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III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 280 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2013 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Baucus , and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations November 7, 2013 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of United States combat troops from the Vietnam War and expressing renewed support for United States veterans of that conflict.

Whereas the United States Armed Forces supported the cause of freedom in South Vietnam between October 1955 and May 7, 1975, beginning with the commencement of the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Vietnam, with many servicemembers making the ultimate sacrifice; Whereas the United States carried out its first combat mission in Vietnam on January 12, 1962; Whereas a total of 8,744,000 personnel served worldwide during the Vietnam War era, including 4,368,000 in the United States Army, 1,842,000 in the United States Navy, 794,000 in the United States Marine Corps, and 1,740,000 in the United States Air Force; Whereas the number of United States servicemembers deployed in theater rose to a peak of 543,482 in April 1969; Whereas 1,857,304 men entered military service through the Selective Service System between August 1964 and February 1973; Whereas, of the 58,220 casualties of United States personnel, 47,434 were battle deaths; Whereas 153,303 wounded United States servicemembers required hospital care; Whereas an additional 150,341 wounded United States servicemembers did not require hospital care; Whereas 2,646 United States servicemembers went missing in action during the Vietnam War, of whom 1,645 are still unaccounted for; Whereas 725 United States servicemembers were taken as prisoners of war, with 64 dying while in internment; Whereas the Paris Peace Accords, signed on January 27, 1973, put an end to the direct intervention of the United States in the Vietnam War; and Whereas the last United States combat troops left South Vietnam 2 months later in the spring of 1973: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate honors the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of United States combat troops from the Vietnam War; (2) the Senate renews its support for United States veterans of that conflict; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, the Senate will stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of United States servicemembers who have given their lives in the name of service to the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 280 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2013 Mr. Thune (for himself, Mr. Baucus , and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of United States combat troops from the Vietnam War and expressing renewed support for United States veterans of that conflict.

Whereas the United States Armed Forces supported the cause of freedom in South Vietnam between October 1955 and May 7, 1975, beginning with the commencement of the Military Assistance Advisory Group, Vietnam, with many servicemembers making the ultimate sacrifice; Whereas the United States carried out its first combat mission in Vietnam on January 12, 1962; Whereas a total of 8,744,000 personnel served worldwide during the Vietnam War era, including 4,368,000 in the United States Army, 1,842,000 in the United States Navy, 794,000 in the United States Marine Corps, and 1,740,000 in the United States Air Force; Whereas the number of United States servicemembers deployed in theater rose to a peak of 543,482 in April 1969; Whereas 1,857,304 men entered military service through the Selective Service System between August 1964 and February 1973; Whereas, of the 58,220 casualties of United States personnel, 47,434 were battle deaths; Whereas 153,303 wounded United States servicemembers required hospital care; Whereas an additional 150,341 wounded United States servicemembers did not require hospital care; Whereas 2,646 United States servicemembers went missing in action during the Vietnam War, of whom 1,645 are still unaccounted for; Whereas 725 United States servicemembers were taken as prisoners of war, with 64 dying while in internment; Whereas the Paris Peace Accords, signed on January 27, 1973, put an end to the direct intervention of the United States in the Vietnam War; and Whereas the last United States combat troops left South Vietnam 2 months later in the spring of 1973: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Senate honors the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal of United States combat troops from the Vietnam War; (2) the Senate renews its support for United States veterans of that conflict; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, the Senate will stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of United States servicemembers who have given their lives in the name of service to the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 281 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2013 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the United States Senate that President Obama should issue a statement regarding spying on His Holiness, Pope Francis.

Whereas public news reports this week indicate that the United States National Security Agency monitored millions of phone calls in Italy in late 2012 and early 2013; Whereas these reports indicate that the National Security Agency monitored telephone calls made to and from a residence in Rome where then Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio stayed during the conclave selecting Bergoglio, now known as His Holiness Pope Francis, to succeed Pope Benedict XVI; Whereas this story has been widely reported in the American and international media; Whereas the National Security Agency has reportedly denied the allegations; and Whereas these allegations are serious and President Obama should personally address these reports: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that President Obama should directly address the serious allegation whether his administration monitored the calls of Pope Francis or the conclave selecting the Pope.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 283 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 31, 2013 Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To constitute the majority party’s membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

That the following shall constitute the majority party’s membership on the following committees for the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation : Mr. Rockefeller (Chairman), Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mrs. McCaskill, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Begich, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker. Committee on Environment and Public Works : Mrs. Boxer (Chairman), Mr. Baucus, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Merkley, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Booker. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship : Ms. Landrieu (Chairman), Mr. Levin, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Hagan, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 285 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 4, 2013 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition of the Standing Rules of the Senate as a Senate document.

1. Printing the standing rules of the Senate (a) Authorizations The Committee on Rules and Administration shall prepare a revised edition of the Standing Rules of the Senate and such standing rules shall be printed as a Senate document. (b) Additional copies In addition to the usual number, 1,750 additional copies shall be printed for use by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 289 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 7, 2013 Mr. Begich (for himself, Mr. Bennet , and Mr. Thune ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation February 6, 2014 Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to with an amended preamble and an amendment to the title RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Whereas the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games will occur on February 7 through February 23, 2014, and March 7 through March 16, 2014, respectively, in Sochi, Russia; Whereas more than 5,500 athletes from 80 nations will compete in 7 Olympic sports and 1,350 Paralympic athletes will compete in 5 sports; Whereas American athletes have spent countless days, months, and years training to earn a spot on the United States Olympic or Paralympic teams; Whereas the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act (36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq.)— (1) established the United States Olympic Committee as the coordinating body for all Olympic and Paralympic athletic activity in the United States; (2) gave the United States Olympic Committee the exclusive right in the United States to use the words Olympic , Olympiad , Paralympic , and Paralympiad , the emblem of the United States Olympic Committee, and the symbols of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee; and (3) empowered the United States Olympic Committee to authorize sponsors that contribute to the United States Olympic or Paralympic teams to use any trademark, symbol, insignia, or emblem of the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, the Pan-American Sports Organization, or the United States Olympic Committee; Whereas Team USA is significantly funded by 31 sponsors who ensure that the United States has the best Olympic and Paralympic teams possible; Whereas in recent years, a number of entities in the United States have engaged in marketing strategies that appear to affiliate themselves with the Olympic and Paralympic Games without becoming official sponsors of Team USA; Whereas any ambush marketing in violation of the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) undermines sponsorship activities and creates consumer confusion around official Olympic and Paralympic sponsors; and Whereas ambush marketing impedes the goals of the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act (36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq.) to fund the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams through official sponsorships: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) official sponsor support is critical to the success of Team USA at all international competitions; and (2) ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams and their ability to attract and retain corporate sponsorships.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 289 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 7, 2013 Mr. Begich (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams and should be discouraged.

Whereas the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games will occur on February 7 through February 23, 2014, and March 7 through March 16, 2014, respectively, in Sochi, Russia; Whereas more than 5,500 athletes from 80 nations will compete in 7 Olympic sports and 1,350 Paralympic athletes will compete in 5 sports; Whereas American athletes have spent countless days, months, and years training to earn a spot on the United States Olympic or Paralympic teams; Whereas the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act ( 36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq. )— (1) established the United States Olympic Committee as the coordinating body for all Olympic and Paralympic athletic activity in the United States; (2) gave the United States Olympic Committee the exclusive right in the United States to use the words Olympic , Olympiad , Paralympic , and Paralympiad , the emblem of the United States Olympic Committee, and the symbols of the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee; and (3) empowered the United States Olympic Committee to authorize sponsors that contribute to the United States Olympic or Paralympic teams to use any trademark, symbol, insignia, or emblem of the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, the Pan-American Sports Organization, or the United States Olympic Committee; Whereas Team USA is significantly funded by 31 sponsors who assure that the United States has the best Olympic teams possible; Whereas, in recent years, a number of entities in the United States have engaged in ambush marketing as a marketing strategy, affiliating themselves with the Olympic and Paralympic Games without becoming sponsors of Team USA; Whereas ambush marketing harms the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams, undermines sponsorship activities, and gives ambush marketers an unfair and unethical advantage over entities that officially sponsor and provide funding for the elite athletes of the United States; and Whereas efforts to prevent ambush marketing have enjoyed limited success as the strategies used by ambush marketers continue to multiply: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) ambush marketing adversely affects the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams and their ability to attract and retain the sponsorships necessary to be successful at the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia; and (2) entities in the United States should cease all ambush marketing efforts related to the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 290 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2013 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Wicker , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Mikulski , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Hagan , and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 75 th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass.

Whereas November 9, 2013, through November 10, 2013, marks the 75 th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass; Whereas Kristallnacht began as a pogrom authorized by Nazi party officials and carried out by members of the Sturmabteilungen (SA), Schutzstaffel (SS), and Hitler Youth, marking the Nazi party's first large-scale anti-Semitic operation and a crucial turning point in Nazi anti-Semitic policy; Whereas, during Kristallnacht, synagogues, homes, and businesses in Jewish communities were attacked, resulting in murders and arrests of Jewish people in Germany and in Austrian and Czechoslovakian territories controlled by the Nazis; Whereas the events of Kristallnacht resulted in the burning and destruction of 267 synagogues, the looting of thousands of businesses and homes, the desecration of Jewish cemeteries, the murder of 91 Jews, and the arrest and deportation of 30,000 Jewish men to concentration camps; Whereas the shards of broken glass from the windows of synagogues, Jewish homes, and Jewish-owned businesses ransacked during the violence that littered the streets gave the pogrom its name: Kristallnacht, commonly translated as the Night of Broken Glass ; Whereas Kristallnacht proved to be a crucial turning point in the Holocaust, marking a shift from a policy of removing Jews from Germany and German-occupied lands to murdering millions of people, and was a tragic precursor to the Second World War; Whereas, despite numerous global efforts to eradicate hate, manifestations of anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance continue to harm our societies on a global scale; and Whereas Kristallnacht teaches us how hate can proliferate and erode our societies and serves as a reminder that we must advance global efforts to ensure such barbarism and mass murder never occur again: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the 75 th anniversary of Kristallnacht; (2) pays tribute to the over 6,000,000 Jewish people killed during the Holocaust and the families affected by the tragedy; (3) continues to support United States efforts to address the horrible legacy of the Holocaust and combat manifestations of anti-Semitism domestically and globally; (4) will continue to raise awareness and act to eradicate the continuing scourge of anti-Semitism at home and abroad, including through work with international partners such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's Personal Representative on Combating Anti-Semitism and Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Unit; and (5) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an enrolled version of this resolution for presentation to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 291 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2013 Mr. Toomey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate on a nationwide moment of remembrance on Memorial Day each year, in order to appropriately honor United States patriots lost in the pursuit of peace and liberty around the world.

Whereas the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace has always been a valued objective of the United States; Whereas thousands of United States men and women have selflessly given their lives in service as peacemakers and peacekeepers; Whereas the American people should continue to demonstrate the appreciation and gratitude these patriots deserve and to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice they made; Whereas Memorial Day is the day of the year for the United States to appropriately remember United States heroes by inviting the people of the United States to respectfully honor them at a designated time; and Whereas the playing of Taps symbolizes the solemn and patriotic recognition of those Americans who died in service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the people of the United States should, as part of a moment of remembrance on Memorial Day each year, observe that moment with the playing of Taps in honor of the people of the United States who gave their lives in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and (2) the playing of Taps should take place at widely attended public events on Memorial Day, including sporting events and civic ceremonies.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 293 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2013 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Begich , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Tester , Mr. Franken , Mr. Levin , Mr. Moran , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Thune , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Barrasso , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Baucus , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week .

Whereas there are 37 tribal colleges and universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 15 States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are tribally or Federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas tribal colleges and universities serve students from more than 250 Federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas tribal colleges and universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which enhance Indian communities and enrich the United States as a whole; Whereas tribal colleges and universities provide access to quality higher education opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are accredited institutions of higher education that effectively prepare students to succeed in a global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas open enrollment policies have resulted in non-Indians constituting nearly one-fifth of the students at tribal colleges and universities; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are effectively providing access to quality higher education opportunities to residents of reservation communities and the North Slope of Alaska; and Whereas the mission and achievements of tribal colleges and universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on November 18, 2013, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for tribal colleges and universities.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 295 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2013 Mr. Casey (for himself, Mr. Roberts , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Brown , Mr. Bennet , and Ms. Landrieu ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2013, as the National Day on Writing .

Whereas people in the 21 st century are writing more than ever before for personal, professional, and civic purposes; Whereas the social nature of writing invites people of every age, profession, and walk of life to create meaning through composing; Whereas more and more people in every occupation consider writing to be essential and influential in their work; Whereas writers continue to learn how to write for different purposes, audiences, and occasions throughout their lifetimes; Whereas developing digital technologies expand the possibilities for composing in multiple media at a faster pace than ever before; Whereas young people are leading the way in developing new forms of composing by using different forms of digital media; Whereas effective communication contributes to building a global economy and a global community; Whereas the National Council of Teachers of English, in conjunction with its many national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of writing through the National Day on Writing; Whereas the National Day on Writing celebrates the foundational place of writing in the personal, professional, and civic lives of the people of the United States; Whereas the National Day on Writing highlights the importance of writing instruction and practice at every educational level and in every subject area; Whereas the National Day on Writing emphasizes the lifelong process of learning to write and compose for different audiences, purposes, and occasions; Whereas the National Day on Writing honors the use of the full range of media for composing, from traditional tools like print, audio, and video, to Internet website tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasts; and Whereas the National Day on Writing encourages all people of the United States to write, as well as to enjoy and learn from the writing of others: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 20, 2013, as the National Day on Writing ; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of the National Day on Writing; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and other organizations to celebrate and promote the National Day on Writing.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 297 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2013 Mr. Franken (for himself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women's basketball team on winning the 2013 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas on October 10, 2013, the Minnesota Lynx won the 2013 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Championship; Whereas this is the second WNBA Championship for the Minnesota Lynx in 3 years; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx won every game in the 2013 WNBA playoffs, beating the Seattle Storm in the Western Conference semifinals, the Phoenix Mercury in the Conference finals, and decisively beating the Atlanta Dream in the Championship round; Whereas, on average, more than 13,000 fans attended each home game during the Championship round at the Target Center in Minneapolis to cheer on the Minnesota Lynx; Whereas the Minnesota Lynx feature 3 gold medal-winning Olympians, Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, and Lindsay Whalen, and a highly talented team of professionals, including Rebekkah Brunson, Janel McCarville, and Monica Wright; and Whereas the Minnesota Lynx are one of only four WNBA teams to win multiple titles, with both championships coming under the coaching guidance of Cheryl Reeve: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2013 Women's National Basketball Association Championship; and (2) recognizes the Twin Cities region and the State of Minnesota, both of which enthusiastically support the team and women's professional basketball.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 298 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Allen.

Whereas, in the case of United States v. Allen , Crim. No. 12–112, pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the prosecution has requested the production of documents and testimony from current and former employees of the offices of Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That Peter Mitchell and Grace Pettus, a current and a former employee, respectively, of the Office of Senator Bill Nelson, and Adele Griffin and Ashley Cook, current employees of the Office of Senator Marco Rubio, and any other current or former employee from either office from whom relevant evidence may be sought, are authorized to produce documents and provide testimony in the case of United States v. Allen , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent current and former employees of the offices of Senators Nelson and Rubio in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 300 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation into JP Morgan Chase's whale trades and risks and abuses of derivatives; Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from a federal law enforcement agency for access to records of the Subcommittee's investigation; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into JP Morgan Chase's whale trades and risks and abuses of derivatives.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 302 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2013 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Pryor , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating December 1, 2013, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on the roads and highways needs to drive in a safer manner to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents; Whereas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each year; Whereas the Senate wants all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and encourages motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and to publicize the importance of the day through use of the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; and (E) all people of the United States to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates December 1, 2013, as Drive Safer Sunday .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 304 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2013 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the date of the restoration by the Federal Government of Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, November 22, 1983.

Whereas the Grand Ronde Restoration Act ( 25 U.S.C. 713 et seq. ), which was signed by the President on November 22, 1983, restored Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon; Whereas the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon historically inhabited land that extended from the summit of the Cascade Range, west along the shores of the Columbia River to the summit of the Coast Range, and south to the California border; Whereas in addition to restoring Federal recognition, that Act and other Federal Indian statutes have provided the means for the Confederated Tribes to achieve the goals of cultural restoration, economic self-sufficiency, and the attainment of a standard of living equivalent to that enjoyed by other citizens of the United States; Whereas by enacting the Grand Ronde Restoration Act ( 25 U.S.C. 713 et seq. ), the Federal Government— (1) declared that the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon were eligible for all Federal services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes; (2) called for the establishment of a tribal reservation; and (3) granted the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon self-government for the betterment of tribal members, including the ability to set tribal rolls; Whereas the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon have embraced Federal recognition and self-sufficiency statutes and are actively working to better the lives of tribal members; and Whereas economic self-sufficiency, which was the goal of restoring Federal recognition for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, is being realized through many projects: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the 30th anniversary of November 22, 1983, the date on which the Federal Government restored Federal recognition to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 306 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2013 Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Begich , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Lee , and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating Thursday, November 21, 2013, as Feed America Day .

Whereas Thanksgiving Day celebrates the spirit of selfless giving and an appreciation for family and friends; Whereas the spirit of Thanksgiving Day is a virtue upon which the United States was founded; Whereas according to the Department of Agriculture, approximately 50,000,000 people in the United States, including 16,700,000 children, continue to live in households that do not have an adequate supply of food; and Whereas selfless sacrifice breeds a genuine spirit of thanksgiving, both affirming and restoring fundamental principles in our society: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates Thursday, November 21, 2013, as Feed America Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to sacrifice 2 meals on Thursday, November 21, 2013, and to donate the money that would have been spent on that food to the religious or charitable organization of their choice for the purpose of feeding the hungry.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 307 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2013 Mr. Sanders (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules or regulations of the Senate— (1) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may collect from another Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of Federal law; and (2) a Senator, officer of the Senate, or employee of the Senate may work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of donations described under paragraph (1). (b) Expiration The authority provided by this resolution shall expire at the end of the first session of the 113th Congress.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 308 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2013 Mr. Hatch (for himself and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

Whereas the prevalence of runaway and homelessness among youth is staggering, with studies suggesting that every year, between 1,600,000 and 2,800,000 youth live on the streets of the United States; Whereas the problem of youth running away from home or a foster care placement is widespread, and youth aged 12 to 17 are at a higher risk of homelessness than adults; Whereas runaway youth most often are youth who have been expelled from their homes by their families; physically, sexually, and emotionally abused at home; discharged by State custodial systems without adequate transition plans; separated from their parents by death and divorce; too poor to secure their own basic needs; and ineligible or unable to access adequate medical or mental health resources; Whereas children and youth in foster care, particularly those in groups home are especially vulnerable to running away; Whereas, children and youth who run away are at increased risk for domestic sex trafficking; Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and assisting youth and their families in remaining at home or in a safe foster home, succeed because of partnerships created among families, youth based advocacy organizations, community-based human service agencies, law enforcement agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses; Whereas preventing youth from running away from home or from foster care and supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, community, and national priority; Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on the opportunities provided for youth and families to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to help youth successfully transition to a safe, healthy and productive adulthood, as well as having opportunities for youth to make connections to caring adults and to engage in age-appropriate activities; Whereas the National Network for Youth and its members advocate on behalf of runaway and homeless youth, and provide an array of community-based support to address their critical needs; Whereas the National Runaway Safeline provides crisis intervention and referrals to reconnect runaway youth to their families and link youth to local resources that provide positive alternatives to running away from home; and Whereas the National Network for Youth and National Runaway Safeline are cosponsoring National Runaway Prevention Month in November to increase public awareness of the life circumstances of youth in high-risk situations, and the need for safe, healthy, and productive alternatives, resources, and support for youth, families, and communities: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 310 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 21, 2013 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating December 3, 2013, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day .

Whereas phenylketonuria is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that is characterized by the inability of the body to process the essential amino acid phenylalanine and causes mental retardation and other neurological problems, such as memory loss and mood disorders, when treatment is not started within the first few weeks of life; Whereas newborn screening for phenylketonuria was initiated in the United States in 1963 and recommended for inclusion in State newborn screening programs under the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–204 ; 122 Stat. 705); Whereas approximately 1 out of every 15,000 infants in the United States is born with phenylketonuria; Whereas the Phenylketonuria Scientific Review Conference in 2012 affirmed the recommendation of lifelong dietary treatment for phenylketonuria made by the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement 2000; Whereas women with phenylketonuria must maintain strict metabolic control before and during pregnancy to prevent fetal damage; Whereas a child born from an untreated mother with phenylketonuria may have a condition known as maternal phenylketonuria syndrome , which can cause a small brain, an intellectual disability, birth defects of the heart, and a low birth weight; Whereas phenylketonuria is treated with medical food; Whereas although there is no cure for phenylketonuria, treatment involving medical food and restricting phenylalanine intake can prevent progressive, irreversible brain damage; Whereas maintaining a strict medical diet for phenylketonuria can be difficult to achieve, and poor metabolic control can result in a significant decline in mental and behavioral performance; Whereas access to health insurance coverage for medical food varies across the United States; Whereas the long-term costs associated with caring for untreated children and adults exceed the cost of providing medical food treatment; Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful that breakthroughs in phenylketonuria research will be forthcoming; Whereas researchers across the United States are conducting important research projects involving phenylketonuria; and Whereas the Senate is an institution that can raise awareness of phenylketonuria among the general public and the medical community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates December 3, 2013, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day ; (2) encourages all people in the United States to become more informed about phenylketonuria; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the National PKU Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with phenylketonuria.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 313 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2013 Ms. Landrieu (for herself, Mr. Risch , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Baucus , Mr. Begich , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Boxer , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Carper , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Coons , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Enzi , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Fischer , Mrs. Hagan , Mr. Hatch , Ms. Heitkamp , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Kaine , Mr. King , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Levin , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Menendez , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Portman , Mr. Pryor , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Scott , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Tester , Mr. Thune , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Warner , Mr. Whitehouse , and Ms. Ayotte ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 30, 2013 as Small Business Saturday and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses having employees (commonly referred to as employer firms ); Whereas small businesses employ over 49 percent of the employees in the private sector; Whereas small businesses pay over 42 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 50 percent of the private, nonfarm product of the gross domestic product; Whereas small businesses generated 64 percent of net new jobs created between 1993 and 2011; Whereas 87 percent of consumers in the United States agree that the success of small businesses is critical to the overall economic health of the United States; Whereas 93 percent of consumers in the United States agree that it is important to support the small businesses in their community; and Whereas November 30, 2013 would be an appropriate date to designate as Small Business Saturday : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 30, 2013 as Small Business Saturday ; and (2) supports efforts to— (A) encourage consumers to shop locally; and (B) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 315 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize the production of records by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Whereas, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted a review of disability claims adjudications made in the Social Security Administration's Huntington, West Virginia Office of Disability Adjudication and Review; Whereas, the Committee has received a request from a federal agency for access to records of the Committee's review; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments, records of the Committee's review of the disability claims adjudications made in the Social Security Administration's Huntington, West Virginia Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.