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II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3017 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12, 2014 Mr. Hatch introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works A BILL To provide a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to allow the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and the Chief of the Forest Service to remove Pinyon-Juniper trees to conserve and restore the habitat of the greater sage-grouse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sage-Grouse Habitat Conservation and Restoration Act of 2014 . 2. Categorical exclusion for Pinyon-Juniper tree removal Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vegetation management project by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management or the Chief of the Forest Service involving removal or treatment of any Pinyon or Juniper tree for the purpose of conserving or restoring the habitat of the greater sage-grouse shall be eligible to be a categorical exclusion (as defined in section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ).
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3019 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 16, 2014 Mr. Levin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the use of military force against non-state actors.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the War Powers Against Non-State Actors Act of 2014 . 2. Use of military force against non-state actors The War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 5 (50 U.S.C. 1544) the following section: 5a. Non-state actors (a) Termination of use of United States armed forces; exceptions In the event that a report submitted by the President to Congress consistent with the requirements of section 4 relates to the use of the United States Armed Forces against a non-state organization or entity— (1) the requirement in section 5(b) shall not apply; and (2) not later than 60 days after the date on which the President submits the report, the President shall terminate the use of the Armed Forces of the United States unless— (A) the legal authority under which the President has made the approval is a law providing authority to use the Armed Forces of the United States against the non-state organization or entity; or (B) (i) the President notifies Congress that continuing military action is necessary because the non-state organization or entity is a terrorist organization that poses a continuing and imminent threat to the United States and United States persons; and (ii) Congress does not enact a joint resolution disapproving such report pursuant to subsection (b). (b) Expedited procedures for joint resolution (1) Joint resolution described For purposes of this section, the term joint resolution means only a joint resolution which is introduced within the 10-day period beginning on the date on which the President submits a notification pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(B)(i), the matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: That Congress disapproves the authorization to use for the Armed Forces of the United States to use direct action as submitted by the President in the notification submitted to Congress on ______ , the blank space being filled in with the appropriate date. (2) Applicable procedures Any joint resolution introduced pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the congressional priority procedures established for concurrent resolutions in section 7 and section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1984 and 1985 ( 50 U.S.C. 1546a ), except that such resolution shall not be subject to amendment. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section is intended to alter the constitutional authority of Congress or the President. .
II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3020 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 16, 2014 Mr. Harkin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish the composition known as America the Beautiful as the national anthem.

1. National anthem (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) America the Beautiful is an anthem that far better represents the scope and majesty of the geography of the United States of America as well as the principles of freedom, liberty, fraternity, and progress that are the unifying beliefs of our democracy. (2) America the Beautiful enshrines the sacrifice of those who have given their lives to create and preserve our democracy. (3) America the Beautiful should replace the Star-Spangled Banner as the national anthem. (b) Amendment Section 301(a) of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Designation The composition consisting of the words and music known as America the Beautiful is the national anthem. .
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

That the two Houses of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Thursday, the 4th day of January 2013, at 1 o'clock post meridian, pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution and laws relating to the election of President and Vice President of the United States, and the President of the Senate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two tellers shall be previously appointed by the President of the Senate on the part of the Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives, to whom shall be handed, as they are opened by the President of the Senate, all the certificates and papers purporting to be certificates of the electoral votes, which certificates and papers shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in the alphabetical order of the States, beginning with the letter A ; and said tellers, having then read the same in the presence and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a list of the votes as they shall appear from said certificates; and the votes having been ascertained and counted in the manner and according to the rules by law provided, the result of the same shall be delivered to the President of the Senate, who shall thereupon announce the state of the vote, which announcement shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons, if any, elected President and Vice President of the United States, and, together with a list of the votes, be entered on the Journals of the two Houses.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

That provide the two Houses of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Thursday, the 4th day of January 2013, at 1 o’clock post meridian, pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution and laws relating to the election of President and Vice President of the United States, and the President of the Senate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two tellers shall be previously appointed by the President of the Senate on the part of the Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives, to whom shall be handed, as they are opened by the President of the Senate, all the certificates and papers purporting to be certificates of the electoral votes, which certificates and papers shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in the alphabetical order of the States, beginning with the letter “A”; and said tellers, having then read the same in the presence and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a list of the votes as they shall appear from said certificates; and the votes having been ascertained and counted in the manner and according to the rules by law provided, the result of the same shall be delivered to the President of the Senate, who shall thereupon announce the state of the vote, which announcement shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons, if any, elected President and Vice President of the United States, and, together with a list of the votes, be entered on the Journals of the two Houses.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 1 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.

That provide the two Houses of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Thursday, the 4th day of January 2013, at 1 o’clock post meridian, pursuant to the requirements of the Constitution and laws relating to the election of President and Vice President of the United States, and the President of the Senate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two tellers shall be previously appointed by the President of the Senate on the part of the Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives, to whom shall be handed, as they are opened by the President of the Senate, all the certificates and papers purporting to be certificates of the electoral votes, which certificates and papers shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in the alphabetical order of the States, beginning with the letter “A”; and said tellers, having then read the same in the presence and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a list of the votes as they shall appear from said certificates; and the votes having been ascertained and counted in the manner and according to the rules by law provided, the result of the same shall be delivered to the President of the Senate, who shall thereupon announce the state of the vote, which announcement shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons, if any, elected President and Vice President of the United States, and, together with a list of the votes, be entered on the Journals of the two Houses.

Passed the Senate January 3, 2013. Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

1. Reauthorization of Joint Committee Effective from January 3, 2013, the joint committee created by Senate Concurrent Resolution 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution. 2. Use of Capitol Effective from January 3, 2013, the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States are continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

1. Reauthorization of Joint Committee Effective from January 3, 2013, the joint committee created by Senate Concurrent Resolution 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution. 2. Use of Capitol Effective from January 3, 2013, the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States are continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 2 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

1. Reauthorization of Joint Committee Effective from January 3, 2013, the joint committee created by Senate Concurrent Resolution 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution. 2. Use of Capitol Effective from January 3, 2013, the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States are continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution.

Passed the Senate January 3, 2013. Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 3, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Monday, January 21, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 4, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013 through Monday, January 21, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 3 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013 through Monday, January 21, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Passed the Senate January 3, 2013. Secretary.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 4 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2013 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mr. Cochran , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Lee , Mr. Moran , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Coburn , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Risch , Mr. Roberts , Mr. Heller , Mr. Enzi , and Mr. Johanns ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States.

Whereas a carbon tax is regressive in nature and would unfairly burden those vulnerable individuals and families in the United States that are already struggling under a stagnating economy; Whereas a carbon tax would increase the cost of every good manufactured in the United States; Whereas a carbon tax would harm the entire United States manufacturing sector; Whereas the increase in production of domestic energy resources on private and State-owned land has created significant job growth and private capital investment; and Whereas affordable and reliable energy sources are critical to maintaining the United States global competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the interest of the United States.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 6 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 6, 2013 Mr. Barrasso (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Whereas the United States enjoys broadcasting and sound recording industries that are the envy of the world, due to the symbiotic relationship that has existed among those industries for many decades; Whereas, for more than 80 years, Congress has rejected repeated calls by the recording industry to impose a performance fee on local radio stations for simply playing music on the radio, as such a fee would upset the mutually beneficial relationship between local radio and the recording industry; Whereas local radio stations provide free publicity and promotion to the recording industry and performers of music in the form of radio air play, interviews with performers, introduction of new performers, concert promotions, and publicity that promotes the sale of music, concert tickets, ring tones, music videos, and associated merchandise; Whereas committees in the Senate and the House of Representatives have previously reported that “the sale of many sound recordings and the careers of many performers have benefitted considerably from airplay and other promotional activities provided by both noncommercial and advertiser-supported, free over-the-air broadcasting”; Whereas local radio broadcasters provide tens of thousands of hours of essential local news and weather information during times of national emergencies and natural disasters, such as on September 11, 2001, and during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as public affairs programming, sports, and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of time for public service announcements and local fund raising efforts for worthy charitable causes, all of which are jeopardized if local radio stations are forced to divert revenues to pay for a new performance fee; Whereas there are many thousands of local radio stations that will suffer severe economic hardship if any new performance fee is imposed, as will many other small businesses that play music including bars, restaurants, retail establishments, sports and other entertainment venues, shopping centers, and transportation facilities; and Whereas the hardship that would result from a new performance fee would hurt businesses in the United States, and ultimately the consumers in the United States who rely on local radio for news, weather, and entertainment, and such a performance fee is not justified when the current system has produced the most prolific and innovative broadcasting, music, and sound recording industries in the world: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 14, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate April 8, 2013. Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 10 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2013 Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 9, 2013 Referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

1. Use of Emancipation Hall for Event to Celebrate Birthday of King Kamehameha (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate April 8, 2013. Nancy Erickson, Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 23 (legislative day, March 22), 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 11 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Passed the Senate March 23 (legislative day, March 22), 2013. Secretary.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 10, 2013 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Portman , Mr. Tester , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Boozman , and Mrs. Hagan ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement.

Whereas private retirement plans in the United States paid out over $3,824,000,000,000 in benefits from 2000 through 2009, while public sector retirement plans paid out $2,651,000,000,000 during the same period, with both playing an essential role in providing retirement income for millions of our Nation’s senior citizens; Whereas there are approximately 670,000 private-sector defined contribution plans that are currently covering 67,000,000 participants, and over 48,000 private-sector defined benefit plans covering 44,000,000 participants; Whereas $4,700,000,000,000 is held in 401(k), 403(b), 457 and similar defined contribution plans, $2,300,000,000,000 is held in private defined benefit plans, and another $4,900,000,000,000 is held in Individual Retirement Accounts, largely consisting of funds rolled over from employer-based retirement plans; Whereas from 2000 through 2009, employers have contributed almost $3,500,000,000,000 to public and private retirement plans; Whereas tax incentives are an important impetus for individuals to save for retirement and for employers to offer plans under our voluntary system; Whereas generally, the taxation of amounts contributed to pension and retirement plans is simply deferred, not lost; Whereas more than 70 percent of American workers making between $30,000 and $50,000 a year contribute to their own retirement when covered by a retirement plan at work; Whereas under current law, if business owners and managers sponsor a retirement plan, they also must cover and provide benefits to lower-income and middle-income employees; Whereas 401(k) and similar defined contribution plans have been enhanced over the years by Congress on a bipartisan basis; Whereas the private retirement system in the United States is voluntary and is dependent on the willingness of business owners and corporations to adopt and maintain retirement plans; and Whereas the United States system of employer-based retirement savings is designed to work together with other personal savings and the Social Security program to provide meaningful income replacement upon retirement: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) tax incentives for retirement savings play an important role in encouraging employers to sponsor and maintain retirement plans and encouraging participants to contribute to such plans; (2) existing tax incentives have increased the number of Americans who are covered by a retirement plan; and (3) a reformed and simplified Federal tax code should include properly structured tax incentives to maintain and contribute to such plans and to strengthen retirement security for all Americans.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 16, 2013 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.

That 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for the Unveiling of Frederick Douglass Statue (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 21, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.

That 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for the Unveiling of Frederick Douglass Statue (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 16 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass.

That 1. Use of Emancipation Hall for the Unveiling of Frederick Douglass Statue (a) Authorization Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

Passed the Senate May 16, 2013. Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2013 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 17 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Passed the Senate May 23, 2013. Secretary.
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 18 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2013 Mr. Reid submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services to be conducted there for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 18 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services to be conducted there for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives
113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 18 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that such catafalque may be used in connection with services to be conducted there for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

Passed the Senate June 4, 2013. Secretary
III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 27, 2013 Mr. Reid submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
One Hundred Thirteenth Congress of the United States of America 1st Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and thirteen S. CON. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 27, 2013 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives.

That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House, shall notify the Members of the Senate and House, respectively, to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate if, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

Secretary of the Senate Clerk of the House of Representatives