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A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 116-sres-86
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 

action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1602)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1602)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 116-sres-87
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a collection of the rules of the Senate committees.

action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a collection of the rules of the Senate committees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 1, 2019, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 116-sres-88
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution designates March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day.
 
The resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 22nd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution designates March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day.
 
The resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 22nd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603)
action_date: 2019-02-28
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 S1606; text: CR S1603)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

Bill: 116-sres-89
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2019-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Illinois
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the individuals who were killed in the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the individuals who were killed in the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603)
action_date: 2019-02-28
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 S1606; text: CR S1603)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 28, 2019, as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 116-sres-90
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2019-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution designates February 28, 2019, as Rare Disease Day.
 
The resolution also expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.

action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution (1) designates February 28, 2019, as Rare Disease Day; (2) recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders; and (3) expresses support for a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)
action_date: 2019-02-28
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 S1606; text: CR S1603-1604)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 3, 2019, as "World Wildlife Day".

Bill: 116-sres-91
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-02-28 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: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution designates March 3, 2019, as World Wildlife Day and expresses support for conserving wildlife.

action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
This resolution designates March 3, 2019, as World Wildlife Day and expresses support for conserving wildlife.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1800)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S1800)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1799-1800)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1604-1605)
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2019 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 116-sres-92
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2019-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April 2019 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. 
 
It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2019-03-04
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April 2019 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. 
 
It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1634; text: CR S1622)
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1634; text: CR S1622)
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Day".

Bill: 116-sres-93
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of March 2, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Day. 

action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of March 2, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1663; text: CR S1661)
action_date: 2019-03-05
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 S1663; text: CR S1661)
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should protect individuals with pre-existing medical conditions by defending the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148; 124 Stat. 119) in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), in which the plaintiffs seek to invalidate protections for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions.

Bill: 116-sres-94
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Judicial review and appeals

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should protect individuals with preexisting medical conditions, including by defending certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 198th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-95
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 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: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 198th anniversary of their country's independence. The resolution recognizes Greece's commitment to democratic principles and the important role that Greece has played both regionally and internationally. 

action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 198th anniversary of their country's independence. The resolution recognizes Greece's commitment to democratic principles and the important role that Greece has played both regionally and internationally. 

action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 198th anniversary of their country's independence. The resolution recognizes Greece's commitment to democratic principles and the important role that Greece has played both regionally and internationally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2397; text: 3/5/2019 CR S1662)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2397; text: 3/5/2019 CR S1662)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

Bill: 116-sres-97
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2019-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: 
This resolution establishes the Senate Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. The committee is granted no legislative jurisdiction but is granted the authority to investigate how inaction on the climate crisis is harming U.S. economic and national security interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Resolution

Bill: 116-sres-98
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2019-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: 

SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Resolution

 
This resolution establishes in the Senate the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program under which certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces who is a hostile casualty or died from a training-related injury may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Bill: 116-sres-99
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Executive agency funding and structure
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized, in whole or in part, and remains an independent establishment of the federal government.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional tributes
Indian social and development programs
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of supporting equity, providing safety, and upholding the interests of these women.

action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of supporting equity, providing safety, and upholding the interests of these women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 3/7/2019 S1743-1744)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 3/7/2019 S1743-1744)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099-2100)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2099-2100)
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Bill: 116-sres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against women
Economic development
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for International Women's Day and recognition that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to generating economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. The resolution also reaffirms the Senate's commitment to end discrimination and violence against women and to pursue policies that guarantee fundamental human rights for women worldwide. 

action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for International Women's Day and recognition that women's empowerment is inextricably linked to generating economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. The resolution also reaffirms the Senate's commitment to end discrimination and violence against women and to pursue policies that guarantee fundamental human rights for women worldwide. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1746-1747; text: S1744-1745)
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1746-1747; text: S1744-1745)
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2019 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill: 116-sres-102
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2019-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: 
This resolution designates April 2019 as Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 27, 2019, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-103
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2019-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. 
 
It also commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, organizations, and researchers for their assistance in helping people with disabilities to access such technology. 

action_date: 2019-03-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. 
 
It also commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, organizations, and researchers for their assistance in helping people with disabilities to access such technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1765; text: CR S1764)
action_date: 2019-03-11
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 S1765; text: CR S1764)
action_date: 2019-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history.

Bill: 116-sres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iran
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
This resolution urges the government of Iran to assist in locating Robert Levinson and provide all available information related to his disappearance. (Robert Levinson is a Central Intelligence Agency operative who has been missing since 2007.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1797)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate