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A resolution condemning the murder of Boris Nemtsov, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-sres-96
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2015-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Ukraine
United Nations
Violent crime
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: 
 Condemns the murder of Boris Nemtsov, an advocate for reform and human rights in the Russian Federation, and the assassinations of other human rights and democracy activists in the Russian Federation since President Vladimir Putin came to office. 
 
Calls on the Government of Russia to: (1) support and facilitate an independent inquiry into the murder; (2) release all political prisoners and end the ongoing harassment of political opponents, human rights activists, and journalists; (3) restore an independent judiciary and the rule of law; and (4) end all restrictions on the media and freedom of speech.
 
 Urges the President to: (1) seek a United Nations Security Council resolution that establishes an independent investigation into Mr. Nemtsov's assassination, (2) add the names of persons that Mr. Nemtsov requested be added to the visa ban list as provided for under the Sergei Manitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, (3) continue to sanction human rights violators in the Russian Federation, and (4) significantly increase U.S. support to like-minded partners and human rights activists in the Russian Federation.
 
Urges the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to obtain, examine, and publish the investigative report Mr. Nemtsov planned to release as part of the OSCE observer role in eastern Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1307-1308)
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Bill: 114-sres-97
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2015-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Economic performance and conditions
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of International Women's Day. 
 
Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. 
 
Honors individuals in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. 
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and (3) promote meaningful participation of women in all aspects of their societies and communities.
 
Expresses support for international calls for a Post-2015 Development Agenda to include a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2657-2658)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2657-2658)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2656-2658)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1308-1309)
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 114-sres-98
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2015-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ending multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and supporting research and education programs.
 
Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function, and end multiple sclerosis forever.

action_date: 2015-03-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ending multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about individuals affected by multiple sclerosis and supporting research and education programs.
 
Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function, and end multiple sclerosis forever.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1311; text as passed Senate: CR S1309-1310)
action_date: 2015-03-04
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 S1311; text as passed Senate: CR S1309-1310)
action_date: 2015-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill: 114-sres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2015-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-12
text: 
 Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any measure or matter until one session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form, plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20.
 
Authorizes any Senator to raise a point of order that any measure or matter is not in order. Makes out of order any motion to table such point of order.
 
Allows any Senator to move to waive or suspend the point of order only by an affirmative yea and nay vote of three-fifths of the Members. Makes all such motions debatable collectively for up to three hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point for order and the Senator moving to waive it, or their designees. Makes unamendable any motion to waive the point of order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1497)
action_date: 2015-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Shutdown Accountability Resolution

Bill: 114-sres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2015-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional operations and organization
Executive agency funding and structure
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-12
text: 

Shutdown Accountability Resolution

 
Sets forth specified Senate proceedings with respect to a full or partial federal government shutdown.
 
Prescribes requirements for Senate adjournments and recesses during the shutdown.
 
Prohibits the presiding officer from entertaining a request to suspend the operation of this standing order by unanimous consent or motion.
 
Declares that nothing in this standing order shall be construed in a manner that is inconsistent with S.Res. 296 (108th Congress) or any other Senate emergency procedure or practices.
 
Makes this Act a standing order of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1497-1498)
action_date: 2015-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution

Bill: 114-sres-102
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2015-03-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-17
text: 

Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or the COST Savings Resolution

 
 Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction, after the Comptroller General reports annually to Congress on federal programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities, to conduct hearings on the report's recommendations for consolidation and elimination of the program, agency, office, or initiative.
 
Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any agency or program area on a High Risk List published by the Comptroller General to conduct hearings on the vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, or need for transformation, of the agency or program area. 
 
Authorizes committees to hold joint hearings for any program, agency, office, initiative, or program area over which more than one standing committee has jurisdiction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1588)
action_date: 2015-03-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Bill: 114-sres-103
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2015-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-18
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1633)
action_date: 2015-03-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the success of Operation Streamline and the importance of prosecuting first time illegal border crossers.

Bill: 114-sres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2015-03-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
 gains made in border security in the Border Patrol's Yuma Sector and positive trends in recidivism rates are of critical importance to those living and working in the border region and to the nation;
 
 refusing to prosecute first time illegal border crossers will jeopardize those gains and the executive branch should remove any policy or direction to cease prosecuting first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline; and 
 
 the border security steps that have led to some measure of improvement on the border, such as the historical implementation of Operation Streamline, should be preserved.
 

action_date: 2016-06-16
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:
 
 
 gains made in border security in the Border Patrol's Yuma Sector and positive trends in recidivism rates are of critical importance to those living and working in the border region and to the nation;
 
 refusing to prosecute first time illegal border crossers will jeopardize those gains and the executive branch should remove any policy or direction to cease prosecuting first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline; 
 
 the border security steps that have led to some measure of improvement on the border, such as the historical implementation of Operation Streamline, should be preserved.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 114-279. Additional views filed.
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 114-279. Additional views filed.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2015-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1633)
action_date: 2015-03-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 194th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-105
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 194th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
 Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
 Notes Greece's important role in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 194 years ago.

action_date: 2015-03-27
text: 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 194th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
 Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
 Notes Greece's important role in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 194 years ago.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088)
action_date: 2015-03-27
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 3/26/2015 S2088)
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1669)
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 22, 2015, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day".

Bill: 114-sres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 
Designates March 22, 2015, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting those who require rehabilitation.

action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 22, 2015, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting those who require rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1672; text as passed Senate: CR S1669)
action_date: 2015-03-19
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 S1672; text as passed Senate: CR S1669)
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and commemorating the unique place in history, and national security importance, of the range.

Bill: 114-sres-107
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2015-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
New Mexico
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-23
text: 
 Commemorates the 70th anniversary of White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and expresses gratitude to the commanders, members of the Armed Forces, civilians, and other individuals who have contributed to its mission and community.
 
Recognizes its contributions in missile defense and space technology.
 
Memorializes the sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces, and forces from the Philippines, who defended the Philippines and endured the Bataan Death March.
 
Encourages preservation and strengthening of the range for future generations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1729-1730)
action_date: 2015-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the discovery of the polio vaccine and supporting efforts to eradicate the disease.

Bill: 114-sres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2015-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Research administration and funding
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-24
text: 
Commends the work of Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin in developing effective, safe vaccines for polio.
 
Supports the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's goals and ideals and the international community in remaining committed to the eradication of polio.
 Encourages continued funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and scientific research so that more life-saving discoveries can be made.
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends the work of Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin in developing effective, safe vaccines for polio.
 
Supports the Global Polio Eradication Initiative's goals and ideals and the international community in remaining committed to the eradication of polio.
 Encourages continued funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and scientific research so that more life-saving discoveries can be made.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7425)
action_date: 2015-10-21
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7425)
action_date: 2015-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1784)
action_date: 2015-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

Bill: 114-sres-110
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2015-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computers and information technology
Consumer affairs
Economic performance and conditions
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that United States should: (1) develop a strategy to incentivize development of the Internet of Things for connected technologies to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and improve collective social well-being; (2) recognize the importance of consensus-based best practices and communication among businesses and stakeholders; and (3) commit to using the Internet of Things to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and to cut waste, fraud, and abuse.
 
Calls on U.S. innovators to commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing safe, new technologies aimed at tackling the most challenging societal issues facing the world.

action_date: 2015-03-24
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 United States should: (1) develop a strategy to incentivize development of the Internet of Things for connected technologies to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and improve collective social well-being; (2) recognize the importance of consensus-based best practices and communication among businesses and stakeholders; and (3) commit to using the Internet of Things to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and to cut waste, fraud, and abuse.
 
Calls on U.S. innovators to commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing safe, new technologies aimed at tackling the most challenging societal issues facing the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1832; text as passed Senate: CR S1785-1786)
action_date: 2015-03-24
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 S1832; text as passed Senate: CR S1785-1786)
action_date: 2015-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2015 as "National Middle Level Education Month".

Bill: 114-sres-111
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2015-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: 
Designates March 2015 as National Middle Level Education Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the individuals who educate middle level students.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1894)
action_date: 2015-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate