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A resolution designating the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017 as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and designating July 15, 2017 as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".

Bill: 115-sres-207
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2017-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: 
 Designates July 9-July 15, 2017, as Sarcoma Awareness Week and July 15, 2017, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)
 
Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834)
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that flowers grown in the United States support the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States, that flower farming is an honorable vocation, and designating July as "American Grown Flower Month".

Bill: 115-sres-208
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2017-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: 
Designates July 2017 as American Grown Flower Month. Recognizes that flowers grown in the United States support farmers, small businesses, jobs, and the economy; are a vital part of the U.S. agricultural industry; and enhance the ability of the people of the United States to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Urges all people of the United States to proactively showcase flowers and greens grown in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834-3835)
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the preeminent public policy trade association in Silicon Valley.

Bill: 115-sres-209
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2017-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Congressional tributes
Corporate finance and management

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
 
Recognizes the group's significant contributions to the economic health of, and quality of life in, Silicon Valley.

action_date: 2017-08-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
 
Recognizes the group's significant contributions to the economic health of, and quality of life in, Silicon Valley.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4894)
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4894)
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3835; text of measure as introduced: CR S3835)
action_date: 2017-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to correct the engrossment of S. 722.

Bill: 115-sres-210
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2017-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Russia
Sanctions
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to correct the engrossment of S. 722 (Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017) to: (1) limit provisions governing the House of Representatives' consideration of a joint resolution approving or disapproving action relating to the application of sanctions imposed with respect to the Russian Federation proposed by the President to those providing that if a House committee to which such a joint resolution has been referred has not reported the resolution within 10 calendar days after the date of referral, that committee shall be discharged from further consideration of the resolution; and (2) provide that no provision of the bill affecting sanctions or licensing actions shall apply to any portion of a sanction or licensing action that affects the importation of goods.

action_date: 2017-06-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to correct the engrossment of S. 722 (Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017) to: (1) limit provisions governing the House of Representatives' consideration of a joint resolution approving or disapproving action relating to the application of sanctions imposed with respect to the Russian Federation proposed by the President to those providing that if a House committee to which such a joint resolution has been referred has not reported the resolution within 10 calendar days after the date of referral, that committee shall be discharged from further consideration of the resolution; and (2) provide that no provision of the bill affecting sanctions or licensing actions shall apply to any portion of a sanction or licensing action that affects the importation of goods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3842; text: CR S3863)
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3842; text: CR S3863)
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 2017 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Bill: 115-sres-212
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2017-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: 
Expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
 
Recognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution and international treaties.
 
Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3863-3864)
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 year ago, on July 7, 2016.

Bill: 115-sres-213
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Hate crimes
Law enforcement officers
Rule of law and government transparency
Texas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: 
Commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
 
Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors.

action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commemorates the victims killed in the heinous attack in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
 
Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for the recovery of the survivors.


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: 2017-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864)
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 19, 2017, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-214
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2017-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: 
Designates June 19, 2017, as Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

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 19, 2017, as Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.


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: 2017-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864-3865)
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-215
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2017-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: 
Designates July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 
 
Recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 

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 July 14, 2017, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 
 
Recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 


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: 2017-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3865)
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-sres-216
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-10
text: 
Calls on the government of Iran to: (1) release Siamak Namazi, Baquer Namazi, Nizar Zakka, and any other U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident alien, or foreign national being unjustly detained in Iran; and (2) fulfill its promises to assist in locating and returning Robert Levinson. 
 
Encourages the President to: (1) take meaningful action to secure the release of such individuals if Iran does not do so, and (2) make the release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens held hostage by the Iranian government the highest of priorities.
 
Requests the United States and its allies whose nationals have been detained to consider establishing a multinational task force to secure the release of the detainees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2017-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution welcoming Prime Minister Youssef Chahed of the Tunisian Republic on his first official visit to the United States, congratulating the people of the Tunisian Republic on their embrace of democracy after decades of dictatorship, and encouraging future reforms.

Bill: 115-sres-217
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Israel
Middle East
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
Tunisia
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-11
text: 
Welcomes Prime Minister Chahed of the Tunisian Republic on his first official visit to the United States. 
 
Commends: (1) Tunisia's political leaders for their willingness to compromise and work together in the national interest and form a national unity government; and (2) the people and government of Tunisia for their resilience in the face of terrorist attacks and their enduring commitment to a free, democratic, and peaceful republic.
 
Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to provide assistance to the Tunisian Republic in support of its ongoing transition to an inclusive, prosperous, and secure democracy; and (2) the continuing friendship between the U.S. and Tunisian people.
 
Condemns all acts of terrorism. 
 
Encourages the Prime Minister and parliament of Tunisia to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. 
 
Looks forward to the continued implementation of the 2014 Tunisian constitution.
 
Urges: (1) Tunisian authorities to prevent the flow of Tunisian jihadist fighters to Syria and Iraq; (2) Tunisia's neighbors and partners to work with the Tunisian government to counter terrorist threats, secure borders, and support Tunisia's democratic transition; and (3) the Tunisian government to cease support for all measures that target Israel in United Nations organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3922-3923)
action_date: 2017-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating and reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania on the twentieth anniversary of its inception.

Bill: 115-sres-218
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2017-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Romania
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-11
text: 
Celebrates 20 years of close, strategic partnership between the United States and Romania and affirms the desire to continue strengthening that partnership. 
 
Applauds Romania's significant contributions and commitment to transatlantic security and prosperity.
 
Commends the Romanian government for its advancements in democratic governance, the rule of law, and a principled and inclusive society which provides opportunities for development and growth and urges continued progress.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3923-3924)
action_date: 2017-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 13, 2017, as "Summer Learning Day", a day to reflect on the importance of providing young people with safe, productive, and enriching activities every summer, ensuring the young people return to school in the fall with the skills vital to succeed in the year ahead.

Bill: 115-sres-219
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2017-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: 
Designates July 13, 2017, as Summer Learning Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4001)
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemning the practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-sres-220
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2017-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Protest and dissent
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: 
Expresses solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners and their families for the lives, freedoms, and rights they lost for adhering to their beliefs and practices.
 
Emphasizes to the government of China that freedom of religion includes the right of Falun Gong practitioners to practice freely in China.
 
Condemns the practice of non-consenting organ harvesting in China.
 
Calls upon: (1) the Communist Party of China (CPC) to cease its campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners and release all such practitioners who have been confined, detained, or imprisoned for pursuing their right to exercise their spiritual beliefs; (2) the government of China and the CPC to end the practice of organ harvesting from all prisoners of conscience; and (3) China to allow an independent and transparent investigation into organ transplant abuses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4001-4002)
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 115-sres-221
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Designates September 25, 2017, as National Lobster 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 September 25, 2017, as National Lobster 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; text: 7/19/2017 CR S4083)
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; text: 7/19/2017 CR S4083)
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: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4083)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2017, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day".

Bill: 115-sres-222
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Supports the designation of a United States Intelligence Professionals Day, and acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.

action_date: 2017-08-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the designation of a United States Intelligence Professionals Day, and acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.


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 S4718)
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4718)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4083-4084)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate