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113 SRES 560 ATS: Designating September 2014 as “School Bus Safety Month”.
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Designating September 2014 as
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School Bus Safety Month
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Whereas approximately 480,000 public and private school buses carry 26,000,000 children to and from
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</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas America's 480,000 public and private school buses comprise the largest mass transportation
fleet in the Nation;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas during the school year, school buses make more than 55,000,000 passenger trips daily and
students ride these school buses 10,000,000,000 times per year as the
Nation’s fleet travels over 5,600,000,000 miles per school year;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles and are 13 times safer than
other modes of school transportation, and 44 times safer than vehicles
driven by teenagers;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in an average year, about 25 school children are killed in school bus accidents, with
one-third of these children struck by their own school buses in
loading/unloading zones, one-third struck by motorists who fail to stop
for school buses, and one-third killed as they approach or depart a school
bus stop;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas The Child Safety Network, celebrating 26 years of national public service, has collaborated
with the National PTA and the school bus industry to create public service
announcements to
reduce distracted driving near school buses, increase ridership, and
provide free resources to school districts in order to increase driver
safety training, provide free technology for tracking school buses, reduce
on-board bullying, and
educate students; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the adoption of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social
networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service
announcements designed to save children’s lives by making motorists aware
of school bus safety issues: Now, therefore, be it
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That the Senate designates September 2014 as
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School Bus Safety Month
</quote>
.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 560 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17 (legislative day, September 16), 2014 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Blunt ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2014 as School Bus Safety Month .
Whereas approximately 480,000 public and private school buses carry 26,000,000 children to and from school every weekday in the United States; Whereas America's 480,000 public and private school buses comprise the largest mass transportation fleet in the Nation; Whereas during the school year, school buses make more than 55,000,000 passenger trips daily and students ride these school buses 10,000,000,000 times per year as the Nation’s fleet travels over 5,600,000,000 miles per school year; Whereas school buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles and are 13 times safer than other modes of school transportation, and 44 times safer than vehicles driven by teenagers; Whereas in an average year, about 25 school children are killed in school bus accidents, with one-third of these children struck by their own school buses in loading/unloading zones, one-third struck by motorists who fail to stop for school buses, and one-third killed as they approach or depart a school bus stop; Whereas The Child Safety Network, celebrating 26 years of national public service, has collaborated with the National PTA and the school bus industry to create public service announcements to reduce distracted driving near school buses, increase ridership, and provide free resources to school districts in order to increase driver safety training, provide free technology for tracking school buses, reduce on-board bullying, and educate students; and Whereas the adoption of School Bus Safety Month will allow broadcast and digital media and social networking industries to make commitments to disseminate public service announcements designed to save children’s lives by making motorists aware of school bus safety issues: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate designates September 2014 as School Bus Safety Month . |
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Expressing the sense of the Senate that recently proposed measures that will
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas heretofore, the procedures of the IAIS were relatively transparent for observers;
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<whereas>
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Whereas, on August 4, 2014, the IAIS proposed eliminating public observers from its meetings
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<whereas>
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Whereas representatives of United States consumer advocacy organizations have just recently been
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<whereas>
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Whereas the IAIS proposed procedures would provide far less transparency and participation than the
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<whereas>
<text>
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<whereas>
<text>
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all United States representatives to the IAIS should work to ensure that their activities are
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States representatives to the IAIS should regularly communicate with
United States stakeholders through timely comprehensive reporting and
in-person discussions.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 561 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Heller (for himself and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that recently proposed measures that will reduce transparency and public participation at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) should be disapproved by United States representatives to the IAIS.
Whereas the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) establishes global insurance standards that the United States and other countries are expected to implement and are graded on their compliance with; Whereas heretofore, the procedures of the IAIS were relatively transparent for observers; Whereas, on August 4, 2014, the IAIS proposed eliminating public observers from its meetings starting on January 1, 2015, significantly reducing the transparency of its activities and only allowing certain parties to attend; Whereas representatives of United States consumer advocacy organizations have just recently been admitted as observers; Whereas the IAIS proposed procedures would provide far less transparency and participation than the procedure afforded to interested stakeholders in the United States by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC); Whereas maximum transparency produces the best regulation and the proposed procedures will reduce transparency; and Whereas United States State insurance regulators who currently provide the largest portion of funding to the IAIS have already publically expressed opposition to the proposed reduction in IAIS transparency: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ (IAIS) proposed procedures will reduce transparency and access to IAIS supervisory standard development by United States stakeholders including those representing consumers; (2) the proposed procedures specifically authorize the unfair and unequal treatment of interested parties by allowing the IAIS to selectively admit certain parties and exclude others at key meetings; (3) all representatives of the United States at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors should oppose these new procedures and instead advocate more transparency and public inclusion by the IAIS; (4) should the IAIS adopt the proposed procedures or any similar reductions in transparency, United States representatives to the IAIS should make all appropriate efforts to ensure that proper transparency is restored; and (5) all United States representatives to the IAIS should work to ensure that their activities are transparent to Congress and United States stakeholders, and that United States representatives to the IAIS should regularly communicate with United States stakeholders through timely comprehensive reporting and in-person discussions. |
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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September 18, 2014
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Mr. Coons
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Mr. Hoeven
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,
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Mrs. Shaheen
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,
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Mr. Portman
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,
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Ms. Landrieu
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S252">
Ms. Collins
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S332">
Mr. Franken
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S293">
Mr. Graham
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S247">
Mr. Wyden
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S290">
Mr. Chambliss
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S306">
Mr. Menendez
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S259">
Mr. Reed
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S322">
Mr. Merkley
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S363">
Mr. King
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S353">
Mr. Schatz
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S369">
Mr. Markey
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S370">
Mr. Booker
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S341">
Mr. Blumenthal
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S366">
Ms. Warren
</cosponsor>
, and
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Mr. Donnelly
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Expressing the sense of the Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a
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energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously
supporting United States based jobs and economic development.
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<whereas>
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Whereas Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts were first
authorized by Congress in 1986 and 1992 respectively and reduce energy
costs and consumption at Federal buildings and facilities without relying
on additional appropriations;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the contracts are financed by a third-party and realize sufficient energy savings to cover
the cost of the financed improvements over the contract term;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the contractor provides a guarantee of energy savings for the Energy Savings Performance
Contract and the utility provides energy savings performance assurances or
guarantees of the savings for the Utility Energy Service Contract;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas performance-based contracting is an opportunity for significant savings so much so that the
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has determined that under an Energy Savings
Performance Contract the total cost savings delivered to the Government is
nearly twice the guaranteed amount;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 required a Government-wide audit of
facilities and, although to date only half of those buildings have been
surveyed, it has been established that at least $9,000,000,000 worth of
energy savings that could be achieved within a decade;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Office of Management and Budget first recognized savings from Energy Savings
Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts on an annual
basis throughout the term of the contract as far back as 1998;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Congressional Budget Office instead has determined that the full cost of the authority
to enter into the long-term contracts for capital investments be scored
upfront as new mandatory spending while the savings in energy costs that
flow from these investments be realized over time as part of the annual
appropriations process;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas this has continued to hinder the ability of Congress to pass legislation ensuring
additional energy and cost savings to the Federal Government through
utilization of these contracts despite their proven savings; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas there is broad bipartisan and bicameral recognition in Congress of the value of these
energy saving contracts: Now, therefore, be it
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That it is the sense of the Senate that legislation regarding Energy Savings
Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts, and
legislation which may lead to their use by the Federal Government, should
receive Congressional scoring treatment that allows future year guaranteed
discretionary savings to be counted against the mandatory spending
attributed to undertaking such contracts.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 562 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Hoeven , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Portman , Ms. Landrieu , Ms. Collins , Mr. Franken , Mr. Graham , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Reed , Mr. Merkley , Mr. King , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Markey , Mr. Booker , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Warren , and Mr. Donnelly ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development.
Whereas Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts were first authorized by Congress in 1986 and 1992 respectively and reduce energy costs and consumption at Federal buildings and facilities without relying on additional appropriations; Whereas the contracts are financed by a third-party and realize sufficient energy savings to cover the cost of the financed improvements over the contract term; Whereas the contractor provides a guarantee of energy savings for the Energy Savings Performance Contract and the utility provides energy savings performance assurances or guarantees of the savings for the Utility Energy Service Contract; Whereas performance-based contracting is an opportunity for significant savings so much so that the Oak Ridge National Laboratory has determined that under an Energy Savings Performance Contract the total cost savings delivered to the Government is nearly twice the guaranteed amount; Whereas the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 required a Government-wide audit of facilities and, although to date only half of those buildings have been surveyed, it has been established that at least $9,000,000,000 worth of energy savings that could be achieved within a decade; Whereas the Office of Management and Budget first recognized savings from Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts on an annual basis throughout the term of the contract as far back as 1998; Whereas the Congressional Budget Office instead has determined that the full cost of the authority to enter into the long-term contracts for capital investments be scored upfront as new mandatory spending while the savings in energy costs that flow from these investments be realized over time as part of the annual appropriations process; Whereas this has continued to hinder the ability of Congress to pass legislation ensuring additional energy and cost savings to the Federal Government through utilization of these contracts despite their proven savings; and Whereas there is broad bipartisan and bicameral recognition in Congress of the value of these energy saving contracts: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the Senate that legislation regarding Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts, and legislation which may lead to their use by the Federal Government, should receive Congressional scoring treatment that allows future year guaranteed discretionary savings to be counted against the mandatory spending attributed to undertaking such contracts. |
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S. RES. 563
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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Mr. Kirk
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Mr. McConnell
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S212">
Mr. Coats
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S305">
Mr. Isakson
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S290">
Mr. Chambliss
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S318">
Mr. Wicker
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S303">
Mr. Thune
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S342">
Mr. Blunt
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S343">
Mr. Boozman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S345">
Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S287">
Mr. Cornyn
</cosponsor>
, and
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Mr. Grassley
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Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should pursue extradition authority for
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<preamble>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the number of United States citizens who have had their identity and financial information
compromised as a result of recent data breaches at major retailers exceeds
100,000,000;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the financial security of middle class Americans has been put at risk by these criminal
attacks;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas cybercrimes targeting the financial information of United States citizens are often
transnational crimes; and
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States does not currently have established extradition agreements with many
countries acting as safe havens for cybercriminals: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
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That it is the sense of the Senate that the President should immediately launch international
negotiations with the governments of the world's leading powers for new,
effective extradition treaties with countries with which the United States
has no current extradition authority, as well as renegotiate old,
ineffective treaties, in order to combat more effectively international
cybercriminals, including those who target the
credit card information of United States citizens.
</text>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 563 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Kirk (for himself, Mr. McConnell , Mr. Coats , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Thune , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin , Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should pursue extradition authority for international cybercriminals committing credit card theft targeting United States citizens.
Whereas the number of United States citizens who have had their identity and financial information compromised as a result of recent data breaches at major retailers exceeds 100,000,000; Whereas the financial security of middle class Americans has been put at risk by these criminal attacks; Whereas cybercrimes targeting the financial information of United States citizens are often transnational crimes; and Whereas the United States does not currently have established extradition agreements with many countries acting as safe havens for cybercriminals: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the Senate that the President should immediately launch international negotiations with the governments of the world's leading powers for new, effective extradition treaties with countries with which the United States has no current extradition authority, as well as renegotiate old, ineffective treaties, in order to combat more effectively international cybercriminals, including those who target the credit card information of United States citizens. |
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Whereas the death of Martha, the last passenger pigeon, on September 1, 1914, at the Cincinnati
Zoo, and the extinction of the passenger pigeon helped to catalyze the
American
conservation movement of the early 20th century, resulting in new laws
and practices that prevented the extinction of many species;
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<whereas>
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Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon can serve to encourage communities to explore
connections
between humans and the natural world, and inspire people to build
sustainable relationships with other species;
</text>
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<whereas>
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Whereas the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) was once the most abundant bird in North
America, with a population exceeding 3,000,000,000 and with flocks so
large that they could darken the skies for hours and even days at a time;
</text>
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<whereas>
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Whereas due to unregulated market hunting in the 19th century and deforestation, the passenger
pigeon population
plummeted toward extinction;
</text>
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<whereas>
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Whereas Project Passenger Pigeon, a consortium of over 150 institutions, scientists,
conservationists, educators, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others
throughout the Nation, is using the centenary of the extinction of the
species to tell the story of the passenger pigeon; and
</text>
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Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon, once a symbol of never-ending natural abundance, and
its subsequent extinction is unique in the annals of the history of the
United States: Now, therefore, be it
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That the Senate commemorates the importance of this centenary, our natural heritage, the
sustainability of our ecosystem, and the balanced and responsible
conservation of our Nation’s
wildlife.
</text>
</section>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 564 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works December 16, 2014 Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Honoring conservation on the centennial of the passenger pigeon extinction.
Whereas the death of Martha, the last passenger pigeon, on September 1, 1914, at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the extinction of the passenger pigeon helped to catalyze the American conservation movement of the early 20th century, resulting in new laws and practices that prevented the extinction of many species; Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon can serve to encourage communities to explore connections between humans and the natural world, and inspire people to build sustainable relationships with other species; Whereas the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) was once the most abundant bird in North America, with a population exceeding 3,000,000,000 and with flocks so large that they could darken the skies for hours and even days at a time; Whereas due to unregulated market hunting in the 19th century and deforestation, the passenger pigeon population plummeted toward extinction; Whereas Project Passenger Pigeon, a consortium of over 150 institutions, scientists, conservationists, educators, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others throughout the Nation, is using the centenary of the extinction of the species to tell the story of the passenger pigeon; and Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon, once a symbol of never-ending natural abundance, and its subsequent extinction is unique in the annals of the history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate commemorates the importance of this centenary, our natural heritage, the sustainability of our ecosystem, and the balanced and responsible conservation of our Nation’s wildlife. |
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Whereas the Senate recognizes the importance of conserving natural habitats for bird populations
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preserving the Nation’s biodiversity;
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Whereas the death of Martha, the last passenger pigeon, on September 1, 1914, at the Cincinnati
Zoo, and the extinction of the passenger pigeon helped to catalyze the
American
conservation movement of the early 20th century, resulting in new laws
and practices that prevented the extinction of many species;
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Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon can serve as a cautionary tale and raise awareness of
current issues related to human-caused extinction, explore connections
between humans and the natural world, and inspire people to build
sustainable relationships with other species;
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Whereas the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) was once the most abundant bird in North
America, with a population exceeding 3,000,000,000 and with flocks so
large that they could darken the skies for hours and even days at a time;
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Whereas due to unregulated market hunting in the 19th century and deforestation, the passenger
pigeon population
plummeted toward extinction;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Project Passenger Pigeon, a consortium of over 150 institutions, scientists,
conservationists, educators, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others
throughout the Nation, is using the centenary of the extinction of the
species to tell the story of the passenger pigeon; and
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Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon, once a symbol of never-ending natural abundance, and
its subsequent extinction is unique in the annals of the history of the
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That the Senate commemorates the importance of this centenary, our natural heritage, the
sustainability of our ecosystem, and the conservation of our Nation’s
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 564 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Honoring conservation on the centennial of the passenger pigeon extinction.
Whereas the Senate recognizes the importance of conserving natural habitats for bird populations and preserving the Nation’s biodiversity; Whereas the death of Martha, the last passenger pigeon, on September 1, 1914, at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the extinction of the passenger pigeon helped to catalyze the American conservation movement of the early 20th century, resulting in new laws and practices that prevented the extinction of many species; Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon can serve as a cautionary tale and raise awareness of current issues related to human-caused extinction, explore connections between humans and the natural world, and inspire people to build sustainable relationships with other species; Whereas the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) was once the most abundant bird in North America, with a population exceeding 3,000,000,000 and with flocks so large that they could darken the skies for hours and even days at a time; Whereas due to unregulated market hunting in the 19th century and deforestation, the passenger pigeon population plummeted toward extinction; Whereas Project Passenger Pigeon, a consortium of over 150 institutions, scientists, conservationists, educators, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others throughout the Nation, is using the centenary of the extinction of the species to tell the story of the passenger pigeon; and Whereas the story of the passenger pigeon, once a symbol of never-ending natural abundance, and its subsequent extinction is unique in the annals of the history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate commemorates the importance of this centenary, our natural heritage, the sustainability of our ecosystem, and the conservation of our Nation’s wildlife. |
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113 SRES 565 IS: Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
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S. RES. 565
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September 18, 2014
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Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President
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Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources, shared
by the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Provinces;
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Whereas since 1909, the United States and Canada have worked to maintain and improve the water
quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements;
</text>
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<text>
Whereas more than 40,000,000 people in Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from
the Great Lakes for drinking water;
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Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent geological repository for
nuclear waste less than one mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario,
Canada;
</text>
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Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe
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Whereas during the 1980s when the Department of Energy, in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy
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permanent nuclear waste
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with locating a permanent nuclear waste repository within the shared water
basins of the 2 countries; and
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Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes could have lasting and severely adverse
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people that depend on them for their livelihood: Now, therefore, be it
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the Canadian Government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within
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the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Canadian Government
counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage
of nuclear waste.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 565 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Levin (for himself, Mr. Kirk , Ms. Stabenow , and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are precious public natural resources, shared by the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Provinces; Whereas since 1909, the United States and Canada have worked to maintain and improve the water quality of the Great Lakes through water quality agreements; Whereas more than 40,000,000 people in Canada and the United States depend on the fresh water from the Great Lakes for drinking water; Whereas Ontario Power Generation is proposing to build a permanent geological repository for nuclear waste less than one mile from Lake Huron in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada; Whereas nuclear waste is highly toxic and can take tens of thousands of years to decompose to safe levels; Whereas during the 1980s when the Department of Energy, in accordance with the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 ( 42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq. ), was studying potential sites for a permanent nuclear waste repository in the United States, the Canadian Government expressed concern with locating a permanent nuclear waste repository within the shared water basins of the 2 countries; and Whereas a spill of nuclear waste into the Great Lakes could have lasting and severely adverse environmental, health, and economic impacts on the Great Lakes and the people that depend on them for their livelihood: Now, therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the Senate— (1) the Canadian Government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin; (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian Government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built within the Great Lakes Basin; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Canadian Government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste. |
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113 SRES 566 ATS: Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the State of South Dakota.
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Celebrating the 125
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Whereas South Dakota joined the Union as a State on November 2, 1889;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota serves as a breadbasket for the United States and the world;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the agriculture industry in South Dakota produces a $25,600,000,000 economic impact each
year;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota is among the top 10 producers in the United States of 9 different crops;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota is among the top 10 producers in the United States in 5 different animal
production
areas;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota is a land of opportunity and free enterprise;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota consistently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota has an outstanding system of education at every level, teaching students to
become leaders and innovators in a variety of fields;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakotans have gone on to serve proudly and in disproportionately high numbers in the
United States Armed Forces;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the USS South Dakota was commissioned in 1942 and valiantly served in the Pacific during
World War II;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota is honored to be home to 9 Native American tribes;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota boasts the highest mountains between the Appalachians and the Rockies;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota supports environmental conservation as home to 6 National parks;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas people from all over the United States travel to South Dakota every year to participate in
an annual tradition of pheasant hunting that has spurred tourism and
economic growth and has maintained a heritage important to South Dakotans
for generations; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas South Dakota came to symbolize the commitment of the United States to freedom and democracy
by way of the world-famous Mount Rushmore: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
</preamble>
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That the Senate commends and celebrates South Dakota and its people on the State's 125
<superscript>
th
</superscript>
anniversary.
</text>
</section>
</resolution-body>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 566 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 125 th anniversary of the State of South Dakota.
Whereas South Dakota joined the Union as a State on November 2, 1889; Whereas South Dakota serves as a breadbasket for the United States and the world; Whereas the agriculture industry in South Dakota produces a $25,600,000,000 economic impact each year; Whereas South Dakota is among the top 10 producers in the United States of 9 different crops; Whereas South Dakota is among the top 10 producers in the United States in 5 different animal production areas; Whereas South Dakota is a land of opportunity and free enterprise; Whereas South Dakota consistently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States; Whereas South Dakota has an outstanding system of education at every level, teaching students to become leaders and innovators in a variety of fields; Whereas South Dakotans have gone on to serve proudly and in disproportionately high numbers in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the USS South Dakota was commissioned in 1942 and valiantly served in the Pacific during World War II; Whereas South Dakota is honored to be home to 9 Native American tribes; Whereas South Dakota boasts the highest mountains between the Appalachians and the Rockies; Whereas South Dakota supports environmental conservation as home to 6 National parks; Whereas people from all over the United States travel to South Dakota every year to participate in an annual tradition of pheasant hunting that has spurred tourism and economic growth and has maintained a heritage important to South Dakotans for generations; and Whereas South Dakota came to symbolize the commitment of the United States to freedom and democracy by way of the world-famous Mount Rushmore: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate commends and celebrates South Dakota and its people on the State's 125 th anniversary. |
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the Government of Vietnam has recently taken modest but encouraging steps to improve its human
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increasing registrations for places of worship, taking greater action to
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easing the prohibition on the sale of lethal military equipment to Vietnam at this time solely with
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 567 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. McCain (for himself, Mr. Leahy , Mr. Corker , Mr. Whitehouse , and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the possible easing of restrictions on the sale of lethal military equipment to the Government of Vietnam.
That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) Vietnam is an important emerging partner with which the United States increasingly shares strategic and economic interests, including improving bilateral and multilateral capacity for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, upholding the principles of freedom of navigation and peaceful resolution of international disputes, strengthening an open regional trading order, and maintaining a favorable balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region; (2) the Government of Vietnam has recently taken modest but encouraging steps to improve its human rights record, including signing the United Nations Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly December 10, 1984, increasing registrations for places of worship, taking greater action to combat human trafficking, reviewing the Criminal Code, and beginning high-level engagement with the United States and international human rights nongovernmental organizations; (3) in light of growing challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and some steps by the Government of Vietnam to improve its human rights record, the President should begin a process to ease the United States prohibition on the sale of lethal military equipment to Vietnam, which is maintained under executive authority and can be changed without legislative action, but should not be changed without consultation with Congress; (4) easing the prohibition on the sale of lethal military equipment to Vietnam at this time solely with regard to maritime and coastal defense would further United States national security interests, but steps beyond this to ease further the prohibition would require the Government of Vietnam to take significant and sustained steps to protect human rights, including releases of prisoners of conscience and legal reforms; (5) the United States Government should continue to support civil society in Vietnam, including advocates for religious freedom, press freedom, and labor rights who seek to use peaceful means to build a strong and prosperous Vietnam that respects human rights and the rule of law; and (6) the United States Government should continue to engage the Government of Vietnam in a high-level dialogue and specify what steps on human rights would be necessary for the Government of Vietnam to take in order to continue strengthening the bilateral relationship, including to ease further the prohibition on the sale of lethal military equipment. |
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National Sepsis Awareness Month
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 568 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Schumer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the month of September 2014 as “National Sepsis Awareness Month”.
Whereas sepsis is a medical condition resulting from an immune system response to an infection; Whereas the overwhelming flood of immune chemicals released into the blood to fight an infection can impair blood flow, injuring organs; Whereas sepsis is a serious community-acquired infection and a leading cause of death in the United States; Whereas in severe cases of sepsis, a patient can experience a drop in blood pressure, a weakened heart, and septic shock, causing potentially fatal multiple organ failure; Whereas approximately 1,000,000 individuals in the United States are infected with sepsis each year; Whereas sepsis has killed over 4,000,000 individuals in the United States between 2004 and 2014; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 50 percent of individuals infected with sepsis die, accounting for more deaths in the United States than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combined; Whereas according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, sepsis is the most expensive cause of hospitalization in the United States, with an annual cost of $24,000,000,000; Whereas the number of sepsis deaths is on the rise in the United States; Whereas an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that more than 80 percent of individuals who die from sepsis arrive at the hospital with sepsis; Whereas early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment can prevent sepsis fatalities; and Whereas September 2014 is an appropriate month to designate as “National Sepsis Awareness Month” to raise awareness of sepsis and encourage educating patients, families, health care professionals, and government agencies on the importance of early detection as the key for patients to survive sepsis: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate designates the month of September 2014 as National Sepsis Awareness Month . |
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Whereas adults who are age 65 or older (referred to in this preamble as
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Whereas each year, 1 out of every 3 older adults in the United States falls;
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Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that if the rate of
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assessments, and reduction of home hazards:
Now, therefore, be it
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National Falls Prevention Awareness Day
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commends the 72 member organizations of the Falls Free® Coalition, and the falls prevention
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older adults
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 569 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Ms. Collins , Ms. Mikulski , and Mr. Sanders ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 4, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 23, 2014, as ‘‘National Falls Prevention Awareness Day’’ to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
Whereas adults who are age 65 or older (referred to in this preamble as older adults ) are the fastest-growing population in the United States; Whereas the number of older adults in the United States is expected to increase from 35,000,000 older adults in 2000 to 79,700,000 older adults in 2040; Whereas each year, 1 out of every 3 older adults in the United States falls; Whereas falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults; Whereas in 2012, more than 2,400,000 older adults were treated in hospital emergency departments for fall-related injuries, and more than 722,000 older adults were subsequently hospitalized from such injuries; Whereas in 2011, more than 22,900 older adults in the United States died from injuries related to unintentional falls; Whereas in 2010, the total direct medical cost of fall-related injuries for older adults, adjusted for inflation, was $30,000,000,000; Whereas between 2004 and 2014, the rate of death from falls of older adults in the United States has risen sharply; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that if the rate of falls does not decrease, the annual cost of injuries from falls will reach an estimated $67,700,000,000 by 2020; and Whereas evidence-based programs show promise in reducing falls by utilizing cost-effective strategies, such as exercise programs to improve balance and strength, medication management, vision improvement, comprehensive clinical assessments, and reduction of home hazards: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates September 23, 2014, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that there are proven, cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies; (3) commends the 72 member organizations of the Falls Free® Coalition, and the falls prevention coalitions in 42 States and the District of Columbia, for their efforts to work together to increase education and awareness about preventing falls among adults who are age 65 or older (referred to in this resolution as older adults ); (4) encourages businesses, individuals, Federal, State, and local governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to raise awareness of falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults in the United States; (5) urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue developing and evaluating interventions to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective community-based falls prevention programs; (6) urges the Administration for Community Living, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and their partners to continue to promote evidence-based programs and services in communities across the United States to reduce the number of older adults at risk of falling; (7) encourages State health departments and State Units on Aging, which provide significant leadership in reducing injuries and related health care costs, to collaborate with organizations and individuals to reduce falls among older adults in the United States; and (8) encourages experts in the field of falls prevention to share best practices so that others can replicate their success. |
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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September 18, 2014
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Mr. Nelson
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Ms. Collins
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Ms. Mikulski
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Mr. Sanders
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Designating September 23, 2014, as ‘‘National Falls Prevention Awareness Day’’ to raise awareness
and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
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<whereas>
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Whereas adults who are age 65 or older (referred to in this preamble as
<quote>
older adults
</quote>
) are the fastest-growing population in the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the number of older adults in the United States is expected to increase from 35,000,000
older adults in 2000 to 79,700,000 older adults in 2040;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas each year, 1 out of every 3 older adults in the United States falls;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2012, more than 2,400,000 older adults were treated in hospital emergency departments
for fall-related injuries, and more than 722,000 older adults were
subsequently hospitalized from such injuries;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2011, more than 22,900 older adults in the United States died from injuries related to
unintentional falls;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2010, the total direct medical cost of fall-related injuries for older adults, adjusted
for inflation, was $30,000,000,000;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas between 2004 and 2014, the rate of death from falls of older adults in the United States
has risen sharply;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that if the rate of
falls does not decrease, the annual cost of injuries from falls will reach
an estimated $67,700,000,000 by 2020; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas evidence-based programs show promise in reducing falls by utilizing cost-effective
strategies, such as exercise programs to improve balance and strength,
medication management, vision improvement, comprehensive clinical
assessments, and reduction of home hazards:
Now, therefore, be it
</text>
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That the Senate—
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designates September 23, 2014, as
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National Falls Prevention Awareness Day
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recognizes that there are proven, cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies;
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commends the 72 member organizations of the Falls Free® Coalition, and the falls prevention
coalitions in 42 States and the District of Columbia, for their efforts to
work together to increase education and awareness about preventing falls
among adults who are age 65 or older (referred to in this resolution as
<quote>
older adults
</quote>
);
</text>
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(4)
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encourages businesses, individuals, Federal, State, and local governments, the public health
community, and health care providers to work together to raise awareness
of falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults
in the United States;
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urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue developing and evaluating
interventions to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into
effective community-based falls prevention programs;
</text>
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urges the Administration for Community Living, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
their partners to continue to promote evidence-based programs and services
in communities across the United States to reduce the number of older
adults at risk of falling;
</text>
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(7)
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encourages State health departments and State Units on Aging, which provide significant leadership
in reducing injuries and related health care costs, to collaborate with
organizations and individuals to reduce falls among older adults in the
United States; and
</text>
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<enum>
(8)
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<text>
encourages experts in the field of falls prevention to share best practices so that others can
replicate their success.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 569 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Nelson (for himself, Ms. Collins , Ms. Mikulski , and Mr. Sanders ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating September 23, 2014, as ‘‘National Falls Prevention Awareness Day’’ to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.
Whereas adults who are age 65 or older (referred to in this preamble as older adults ) are the fastest-growing population in the United States; Whereas the number of older adults in the United States is expected to increase from 35,000,000 older adults in 2000 to 79,700,000 older adults in 2040; Whereas each year, 1 out of every 3 older adults in the United States falls; Whereas falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults; Whereas in 2012, more than 2,400,000 older adults were treated in hospital emergency departments for fall-related injuries, and more than 722,000 older adults were subsequently hospitalized from such injuries; Whereas in 2011, more than 22,900 older adults in the United States died from injuries related to unintentional falls; Whereas in 2010, the total direct medical cost of fall-related injuries for older adults, adjusted for inflation, was $30,000,000,000; Whereas between 2004 and 2014, the rate of death from falls of older adults in the United States has risen sharply; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that if the rate of falls does not decrease, the annual cost of injuries from falls will reach an estimated $67,700,000,000 by 2020; and Whereas evidence-based programs show promise in reducing falls by utilizing cost-effective strategies, such as exercise programs to improve balance and strength, medication management, vision improvement, comprehensive clinical assessments, and reduction of home hazards: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates September 23, 2014, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that there are proven, cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies; (3) commends the 72 member organizations of the Falls Free® Coalition, and the falls prevention coalitions in 42 States and the District of Columbia, for their efforts to work together to increase education and awareness about preventing falls among adults who are age 65 or older (referred to in this resolution as older adults ); (4) encourages businesses, individuals, Federal, State, and local governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to raise awareness of falls in an effort to reduce the incidence of falls among older adults in the United States; (5) urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue developing and evaluating interventions to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective community-based falls prevention programs; (6) urges the Administration for Community Living, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and their partners to continue to promote evidence-based programs and services in communities across the United States to reduce the number of older adults at risk of falling; (7) encourages State health departments and State Units on Aging, which provide significant leadership in reducing injuries and related health care costs, to collaborate with organizations and individuals to reduce falls among older adults in the United States; and (8) encourages experts in the field of falls prevention to share best practices so that others can replicate their success. |
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Whereas the United States should reduce dependence on foreign oil and enhance energy security by
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Whereas the United States should improve air quality in the United States by reducing emissions
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Whereas a robust domestic industry for alternative fuels and alternative fuel and advanced
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Whereas the people of the United States need more options for clean and energy-efficient
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Whereas mainstream adoption of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles will produce
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Whereas consumers and businesses require a better understanding of the benefits of alternative fuel
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<whereas>
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Whereas first responders require proper comprehensive training to be fully prepared for any
precautionary measures that they may need to take during incidents and
extrications that involve alternative fuel and advanced technology
vehicles;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Federal Government can lead the way toward a cleaner and more efficient transportation
sector by choosing alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles for
the fleets of the Federal Government; and
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Federal support for the adoption of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles can
accelerate greater energy independence for the United States, improve the
environmental security of the United States, and address global climate
change: Now, therefore, be it
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National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day
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(2)
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proclaims National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day as a day to promote programs and activities that
will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation
that uses new sources of energy; and
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urges the people of the United States to—
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United States on foreign oil.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 570 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Manchin (for himself, Mr. Burr , Mr. Rockefeller , Ms. Mikulski , and Mr. Brown ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 17, 2014, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day .
Whereas the United States should reduce dependence on foreign oil and enhance energy security by creating a transportation sector that is less dependent on oil; Whereas the United States should improve air quality in the United States by reducing emissions from the millions of motor vehicles that operate in the United States; Whereas the United States should foster national expertise and technological advancement in cleaner, more energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas a robust domestic industry for alternative fuels and alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles will create jobs and increase the competitiveness of the United States in the international community; Whereas the people of the United States need more options for clean and energy-efficient transportation; Whereas mainstream adoption of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles will produce benefits at the local, national, and international levels; Whereas consumers and businesses require a better understanding of the benefits of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas first responders require proper comprehensive training to be fully prepared for any precautionary measures that they may need to take during incidents and extrications that involve alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; Whereas the Federal Government can lead the way toward a cleaner and more efficient transportation sector by choosing alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles for the fleets of the Federal Government; and Whereas Federal support for the adoption of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles can accelerate greater energy independence for the United States, improve the environmental security of the United States, and address global climate change: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates October 17, 2014, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day ; (2) proclaims National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day as a day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy; and (3) urges the people of the United States to— (A) increase personal and commercial use of cleaner and more energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; (B) promote public sector adoption of cleaner and more energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (C) encourage the adoption of Federal policies to advance and adopt alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies in order to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil. |
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United States and India Partnership Day
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Whereas the United States, the oldest democracy in the world, will welcome the
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the
Nation's capital, on
September 30, 2014;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States–India relationship is built on mutual respect for common
values, including democracy, the rule of law, a market economy, and ethnic
and religious diversity, and is bolstered by strong people-to-people
connections, including a 3,000,000 strong Indian American diaspora;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Senate places tremendous value on the relationship between the United States and India,
and the bipartisan Senate India Caucus comprises 42 Senators
and is the largest country-specific caucus in the Senate;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Indian general election of 2014 was the largest election in Indian history, proving
that democracy in India is as strong as it is encompassing of
its religious, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the President of the United States congratulated the Prime Minister of India after his
party's election
victory and
emphasized the
<quote>
deep bond and commitment to promoting economic opportunity, freedom, and security
</quote>
in India and the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the 2 largest democracies in the world, the United States and India, have further developed
their governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental
organizations, artists, entertainers,
athletes, scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses, universities,
schools, and faiths and the dignity of their citizens by demonstrating the
value
of an enlightened democratic rule of law, a peaceful government, and
freedom from terror, tyranny, and oppression;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the relationship between the United States and India is vital to promoting stability,
democracy, and economic prosperity in the 21st century;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas bilateral trade between the United States and India increased from $19,000,000,000 in 2000
to $95,000,000,000 in 2013;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2013, the United
States exported goods to India totaling $35,000,000,000 and generating
168,000 jobs in the United States; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2013, the United States invested more than $28,000,000,000 in India, generating more
than 500,000 jobs
in India: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
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(1)
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designates September 30, 2014, as
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United States and India Partnership Day
</quote>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 571 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Warner (for himself, Mr. Cornyn , and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 30, 2014, as United States and India Partnership Day .
Whereas the United States, the oldest democracy in the world, will welcome the Prime Minister of India, the leader of the largest democracy in the world, to the Nation's capital, on September 30, 2014; Whereas the United States–India relationship is built on mutual respect for common values, including democracy, the rule of law, a market economy, and ethnic and religious diversity, and is bolstered by strong people-to-people connections, including a 3,000,000 strong Indian American diaspora; Whereas the Senate places tremendous value on the relationship between the United States and India, and the bipartisan Senate India Caucus comprises 42 Senators and is the largest country-specific caucus in the Senate; Whereas the Indian general election of 2014 was the largest election in Indian history, proving that democracy in India is as strong as it is encompassing of its religious, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity; Whereas the President of the United States congratulated the Prime Minister of India after his party's election victory and emphasized the deep bond and commitment to promoting economic opportunity, freedom, and security in India and the United States; Whereas the 2 largest democracies in the world, the United States and India, have further developed their governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations, artists, entertainers, athletes, scientists, engineers, doctors, nurses, universities, schools, and faiths and the dignity of their citizens by demonstrating the value of an enlightened democratic rule of law, a peaceful government, and freedom from terror, tyranny, and oppression; Whereas the relationship between the United States and India is vital to promoting stability, democracy, and economic prosperity in the 21st century; Whereas bilateral trade between the United States and India increased from $19,000,000,000 in 2000 to $95,000,000,000 in 2013; Whereas in 2013, the United States exported goods to India totaling $35,000,000,000 and generating 168,000 jobs in the United States; and Whereas in 2013, the United States invested more than $28,000,000,000 in India, generating more than 500,000 jobs in India: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates September 30, 2014, as United States and India Partnership Day , recognizing the contributions of the United States and India to one another and their relationship that will continue to help define the 21st century; and (2) recognizes that the relationship between the United States and India is a special and permanent bond. |
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Mr. Warner
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,
<cosponsor name-id="S362">
Mr. Kaine
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S341">
Mr. Blumenthal
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S364">
Mr. Murphy
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S324">
Mrs. Shaheen
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S252">
Ms. Collins
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S361">
Ms. Hirono
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="S363">
Mr. King
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
</legis-type>
<official-title display="yes">
Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000
ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.
</official-title>
</form>
<preamble>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force recently completed the 4,000th deterrent
patrol of a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN);
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas this milestone is significant for the Submarine Force, its crews and their families, the
United States Navy, and the entire country;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas this milestone was reached through the combined efforts and impressive achievements of all
of the submariners who have participated in such patrols since the first
patrol of USS George Washington (SSBN 598) in 1960;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, as a result of the dedication and commitment to excellence of the Sailors of the United
States Submarine Force, ballistic missile submarines have always been
ready and vigilant, reassuring United States allies and deterring anyone
who might seek to do harm to the United States or United States allies;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the national maritime strategy of the United States recognizes the critical need for
strategic deterrence in today’s uncertain world;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the true strength of the ballistic missile submarine lies in the extremely talented and
motivated Sailors who have voluntarily chosen to serve in the submarine
community; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the inherent stealth, unparalleled firepower, and nearly limitless endurance of the
ballistic missile submarine provide a credible deterrence for any enemies
that would seek to use force against the United States or United States
allies: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
</preamble>
<resolution-body>
<section display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="S1" section-type="undesignated-section">
<enum/>
<text>
That the Senate—
</text>
<paragraph id="idc7caaad5dbc24457af801d4246a51327">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
congratulates the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000
ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="idd025648200bc44ac87f12467043fc72a">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
honors and thanks the crews of ballistic missile submarines and their devoted families for their
continued dedication and sacrifice.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 572 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Ms. Cantwell (for herself, Mrs. Murray , Mr. Chambliss , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Warner , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Collins , Ms. Hirono , and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.
Whereas the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force recently completed the 4,000th deterrent patrol of a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN); Whereas this milestone is significant for the Submarine Force, its crews and their families, the United States Navy, and the entire country; Whereas this milestone was reached through the combined efforts and impressive achievements of all of the submariners who have participated in such patrols since the first patrol of USS George Washington (SSBN 598) in 1960; Whereas, as a result of the dedication and commitment to excellence of the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force, ballistic missile submarines have always been ready and vigilant, reassuring United States allies and deterring anyone who might seek to do harm to the United States or United States allies; Whereas the national maritime strategy of the United States recognizes the critical need for strategic deterrence in today’s uncertain world; Whereas the true strength of the ballistic missile submarine lies in the extremely talented and motivated Sailors who have voluntarily chosen to serve in the submarine community; and Whereas the inherent stealth, unparalleled firepower, and nearly limitless endurance of the ballistic missile submarine provide a credible deterrence for any enemies that would seek to use force against the United States or United States allies: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols; and (2) honors and thanks the crews of ballistic missile submarines and their devoted families for their continued dedication and sacrifice. |
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113th CONGRESS
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2d Session
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<legis-num>
S. RES. 573
</legis-num>
<current-chamber>
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
</current-chamber>
<action display="yes">
<action-date>
September 18, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
<sponsor name-id="S247">
Mr. Wyden
</sponsor>
(for himself,
<cosponsor name-id="S261">
Mr. Sessions
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S325">
Mr. Udall of Colorado
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S289">
Mr. Alexander
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S326">
Mr. Udall of New Mexico
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S349">
Mr. Portman
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S330">
Mr. Bennet
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S300">
Mr. Burr
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S172">
Mr. Harkin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S339">
Mr. Kirk
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S369">
Mr. Markey
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S253">
Mr. Durbin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S131">
Mr. Levin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S284">
Ms. Stabenow
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S275">
Ms. Cantwell
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S257">
Mr. Johnson of South Dakota
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S306">
Mr. Menendez
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S198">
Mr. Reid
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S371">
Mr. Walsh
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S223">
Mrs. Boxer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S221">
Mrs. Feinstein
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S370">
Mr. Booker
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S341">
Mr. Blumenthal
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S311">
Ms. Klobuchar
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S229">
Mrs. Murray
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S363">
Mr. King
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S337">
Mr. Coons
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S309">
Mr. Casey
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S353">
Mr. Schatz
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S361">
Ms. Hirono
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S314">
Mr. Tester
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S359">
Mr. Heinrich
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S332">
Mr. Franken
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S313">
Mr. Sanders
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S322">
Mr. Merkley
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S327">
Mr. Warner
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S354">
Ms. Baldwin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S182">
Ms. Mikulski
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S308">
Mr. Cardin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S176">
Mr. Rockefeller
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S364">
Mr. Murphy
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S320">
Mrs. Hagan
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="S366">
Ms. Warren
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
</action-desc>
</action>
<legis-type>
RESOLUTION
</legis-type>
<official-title display="yes">
Commemorating the 50
<superscript>
th
</superscript>
anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
</official-title>
</form>
<preamble>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas September 3, 2014, marks the 50
<superscript>
th
</superscript>
anniversary of the date of enactment of the Wilderness Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">
16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.
</external-xref>
), which gave to
the people of the United States the National Wilderness Preservation
System, an enduring resource of natural heritage;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas great writers of the United States, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau,
Willa Cather, George Perkins Marsh, Mary Hunter Austin, David James
Duncan, and John Muir, poets such as William Cullen Bryant, and painters
such as Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Frederic Remington, Georgia O'Keefe,
Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran, helped define the distinct
cultural value of wild nature and concept of wilderness in the United
States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas national leaders, such as President Theodore Roosevelt, who reveled in outdoor pursuits,
have sought to ensure the wisest use of natural resources, so as to
provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people as possible;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas luminaries in the conservation movement, such as scientist Aldo Leopold, writer Howard
Zahniser, teacher Sigurd Olson, biologists Olaus, Adolph, and Margaret
<quote>
Mardy
</quote>
Murie, and conservationists David Brower and Marjory Stoneman Douglas, envisioned and ardently
advocated for a national system of protected wilderness areas and believed
that the people of
the United States could and should protect and preserve wilderness so that
wilderness lasts well into the future;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas legislators such as Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, a Democrat from Minnesota, Senator Clinton
P. Anderson, a Democrat from New Mexico, and Representative John Saylor, a
Republican from Pennsylvania, introduced versions of the Wilderness Act in
each House of Congress and worked tirelessly along with colleagues for 8
years to secure its
passage with bipartisan votes of 78 to 12 in the Senate and 373 to 1 in
the House of Representatives;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law in the Rose Garden on
September 3, 1964;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, over the 50 years since the enactment of the Wilderness Act, various Presidents from both
parties, leaders of Congress, and experts in the land management agencies
within the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have expanded and
improved the system of wilderness protection created by the Wilderness
Act;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Wilderness Act instituted an unambiguous national policy to recognize the natural
heritage of the United States as a valuable resource and protect
wilderness for the good of future generations;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas wilderness provides billions of dollars of ecosystem services in the form of safe drinking
water, clean air, and recreational opportunities;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 44 States have protected wilderness areas; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas President Gerald R. Ford stated that the National Wilderness Preservation System
<quote>
serves a basic need of all Americans, even those who may never visit a wilderness area—the
preservation of a vital element in our heritage
</quote>
and that
<quote>
wilderness preservation ensures that a central facet of our Nation can still be realized, not just
remembered
</quote>
: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
</preamble>
<resolution-body>
<section display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="S1" section-type="undesignated-section">
<enum/>
<text>
That the Senate—
</text>
<paragraph id="idCE50047AEFC94720B61CDB1805FA10C9">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
commemorates the 50
<superscript>
th
</superscript>
anniversary of the Wilderness Act (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1131">
16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.
</external-xref>
);
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="idC4361CB473A24B3F8B2FFD6B0EA8D2CE">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
recognizes and commends the extraordinary work of the individuals and organizations involved in
building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id77318F864FA54C598D80032D66CF5361">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
is grateful for wilderness, a tremendous asset the United States continues to preserve as a
gift to future generations.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 573 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Mr. Sessions , Mr. Udall of Colorado , Mr. Alexander , Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Portman , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Burr , Mr. Harkin , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Markey , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Levin , Ms. Stabenow , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Reid , Mr. Walsh , Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Booker , Mr. Blumenthal , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Murray , Mr. King , Mr. Coons , Mr. Casey , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Tester , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Franken , Mr. Sanders , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Warner , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Rockefeller , Mr. Murphy , Mrs. Hagan , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50 th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
Whereas September 3, 2014, marks the 50 th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. ), which gave to the people of the United States the National Wilderness Preservation System, an enduring resource of natural heritage; Whereas great writers of the United States, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Willa Cather, George Perkins Marsh, Mary Hunter Austin, David James Duncan, and John Muir, poets such as William Cullen Bryant, and painters such as Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Frederic Remington, Georgia O'Keefe, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran, helped define the distinct cultural value of wild nature and concept of wilderness in the United States; Whereas national leaders, such as President Theodore Roosevelt, who reveled in outdoor pursuits, have sought to ensure the wisest use of natural resources, so as to provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people as possible; Whereas luminaries in the conservation movement, such as scientist Aldo Leopold, writer Howard Zahniser, teacher Sigurd Olson, biologists Olaus, Adolph, and Margaret Mardy Murie, and conservationists David Brower and Marjory Stoneman Douglas, envisioned and ardently advocated for a national system of protected wilderness areas and believed that the people of the United States could and should protect and preserve wilderness so that wilderness lasts well into the future; Whereas legislators such as Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, a Democrat from Minnesota, Senator Clinton P. Anderson, a Democrat from New Mexico, and Representative John Saylor, a Republican from Pennsylvania, introduced versions of the Wilderness Act in each House of Congress and worked tirelessly along with colleagues for 8 years to secure its passage with bipartisan votes of 78 to 12 in the Senate and 373 to 1 in the House of Representatives; Whereas President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law in the Rose Garden on September 3, 1964; Whereas, over the 50 years since the enactment of the Wilderness Act, various Presidents from both parties, leaders of Congress, and experts in the land management agencies within the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have expanded and improved the system of wilderness protection created by the Wilderness Act; Whereas the Wilderness Act instituted an unambiguous national policy to recognize the natural heritage of the United States as a valuable resource and protect wilderness for the good of future generations; Whereas wilderness provides billions of dollars of ecosystem services in the form of safe drinking water, clean air, and recreational opportunities; Whereas 44 States have protected wilderness areas; and Whereas President Gerald R. Ford stated that the National Wilderness Preservation System serves a basic need of all Americans, even those who may never visit a wilderness area—the preservation of a vital element in our heritage and that wilderness preservation ensures that a central facet of our Nation can still be realized, not just remembered : Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) commemorates the 50 th anniversary of the Wilderness Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. ); (2) recognizes and commends the extraordinary work of the individuals and organizations involved in building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (3) is grateful for wilderness, a tremendous asset the United States continues to preserve as a gift to future generations. |
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113 SRES 574 ATS: Designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, as “National Estuaries Week”.
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U.S. Senate
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113th CONGRESS
</congress>
<session display="yes">
2d Session
</session>
<legis-num>
S. RES. 574
</legis-num>
<current-chamber>
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
</current-chamber>
<action display="yes">
<action-date date="20140918">
September 18, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
<sponsor name-id="S316">
Mr. Whitehouse
</sponsor>
(for himself,
<cosponsor name-id="S324">
Mrs. Shaheen
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S275">
Ms. Cantwell
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S327">
Mr. Warner
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S341">
Mr. Blumenthal
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S306">
Mr. Menendez
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S370">
Mr. Booker
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S259">
Mr. Reed
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S366">
Ms. Warren
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S182">
Ms. Mikulski
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S337">
Mr. Coons
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S369">
Mr. Markey
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S282">
Mr. Nelson
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S253">
Mr. Durbin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S258">
Ms. Landrieu
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S229">
Mrs. Murray
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S223">
Mrs. Boxer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S361">
Ms. Hirono
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S363">
Mr. King
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S252">
Ms. Collins
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S331">
Mrs. Gillibrand
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S354">
Ms. Baldwin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S308">
Mr. Cardin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S136">
Mr. Cochran
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S221">
Mrs. Feinstein
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S247">
Mr. Wyden
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S319">
Mr. Begich
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="S340">
Ms. Ayotte
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
</action-desc>
</action>
<legis-type>
RESOLUTION
</legis-type>
<official-title display="yes">
Designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, as
<quote>
National Estuaries Week
</quote>
.
</official-title>
</form>
<preamble>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the estuary regions of the United States constitute a significant share of the economy of
the United States, with as much as 42 percent of the gross domestic
product of the United States generated in coastal shoreline counties;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the population of coastal shoreline counties in the United States increased by 39 percent
from 1970 to 2010 and is projected to continue to increase;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas not less than 1,900,000 jobs in the United States are supported by marine tourism and
recreation;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the commercial fishing, recreational fishing, and seafood industries rely on healthy
estuaries and directly support 1,681,000 jobs in the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2012, commercial fish landings generated $5,100,000,000 and recreational anglers took
more than 70,000,000 fishing trips and spent $24,600,000,000;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas estuaries provide vital habitats for countless species of fish and wildlife, including many
species that are listed as threatened or endangered species;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas estuaries provide critical ecosystem services that protect human health and public safety,
including water filtration, flood control, shoreline stabilization,
erosion prevention, and the protection of coastal communities during
hurricanes and storms;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States has lost more than 110,000,000 acres of wetland, or 50 percent of the
wetland of the United States, since the first European settlers arrived;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas some bays in the United States that were once filled with fish and oysters have become dead
zones filled with excess nutrients, chemical wastes, harmful algae, and
marine debris;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas changes in sea level can affect estuarine water quality and estuarine habitats;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (
<external-xref legal-doc="usc" parsable-cite="usc/16/1451">
16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.
</external-xref>
) provides that it is the
policy of the United States to preserve, protect, develop, and, if
possible, restore or enhance the resources of the coastal zone of the
United States, including estuaries, for current and future generations;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 24 coastal and Great Lakes States and territories of the United States operate a National
Estuary Program or contain a National Estuarine Research Reserve;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas scientific study leads to a better understanding of the benefits of estuaries to human and
ecological communities;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Federal Government, State, local, and tribal governments, national and community
organizations, and individuals work together to effectively manage the
estuaries of the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas estuary restoration efforts restore natural infrastructure in local communities in a
cost-effective manner, helping to create jobs and reestablish the natural
functions of estuaries that yield countless benefits; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, is recognized as
<quote>
National Estuaries Week
</quote>
to increase awareness among all people of the United States, including Federal Government and
State and local government officials, about the importance of healthy
estuaries and the need to protect and restore estuaries: Now, therefore,
be it
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designates the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, as
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National Estuaries Week
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acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the
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recognizes that persistent threats undermine the health of the estuaries of the United States;
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applauds the work of national and community organizations and public partners that promote public
awareness, understanding, protection, and restoration of estuaries;
</text>
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reaffirms the support of the Senate for estuaries, including the scientific study, preservation,
protection, and restoration of estuaries; and
</text>
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expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore the
estuaries of the United States.
</text>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 574 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Warner , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Booker , Mr. Reed , Ms. Warren , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Coons , Mr. Markey , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Landrieu , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Boxer , Ms. Hirono , Mr. King , Ms. Collins , Mrs. Gillibrand , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Cochran , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Begich , and Ms. Ayotte ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, as National Estuaries Week .
Whereas the estuary regions of the United States constitute a significant share of the economy of the United States, with as much as 42 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States generated in coastal shoreline counties; Whereas the population of coastal shoreline counties in the United States increased by 39 percent from 1970 to 2010 and is projected to continue to increase; Whereas not less than 1,900,000 jobs in the United States are supported by marine tourism and recreation; Whereas the commercial fishing, recreational fishing, and seafood industries rely on healthy estuaries and directly support 1,681,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas in 2012, commercial fish landings generated $5,100,000,000 and recreational anglers took more than 70,000,000 fishing trips and spent $24,600,000,000; Whereas estuaries provide vital habitats for countless species of fish and wildlife, including many species that are listed as threatened or endangered species; Whereas estuaries provide critical ecosystem services that protect human health and public safety, including water filtration, flood control, shoreline stabilization, erosion prevention, and the protection of coastal communities during hurricanes and storms; Whereas the United States has lost more than 110,000,000 acres of wetland, or 50 percent of the wetland of the United States, since the first European settlers arrived; Whereas some bays in the United States that were once filled with fish and oysters have become dead zones filled with excess nutrients, chemical wastes, harmful algae, and marine debris; Whereas changes in sea level can affect estuarine water quality and estuarine habitats; Whereas the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq. ) provides that it is the policy of the United States to preserve, protect, develop, and, if possible, restore or enhance the resources of the coastal zone of the United States, including estuaries, for current and future generations; Whereas 24 coastal and Great Lakes States and territories of the United States operate a National Estuary Program or contain a National Estuarine Research Reserve; Whereas scientific study leads to a better understanding of the benefits of estuaries to human and ecological communities; Whereas the Federal Government, State, local, and tribal governments, national and community organizations, and individuals work together to effectively manage the estuaries of the United States; Whereas estuary restoration efforts restore natural infrastructure in local communities in a cost-effective manner, helping to create jobs and reestablish the natural functions of estuaries that yield countless benefits; and Whereas the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, is recognized as National Estuaries Week to increase awareness among all people of the United States, including Federal Government and State and local government officials, about the importance of healthy estuaries and the need to protect and restore estuaries: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, as National Estuaries Week ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Week; (3) acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the economic well-being and prosperity of the United States; (4) recognizes that persistent threats undermine the health of the estuaries of the United States; (5) applauds the work of national and community organizations and public partners that promote public awareness, understanding, protection, and restoration of estuaries; (6) reaffirms the support of the Senate for estuaries, including the scientific study, preservation, protection, and restoration of estuaries; and (7) expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore the estuaries of the United States. |
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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September 18, 2014
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Mr. Sessions
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Mr. Shelby
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Mr. Cardin
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,
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Mr. Moran
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,
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Mrs. Boxer
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,
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Ms. Ayotte
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,
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Mr. Johnson of South Dakota
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,
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Mrs. Feinstein
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,
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Mr. Markey
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,
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Mr. Cochran
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,
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Mr. Menendez
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,
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Mr. Blunt
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,
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Mr. Vitter
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,
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Mr. Wyden
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Mr. Chambliss
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Designating September 2014 as
<quote>
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
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.
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Whereas over 2,900,000 families in the United States live with
prostate cancer;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 1 in 7 males in the United States will be
diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths
among
males in the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the National Cancer Institute estimates that, in
2014, 233,000 men will be diagnosed with, and more than 29,000 men
will
die of, prostate cancer;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 40 percent of newly diagnosed prostate cancer
cases occur in males under the age of 65;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas approximately every 7.5 seconds, a male in the
United States turns 50 years old and increases his odds of developing
cancer,
including prostate cancer;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas African-American males suffer from a prostate
cancer incidence rate that is up to 60 percent higher than that for white
males
and have double the prostate cancer mortality rate than that of white
males;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas obesity is a significant predictor of the severity
of prostate cancer;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the probability that obesity will lead to death
and high cholesterol levels is strongly associated with advanced prostate
cancer;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas males in the United States with 1 family member
diagnosed with prostate cancer have a 33 percent chance of being diagnosed
with
the disease, males with 2 close family members diagnosed have an 83
percent
chance, and males with 3 family members diagnosed have a 97 percent
chance;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas screening by a digital rectal examination and a
prostate-specific antigen blood test can detect the disease in the early
stages, increasing the chances of survival for more than 5 years to nearly
100
percent;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas only 33 percent of males survive more than 5 years
if diagnosed with prostate cancer after the cancer has metastasized;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas there are no noticeable symptoms of prostate
cancer while it is in the early stages, making screening critical;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas ongoing research promises further improvements in
prostate cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas educating people in the United States, including
health care providers, about prostate cancer and early detection
strategies is
crucial to saving the lives of males and preserving and protecting
families:
Now, therefore, be it
</text>
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That the Senate—
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(1)
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designates
September 2014 as
<quote>
National Prostate Cancer Awareness
Month
</quote>
;
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declares that
steps should be taken—
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to raise
awareness about the importance of screening methods for, and treatment of,
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to increase
research funding to a level that is commensurate with the burden of
prostate
cancer, so that—
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(i)
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screening and
treatment for prostate cancer may be improved;
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(ii)
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the causes of
prostate cancer may be discovered; and
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(iii)
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a
cure for prostate cancer may be developed; and
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to continue to
consider ways for improving access to, and the quality of, health care
services
for detecting and treating prostate cancer; and
</text>
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(3)
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calls on the
people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons—
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to promote
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to take an active
role in the fight to end the devastating effects of prostate cancer on
individuals, families, and the economy; and
</text>
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(C)
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to observe
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
</text>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 575 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 18, 2014 Mr. Sessions (for himself, Mr. Shelby , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Moran , Mrs. Boxer , Ms. Ayotte , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Markey , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Blunt , Mr. Vitter , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Chambliss ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2014 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month .
Whereas over 2,900,000 families in the United States live with prostate cancer; Whereas 1 in 7 males in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes; Whereas prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among males in the United States; Whereas the National Cancer Institute estimates that, in 2014, 233,000 men will be diagnosed with, and more than 29,000 men will die of, prostate cancer; Whereas 40 percent of newly diagnosed prostate cancer cases occur in males under the age of 65; Whereas approximately every 7.5 seconds, a male in the United States turns 50 years old and increases his odds of developing cancer, including prostate cancer; Whereas African-American males suffer from a prostate cancer incidence rate that is up to 60 percent higher than that for white males and have double the prostate cancer mortality rate than that of white males; Whereas obesity is a significant predictor of the severity of prostate cancer; Whereas the probability that obesity will lead to death and high cholesterol levels is strongly associated with advanced prostate cancer; Whereas males in the United States with 1 family member diagnosed with prostate cancer have a 33 percent chance of being diagnosed with the disease, males with 2 close family members diagnosed have an 83 percent chance, and males with 3 family members diagnosed have a 97 percent chance; Whereas screening by a digital rectal examination and a prostate-specific antigen blood test can detect the disease in the early stages, increasing the chances of survival for more than 5 years to nearly 100 percent; Whereas only 33 percent of males survive more than 5 years if diagnosed with prostate cancer after the cancer has metastasized; Whereas there are no noticeable symptoms of prostate cancer while it is in the early stages, making screening critical; Whereas ongoing research promises further improvements in prostate cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment; and Whereas educating people in the United States, including health care providers, about prostate cancer and early detection strategies is crucial to saving the lives of males and preserving and protecting families: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates September 2014 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month ; (2) declares that steps should be taken— (A) to raise awareness about the importance of screening methods for, and treatment of, prostate cancer; (B) to increase research funding to a level that is commensurate with the burden of prostate cancer, so that— (i) screening and treatment for prostate cancer may be improved; (ii) the causes of prostate cancer may be discovered; and (iii) a cure for prostate cancer may be developed; and (C) to continue to consider ways for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer; and (3) calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons— (A) to promote awareness of prostate cancer; (B) to take an active role in the fight to end the devastating effects of prostate cancer on individuals, families, and the economy; and (C) to observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. |
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S. RES. 576
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November 12, 2014
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Mr. Casey
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Expressing support for the designation of
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National Day on
Writing
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.
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas people in the
21
<superscript>
st
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century are writing more
than ever before for personal, professional, and civic purposes;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the social nature of writing invites people of
every age, profession, and walk of life to create meaning through
composing;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas more and more people in every occupation consider
writing to be essential and influential in their work;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas writers continue to learn how to write for
different purposes, audiences, and occasions throughout their lifetimes;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas developing digital technologies expand the
possibilities for composing in multiple media at a faster pace than ever
before;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas young people are leading the way in developing new
forms of composing by using different forms of digital media;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas effective communication contributes to building a
global economy and a global community;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
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;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
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;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the National Day on Writing highlights the
importance of writing instruction and practice at every educational level
and
in every subject area;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the National Day on Writing emphasizes the
lifelong process of learning to write and compose for different audiences,
purposes, and occasions;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
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
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the National Day on Writing encourages all people
of the United States to write, enjoy, and learn from the
writing
of others: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
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That the Senate—
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(1)
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supports the
designation of October 20, 2014, as the
<quote>
National Day on
Writing
</quote>
;
</text>
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(2)
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strongly affirms
the purposes of the National Day on Writing; and
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encourages
educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations,
and
other organizations to celebrate and promote the National Day on
Writing.
