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A resolution designating April 2015 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 114-sres-161
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Designates April 2015 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.

action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2015 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2581)
action_date: 2015-04-30
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 S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2581)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alcohol Responsibility Month.

Bill: 114-sres-162
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Declares April to be Alcohol Responsiblity Month.
 
Encourages parents to be responsible role models and to have ongoing conversations with their children about the dangers of alcohol abuse.
 
Condemns the pervasiveness of alcohol-impaired driving and resulting tragedies.

action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares April to be Alcohol Responsiblity Month.
 
Encourages parents to be responsible role models and to have ongoing conversations with their children about the dangers of alcohol abuse.
 
Condemns the pervasiveness of alcohol-impaired driving and resulting tragedies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2581)
action_date: 2015-04-30
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 S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2581)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 30, 2015, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans.

Bill: 114-sres-164
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2015-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
Designates April 30, 2015, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans."

action_date: 2015-04-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 30, 2015, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2582)
action_date: 2015-04-30
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 S2589; text as passed Senate: CR S2582)
action_date: 2015-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that domestically grown flowers support the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States, enhance the ability of the people of  the United States to honor their mothers on Mother's Day, and that the White House should strive to showcase domestically grown flowers.

Bill: 114-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2015-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: purchasing flowers grown in the United States supports farmers, small businesses, jobs, and the economy; flowers grown in the United States enhance the ability of Americans to honor their mothers on Mother's Day; and the White House should strive to showcase flowers grown in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2608-2609; text as passed Senate: CR S2602)
action_date: 2015-05-04
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 S2608-2609; text as passed Senate: CR S2602)
action_date: 2015-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on January 18, 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2015-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: 
Offers condolences to the family of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman.
 
 Recognizes Mr. Nisman's courageous work in dedicating his life to the investigation of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which killed 85 people and wounded more than 300. 
 
Calls for a swift, transparent, and internationally backed investigation into Mr. Nisman's death, and encourages the public release of the investigation's results.
 
Urges the President to offer technical assistance to the government of Argentina in solving Mr. Nisman's death, as well as the ongoing investigation of the AMIA bombing. 
 
Expresses serious concern about: (1) Iran's terrorist network in Argentina, the United States, and all of the Western Hemisphere; and (2) attempts by President Cristina Kirchner and her government to discredit Mr. Nisman and raise unfounded hypotheses on Mr. Nisman's findings and death. 
 
Urges the President to to monitor Iran's activities in Latin America and the Caribbean, as is mandated by the Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2652-2653)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 114-sres-168
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2015-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: 
Supports the designation of May 2015 as National Foster Care Month and recognizes it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster care system.

action_date: 2015-05-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the designation of May 2015 as National Foster Care Month and recognizes it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3250)
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3250)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2653-2654)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing condolences to the family of Dr. Warren Weinstein, and commemorating the life and work of Dr. Warren Weinstein.

Bill: 114-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2015-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: 
Mourns the death of Dr. Warren Weinstein and expresses condolences to his family.
 
 Salutes Dr. Weinstein for his lifelong commitment to humanitarian development work in challenging and dangerous circumstances. 
 
Calls on the United States to make the return of all U.S. citizens held captive abroad a top priority, and to provide a coordinated and consistent approach to supporting hostages and their families. 
 
Requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Weinstein family.

action_date: 2015-05-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Mourns the death of Dr. Warren Weinstein and expresses condolences to his family.
 
 Salutes Dr. Weinstein for his lifelong commitment to humanitarian development work in challenging and dangerous circumstances. 
 
Calls on the United States to make the return of all U.S. citizens held captive abroad a top priority, and to provide a coordinated and consistent approach to supporting hostages and their families. 
 
Requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Weinstein family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2658; text as passed Senate: CR S2659)
action_date: 2015-05-05
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 S2658; text as passed Senate: CR S2659)
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2015-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week.

action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week.
 
Commends the travel and tourism industry for its important contributions to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2692)
action_date: 2015-05-06
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 S2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2692)
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 16th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 3 through May 9, 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2015-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
Congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to public education, for making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and for improving and strengthening the public school system.
 
Expresses support for the ideals and goals of the 16th annual National Charter Schools Week (May 3-May 9, 2015).

action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to public education, for making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and for improving and strengthening the public school system.
 
Expresses support for the ideals and goals of the 16th annual National Charter Schools Week (May 3-May 9, 2015).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2692-2693)
action_date: 2015-05-06
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 S2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2692-2693)
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the vital role of small businesses and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during "National Small Business Week", from May 4, through May 8, 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-172
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2015-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Small Business Administration
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
Supports: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally-owned small businesses and the impact of locally-owned small businesses on the U.S. economy. 
 
Honors the vital role of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States during such week. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the important role of the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for U.S. entrepreneurs, (2) the importance of creating policies that promote a business friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary regulations, and (3) the National Small Business Person of the Year and the National Lender of the Year.
 
Encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses.

action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally-owned small businesses and the impact of locally-owned small businesses on the U.S. economy. 
 
Honors the vital role of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States during such week. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the important role of the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for U.S. entrepreneurs, (2) the importance of creating policies that promote a business friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary regulations, and (3) the National Small Business Person of the Year and the National Lender of the Year.
 
Encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693)
action_date: 2015-05-06
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 S2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693)
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad of Syria and his regime, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-sres-173
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2015-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Middle East
Sex offenses
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
 Condemns the actions of Bashar al-Assad and his regime for committing brutal acts of violence against the Syrian people, for committing systematic murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearance against the Syrian people, and for using weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons against the Syrian people.
 
 Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the civil war in Syria.
 
 Supports the diplomatic efforts of the international coalition to drive Bashar al-Assad from office and preserve the government institutions required to restore Syria's stability.
 
Objects to any role for Bashar al-Assad in any final settlement to the civil war. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.

action_date: 2015-05-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the actions of Bashar al-Assad and his regime for committing brutal acts of violence against the Syrian people, for committing systematic murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearance against the Syrian people, and for using weapons of mass destruction including chemical weapons against the Syrian people.
 
 Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the civil war in Syria.
 
 Supports the diplomatic efforts of the international coalition to drive Bashar al-Assad from office and preserve the government institutions required to restore Syria's stability.
 
Objects to any role for Bashar al-Assad in any final settlement to the civil war. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693-2694)
action_date: 2015-05-06
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 S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2693-2694)
action_date: 2015-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing May 2015 as "Jewish American Heritage Month" and honoring the contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States of America.

Bill: 114-sres-174
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2015-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-07
text: 
Recognizes May 2015 as Jewish American Heritage Month and plans to celebrate Jewish American heritage on May 20, 2015.
 
Expresses appreciation for the contributions made by Jewish Americans to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2732)
action_date: 2015-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States to building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-175
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2015-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-07
text: 
Thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.

action_date: 2015-05-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2734; text as passed Senate: CR S2732)
action_date: 2015-05-07
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 S2734; text as passed Senate: CR S2732)
action_date: 2015-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2015 as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-176
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2015-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-11
text: 
Designates September 2015 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
 
Expresses support for research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2762)
action_date: 2015-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate