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A resolution congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their historic championship victory in the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.

Bill: 115-sres-192
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
Congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.

action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3560; text: CR S3559)
action_date: 2017-06-15
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 S3560; text: CR S3559)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the bravery of the United States Capitol Police, the Police Department of Alexandria, Virginia, and all first responders who protected Members of Congress, their staff, and others during the shooting on June 14, 2017, at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.

Bill: 115-sres-193
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional leadership
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
First responders and emergency personnel
House of Representatives
Law enforcement officers
Members of Congress
Protection of officials
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
Recognizes:
 
 
 U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents David Bailey, Crystal Griner, and Henry Cabrera for responding to and ultimately ending the threat to Members of Congress, their staff, and others during the shooting at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 14, 2017;
 
the Police Department, the Office of the Sheriff, and the Fire Department of Alexandria, Virginia, and the first responders who reported to the scene;
 
victims Steve Scalise, Zachary Barth, and Matthew Mika, who survived the shooting; and
 
the U.S. Capitol Police for their professionalism, vigilance, and self-sacrifice in protecting Members of Congress and congressional employees, visitors, and facilities.
 
 
Recognizes that threats to Members of Congress also threaten the foundations of our representative democracy. 

action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes:
 
 
 U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents David Bailey, Crystal Griner, and Henry Cabrera for responding to and ultimately ending the threat to Members of Congress, their staff, and others during the shooting at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 14, 2017;
 
the Police Department, the Office of the Sheriff, and the Fire Department of Alexandria, Virginia, and the first responders who reported to the scene;
 
victims Steve Scalise, Zachary Barth, and Matthew Mika, who survived the shooting; and
 
the U.S. Capitol Police for their professionalism, vigilance, and self-sacrifice in protecting Members of Congress and congressional employees, visitors, and facilities.
 
 
Recognizes that threats to Members of Congress also threaten the foundations of our representative democracy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3560-3561; text: CR S3559-3560)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3560-3561; text: CR S3559-3560)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 15, 2017, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Bill: 115-sres-194
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
Designates June 15, 2017, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates June 15, 2017, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4695)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3557-3558)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 20, 2017, as "World Refugee Day".

Bill: 115-sres-195
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: 
Reaffirms: (1) the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day.
 
Recognizes: (1) individuals who have risked their lives to provide life-saving assistance and protection for people displaced by conflict, and (2) the importance of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program as a critical tool for U.S. global leadership. 
 
Calls upon the U.S. government to:
 
 
 continue providing robust funding for refugee protection overseas and resettlement in the United States,
 
 uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance and protection of the most vulnerable populations, and 
 
 alleviate the burden on refugee host countries through humanitarian and development support while maintaining the tradition of resettling the most vulnerable refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs.
 
 
Reiterates the U.S. commitment to seek to protect the millions of refugees who live without material, social, or legal protections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3652-3653; text of measure as introduced: CR S3653-3654)
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the challenges the conflict in Syria poses to long-term stability and prosperity in Lebanon.

Bill: 115-sres-196
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2017-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Jordan
Lebanon
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: 
Recognizes the importance of bilateral U.S. assistance to the government of Lebanon in building its capacity to provide services and security and curbing Hizbollah's influence.
 
Encourages coordination between the Department of State, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and humanitarian organizations to ensure that refugees from the conflict in Syria are supported so as to mitigate any adverse effect on their host countries. 
 
Recognizes that it is in the interest of the United States to seek a negotiated end to the conflict in Syria that includes the ultimate departure of Bashar al-Assad, which would allow for the eventual return of the millions of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and other countries.
 
Supports full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 (calling for the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon). 
 
Recognizes the Lebanese Armed Forces as the sole institution entrusted with the defense of Lebanon's sovereignty, and supports U.S. partnerships with the LAF, particularly through the global coalition to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3690)
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Bill: 115-sres-197
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: 
 Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider any measure or matter until one session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form, plus one session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20.
 
Authorizes any Senator to raise a point of order that any measure or matter is not in order. Makes out of order any motion to table such point of order.
 
Allows any Senator to move to waive or suspend the point of order only by an affirmative yea and nay vote of three-fifths of the Members. Makes all such motions debatable collectively for up to three hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point for order and the Senator moving to waive it, or their designees. Makes unamendable any motion to waive the point of order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3690)
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any sweeping health care legislation must be drafted in public under the watchful eye of the people of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-198
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2017-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the creation of certain health care legislation must be done in a transparent, bipartisan manner in full view of the people and not behind closed doors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3690)
action_date: 2017-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2017 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill: 115-sres-199
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2017-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: 
Designates June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month.

action_date: 2017-08-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates June 2017 as Great Outdoors Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3734-3735)
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution welcoming the President of the Republic of Korea on his official visit to the United States and celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea relationship, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-sres-200
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Free trade and trade barriers
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
South Korea
Trade agreements and negotiations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: 
Welcomes: (1) the President of the Republic of Korea, Moon Jae-in, on his first official visit to the United States; and (2) opportunities to strengthen security consultation, cooperation, and partnership on matters such as space, cyber, and missile defense.
 
Reaffirms the importance of: (1) the U.S.-South Korea alliance, as enshrined in the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1953; and (2) the U.S. commitment to defend South Korea under Article III of that treaty. Reinforces U.S. commitments to provide extended deterrence to South Korea.
 
Supports efforts to: (1) strengthen such alliance and defend it against provocations by North Korea, (2) protect U.S. Armed Forces stationed on the Korean Peninsula, and (3) peacefully achieve a Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons through a diplomatic process.
 
Urges the United States and South Korea to work together: (1) with members of the United Nations Security Council and other member states, to enforce existing sanctions and consider the need to pass additional new measures under Article 41 of the United Nations Charter; and (2) to implement all aspects of the U.S.-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement.
 
Encourages the U.S. and South Korean governments to continue to broaden and deepen the alliance by enhancing cooperation and building new partnerships in the security, economic, energy, scientific, health, education, and cultural spheres.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3735)
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to women and girls, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities.

Bill: 115-sres-201
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2017-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School athletics
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: 
Recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
 
Encourages the Department of Education and Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex including sexual assault, harassment, domestic and dating violence, pregnancy, sex-stereotyping, and actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity.
 
Recognizes that progress remains to ensure that no educational institution that receives federal funding discriminates against any persons because of their sex.
 
Recognizes the progress in education opportunities for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments. 
 
Expresses the need to ensure students have a safe learning environment through schools' prevention efforts and responses to forms of discrimination and harassment based on one's sex.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3736)
action_date: 2017-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 26, 2017, as "LGBT Equality Day".

Bill: 115-sres-202
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2017-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Housing discrimination
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBT Equality Day on June 26 to commemorate Supreme Court decisions handed down on that day in 2003, 2013, and 2015.
 
Acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3767)
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of June 2017, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2017, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Bill: 115-sres-203
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2017-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: 
 Designates June 2017 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2017, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
 
Supports efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress.
 
 Welcomes the efforts of the VA's National Center for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and local Vet Centers to assist veterans suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress.
 
Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of Armed Forces personnel who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Designates June 2017 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2017, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
 
Supports efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress.
 
 Welcomes the efforts of the VA's National Center for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and local Vet Centers to assist veterans suffering from the effects of post-traumatic stress.
 
Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of Armed Forces personnel who suffer from post-traumatic stress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4695)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3767)
action_date: 2017-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan.

Bill: 115-sres-204
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2017-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: 
Honors Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3833)
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort Custer in Augusta, Michigan.

Bill: 115-sres-205
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2017-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: 
Honors Fort Custer in Augusta, Michigan, on its 100th anniversary.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3833-3834)
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the cultural significance of Rib Mountain by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Bill: 115-sres-206
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2017-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: 
Affirms the importance of Rib Mountain to Wisconsin's culture and economy.
 
Recognizes the legend of Pual Bunyan as the embodiment of the frontier spirit.
 
Requests the Department of the Interior to recognize the legendary burial site of Paul Bunyan by adding Rib Mountain to the National Register of Historic Places. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834)
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate