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A resolution congratulating the community colleges of Iowa for 50 years of outstanding service to the State of Iowa, the United States, and the world.

Bill: 114-sres-382
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Iowa

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
Congratulates and commends the community colleges in Iowa for 50 years of: (1) sustained access to quality higher education opportunities for all Iowans, and (2) service to Iowa and the United States. 

action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates and commends the community colleges in Iowa for 50 years of: (1) sustained access to quality higher education opportunities for all Iowans, and (2) service to Iowa and the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1167-1168; text as passed Senate: CR S1139-1140)
action_date: 2016-03-01
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 S1167-1168; text as passed Senate: CR S1139-1140)
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2, 2016, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 114-sres-384
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2016-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: 
Designates March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 19th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2016-03-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 19th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1238; text as passed Senate: CR S1226-1227)
action_date: 2016-03-02
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 S1238; text as passed Senate: CR S1226-1227)
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historic achievement of astronaut Scott Joseph Kelly of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as the first person of the United States to complete a continuous 1-year mission in space.

Bill: 114-sres-385
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Medical research
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
Congratulates National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Scott Kelly for:
 
 
the historic achievement in completing a one-year mission in space; and 
 
a successful return to Earth, the United States, and his family. 
 
 
Recognizes that: 
 
 
the one-year mission of Scott Kelly contributed to research on the effects of long-duration space flight on the human body and mind, and
 
continuing studies of human health are critical to future human exploration of space. 
 
 
Applauds the contributions of the one-year journey in space of Scott Kelly to the scientific progress of the United States. 

action_date: 2016-03-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Scott Kelly for:
 
 
the historic achievement in completing a one-year mission in space; and 
 
a successful return to Earth, the United States, and his family. 
 
 
Recognizes that: 
 
 
the one-year mission of Scott Kelly contributed to research on the effects of long-duration space flight on the human body and mind, and
 
continuing studies of human health are critical to future human exploration of space. 
 
 
Applauds the contributions of the one-year journey in space of Scott Kelly to the scientific progress of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1349)
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1349)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1281)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should establish a goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, grow the economy, increase shared prosperity, improve public health, and preserve the national security of the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-386
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2016-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Electric power generation and transmission

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
Urges the United States to: (1) establish a national goal of 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030, and (2) enact legislation to accelerate the transition to clean energy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1281-1282)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Historic Columbia River Highway on its 100th year.

Bill: 114-sres-387
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2016-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Oregon
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
Congratulates the Historic Columbia River Highway on its 100th year.

action_date: 2016-05-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Historic Columbia River Highway on its 100th year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2832)
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2832)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1282)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 6, 2016, as the first annual "World Lymphedema Day".

Bill: 114-sres-389
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2016-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Immunology and vaccination

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
 Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)
 
Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.

action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Urges that advocates and health care providers that battle lymphedema be recognized. (Lymphedema is a painful and destructive swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system.)
 
Designates March 6, 2016, as World Lymphedema Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1283-1284)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 3, 2016 as "World Wildlife Day".

Bill: 114-sres-390
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against animals and natural resources
International organizations and cooperation
Smuggling and trafficking
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
Designates March 3, 2016, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking.
 
Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight.
 
Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, local communities, nonprofit organizations, private industry, and other partner organizations in an effort to conserve and celebrate wildlife.

action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 3, 2016, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking.
 
Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight.
 
Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, local communities, nonprofit organizations, private industry, and other partner organizations in an effort to conserve and celebrate wildlife.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1284)
action_date: 2016-03-03
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 S1296; text as passed Senate: CR S1284)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to oppose the transfer of foreign enemy combatants from the detention facilities at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States homeland.

Bill: 114-sres-391
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2016-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Colorado
Congressional oversight
Cuba
Detention of persons
Kansas
Latin America
Military facilities and property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
South Carolina
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: 
Rejects the ``Plan to Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility,'' presented by the President on February 23, 2016, to transfer, release, or assist in the transfer or release to the U.S. homeland of detainees at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
 
Determines that any attempt by the President to undertake such release or transfer is in direct violation of specified public laws.
 
Finds that the Guantanamo Bay detention facility is the optimal location to house dangerous foreign enemy combatants and should not be closed. 
 
Asserts that any potential transfer or release to the U.S. homeland of Guantanamo detainees represents a national security threat due to the risk of providing law of war detainees with constitutional rights and protections, including the potential for release into the United States, and, particularly, a threat to the security of local communities in Kansas, Colorado, and South Carolina.
 
Demands that the President abandon any plans to transfer Guantanamo detainees to the U.S. homeland without explicit congressional authorization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1346-1347)
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the prosecution and conviction of former President Mohamed Nasheed without due process and urging the Government of the Maldives to take all necessary steps to redress this injustice, to release all political prisoners, and to ensure due process and freedom from political prosecution for all the people of the Maldives.

Bill: 114-sres-392
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2016-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Human rights
Maldives
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: 
Expresses concern over the prosecution and conviction of former President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives without due process.
 
 Urges the government of the Maldives to: (1) redress this injustice, (2) release all political prisoners, and (3) ensure due process and freedom from political prosecution for all the people of the Maldives.

action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses concern over the prosecution and conviction of former President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives without due process.
 
 Urges the government of the Maldives to: (1) redress this injustice, (2) release all political prisoners, and (3) ensure due process and freedom from political prosecution for all the people of the Maldives.

action_date: 2016-04-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses concern over the prosecution and conviction of former President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives without due process.
 
 Urges the government of the Maldives to: (1) redress this injustice, (2) release all political prisoners, and (3) ensure due process and freedom from political prosecution for all the people of the Maldives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1795)
action_date: 2016-04-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1795)
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
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: 2016-03-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1347)
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 114-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2016-03-08 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: 2016-03-08
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: 2016-03-08
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: 2016-03-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1349; text as passed Senate: CR S1347-1348)
action_date: 2016-03-08
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 S1349; text as passed Senate: CR S1347-1348)
action_date: 2016-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 195th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-394
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-03-09 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: 2016-03-09
text: 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 195th 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 195 years ago.

action_date: 2016-04-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 195th 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 195 years ago.

action_date: 2016-05-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 195th 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 195 years ago.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2794)
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2794)
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.
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: 2016-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1389)
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of March 2016, as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-395
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2016-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of March 2016 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2016-03-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the designation of March 2016 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1393; text as passed Senate: CR S1389)
action_date: 2016-03-09
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 S1393; text as passed Senate: CR S1389)
action_date: 2016-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate