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A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-2
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-01-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congress
Congressional operations and organization
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 
Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. 

action_date: 2017-01-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H36)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H36)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H36)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6-7, S23; text as passed Senate: CR S7, S23)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6-7, S23; text as passed Senate: CR S7, S23)
action_date: 2017-01-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.

Bill: 115-sconres-4
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-01-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Business ethics
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: 
Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization.
 
Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S62-65)
action_date: 2017-01-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Bill: 115-sconres-5
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2017-01-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Human rights
Religion
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: 
Calls for honoring the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2017.
 
Affirms that: 
 
 
 religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs;
 
 all people of the United States can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and 
 
 the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S344-345)
action_date: 2017-01-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill: 115-sconres-6
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2017-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Music
Sound recording
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Telecommunication rates and fees
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: 
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge: (1) relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or (2) on any business for the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station broadcast over the air.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S455-456)
action_date: 2017-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-7
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2017-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Life, casualty, property insurance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the tax exemption of fraternal benefit societies continues to generate significant returns to the United States and that the work of such societies should continue to be promoted. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1583-1584)
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.

Bill: 115-sconres-8
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Business ethics
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: 
Finds that the promised actions outlined by President Trump at his January 11, 2017, press conference are inadequate and insufficient to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.
 
Calls upon President Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President for any purpose related to the Trump Organization.
 
Declares that in the absence of express affirmative authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that President Trump may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1584)
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Bill: 115-sconres-9
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2017-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Libraries and archives
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: 
Recognizes the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the &quot;National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1848; text of measure as introduced: CR S1847-1848)
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next nuclear powered submarine of the United States Navy the "USS Los Alamos".

Bill: 115-sconres-10
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of the Navy should name the next U.S. Navy nuclear powered submarine the USS Los Alamos.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1896)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.

Bill: 115-sconres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cell biology and embryology
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Medical ethics
Medical research
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-22
text: 
Celebrates, during Women's History Month, the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks. 
 
Honors Lacks as a hero of modern medicine for contributions to the medical discoveries resulting from her HeLa cells, which helped make possible some of the most important medical advances of the last century.
 
Recognizes her legacy, which has contributed to developments in bioethics and patient rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1934)
action_date: 2017-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

Bill: 115-sconres-12
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2017-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability and paralysis
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: 
Recognizes that the intent of the Agent Orange Act of 1991 included the presumption that veterans who served in the Armed Forces in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, served in Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.
 
Expresses the intent that such veterans who served in those areas and other areas exposed to Agent Orange who have been diagnosed with connected medical conditions should be equally recognized for such exposure through equitable benefits and coverage as those who served in the inland rivers and on the Vietnamese land mass.
 
Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to review its policy that excludes presumptive coverage for Agent Orange exposure for such veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2219-2220)
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the abiding importance of the Helsinki Final Act and its relevance to the national security of the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-13
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2017-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Moldova
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: 
Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation:
 
 
 reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the Guiding Principles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; 
 
 reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act;
 
 urging all participating states to fully implement their commitments under such Act and to respect each other's sovereign right to join alliances; 
 
 condemning the violation of all ten core Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act by the Russian Federation with respect to other OSCE participating states; and 
 
 condemning all other violations of the Helsinki Final Act and its fundamental guiding principles.
 
 
Calls upon the President to convey to all signatory states of such Act that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, economic liberty, and the implementation of related commitments continue to be vital elements in promoting democracy, peace, and unity in the region covered by the OSCE.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2563)
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

Bill: 115-sconres-14
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2017-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

action_date: 2017-04-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
(Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
 
(Sec. 1) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2017, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4553)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4553)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4553)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2630; text as passed Senate: CR S2629)
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2630; text as passed Senate: CR S2629)
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2017, as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day".

Bill: 115-sconres-15
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.

action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.

action_date: 2017-08-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 27, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the designation of October 28, 2017, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-04
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2017-08-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2017-08-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

Bill: 115-sconres-16
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Free trade and trade barriers
International organizations and cooperation
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
 
 
 the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the national economic interest of the United States,
 
 APEC should be a part of the U.S. diplomatic and economic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region, and 
 
 the United States should continue to engage APEC in promoting economic growth through the adoption of rules-based policies to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and other APEC members.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3047)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015.

Bill: 115-sconres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International law and treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, adopted in December 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3072)
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring David Americo Ortiz Arias, the 3-time World Series Champion Major League Baseball player who played for the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox for a combined 20 seasons.

Bill: 115-sconres-18
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: 
Honors the career of Major League Baseball player David Americo Ortiz Arias.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3736-3737)
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Bill: 115-sconres-19
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2017-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
District of Columbia
Historical and cultural resources
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Smithsonian Institution

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: 
Recognizes Folk and Traditional Arts and Culture Week in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3802-3803)
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate