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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day".

Bill: 115-sres-161
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2017-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Department of Defense
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-10
text: 
Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2883)
action_date: 2017-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-sres-162
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2017-05-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Conflicts and wars
Crime victims
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iraq
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Religion
Syria
Trade agreements and negotiations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom as a fundamental human right. 
 
Calls for the President to: (1) strengthen U.S. foreign policy on behalf of individuals persecuted in foreign countries on account of religion; (2) develop an action plan on international religious freedom and integrate that plan into U.S. diplomatic, development, and national security strategies; and (3) develop a strategic plan to direct grants for implementing innovative programs in key countries to train and work with local religious leaders on the importance of pluralistic societies, rights guaranteed under international law, and reporting mechanisms available within international institutions.
 
Urges the State Department to: (1) implement Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act provisions that direct the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center to conduct training on religious freedom for all Foreign Service officers and all outgoing deputy chiefs of mission and ambassadors, and (2) develop a training curriculum for American diplomats in international religious freedom policy.
 
Urges: (1) the President, the State Department, and relevant agencies to develop a comprehensive response to protect victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and to provide humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery assistance to affected individuals from religious and ethnic groups in Iraq and Syria; (2) the President and the State Department to reestablish the Religion and Foreign Policy Working Group; and (3) the President, State Department, and U.S. Trade Representative to ensure that trade negotiations include religious freedom conditions mandated by the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2920-2921)
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-163
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
Thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.

action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968)
action_date: 2017-05-16
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 S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968)
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as "National Senior Corps Week".

Bill: 115-sres-164
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Corporation for National and Community Service
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
Designates the week of May 15-May 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week.

action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of May 15-May 19, 2017, as National Senior Corps Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968)
action_date: 2017-05-16
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 S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968)
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating April 30 through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses owners in the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-165
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
Supports: (1) the designation of the week of April 30-May 6, 2017, as National Small Business Week; and (2) increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to local communities.
 
Celebrates: (1) the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States, and (2) the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy.
 
Recognizes the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained entrepreneurial success.

action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports: (1) the designation of the week of April 30-May 6, 2017, as National Small Business Week; and (2) increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to local communities.
 
Celebrates: (1) the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States, and (2) the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy.
 
Recognizes the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained entrepreneurial success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968)
action_date: 2017-05-16
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 S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968)
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2017.

Bill: 115-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.

action_date: 2017-05-16
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 National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2968-2969; text as passed Senate: CR S2968-2969)
action_date: 2017-05-16
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 S2968-2969; text as passed Senate: CR S2968-2969)
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem.

Bill: 115-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it should be U.S. policy to recognize Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, and (2) the U.S. Embassy should be relocated to Jerusalem.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018-3019)
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on 50 years of groundbreaking discoveries.

Bill: 115-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 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: 2017-05-17
text: 
Congratulates 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: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3020)
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that defense laboratories are on the cutting-edge of scientific and technological advancement, and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day".

Bill: 115-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Department of Defense
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day in celebration of the work of the national network of laboratories and engineering centers of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Recognizes: (1) that a key to maintaining Armed Forces superiority, innovation, and competitiveness in a global economy is to continue to support federally sponsored research and development; and (2) such network's scientists, technicians, and support staff.
 
Acknowledges that the knowledge base, technologies, and techniques generated in such network serve as a foundation for additional efforts relating to the Armed Forces in the defense industrial base. Commits to finding ways to increase investment in such network.
 
Encourages such network, federal agencies, and Congress to hold an outreach event on May 18, 2017.

action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day in celebration of the work of the national network of laboratories and engineering centers of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Recognizes: (1) that a key to maintaining Armed Forces superiority, innovation, and competitiveness in a global economy is to continue to support federally sponsored research and development; and (2) such network's scientists, technicians, and support staff.
 
Acknowledges that the knowledge base, technologies, and techniques generated in such network serve as a foundation for additional efforts relating to the Armed Forces in the defense industrial base. Commits to finding ways to increase investment in such network.
 
Encourages such network, federal agencies, and Congress to hold an outreach event on May 18, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3021; text as passed Senate: CR S3020)
action_date: 2017-05-17
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 S3021; text as passed Senate: CR S3020)
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week.

action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week.
 
Commends travel and tourism industry employees for their important contributions to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3021; text as passed Senate: CR S3020)
action_date: 2017-05-17
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 S3021; text as passed Senate: CR S3020)
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2017 as "Older Americans Month".

Bill: 115-sres-172
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Designates May 2017 as Older Americans Month.

action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates May 2017 as Older Americans Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3048; text as passed Senate: CR S3045)
action_date: 2017-05-18
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 S3048; text as passed Senate: CR S3045)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".

Bill: 115-sres-173
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Designates the week of May 15-May 21, 2017, as National Police Week. 
 
Expresses support for law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety; and (2) the members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery.
 
 Honors and remembers law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
 
Expresses condolences to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 

action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of May 15-May 21, 2017, as National Police Week. 
 
Expresses support for law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety; and (2) the members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery.
 
 Honors and remembers law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
 
Expresses condolences to the loved ones of each law enforcement officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3048; text as passed Senate: CR S3045-3046)
action_date: 2017-05-18
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 S3048; text as passed Senate: CR S3045-3046)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International and celebrating the Lions Clubs International for a long history of humanitarian service.

Bill: 115-sres-174
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Congratulates Lions Clubs International on its 100th anniversary on June 7, 2017, and recognizes Lions Clubs International for promoting community service and humanitarian assistance.

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 Lions Clubs International on its 100th anniversary on June 7, 2017, and recognizes Lions Clubs International for promoting community service and humanitarian assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3342-3343)
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3342-3343)
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3342-3343)
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3046-3047)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Bill: 115-sres-175
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2017-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice that officers of the NOAA Corps have displayed throughout its history.

action_date: 2017-05-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice that officers of the NOAA Corps have displayed throughout its history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3073; text: CR S3072)
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3073; text: CR S3072)
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate