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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month.

Bill: 114-sres-367
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2016-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: 
Designates February 2016 as Career and Technical Education Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of such month.
 
Recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce.
 
Encourages educators, counselors, and administrators to promote career and technical education as an option to students. 

action_date: 2016-02-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates February 2016 as Career and Technical Education Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of such month.
 
Recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce.
 
Encourages educators, counselors, and administrators to promote career and technical education as an option to students. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S757; text as passed Senate: CR S741)
action_date: 2016-02-09
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 S757; text as passed Senate: CR S741)
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the importance of student data privacy and recognizing Digital Learning Day.

Bill: 114-sres-369
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2016-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Right of privacy
Student records

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the benefits of digital learning and the importance of student privacy, and (2) that policies should safeguard student data and encourage innovative educational technologies.
 
 

action_date: 2016-02-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes: (1) the benefits of digital learning and the importance of student privacy, and (2) that policies should safeguard student data and encourage innovative educational technologies.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S757-758; text as passed Senate: CR S742)
action_date: 2016-02-09
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 S757-758; text as passed Senate: CR S742)
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Denver Broncos for winning Super Bowl 50.

Bill: 114-sres-371
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2016-02-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-22
text: 
Congratulates the Denver Broncos for winning Super Bowl 50.

action_date: 2016-02-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Denver Broncos for winning Super Bowl 50.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S915; text as passed Senate: CR S913)
action_date: 2016-02-22
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 S915; text as passed Senate: CR S913)
action_date: 2016-02-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Black History Month

Bill: 114-sres-372
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2016-02-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: 
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. 
 
Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1000-1001)
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Executive Order 9066 and expressing the sense of the Senate that policies that discriminate against any individual based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion of that individual would be a repetition of the mistakes of Executive Order 9066 and contrary to the values of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-373
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2016-02-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Japan
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of: (1) February 19, 1942, as the date on which President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which restricted the freedom of Japanese Americans; and (2) February 19, 1976, as the date on which President Gerald Ford issued Presidential Proclamation 4417, which formally terminated such executive order.
 
Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American community in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness about the unjust measures taken to restrict the freedom of Japanese Americans during World War II.
 
Expresses the sense that: (1) such Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of upholding justice and civil liberties for all people of the United States and to oppose hate, xenophobia, and bigotry; and (2) policies that discriminate against any individual based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion of that individual would be a repetition of the mistakes of Executive Order 9066 and contrary to U.S. values.
 
Recognizes the positive contributions that people of every race, ethnicity, religion, and national origin have made to the United States. 
 
Confirms the dedication of the Senate to the rights and dignity of all people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1001-1003; text of measure as introduced: CR S1001)
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to the death of Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-374
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2016-02-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: 
Acknowledges the lifetime of service of Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
Commends his 29-year tenure on the Court and extends sympathy to his family and friends on his death.

action_date: 2016-02-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Acknowledges the lifetime of service of Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
Commends his 29-year tenure on the Court and extends sympathy to his family and friends on his death.
 
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 0. Record Vote Number: 26. (text: CR 2/24/2016 S1003)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 0. Record Vote Number: 26.(text: CR 2/24/2016 S1003)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1036)
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Submitted in the Senate and ordered held at desk.
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution raising awareness of modern slavery.

Bill: 114-sres-375
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2016-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: 
Commends each individual that supports the END IT movement on February 25, 2016.
 
 Notes the dedication of individuals, organizations, and governments to end modern slavery. 
 
Calls for international action to bring an end to modern slavery. 

action_date: 2016-05-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends each individual that supports the END IT movement on February 25, 2016.
 
 Notes the dedication of individuals, organizations, and governments to end modern slavery. 
 
Calls for international action to bring an end to modern slavery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060-3061)
action_date: 2016-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3060-3061)
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 398.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1060)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2016 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 114-sres-376
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2016-02-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: 
Designates the first week of April 2016 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2016-03-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the first week of April 2016 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1392)
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1392)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1060)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

Bill: 114-sres-377
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2016-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Evidence and witnesses
Human trafficking
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to:
 
 
bring a civil action in the name of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to enforce the subpoena issued to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC; and
 
conduct all related civil contempt proceedings.
 

action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to:
 
 
bring a civil action in the name of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to enforce the subpoena issued to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC; and
 
conduct all related civil contempt proceedings.
 

action_date: 2016-03-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to:
 
 
bring a civil action in the name of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to enforce the subpoena issued to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC; and
 
conduct all related civil contempt proceedings.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 38.
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 38.
action_date: 2016-03-17
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1561-1568)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1087-1088)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Johnson with a preamble. With written report No. 114-214.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Johnson with a preamble. With written report No. 114-214.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov and renewing the call for a full and transparent investigation into the tragic murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov in Moscow on February 27, 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-378
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2016-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
Recognizes the legacy of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov, who dedicated his life to fighting corruption and promoting the principles of democracy, rule of law, and the inherent dignity of human beings.
 
Urges the U.S. government, in official contacts with representatives of the Russian government, to emphasize the importance of bringing to justice all of the conspirators in the murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov.
 
Calls on the President to increase significantly U.S. support for the causes for which Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov gave his life.

action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Recognizes the legacy of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov, who dedicated his life to fighting corruption and promoting the principles of democracy, rule of law, and the inherent dignity of human beings.
 
 Encourages the public release of all surveillance tapes in the area surrounding the crime scene to aid in the investigation.
 
Urges the U.S. government, in official contacts with representatives of the Russian government, to emphasize the importance of bringing to justice all of the conspirators in the murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov.
 
Calls on the President to increase significantly U.S. support for the causes for which Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov gave his life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-03-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1088)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Bill: 114-sres-379
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2016-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. 
 
Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. 
 
Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1101; text as passed Senate: CR S1088-1089)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1101; text as passed Senate: CR S1088-1089)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 29, 2016 as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 114-sres-380
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2016-02-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
Designates February 29, 2016, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders. 

action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates February 29, 2016, as Rare Disease Day. Expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1167)
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1167)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1089)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory and legacy of Michael James Riddering and condemning the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on January 15, 2016.

Bill: 114-sres-381
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Burkina Faso
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Political movements and philosophies
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on January 15, 2016.
 
 Honors the memory of Michael James Riddering, the U.S. citizen who was killed in the terrorist attack on the Cappuccino Cafe on January 15, 2016, in Ouagadougou. 
 
Recognizes the dedication of Michael James Riddering, who moved halfway across the world to work with orphans and widows in order to help them improve their lives and contribute to their communities. 
 
Extends condolences and prayers to Michael James Riddering's family, friends, and colleagues and to the individuals touched by his life. 
 
Pledges to work to counter violent extremism, including through education and community development, in the United States and abroad.

action_date: 2016-04-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on January 15, 2016.
 
 Honors the memory of Michael James Riddering, the U.S. citizen who was killed in the terrorist attack on the Cappuccino Cafe on January 15, 2016, in Ouagadougou. 
 
Recognizes the dedication of Michael James Riddering, who moved halfway across the world to work with orphans and widows in order to help them improve their lives and contribute to their communities. 
 
Extends condolences and prayers to Michael James Riddering's family, friends, and colleagues and to the individuals touched by his life. 
 
Pledges to work to counter violent extremism, including through education and community development, in the United States and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1139)
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate