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A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 115-sres-47
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2017-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-03
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.

action_date: 2017-02-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1092)
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1092)
action_date: 2017-02-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S682-683)
action_date: 2017-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Bill: 115-sres-48
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2017-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2017-02-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S747)
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Burr. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Select Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Burr. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority.

Bill: 115-sres-49
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2017-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
International organizations and cooperation
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: 
Expresses the Senate's commitment to strengthening the quality of care and expanding support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and family caregivers. 
 
Declares that: (1) achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's by 2025 is an urgent national priority, and (2) bold action and considerable increases in funding are necessary to meet that goal.
 
Encourages: (1) greater collaboration between governments to advance a global Alzheimer's and dementia research plan; (2) innovative public-private partnerships, financing tools, incentives, and other mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of disease-modifying therapies.
 
 Calls for: (1) doubling the funding for Alzheimer's research in FY2017; and (2) developing a plan for FY2018-FY2021 to meet the target of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services for the United States to spend $2 billion each year on Alzheimer's research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S747-748)
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming a strong commitment to the United States-Australia alliance relationship.

Bill: 115-sres-50
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Australia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Oceania

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: 
Reaffirms: (1) the strong alliance between Australia and the United States, and (2) the importance of a U.S.-Australia relationship based on mutual respect and befitting a close and longstanding alliance partner crucial to the preservation of U.S. national interests in the Indo-Asia Pacific region and around the world.
 
Expresses support for continued diplomatic, military, and economic cooperation with Australia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S748)
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Federal employees and pledging to oppose efforts to reduce Federal workforce pay and benefits, eliminate civil service employment protections, undermine collective bargaining, and increase the use of non-Federal contractors for inherently governmental activities.

Bill: 115-sres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2017-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Due process and equal protection
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Labor-management relations
Legislative rules and procedure
Public contracts and procurement
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: 
Declares that the Senate will deny the passage of any legislation, and challenge any action of the executive branch, that:
 
 
 erodes fair compensation for federal employees, 
 
 undermines the value of federal employee retirement programs, 
 
 diminishes the ability of federal employee unions to effectively represent and protect the rights of employees, 
 
 reduces fundamental protections for civil servants, or 
 
 increases the use of nongovernmental contractors to perform inherently governmental functions.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S750-751)
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Finance.

Bill: 115-sres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2017-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Finance for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2017-02-06
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 Finance for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S751)
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hatch. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services.

Bill: 115-sres-53
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2017-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate Committee on Armed Services

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: 
Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Armed Services 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: 2017-02-07
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 Armed Services 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: 2017-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S869)
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McCain. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McCain. Without written report.
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the unwavering commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Bill: 115-sres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2017-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: 
Pledges that the United States will continue to maintain strong leadership and strengthen its commitments to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
 
Encourages NATO members to fulfill their pledge to invest at least 2% of gross domestic product on defense spending, invest at least 20% of such spending on major equipment, and shoulder appropriate responsibility within NATO.
 
Recognizes the historic contribution and sacrifice NATO member countries have made while combating terrorism in Afghanistan through the International Security Assistance Force and Operation Resolute Support.
 
Calls for honoring those who served under NATO and gave their lives to promote peace, security, and international cooperation since 1949.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S869-870)
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing February 26, 2017, as the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Denali National Park and Preserve in the State of Alaska.

Bill: 115-sres-55
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2017-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alaska
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: 
Recognizes the centennial anniversary of the establishment of Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. 
 
Designates February 26, 2017, as Denali National Park and Preserve Day. 

action_date: 2017-02-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the centennial anniversary of the establishment of Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. 
 
Designates February 26, 2017, as Denali National Park and Preserve Day


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1416)
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1416)
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S870-871)
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should remain a global leader in welcoming and providing refuge to refugees and asylum seekers and that no person should be banned from entering the United States because of their nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender.

Bill: 115-sres-56
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2017-02-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Africa
Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Immigration status and procedures
Iran
Iraq
Libya
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Travel and tourism
Visas and passports
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: 
Declares that Executive Order 13769, entitled &quot;Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,&quot; undermines the national interest of the United States. Among the order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should remain a global leader in welcoming and providing refuge to refugees and asylum seekers; and (2) no person should be banned from entering the United States because of their nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S871; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S871-872)
action_date: 2017-02-07
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-57
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-02-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on the Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2017-02-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1070-1071; text as passed Senate: CR S1070-1071)
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1070-1071; text as passed Senate: CR S1070-1071)
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl LI.

Bill: 115-sres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-02-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: 
Congratulates the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl LI.

action_date: 2017-02-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl LI.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1092; text as passed Senate: CR S1091)
action_date: 2017-02-10
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 S1092; text as passed Senate: CR S1091)
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the support for the designation of February 12, 2017, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 115-sres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2017-02-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: 
Supports the designation of Darwin Day. 
 
Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1091-1092)
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 5, 2017, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

Bill: 115-sres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Indian social and development programs
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
Designates May 5, 2017, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.

action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates May 5, 2017, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2728)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2728)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2728)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2728)
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1131)
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-61
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2017-02-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Government studies and investigations
International organizations and cooperation
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: 
Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the Department of Defense and the federal government, and all foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account for all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel; and (2) all foreign governments with information on missing U.S. personnel, or with missing U.S. personnel within their territories, to cooperate fully with the U.S. government to provide the fullest possible accounting for all missing U.S. personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1220-1221)
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week".

Bill: 115-sres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week.
 
Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1313)
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Plastics Industry Association on its 80th anniversary.

Bill: 115-sres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2017-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: 
Congratulates the Plastics Industry Association on its 80th anniversary.
 
 Reaffirms the crucial role of plastics in strengthening the U.S. economy and improving people's lives.
 
Recognizes the importance of continued investment in plastics, manufacturing, research, and education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1398)
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate