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No Vote No Recess Resolution

Bill: 114-sres-581
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2016-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Judges
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: 

No Vote No Recess Resolution

 
Prohibits the Senate, between September 27, 2016, and the end of the 114th Congress, from adjourning, remaining adjourned, or recessing for more than two days and convening solely in a pro forma session unless, by the beginning of the adjournment or the pro forma session, it has taken action on any presidential nomination for a position as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by:
 
 
holding a hearing and a vote on the nomination in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and
 
holding a confirmation vote on it in the full Senate.
 
 
Prescribes procedures for Senate adjournments and recesses during such period. 
 
Prohibits the Presiding Officer from entertaining a request to suspend the operation of this resolution by unanimous consent or motion.
 
States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed in a manner that is inconsistent with S. Res. 296 (108th Congress) or any other Senate emergency procedures or practices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143)
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the life of Jose Fernandez.

Bill: 114-sres-582
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2016-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Jose Fernandez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins who died in a boating accident with two of his friends, Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivero. Offers condolences to their families and friends.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143-6144)
action_date: 2016-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to ensure that the Senate votes on whether to confirm judicial nominees.

Bill: 114-sres-583
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Judges
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require the Senate, within 180 days after a judicial nomination made by the President is received, to vote on: (1) whether the Senate will advise and consent to the nomination, or (2) a motion to invoke cloture on it.
 
Prescribes procedures for consideration of the nomination if the Senate fails, within such period, to vote on such nomination or the cloture motion.
 
Exempts from this requirement a judicial nomination if, before the end of such period, the committee to which the nomination has been referred, votes to report it unfavorably.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6241)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the peaceful hunger strike of Guillermo "El Coco" Farinas, a political dissident in Cuba, applauding his bravery and commitment to human rights, and expressing solidarity with him and his cause.

Bill: 114-sres-584
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Honors the courage of Guillermo &quot;El Coco&quot; Farinas in standing up to the repression of the government of Cuba. Recognizes Farinas for his perseverance in seeking meaningful change through peaceful means.
 
Acknowledges that the efforts of such government to undermine his latest hunger strike through the release of a fabricated report failed to diminish the international attention that his hunger strike attracted to the human rights situation in Cuba.
 
Expresses solidarity and support for Farinas, his efforts, and his commitment to basic human freedoms for the Cuban people.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6244)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 26, 2016, as "Day of the Deployed".

Bill: 114-sres-585
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Designates October 26, 2016, as Day of the Deployed.
 
 Honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families.

action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates October 26, 2016, as Day of the Deployed. 
 
Honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6241-6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
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 S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6241-6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizing the efforts of Jacob Wetterling's family to find abducted children and support the families of those children.

Bill: 114-sres-586
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Honors the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizes the efforts of Jacob Wetterling's family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.

action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Honors the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizes the efforts of Jacob Wetterling's family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
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 S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
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-587
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 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: 2016-09-28
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: 2016-09-28
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: 2016-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2016 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 114-sres-588
Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Recognizes October 2016 as National Principals Month, and honors the contribution of principals in elementary and secondary schools.

action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes October 2016 as National Principals Month, and honors the contribution of principals in elementary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
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 S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6242)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Reformed Theological Seminary.

Bill: 114-sres-589
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Congratulates Reformed Theological Seminary for 50 years of faith-inspired service.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6242-6243)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating 100 years of health care services provided by Planned Parenthood.

Bill: 114-sres-590
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Family planning and birth control
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for the preventive services that Planned Parenthood Federation of America doctors, nurses, and staff provide to patients.
 
Recognizes that Planned Parenthood is a safety net provider that reaches medically underserved people.
 Declares that Planned Parenthood should not be defunded, attacked, or discriminated against for being a women's health care provider.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6273-6274; text of measure as introduced: CR S6273)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients.

Bill: 114-sres-591
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
 Designates the week of October 9-October 15, 2016, as National Case Management Week.
 
Recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care.

action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Designates the week of October 9-October 15, 2016, as National Case Management Week.
 
Recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274)
action_date: 2016-09-29
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 S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease.

Bill: 114-sres-592
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)
 
Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.

action_date: 2016-09-29
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 Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)
 
Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274)
action_date: 2016-09-29
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 S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 22, 2016, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 114-sres-593
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Designates September 22, 2016, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Recognizes the: (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 22, 2016, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Recognizes the: (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274-6275)
action_date: 2016-09-29
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 S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274-6275)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in October 2016 as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of and educate individuals on the importance of adoption of animals, to create a humane environment for any pet, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Bill: 114-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year.

action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year .


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275)
action_date: 2016-09-29
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 S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

Bill: 114-sres-595
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. 
 
Celebrates the millions of people in the United States, especially veterans and their spouses, who benefit from Small Business Administration programs.
 
Expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6275)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Medical research
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Designates September 2016 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)
 
Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease.
 
Recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.
 Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Kinship Care Month".

Bill: 114-sres-597
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Supports the designation of September 2016 as National Kinship Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2016 as "Filipino American History Month".

Bill: 114-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Designates October 2016 as Filipino American History Month.
 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: 
 
 
a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans, and 
 
a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate their historic contributions to the United States.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2016, as the "National Day on Writing".

Bill: 114-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2016-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: 
Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2016, as the National Day on Writing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276-6277)
action_date: 2016-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate