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A resolution designating November 29, 2015, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 114-sres-319
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2015-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
Designates November 29, 2015, Drive Safer Sunday. 

action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Designates November 29, 2015, as Drive Safer Sunday.
 
Encourages:
 
 
schools, universities, administrators, and teachers to launch campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving;
 
national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving;
 
clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings;
 
law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving;
 
motorists to always drive safely; and
 
people to understand the importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8174-8175; text as passed Senate: CR S8165)
action_date: 2015-11-19
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 S8174-8175; text as passed Senate: CR S8165)
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE.

Bill: 114-sres-321
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2015-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of CARE.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8166)
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the refusal of Rosa Louise Parks to give up her seat on a bus on December 1, 1955.

Bill: 114-sres-322
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2015-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: 
 Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the refusal of Rosa Louise Parks to give up her seat on a bus on December 1, 1955. 

action_date: 2015-11-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the refusal of Rosa Louise Parks to give up her seat on a bus on December 1, 1955. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8195; text as passed Senate: CR S8193)
action_date: 2015-11-30
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 S8195; text as passed Senate: CR S8193)
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of December 1, 2015, as "#GivingTuesday" and supporting strong incentives for all people of the United States to give generously.

Bill: 114-sres-323
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2015-12-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: 
Supports the designation of December 1, 2015, as #Giving Tuesday to: (1) encourage charitable giving; (2) effect positive change; and (3) promote causes dedicated to progress, prosperity, and a better world.
 
Supports strong incentives for all people of the United States to give generously to charitable organizations by: (1) protecting the existing charitable donation tax deduction; and (2) continuing incentives that encourage philanthropy, volunteering, and innovation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8244)
action_date: 2015-12-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 3, 2015, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-sres-324
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2015-12-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: 
Designates December 3, 2015, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)

action_date: 2015-12-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates December 3, 2015, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8319; text as passed Senate: CR S8307)
action_date: 2015-12-02
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 S8319; text as passed Senate: CR S8307)
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 114-sres-325
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2015-12-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2015-12-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8319; text as passed Senate: CR S8307-8308)
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8319; text as passed Senate: CR S8307-8308)
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania.

Bill: 114-sres-326
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Romania

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
Celebrates the 135th anniversary of U.S.-Romanian diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the people of Romania on their accomplishments as a great nation.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Romania's partnership with the United States. 

action_date: 2015-12-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Celebrates the 135th anniversary of U.S.-Romanian diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the people of Romania on their accomplishments as a great nation.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Romania's partnership with the United States.

action_date: 2015-12-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Celebrates the 135th anniversary of U.S.-Romanian diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the people of Romania on their accomplishments as a great nation.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Romania's partnership with the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8730)
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8730)
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8381)
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning violence that targets healthcare for women.

Bill: 114-sres-327
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
Denounces the attacks on health care centers for women, providers of health care for women, and patients. 

 
Affirms that all women have the right to access reproductive health care services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8381)
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the December 3, 2015, National Day of Remembrance for victims of drunk and drugged driving and for victims of the consequences of underage drinking.

Bill: 114-sres-328
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
Recognizes the consequences of underage drinking on the first annual National Day of Remembrance.
 
Honors the victims of drunk and drugged driving.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8382; text of measure as introduced: CR S8381-8382)
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding an agreement reached at the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Paris in December 2015.

Bill: 114-sres-329
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2015-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional oversight
Environmental regulatory procedures
Environmental technology
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Technology transfer and commercialization
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that a protocol, amendment, extension, or other agreement (agreement) relating to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, entered into force March 21, 1994, shall have no force or effect in the United States and no funds shall be authorized in its support, including for the Green Climate Fund, until it has been submitted to Senate for advice and consent, if the agreement: 
 
 
 fulfills mitigation commitments through existing and future regulations that would put our national industries at a disadvantage compared to the industries of developing countries; 
 
includes a financial commitment that will not go into effect without subsequent congressional legislation or authorization; 
 
represents an agreement to be overseen by an international administrative entity covering a wide range of topics, including mitigation, adaptation, finance, technology transfer, capacity building, transparency, implementation, and compliance; or 
 
establishes a mechanism to assess contributions or commitments for future compliance.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8440)
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

Bill: 114-sres-330
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2015-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tunisia

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: 
Congratulates the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet on winning the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.
 
Commends the leaders of the Tunisian General Labor Union, the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts, the Tunisian Human Rights League, and the Tunisian Order of Lawyers for negotiating solutions to political crises.
 
Commends Tunisian political leaders for their willingness to compromise and work together in the interest of the Tunisian people.
 
Encourages the government of Tunisia to move swiftly to implement necessary political and economic reforms that will benefit the Tunisian people and consolidate Tunisia's democratic transition.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to support the government of Tunisia and its people as they continue on the path to democracy, stability, and prosperity. 

action_date: 2016-02-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet on winning the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.
 
Commends the leaders of the Tunisian General Labor Union, the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts, the Tunisian Human Rights League, and the Tunisian Order of Lawyers for negotiating solutions to political crises.
 
Commends Tunisian political leaders for their willingness to compromise and work together in the interest of the Tunisian people.
 
Encourages the government of Tunisia to move swiftly to implement necessary political and economic reforms that will benefit the Tunisian people and consolidate Tunisia's democratic transition.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to support the government of Tunisia and its people as they continue on the path to democracy, stability, and prosperity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8440-8441)
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 12, 2015, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 114-sres-331
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2015-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: 
Designates December 12, 2015, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
 Honors: 
 
 
the Wreaths Across America project; 
 
patriotic escort units, including motorcycle units, law enforcement units, and first responder units; 
 
the U.S. trucking industry; and 
 
the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition. 
 
 
Recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

action_date: 2015-12-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates December 12, 2015, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
 Honors: 
 
 
the Wreaths Across America project; 
 
patriotic escort units, including motorcycle units, law enforcement units, and first responder units; 
 
the U.S. trucking industry; and 
 
the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition. 
 
 
Recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8501-8502; text as passed Senate: CR S8498)
action_date: 2015-12-08
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 S8501-8502; text as passed Senate: CR S8498)
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 140th anniversary of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association.

Bill: 114-sres-332
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2015-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Labor-management relations
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: 
Commemorates the 140th anniversary of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8558-8559)
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al. (S. Ct.)

Bill: 114-sres-333
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2015-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Foreign property
Iran
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: 
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in the case of 
Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al.
, to defend the constitutionality of section 502 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012.

action_date: 2015-12-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded becasue action occurred on the measure.)
 
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the Senate in the case of 
Bank Markazi, The Central Bank of Iran v. Deborah D. Peterson, et al.
, to defend the constitutionality of section 502 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012.
 
(Sec. 502 of that Act makes available for attachment, with respect to judgments against Iran for damages for personal injury or death caused by an act of torture, extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, or hostage-taking, or the provision of material support or resources for such an act, any financial asset that is: (1) property in the United States of a foreign securities intermediary doing business in the United States, (2) a blocked asset that is property identified in and the subject of proceedings in
 Peterson et al. v. Islamic Republic of Iran et al
., and (3) equal in value to a financial asset of Iran that such foreign securities intermediary or a related intermediary holds abroad.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8619; text as passed Senate: CR S8610)
action_date: 2015-12-10
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 S8619; text as passed Senate: CR S8610)
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University women's soccer team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship.

Bill: 114-sres-334
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2015-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Pennsylvania
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-14
text: 
Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University women's soccer team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship.

action_date: 2015-12-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University women's soccer team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8640; text as passed Senate: CR S8637)
action_date: 2015-12-14
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 S8640; text as passed Senate: CR S8637)
action_date: 2015-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate