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A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

Bill: 115-sres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2017-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: 
Recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington.
 
Commends the Center on Human Development and Disability for creating more welcoming and supportive communities and for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. 

action_date: 2017-04-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes and celebrates the history and contributions of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington.
 
Commends the Center on Human Development and Disability for creating more welcoming and supportive communities and for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2220; text: CR S2219)
action_date: 2017-04-04
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 S2220; text: CR S2219)
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infrantry Division.

Bill: 115-sres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2017-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division on June 8, 2017. 
 
Commends such division for continuing to exemplify its motto, &quot;No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!&quot;
 
Honors the memory of the more than 13,000 soldiers of such division who lost their lives in battle.

action_date: 2017-06-08
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division on June 8, 2017. 
 
Commends such division for continuing to exemplify its motto, &quot;No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!&quot;
 
Honors the memory of the more than 13,000 soldiers of such division who lost their lives in battle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3374-3375)
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3374-3375)
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3373-3375)
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S2369)
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people.

Bill: 115-sres-116
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Chemical and biological weapons
China
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Middle East
Russia
Syria
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: 
Holds the Assad regime responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including its confirmed use of chemical weapons.
 
 Condemns Russia for repeatedly blocking a U.N. Security Council response to Bashar al-Assad's confirmed use of chemical weapons.
 
Calls on the Security Council to act in response to the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons. 
 
Supports the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism.
 
Expresses alarm that the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons undermines the integrity of the Chemical Weapons Convention. 
 
Reiterates that Bashar al-Assad has lost legitimacy as Syria's leader, and insists that he must be held accountable for his war crimes and crimes against humanity. 

action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Holds the Assad regime responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including its confirmed use of chemical weapons.
 
 Condemns Russia and China for repeatedly blocking a U.N. Security Council response to Bashar al-Assad's confirmed use of chemical weapons.
 
Calls on the Security Council to act in response to the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons. 
 
Supports the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism.
 
Expresses alarm that the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons undermines the integrity of the Chemical Weapons Convention. 
 
Reiterates that Bashar al-Assad has lost legitimacy as Syria's leader and insists that he must be held accountable for his war crimes and crimes against humanity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text as introduced in Senate: CR S2370)
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 15, 2017, through April 23, 2017, as "National Park Week".

Bill: 115-sres-117
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2017-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: 
Designates April 15-April 23, 2017, as National Park Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States and the world to visit U.S. national parks. 

action_date: 2017-04-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 15-April 23, 2017, as National Park Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States and the world to visit U.S. national parks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2352-2353; text: CR S2370)
action_date: 2017-04-05
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 S2352-2353; text: CR S2370)
action_date: 2017-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
COST Savings Resolution

Bill: 115-sres-119
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 

Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or the COST Savings Resolution

 
 Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction, after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports annually to Congress on federal programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities, to conduct hearings on the report's recommendations for consolidation and elimination of the program, agency, office, or initiative.
 
Requires each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any agency or program area on a High Risk List published by the GAO to conduct hearings on the vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, or need for transformation, of the agency or program area. 
 
Authorizes committees to hold joint hearings for any program, agency, office, initiative, or program area over which more than one standing committee has jurisdiction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2430)
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 20, 2017, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day."

Bill: 115-sres-120
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy efficiency and conservation
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Designates April 20, 2017, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day for promoting the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.
 
Urges the people of the United States to: (1) increase use of cleaner and energy efficient alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles; (2) promote public sector adoption of those vehicles; and (3) encourage the adoption of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2430)
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 11, 2017, as the "National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force".

Bill: 115-sres-121
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Designates April 11, 2017, as the National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2430-2431)
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2017 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".

Bill: 115-sres-122
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
School administration
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Designates April 2017 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 

action_date: 2017-04-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2017 as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2457)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 20, 2017, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 115-sres-123
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Designates May 20, 2017, as Kids to Parks Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States. 

action_date: 2017-04-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates May 20, 2017, as Kids to Parks Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2564)
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2564)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2457)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is a valuable program that protects and enhances the coastal communities and economy of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-124
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Education programs funding
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Science and engineering education
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the National Sea Grant College Program is: (1)important to improving the economy, health, stewardship, and preparedness of the United States; (2)an exceptional example of effective partnerships between federal, state, and local governments; and (3)a valuable investment for the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2457-2458)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 115-sres-125
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury.
 
Encourages increased efforts and the use of additional resources to improve the health of people in the United States and to make the United States the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2458)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 10 through April 14, 2017 as "National Assistant Principals Week".

Bill: 115-sres-126
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Supports the designation of April 10-April 14, 2017, as National Assistant Principals Week.
 
Honors the contributions of assistant principals to students' success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2458)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.

Bill: 115-sres-127
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace. Commends participants in Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.

action_date: 2017-04-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace. Commends participants in Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2630)
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2630)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2458-2459)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-128
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Designates April 2017 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 

action_date: 2017-04-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2017 as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2459; text of measure as introduced: CR S2459)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill: 115-sres-129
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2017-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: 
Designates April 2017 as Second Chance Month.
 
Honors the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society. 
 
Calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences and provide closure for individuals who have paid their debts.
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2017-04-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates April 2017 as Second Chance Month.
 
Honors the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society. 
 
Calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences and provide closure for individuals who have paid their debts.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate