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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China.

Bill: 115-sres-10
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mexico
Organized crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
 the use of illicit fentanyl in the United States and the resulting overdose deaths are a public health crisis;
 
 the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States, especially by transnational criminal organizations, is a problem that requires close cooperation between the U.S. government and the governments of Mexico and China; and 
 
all three such countries have a shared interest in, and responsibility for, stopping the production of illicit fentanyl and its trafficking into the United States.
 
 
Calls for the United States to:
 
 
support the efforts by the governments of Mexico and China to stop such production and trafficking into the United States;
 
 take further measures to reduce and prevent heroin and fentanyl consumption through enhanced enforcement to reduce the illegal supply and increased use of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services; and
 
use its broad diplomatic and law enforcement resources, in partnership with the governments of China and Mexico, to stop such production and trafficking.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the development of best business practices to fully utilize the potential of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2017-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Employee hiring
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Minority employment

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: 
Encourages each corporate, academic, and social entity: (1) to develop an internal rule modeled after a successful business practice, such as the Rooney Rule (requires every National Football League team with a coach or general manager opening to interview at least one minority candidate) or the RLJ Rule (encourages companies to voluntarily establish a best practices policy to identify minority candidates and vendors by implementing a plan to interview at least two qualified minority candidates for managerial openings at the director level and above and to interview two qualified minority businesses before approving a vendor contract); (2) in accordance with title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to adapt that rule to specifications that will best fit the procedures of the individual entity; and (3) to institute such individualized rule to ensure that the entity will always consider candidates from underrepresented populations before selecting a business vendor or filling a leadership position.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2017-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that clean water is a national priority, and that the June 29, 2015, Waters of the United States Rule should be withdrawn or vacated.

Bill: 115-sres-12
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2017-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Army Corps of Engineers
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Lakes and rivers
Water quality
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: 
Calls for the nullification of the final rule entitled, &quot;Clean Water Rule: Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'&quot; about the scope of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act). The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the rule on June 29, 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Bill: 115-sres-13
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Supreme Court
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is a historically significant African-American who has made an important contribution to U.S. jurisprudence, and (2) his life and work should have a prominent place in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Bill: 115-sres-14
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2017-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: 
Commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.

action_date: 2017-01-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S320)
action_date: 2017-01-12
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 S320)
action_date: 2017-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established.

Bill: 115-sres-15
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should immediately reapply and consider improving the Mexico City Policy (requires foreign nongovernmental organizations receiving certain types of U.S. assistance to certify that they will not perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning), and (2) Congress should expeditiously consider statutory changes that permanently codify such policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S362)
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 115-sres-16
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 
Designates the majority party's membership on the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the majority party's membership on the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S365; text as passed Senate: CR S362)
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S365; text as passed Senate: CR S362)
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 115-sres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2017-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 
Designates the minority party's membership on the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2017-01-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the minority party's membership on the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S365; text as passed Senate: CR S362)
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S365; text as passed Senate: CR S362)
action_date: 2017-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in responding to the incident.

Bill: 115-sres-19
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2017-01-23 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
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: 
Condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2017.
 
Honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families and friends.
 
Expresses hope for the full recovery of individuals who were injured. 
 
Commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene and assist those in need. 
 
 
 

action_date: 2017-01-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2017.
 
Honors the lives and memories of the victims killed in the attack and offers sincere condolences to their families and friends.
 
Expresses hope for the full recovery of individuals who were injured.
 
Commends the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel who selflessly acted to secure the scene and assist those in need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S404; text as passed Senate: CR S404)
action_date: 2017-01-23
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 S404; text as passed Senate: CR S404)
action_date: 2017-01-23
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill: 115-sres-20
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S451-452)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Thune. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Thune. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill: 115-sres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from March 1, 2017, through February 28, 2019.
 
Limits expenses of such committee to specified amounts from: (1) March 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, (2) October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018, and (3) October 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019.

action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from March 1, 2017, through February 28, 2019.
 
Limits expenses of such committee to specified amounts from: (1) March 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, (2) October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018, and (3) October 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S452)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Bill: 115-sres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 115th Congress.
 
Limits expenses of such committee to specified amounts from: (1) March 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, (2) October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018, and (3) October 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019.

action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 115th Congress.
 
Limits expenses of such committee to specified amounts from: (1) March 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, (2) October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018, and (3) October 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S452-453)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Crapo. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Crapo. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing the Select Committee on Cybersecurity.

Bill: 115-sres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Establishes the Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity to oversee and make continuing studies of, and recommendations regarding, cybersecurity threats to the United States. The committee: (1) may report by bill or otherwise on matters within its jurisdiction; and (2) shall be referred all proposed legislation and other matters concerning domestic and foreign cybersecurity risks (including state-sponsored threats), federal agency cybersecurity activities, the organization or reorganization of agencies relating to cybersecurity threats or incidents, and authorizations for appropriations relating to protecting against cybersecurity threats and relevant incidents or actions.
 
Directs agencies to keep the select committee informed, and furnish the committee requested information, about cybersecurity activities, threats, and any significant anticipated activities.
 
Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Commerce to each submit to the select committee an annual report on cyber threats.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S453-454)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Bill: 115-sres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 115th Congress.
 
Limits expenses of such committee to specified amounts from: (1) March 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, (2) October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018, and (3) October 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019.

action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 115th Congress.
 
Limits expenses of such committee to specified amounts from: (1) March 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017, (2) October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2018, and (3) October 1, 2018, through February 28, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S454-455)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Isakson. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Isakson. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing.

Bill: 115-sres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Arizona
Commemorative events and holidays
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nevada
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
 Designates January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by above ground testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S455)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of January 22 through January 28, 2017, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 115-sres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 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: 2017-01-24
text: 
Designates the week of January 22-January 28, 2017, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available.

action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of January 22-January 28, 2017, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456; text as passed Senate: CR S455)
action_date: 2017-01-24
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 S456; text as passed Senate: CR S455)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Eugene A. "Gene" Cernan.

Bill: 115-sres-27
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Honors the life of Gene Cernan who was a Navy aviator, fighter pilot, electrical engineer, and the last astronaut to walk on the Moon. 

action_date: 2017-02-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Honors the life of Gene Cernan who was a Navy aviator, fighter pilot, electrical engineer, and the last astronaut to walk on the Moon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S661)
action_date: 2017-02-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S661)
action_date: 2017-02-02
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S660-661)
action_date: 2017-02-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-02-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S455)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate