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Farm Credit System on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 114-sres-349
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2016-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: 
Congratulates the Farm Credit System (FCS) on its 100th anniversary and commends the service of the cooperative owners and employees of the FCS in helping to meet the credit and financial services needs of rural communities and agriculture. 
 
(The FCS is a network of borrower-owned lending institutions that operates as a government-sponsored enterprise to provide credit and other services to agricultural producers and farmer-owned agricultural and aquatic cooperatives. It also makes loans for agricultural processing and marketing activities, rural housing, farm-related businesses, rural utilities, and companies involved in international agricultural trade.)

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 the Farm Credit System (FCS) on its 100th anniversary and commends the service of the cooperative owners and employees of the FCS in helping to meet the credit and financial services needs of rural communities and agriculture. 
 
(The FCS is a network of borrower-owned lending institutions that operates as a government-sponsored enterprise to provide credit and other services to agricultural producers and farmer-owned agricultural and aquatic cooperatives. It also makes loans for agricultural processing and marketing activities, rural housing, farm-related businesses, rural utilities, and companies involved in international agricultural trade.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5192)
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5192)
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S347-348)
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Bill: 114-sres-350
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2016-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: 
Congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. 

action_date: 2016-01-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S400; text as passed Senate: CR S348)
action_date: 2016-01-28
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 S400; text as passed Senate: CR S348)
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of January 24 through January 30, 2016, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 114-sres-351
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2016-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: 
Designates the week of January 24-January 30, 2016, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available.

action_date: 2016-01-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of January 24-January 30, 2016, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S400; text as passed Senate: CR S348)
action_date: 2016-01-28
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 S400; text as passed Senate: CR S348)
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger and of Teacher in Space S. Christa McAuliffe of Concord, New Hampshire.

Bill: 114-sres-352
Sponsor: Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]
Introduced: 2016-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 30th anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger; and (2) the inspiration provided by teacher and crew-member, Christa McAuliffe. Encourages preservation of the Challenger crew's legacy.

action_date: 2016-01-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes: (1) the 30th anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger; and (2) the inspiration provided by teacher and crew-member, Christa McAuliffe. Encourages preservation of the Challenger crew's legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S401; text as passed Senate: CR S348-349)
action_date: 2016-01-28
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 S401; text as passed Senate: CR S348-349)
action_date: 2016-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate