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A resolution congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City.

Bill: 115-sres-177
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2017-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Games and hobbies
Higher education
Missouri

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
Congratulates Webster University for winning its fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City. Encourages the university to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community. 

 

action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates Webster University for winning its fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City. Encourages the university to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community. 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3150; text as passed Senate: CR S3150; text of measure as introduced: CR S3148)
action_date: 2017-05-24
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 S3150; text as passed Senate: CR S3150; text of measure as introduced: CR S3148)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation in United States v. Kevin Lee Olson.

Bill: 115-sres-178
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Kobye Noel, an employee in the Office of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States v. Kevin Lee Olson
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these individuals in connection with this case.

action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes: (1) Kobye Noel, an employee in the Office of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States v. Kevin Lee Olson
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent these individuals in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3150, S3151; text as passed Senate: CR S3150; text of measure as introduced: CR S3149)
action_date: 2017-05-24
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 S3150, S3151; text as passed Senate: CR S3150; text of measure as introduced: CR S3149)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2017, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2017 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-179
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of June 2017 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and June 2, 2017, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. 
 
Calls on the people of the United States to: 
 
 
promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety;
 
wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day;
 
concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and
 
bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Bill: 115-sres-180
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
District of Columbia
Europe
First Amendment rights
Government liability
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Protection of officials
Protest and dissent
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey.
 
Calls for: (1) any Turkish security official who directed or participated in efforts by Turkish security forces to suppress peaceful protests outside of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC on May 16, 2017, to be charged and prosecuted under U.S. law; (2) the Secret Service and the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State to review such incident and confirm with the Turkish National Police the standards expected by visiting security details; (3) the State Department to request the waiver of immunity of any Turkish security detail official who engaged in assault in the United States prior to such individual's release from custody; and (4) the State Department to review its security procedures to mitigate the likelihood of such an incident in the future. 
 
Declares that U.S. respect for free speech requires U.S. officials to speak out against such incidents. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 115-sres-181
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Designates the week of May 21-May 27, 2017, as National Public Works Week.

action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of May 21-May 27, 2017, as National Public Works Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3225; text as passed Senate: CR S3223-3224)
action_date: 2017-05-25
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 S3225; text as passed Senate: CR S3223-3224)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2017 as "Melanoma Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
 Designates May 2017 as Melanoma Awareness Month. (Melanoma is the type of skin cancer that causes the most deaths.)
 
Expresses support for melanoma research and efforts to promote awareness of sunsafe behaviors, including the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing.

action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Designates May 2017 as Melanoma Awareness Month. (Melanoma is the type of skin cancer that causes the most deaths.)
 
Expresses support for melanoma research and efforts to promote awareness of sunsafe behaviors, including the use of sunscreen and sun-protective clothing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3225; text as passed Senate: CR S3224)
action_date: 2017-05-25
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 S3225; text as passed Senate: CR S3224)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2017 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-183
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Recognizes the significance of May 2017 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States. 

action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the significance of May 2017 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3225; text as passed Senate: CR S3224-3225)
action_date: 2017-05-25
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 S3225; text as passed Senate: CR S3224-3225)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of James Paul David "Jim" Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bill: 115-sres-184
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Kentucky
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-05
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jim Bunning, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 5, 2017, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bunning.

action_date: 2017-06-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jim Bunning, former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 5, 2017, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bunning.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2017-06-06
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2017-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3244-3245; text: CR S3244)
action_date: 2017-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3244-3245; text: CR S3244)
action_date: 2017-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Water Safety Month.

Bill: 115-sres-185
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2017-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Outdoor recreation
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Product safety and quality
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Water Safety Month.
 
Acknowledges the grief of families who have faced the loss of a loved one, and commends the families who, in their grief, choose to promote and educate the public on water safety.
 
Encourages state and local governments to adopt codes and standards that provide safety requirements that may decrease the incidence of drowning.
 
Recognizes the vital role that swimming and water-related activities play in maintaining physical and mental health and enhancing quality of life.
 
Encourages efforts to educate the public about water safety to prevent drownings and water-related injuries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3339)
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-186
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2017-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Arkansas
Aviation and airports
Military education and training
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: 
Recognizes the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3339)
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating and honoring Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on 50 years of groundbreaking discoveries.

Bill: 115-sres-187
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Energy research
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Illinois
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: 
Congratulates and honors the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) on its semicentennial. 
 
Wishes Fermilab success in continuing to help the people of the United States understand the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time. 

action_date: 2017-06-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates and honors the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) on its semicentennial. 
 
Wishes Fermilab success in continuing to help the people of the United States understand the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3343; text as passed Senate: CR S3339)
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3343; text as passed Senate: CR S3339)
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the recent terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran and offering thoughts and prayers and sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families, and the people of their countries.

Bill: 115-sres-188
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2017-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Australia
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Egypt
Europe
Indonesia
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Oceania
Philippines
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks committed by ISIS in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran. 
 
Recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the global coalition working to defeat it.

action_date: 2017-06-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the terrorist attacks committed by ISIS in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt, Iraq, Australia, and Iran. 
 
Recognizes the threat posed by ISIS and recommits to U.S. leadership in the global coalition working to defeat it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3375; text as passed Senate: CR S3365-3366)
action_date: 2017-06-08
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 S3375; text as passed Senate: CR S3365-3366)
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of June 5 through June 11, 2017, as "Hemp History Week".

Bill: 115-sres-189
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2017-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: 
Designates the week of June 5-June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week. Recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.

action_date: 2017-06-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of June 5-June 11, 2017, as Hemp History Week. Recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3375; text as passed Senate: CR S3366)
action_date: 2017-06-08
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 S3375; text as passed Senate: CR S3366)
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub one year ago.

Bill: 115-sres-190
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2017-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Hate crimes
Iraq
Law enforcement officers
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: 
Commemorates the victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
 
Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery.

action_date: 2017-06-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commemorates the victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
 
Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3398-3399, S3410; text: CR S3397-3398)
action_date: 2017-06-12
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 S3398-3399, S3410; text: CR S3397-3398)
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 20, 2017, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-191
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Currency
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered and threatened species
National symbols
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
Designates June 20, 2017, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.

action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates June 20, 2017, as American Eagle Day. Applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins by the Department of the Treasury to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. Encourages entities with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate and develop educational tools for use in the public schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3560; text: CR S3558)
action_date: 2017-06-15
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 S3560; text: CR S3558)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate