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A resolution designating March 3, 2017, as "World Wildlife Day".

Bill: 115-sres-80
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against animals and natural resources
International organizations and cooperation
Smuggling and trafficking
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: 
Designates March 3, 2017, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking. 
 
Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight against wildlife crime.
 
Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, local communities, nonprofit organizations, private industry, and other partner organizations in an effort to conserve and celebrate wildlife.

action_date: 2017-03-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 3, 2017, as World Wildlife Day. Supports: (1) raising awareness of the benefits that wildlife provides to people and the threats facing wildlife around the world; and (2) escalating the fight against wildlife crime, such as wildlife trafficking. 
 
Commends efforts of the United States to mobilize the government in a coordinated, efficient, and effective manner for progress in the fight against wildlife crime.
 
Encourages continued cooperation between the United States, international partners, local communities, nonprofit organizations, private industry, and other partner organizations in an effort to conserve and celebrate wildlife.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1583, S1585; text as passed Senate: CR S1583)
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-81
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2017-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-06
text: 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
 Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
 Notes Greece's important role in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 196 years ago.

action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 196th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
 Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
 Notes Greece's important role in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 196 years ago.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1897)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1897)
action_date: 2017-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2017-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Laboratory.

Bill: 115-sres-82
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Maryland
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Research administration and funding
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-07
text: 
Congratulates the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Laboratory. 
 
Recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise that the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has applied to solve many of the most critical challenges faced by the United States in the areas of national security and space exploration. 
 
 

action_date: 2017-03-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Laboratory. 
 
Recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise that the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has applied to solve many of the most critical challenges faced by the United States in the areas of national security and space exploration. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1647; text: CR S1646-1647)
action_date: 2017-03-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1647; text: CR S1646-1647)
action_date: 2017-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Bill: 115-sres-84
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2017-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against women
Economic development
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-08
text: 
Supports the goals of International Women's Day. 
 
Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. 
 
Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. 
 
Recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and religious differences throughout the world and urges the U.S. government to act with respect and understanding toward legitimate differences when promoting any policies.
 
Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community. 
 
 Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.

action_date: 2017-03-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the goals of International Women's Day. 
 
Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. 
 
Recognizes individuals in the United States and around the world, including women human rights defenders and civil society leaders, who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. 
 
Recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and religious differences throughout the world and urges the U.S. government to act with respect and understanding toward legitimate differences when promoting any policies.
 
Reaffirms the commitment to: (1) end discrimination and violence against women and girls, and ensure their safety and welfare; (2) pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide; and (3) promote women's participation in every aspect of society and community. 
 
 Supports sustainable global development that seeks to achieve gender equality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694)
action_date: 2017-03-08
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 S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694)
action_date: 2017-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-86
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: 
Encourages the people of the United States to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
 
Acknowledges the accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners and recognizes the important contributions made by members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States.
 
Encourages individuals of all ages to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.

action_date: 2017-03-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Encourages the people of the United States to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
 
Acknowledges the accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners and recognizes the important contributions made by members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States.
 
Encourages individuals of all ages to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text as passed Senate: CR S1750)
action_date: 2017-03-09
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 S1751; text as passed Senate: CR S1750)
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Bill: 115-sres-88
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2017-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Great Lakes
Radioactive wastes and releases
Water quality
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin, (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built there, and (3)the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Canadian government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1847)
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of March 2017 as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-89
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2017-03-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of March 2017 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2017-03-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the designation of March 2017 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1849; text as passed Senate: CR 3/21/2017 S1897)
action_date: 2017-03-15
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 S1849; text as passed Senate: CR 3/21/2017 S1897)
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.

Bill: 115-sres-90
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
General energy matters
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Public-private cooperation
Scientific communication
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance. 
 
Recognizes that science and technology innovation present promising new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States. 
 
Encourages the President to regularize and expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel and foster public and private sector participation.
 
Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology, and cybersecurity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1895)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month in March 2017 and World Social Work Day on March 21, 2017.

Bill: 115-sres-91
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2017-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month in March 2017 and World Social Work Day on March 21, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1895-1896)
action_date: 2017-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the European Union on the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community and laid the foundation for decades of European peace and prosperity.

Bill: 115-sres-93
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2017-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
Congratulates the European Union on the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community.
 
Commends the European Union for its role in spreading peace, prosperity, and stability and for its partnership with the United States.
 
Recognizes the challenges the European Union, its transatlantic partners, and the broader global community face.
 
Affirms the desire of the U.S. government to strengthen the transatlantic partnership with the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1977-1978)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2017 as "National Read Aloud Month".

Bill: 115-sres-94
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2017-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Books and print media
Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
Designates March 2017 as National Read Aloud Month. Encourages parents and guardians to read to their children for 15 minutes every day because of the developmental benefits that activity has for children.

action_date: 2017-04-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 2017 as National Read Aloud Month. Encourages parents and guardians to read to their children for 15 minutes every day because of the developmental benefits that activity has for children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2220)
action_date: 2017-04-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2220)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1978)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 22, 2017, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day".

Bill: 115-sres-95
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2017-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
Designates March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.

action_date: 2017-03-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 22, 2017, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-03-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-03-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2051)
action_date: 2017-03-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2051)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1978-1979)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2017, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".

Bill: 115-sres-96
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2017-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
Designates March 25, 2017, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates March 25, 2017, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1979-1980; text as passed Senate: CR S1979)
action_date: 2017-03-23
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 S1979-1980; text as passed Senate: CR S1979)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 115-sres-97
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2017-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.

action_date: 2017-03-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 250 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1980; text as passed Senate: CR S1979)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1980; text as passed Senate: CR S1979)
action_date: 2017-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate