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A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Arizona v. Mark Louis Prichard.

Bill: 115-sres-343
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-11-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arizona
Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: 
 Authorizes: (1) Julie Katsel, an employee in the Office of Senator Jeff Flake, 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
 Arizona v. Mark Louis Prichard
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent current and former Senators, Senate officers, and Senate employees in connection with this case.

action_date: 2017-11-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Authorizes: (1) Julie Katsel, an employee in the Office of Senator Jeff Flake, 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
 Arizona v. Mark Louis Prichard
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent current and former Senators, Senate officers, and Senate employees in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7337; text of measure as introduced: CR S7362)
action_date: 2017-11-28
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 S7337; text of measure as introduced: CR S7362)
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Robert Lawrence Jr.

Bill: 115-sres-344
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2017-11-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: 
Honors the life of Dr. Robert Lawrence, Jr., the first African-American astronaut selected for spaceflight. 

action_date: 2017-11-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Honors the life of Dr. Robert Lawrence, Jr., the first African-American astronaut selected for spaceflight. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7490; text: CR S7407)
action_date: 2017-11-29
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 S7490; text: CR S7407)
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 3, 2018, as "National Ernie Pyle Day".

Bill: 115-sres-345
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2017-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Asia
Books and print media
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: 
Designates August 3, 2018, as National Ernie Pyle Day.
 
Recognizes contributions made by Ernie Pyle to journalism in the United States.

action_date: 2017-12-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates August 3, 2018, as National Ernie Pyle Day.
 
Recognizes contributions made by Ernie Pyle to journalism in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8154)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7565)
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance and effectiveness of trauma-informed care.

Bill: 115-sres-346
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2017-12-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: 
Recognizes the importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among existing federal programs and agencies. (Trauma-informed care takes into account a patient's history of trauma in the design of the patient's treatment.) Encourages the use of trauma-informed care within the federal government.
 
Expresses support for the designation of May 2018 as National Trauma Awareness Month, and May 22, 2018, as National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day.

action_date: 2018-05-22
text: 

 
Recognizes the importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among existing federal programs and agencies. (Trauma-informed care takes into account a patient's history of trauma in the design of the patient's treatment.) Encourages the use of trauma-informed care within the federal government. 
 
Expresses support for the designation of May 2018 as National Trauma Awareness Month, and May 22, 2018, as National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2838-2839)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2838-2839)
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7719)
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the dedication of Whiteman Air Force Base.

Bill: 115-sres-347
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2017-12-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military history
Missouri

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-02
text: 
Commemorates the 62nd anniversary of the dedication of Whiteman Air Force Base.

action_date: 2017-12-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commemorates the 62nd anniversary of the dedication of Whiteman Air Force Base.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: 12/01/17 CR S7805-7806; text: 12/01/17 CR S7719-7720)
action_date: 2017-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: 12/01/17 CR S7805-7806; text: 12/01/17 CR S7719-7720)
action_date: 2017-12-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and encouraging inclusive governance in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Bill: 115-sres-348
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2017-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Ethiopia
Foreign aid and international relief
Higher education
Human rights
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to support the government of Ethiopia to:
 
 
provide training and resources to counter terrorism and violent extremism and address security concerns in the Horn of Africa,
 
bolster trade and investment in the private sector between the United States and Ethiopia,
 
continue support to strengthen higher education and promote health through the exiting mechanisms, and 
 
continue humanitarian assistance with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the people affected by the drought. 

 
Calls on the Department of State to engage with the Ethiopian government in strengthening the bilateral Working Group on Democracy, Governance and Human Rights, and provide support in the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan.
 
Condemns the violence that resulted in the death of over 500 Ethiopians.
 
Calls on the government of Ethiopia to:
 
 
hold accountable all personnel responsible for the death and destruction that took place as a result of violent protests in the Oromia and Amhara regions, 
 
respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and guarantee freedom of the press and mass media, and 
 
engage in open and transparent consultations relative to its development strategy. 

 
Calls on the USAID to: (1) continue to lead efforts to work with the Ethiopian government to improve democracy and governance, and (2) assist the government and people of Ethiopia in capacity building in all areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7820-7821)
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 2d Infantry Division.

Bill: 115-sres-349
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2017-12-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: 
Commemorates &quot;A Century of Service,&quot; the 100th anniversary of the 2d Infantry Division on October 26, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7893-7895)
action_date: 2017-12-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 115-sres-350
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Recognizes the 69th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. 
 
 Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
 
 Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7932)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the bicentennial of the State of Mississippi on December 10, 2017.

Bill: 115-sres-351
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mississippi
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Recognizes the bicentennial of Mississippi on December 10, 2017.

action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the bicentennial of Mississippi on December 10, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7935; text: CR S7932)
action_date: 2017-12-07
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 S7935; text: CR S7932)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of December 3 through December 9, 2017, as "National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week".

Bill: 115-sres-352
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Designates the week of December 3-December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week, and expresses support for its goals and ideals.
 
Encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that they may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.

action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of December 3-December 9, 2017, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week, and expresses support for its goals and ideals.
 
Encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that they may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7935; text: CR S7932)
action_date: 2017-12-07
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 S7935; text: CR S7932)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 16, 2017, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 115-sres-353
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Designates December 16, 2017, as Wreaths Across America Day to honor the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7935; text: CR S7932-7933)
action_date: 2017-12-07
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 S7935; text: CR S7932-7933)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the courageous work and life of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on January 18, 2015.

Bill: 115-sres-354
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Offers condolences to the family of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman. Recognizes his dedication to the investigation of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 
 
Applauds Argentine President Mauricio Macri for calling for an independent investigation into Mr. Nisman's death and encourages the public release of the results. Recognizes the work of the Argentine National Gendarmerie in reviewing evidence to produce credible findings. 
 
Commends the government of Argentina for exemplifying the rule of law and the importance of an independent justice system.
 
Urges the President of the United States to: (1) offer technical assistance to the government of Argentina in investigating Mr. Nisman's death and the AMIA bombing, and (2) continue to monitor Iran's activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
 
Expresses concern about: (1) Iran's terrorist networks in Argentina and the Western Hemisphere, and (2) attempts by former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her government to discredit Mr. Nisman and raise unfounded hypotheses on his AMIA findings and the circumstances of his death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7933-7934)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.

Bill: 115-sres-355
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2017-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Federal district courts
Federal officials
Judges
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: 
Limits Senate post-cloture consideration to: (1) eight hours for a nomination, except for the nomination of an individual to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule or to serve as a federal judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior; and (2) two hours for U.S. district court nominations.
 
Requires consideration of such nominations to be equally divided in the usual form.

action_date: 2018-05-08
text: 
Limits Senate post-cloture consideration to: (1) eight hours for a nomination, except for the nomination of an individual to a position at level I of the Executive Schedule or to serve as a federal judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior; and (2) two hours for U.S. district court nominations.
 
Requires consideration of such nominations to be equally divided in the usual form.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with amendments. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-05-08
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with amendments. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7934)
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Members of Congress should substitute teach at least 1 day per year in a public school to gain firsthand knowledge on how to address the prevailing challenges facing educators and how to remove obstacles to learning for students.

Bill: 115-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2017-12-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: 
 Recognizes the contributions of teachers to the United States.
 
Thanks teachers for their service.
 
Recommends that each Member of Congress spend at least one day per year serving as a substitute teacher in a public school.

action_date: 2017-12-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Recognizes the contributions of teachers to the United States.
 
Thanks teachers for their service.
 
Recommends that each Member of Congress spend at least one day per year serving as a substitute teacher in a public school.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7946-7947; text as passed Senate: CR S7946)
action_date: 2017-12-11
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 S7946-7947; text as passed Senate: CR S7946)
action_date: 2017-12-11
text: Introduced in Senate