</text>
</paragraph>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 576 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2014 Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Roberts ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2014, 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, enjoy, and learn from the writing of others: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of October 20, 2014, 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. |
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 577 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2014 Mr. Sanders (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration November 18, 2014 Committee discharged; 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 second session of the 113th Congress. |
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 577 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 12, 2014 Mr. Sanders (for himself and Mr. Burr ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration 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 second session of the 113th Congress. |
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Mr. Coons
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Whereas, prior to 2000, the distribution of, and the resources for, vaccines for children in the
developing world were declining, immunization rates were stagnant or
decreasing, and nearly 30,000,000 children born in the developing world
each year were not fully immunized;
</text>
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<text>
Whereas, prior to 2000, it was common for new life-saving vaccines to take up to 15 years to be
introduced in the world's poorest countries;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas access to routine immunization and vaccines protect children from deadly but preventable
disease and contribute to national economic growth and poverty reduction
by ensuring people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United States, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund
(UNICEF), the World Health Organization, the World Bank, bilateral
partners, developing countries, the private sector, including the vaccine
industry, civil society, and other partners joined forces to create a
public-private partnership called the Global Fund for Children's Vaccines
(now Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) in order to expand access to new and
underused vaccines and support the introduction and scale-up of these
vaccines into routine immunization systems in the world's poorest
countries;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas partnership and sustainability are at the core of the Gavi model by requiring eligible
countries to contribute financing to some portion of their vaccine costs
and directly invest in immunizing their children;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, by 2012, more than 65 developing countries working with Gavi were co-financing new and
underused vaccines and more than 20 countries are projected to graduate
between 2016 and 2020, moving toward fully funding their national
immunization programs;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi has transformed the market for vaccines by pooling demand from developing countries
matched with secure, predictable financing to make vaccines more
affordable and their supply more reliable, and encouraging research and
development of new vaccines;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, as a result, Gavi has played a critical role in increasing the number of global vaccine
manufacturers selling to the world's poorest countries from 5 in 2001 to
13 in 2014;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the price for the pneumococcal vaccine, which prevents pneumonia, is now more than 90
percent lower for Gavi-eligible countries than elsewhere, and the price of
rotavirus vaccines, which prevents diarrhea, is 67 percent lower in
Gavi-eligible countries;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, with innovative financing mechanisms like the Advance Market Commitment and International
Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm), Gavi ensures that appropriate
and affordable vaccines are available throughout the developing world;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi supports the financing and delivery of 11 vaccines, including those against
pneumococcal disease and rotavirus, the leading vaccine-preventable causes
of pneumonia and diarrhea, which kill more children under the age of five
than any other disease;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi collaborates closely with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative on the final push to
end polio, strengthening and bringing the inactivated polio vaccine into
routine immunization programs;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas strong immunization systems are critical to ensuring continuous coverage and sustainability
of new and routine immunization programs in implementing countries;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi supports the strengthening of health systems and local civil society organizations to
ensure effective immunization and health services;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, since 2000, with support from the United States, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, implementing
countries, donor governments, the private sector, and other donors and
partners, Gavi has supported country-led vaccine roll outs in 77 countries
to support the immunization of an additional 440,000,000 children and will
avert an estimated 6,000,000 deaths in the world's poorest countries;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in 2013, Gavi was ranked the second most transparent aid program in the Aid Transparency
Index, behind only the Millennium Challenge Corporation;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, even with significant contributions by Gavi, only a small percentage of young children
worldwide receive all 11 life-saving vaccines universally recommended by
the World Health Organization;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas vaccines are widely regarded as one of the
<quote>
best buys
</quote>
in global health and recognized as one of the most efficient, cost-effective, and successful
health initiatives in history;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in 2012, leading experts on health economics ranked childhood immunization as one of the
three most cost-effective solutions to advance global health;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, as one of the initial six donors, the United States has been an important supporter of
Gavi
and through the generosity of the people of the United States has
contributed almost $1,200,000,000 for the acquisition of life saving
vaccines;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, at Gavi's first pledging conference in June 2011, the United States increased its support
and pledged $450,000,000 for fiscal years 2012 through 2014 to increase
access to new and underused vaccines, including pneumococcal and rotavirus
vaccines;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in addition to this three-year pledge, the United States contributed an additional
$90,000,000 to Gavi in fiscal year 2011;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas United States investment in Gavi complements and enhances the effectiveness of other
bilateral and multilateral United States investments in global health,
particularly in child survival;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi is committed to working with partners, including United States bilateral programs run
by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to ensure children in
developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in June 2012, the United States Government, together with the Governments of Ethiopia and
India as well as UNICEF, mobilized the world around the goal of ending
preventable child deaths by 2035;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas access to immunizations is a key component of reaching that goal;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in May 2014, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, African leaders
pledged to increase investment in their countries' immunization programs
by endorsing the Immunise Africa 2020 leaders’ declaration;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, on May 20, 2014, Gavi called on donors to support an ambitious plan to immunize an
additional 300,000,000 children against potentially fatal diseases and
save an additional 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 lives between 2016 and 2020;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi needs donors to invest an additional $7,500,000,000 to support immunization programs
in developing countries from 2016 to 2020;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, at the same time, implementing countries are expected to co-finance an additional
$1,200,000,000, an increase from almost $500,000,000 in 2011 through 2015;
and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, with this support from donors and the global vaccine community, Gavi can reach its
1,000,000,000th child with critical vaccines by the early 2020s, nearly
double the number of lives saved since its founding, and unlock between
$80,000,000,000 and $100,000,000,000 in economic benefits through health
care savings and productivity gains:
Now, therefore, be it
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commends Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health
Organization, the World Bank, civil society, the private sector,
faith-based organizations, the international community, and implementing
countries on the progress that has been made on reducing child mortality
through the increased availability and distribution of vaccines;
</text>
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(2)
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affirms the continued support of the people and Government of the United States for the purchase of
vaccines for the world’s poorest
countries through Gavi as a cost-effective, efficient means to reduce
child mortality and as a critical component of meeting the United States
goal to end preventable maternal and child deaths;
</text>
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(3)
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supports the ideals and goals of Gavi to—
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accelerate equitable uptake and coverage of vaccines;
</text>
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(B)
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improve the effectiveness and efficiency of immunization delivery;
</text>
</subparagraph>
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(C)
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<text>
improve sustainability of national immunization programs; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
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<enum>
(D)
</enum>
<text>
shape markets for vaccines and other immunization products;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(4)
</enum>
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upholds that the United States is a critical donor in its work with other donors to perform
diplomatic outreach in seeking additional funding for Gavi in order to
leverage its commitment;
</text>
</paragraph>
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(5)
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recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical
partner to Gavi, and the impact of United States investments to Gavi is
leveraged by providing direct technical assistance to implementing
countries and global bodies;
</text>
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(6)
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encourages the continued use of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) maternal
and child health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
global immunization resources to strengthen local public health capacity
to introduce and sustain new and underutilized vaccines, that are
supported by Gavi, through routine immunization systems; and
</text>
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(7)
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encourages continued commitment and investment by the United States Government and international
donors, through Gavi, to the global effort to ensure that children in
developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 578 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world’s poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Whereas, prior to 2000, the distribution of, and the resources for, vaccines for children in the developing world were declining, immunization rates were stagnant or decreasing, and nearly 30,000,000 children born in the developing world each year were not fully immunized; Whereas, prior to 2000, it was common for new life-saving vaccines to take up to 15 years to be introduced in the world's poorest countries; Whereas access to routine immunization and vaccines protect children from deadly but preventable disease and contribute to national economic growth and poverty reduction by ensuring people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives; Whereas, in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United States, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization, the World Bank, bilateral partners, developing countries, the private sector, including the vaccine industry, civil society, and other partners joined forces to create a public-private partnership called the Global Fund for Children's Vaccines (now Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) in order to expand access to new and underused vaccines and support the introduction and scale-up of these vaccines into routine immunization systems in the world's poorest countries; Whereas partnership and sustainability are at the core of the Gavi model by requiring eligible countries to contribute financing to some portion of their vaccine costs and directly invest in immunizing their children; Whereas, by 2012, more than 65 developing countries working with Gavi were co-financing new and underused vaccines and more than 20 countries are projected to graduate between 2016 and 2020, moving toward fully funding their national immunization programs; Whereas Gavi has transformed the market for vaccines by pooling demand from developing countries matched with secure, predictable financing to make vaccines more affordable and their supply more reliable, and encouraging research and development of new vaccines; Whereas, as a result, Gavi has played a critical role in increasing the number of global vaccine manufacturers selling to the world's poorest countries from 5 in 2001 to 13 in 2014; Whereas the price for the pneumococcal vaccine, which prevents pneumonia, is now more than 90 percent lower for Gavi-eligible countries than elsewhere, and the price of rotavirus vaccines, which prevents diarrhea, is 67 percent lower in Gavi-eligible countries; Whereas, with innovative financing mechanisms like the Advance Market Commitment and International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm), Gavi ensures that appropriate and affordable vaccines are available throughout the developing world; Whereas Gavi supports the financing and delivery of 11 vaccines, including those against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus, the leading vaccine-preventable causes of pneumonia and diarrhea, which kill more children under the age of five than any other disease; Whereas Gavi collaborates closely with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative on the final push to end polio, strengthening and bringing the inactivated polio vaccine into routine immunization programs; Whereas strong immunization systems are critical to ensuring continuous coverage and sustainability of new and routine immunization programs in implementing countries; Whereas Gavi supports the strengthening of health systems and local civil society organizations to ensure effective immunization and health services; Whereas, since 2000, with support from the United States, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, implementing countries, donor governments, the private sector, and other donors and partners, Gavi has supported country-led vaccine roll outs in 77 countries to support the immunization of an additional 440,000,000 children and will avert an estimated 6,000,000 deaths in the world's poorest countries; Whereas, in 2013, Gavi was ranked the second most transparent aid program in the Aid Transparency Index, behind only the Millennium Challenge Corporation; Whereas, even with significant contributions by Gavi, only a small percentage of young children worldwide receive all 11 life-saving vaccines universally recommended by the World Health Organization; Whereas vaccines are widely regarded as one of the best buys in global health and recognized as one of the most efficient, cost-effective, and successful health initiatives in history; Whereas, in 2012, leading experts on health economics ranked childhood immunization as one of the three most cost-effective solutions to advance global health; Whereas, as one of the initial six donors, the United States has been an important supporter of Gavi and through the generosity of the people of the United States has contributed almost $1,200,000,000 for the acquisition of life saving vaccines; Whereas, at Gavi's first pledging conference in June 2011, the United States increased its support and pledged $450,000,000 for fiscal years 2012 through 2014 to increase access to new and underused vaccines, including pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines; Whereas, in addition to this three-year pledge, the United States contributed an additional $90,000,000 to Gavi in fiscal year 2011; Whereas United States investment in Gavi complements and enhances the effectiveness of other bilateral and multilateral United States investments in global health, particularly in child survival; Whereas Gavi is committed to working with partners, including United States bilateral programs run by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to ensure children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations; Whereas, in June 2012, the United States Government, together with the Governments of Ethiopia and India as well as UNICEF, mobilized the world around the goal of ending preventable child deaths by 2035; Whereas access to immunizations is a key component of reaching that goal; Whereas, in May 2014, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, African leaders pledged to increase investment in their countries' immunization programs by endorsing the Immunise Africa 2020 leaders’ declaration; Whereas, on May 20, 2014, Gavi called on donors to support an ambitious plan to immunize an additional 300,000,000 children against potentially fatal diseases and save an additional 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 lives between 2016 and 2020; Whereas Gavi needs donors to invest an additional $7,500,000,000 to support immunization programs in developing countries from 2016 to 2020; Whereas, at the same time, implementing countries are expected to co-finance an additional $1,200,000,000, an increase from almost $500,000,000 in 2011 through 2015; and Whereas, with this support from donors and the global vaccine community, Gavi can reach its 1,000,000,000th child with critical vaccines by the early 2020s, nearly double the number of lives saved since its founding, and unlock between $80,000,000,000 and $100,000,000,000 in economic benefits through health care savings and productivity gains: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) commends Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization, the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, the international community, and implementing countries on the progress that has been made on reducing child mortality through the increased availability and distribution of vaccines; (2) affirms the continued support of the people and Government of the United States for the purchase of vaccines for the world’s poorest countries through Gavi as a cost-effective, efficient means to reduce child mortality and as a critical component of meeting the United States goal to end preventable maternal and child deaths; (3) supports the ideals and goals of Gavi to— (A) accelerate equitable uptake and coverage of vaccines; (B) improve the effectiveness and efficiency of immunization delivery; (C) improve sustainability of national immunization programs; and (D) shape markets for vaccines and other immunization products; (4) upholds that the United States is a critical donor in its work with other donors to perform diplomatic outreach in seeking additional funding for Gavi in order to leverage its commitment; (5) recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to Gavi, and the impact of United States investments to Gavi is leveraged by providing direct technical assistance to implementing countries and global bodies; (6) encourages the continued use of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) maternal and child health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global immunization resources to strengthen local public health capacity to introduce and sustain new and underutilized vaccines, that are supported by Gavi, through routine immunization systems; and (7) encourages continued commitment and investment by the United States Government and international donors, through Gavi, to the global effort to ensure that children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations. |
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Mr. Rubio
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Mr. Durbin
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Mrs. Boxer
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Mr. Wyden
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Mr. Cardin
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Mr. Kaine
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Mr. Markey
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Mr. Wicker
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Mrs. Feinstein
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Mr. Blumenthal
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Mrs. Shaheen
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Supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world’s poorest countries have
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Whereas, prior to 2000, the distribution of, and the resources for, vaccines for children in the
developing world were declining, immunization rates were stagnant or
decreasing, and nearly 30,000,000 children born in the developing world
each year were not fully immunized;
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Whereas, prior to 2000, it was common for new life-saving vaccines to take up to 15 years to be
introduced in the world's poorest countries;
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Whereas access to routine immunization and vaccines protect children from deadly but preventable
disease and contribute to national economic growth and poverty reduction
by ensuring people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United States, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund
(UNICEF), the World Health Organization, the World Bank, bilateral
partners, developing countries, the private sector, including the vaccine
industry, civil society, and other partners joined forces to create a
public-private partnership called the Global Fund for Children's Vaccines
(now Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) in order to expand access to new and
underused vaccines and support the introduction and scale-up of these
vaccines into routine immunization systems in the world's poorest
countries;
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Whereas partnership and sustainability are at the core of the Gavi model by requiring eligible
countries to contribute financing to some portion of their vaccine costs
and directly invest in immunizing their children;
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Whereas, by 2012, more than 65 developing countries working with Gavi were co-financing new and
underused vaccines and more than 20 countries are projected to graduate
between 2016 and 2020, moving toward fully funding their national
immunization programs;
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Whereas Gavi has transformed the market for vaccines by pooling demand from developing countries
matched with secure, predictable financing to make vaccines more
affordable and their supply more reliable, and encouraging research and
development of new vaccines;
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Whereas, as a result, Gavi has played a critical role in increasing the number of global vaccine
manufacturers selling to the world's poorest countries from 5 in 2001 to
13 in 2014;
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Whereas the price for the pneumococcal vaccine, which prevents pneumonia, is now more than 90
percent lower for Gavi-eligible countries than elsewhere, and the price of
rotavirus vaccines, which prevents diarrhea, is 67 percent lower in
Gavi-eligible countries;
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<whereas>
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Whereas, with innovative financing mechanisms like the Advance Market Commitment and International
Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm), Gavi ensures that appropriate
and affordable vaccines are available throughout the developing world;
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Whereas Gavi supports the financing and delivery of 11 vaccines, including those against
pneumococcal disease and rotavirus, the leading vaccine-preventable causes
of pneumonia and diarrhea, which kill more children under the age of five
than any other disease;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi collaborates closely with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative on the final push to
end polio, strengthening and bringing the inactivated polio vaccine into
routine immunization programs;
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<whereas>
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Whereas strong immunization systems are critical to ensuring continuous coverage and sustainability
of new and routine immunization programs in implementing countries;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi supports the strengthening of health systems and local civil society organizations to
ensure effective immunization and health services;
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</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, since 2000, with support from the United States, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, implementing
countries, donor governments, the private sector, and other donors and
partners, Gavi has supported country-led vaccine roll outs in 77 countries
to support the immunization of an additional 440,000,000 children and will
avert an estimated 6,000,000 deaths in the world's poorest countries;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in 2013, Gavi was ranked the second most transparent aid program in the Aid Transparency
Index, behind only the Millennium Challenge Corporation;
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Whereas, even with significant contributions by Gavi, only a small percentage of young children
worldwide receive all 11 life-saving vaccines universally recommended by
the World Health Organization;
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Whereas vaccines are widely regarded as one of the
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best buys
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in global health and recognized as one of the most efficient, cost-effective, and successful
health initiatives in history;
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<whereas>
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Whereas, in 2012, leading experts on health economics ranked childhood immunization as one of the
three most cost-effective solutions to advance global health;
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Whereas, as one of the initial six donors, the United States has been an important supporter of
Gavi
and through the generosity of the people of the United States has
contributed almost $1,200,000,000 for the acquisition of life saving
vaccines;
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<text>
Whereas, at Gavi's first pledging conference in June 2011, the United States increased its support
and pledged $450,000,000 for fiscal years 2012 through 2014 to increase
access to new and underused vaccines, including pneumococcal and rotavirus
vaccines;
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</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in addition to this three-year pledge, the United States contributed an additional
$90,000,000 to Gavi in fiscal year 2011;
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</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas United States investment in Gavi complements and enhances the effectiveness of other
bilateral and multilateral United States investments in global health,
particularly in child survival;
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</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi is committed to working with partners, including United States bilateral programs run
by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to ensure children in
developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in June 2012, the United States Government, together with the Governments of Ethiopia and
India as well as UNICEF, mobilized the world around the goal of ending
preventable child deaths by 2035;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas access to immunizations is a key component of reaching that goal;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in May 2014, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, African leaders
pledged to increase investment in their countries' immunization programs
by endorsing the Immunise Africa 2020 leaders’ declaration;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, on May 20, 2014, Gavi called on donors to support an ambitious plan to immunize an
additional 300,000,000 children against potentially fatal diseases and
save an additional 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 lives between 2016 and 2020;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Gavi needs donors to invest an additional $7,500,000,000 to support immunization programs
in developing countries from 2016 to 2020;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, at the same time, implementing countries are expected to co-finance an additional
$1,200,000,000, an increase from almost $500,000,000 in 2011 through 2015;
and
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Whereas, with this support from donors and the global vaccine community, Gavi can reach its
1,000,000,000th child with critical vaccines by the early 2020s, nearly
double the number of lives saved since its founding, and unlock between
$80,000,000,000 and $100,000,000,000 in economic benefits through health
care savings and productivity gains:
Now, therefore, be it
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commends Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health
Organization, the World Bank, civil society, the private sector,
faith-based organizations, the international community, and implementing
countries on the progress that has been made on reducing child mortality
through the increased availability and distribution of vaccines;
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affirms the continued support of the people and Government of the United States for the purchase of
vaccines for the world’s poorest
countries through Gavi as a cost-effective, efficient means to reduce
child mortality and as a critical component of meeting the United States
goal to end preventable maternal and child deaths;
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supports the ideals and goals of Gavi to—
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accelerate equitable uptake and coverage of vaccines;
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improve the effectiveness and efficiency of immunization delivery;
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improve sustainability of national immunization programs; and
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shape markets for vaccines and other immunization products;
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upholds that the United States is a critical donor in its work with other donors to perform
diplomatic outreach in seeking additional funding for Gavi in order to
leverage its commitment;
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recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical
partner to Gavi, and the impact of United States investments to Gavi is
leveraged by providing direct technical assistance to implementing
countries and global bodies;
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encourages the continued use of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) maternal
and child health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
global immunization resources to strengthen local public health capacity
to introduce and sustain new and underutilized vaccines, that are
supported by Gavi, through routine immunization systems; and
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(7)
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encourages continued commitment and investment by the United States Government and international
donors, through Gavi, to the global effort to ensure that children in
developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations.
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December 4, 2014
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Reported without amendment
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| III Calendar No. 614 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 578 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 13, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Rubio , Mr. Coons , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Markey , Mr. Wicker , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Blumenthal , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Brown , and Mr. Udall of New Mexico ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 4, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment RESOLUTION Supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world’s poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Whereas, prior to 2000, the distribution of, and the resources for, vaccines for children in the developing world were declining, immunization rates were stagnant or decreasing, and nearly 30,000,000 children born in the developing world each year were not fully immunized; Whereas, prior to 2000, it was common for new life-saving vaccines to take up to 15 years to be introduced in the world's poorest countries; Whereas access to routine immunization and vaccines protect children from deadly but preventable disease and contribute to national economic growth and poverty reduction by ensuring people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives; Whereas, in 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United States, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization, the World Bank, bilateral partners, developing countries, the private sector, including the vaccine industry, civil society, and other partners joined forces to create a public-private partnership called the Global Fund for Children's Vaccines (now Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) in order to expand access to new and underused vaccines and support the introduction and scale-up of these vaccines into routine immunization systems in the world's poorest countries; Whereas partnership and sustainability are at the core of the Gavi model by requiring eligible countries to contribute financing to some portion of their vaccine costs and directly invest in immunizing their children; Whereas, by 2012, more than 65 developing countries working with Gavi were co-financing new and underused vaccines and more than 20 countries are projected to graduate between 2016 and 2020, moving toward fully funding their national immunization programs; Whereas Gavi has transformed the market for vaccines by pooling demand from developing countries matched with secure, predictable financing to make vaccines more affordable and their supply more reliable, and encouraging research and development of new vaccines; Whereas, as a result, Gavi has played a critical role in increasing the number of global vaccine manufacturers selling to the world's poorest countries from 5 in 2001 to 13 in 2014; Whereas the price for the pneumococcal vaccine, which prevents pneumonia, is now more than 90 percent lower for Gavi-eligible countries than elsewhere, and the price of rotavirus vaccines, which prevents diarrhea, is 67 percent lower in Gavi-eligible countries; Whereas, with innovative financing mechanisms like the Advance Market Commitment and International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm), Gavi ensures that appropriate and affordable vaccines are available throughout the developing world; Whereas Gavi supports the financing and delivery of 11 vaccines, including those against pneumococcal disease and rotavirus, the leading vaccine-preventable causes of pneumonia and diarrhea, which kill more children under the age of five than any other disease; Whereas Gavi collaborates closely with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative on the final push to end polio, strengthening and bringing the inactivated polio vaccine into routine immunization programs; Whereas strong immunization systems are critical to ensuring continuous coverage and sustainability of new and routine immunization programs in implementing countries; Whereas Gavi supports the strengthening of health systems and local civil society organizations to ensure effective immunization and health services; Whereas, since 2000, with support from the United States, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, implementing countries, donor governments, the private sector, and other donors and partners, Gavi has supported country-led vaccine roll outs in 77 countries to support the immunization of an additional 440,000,000 children and will avert an estimated 6,000,000 deaths in the world's poorest countries; Whereas, in 2013, Gavi was ranked the second most transparent aid program in the Aid Transparency Index, behind only the Millennium Challenge Corporation; Whereas, even with significant contributions by Gavi, only a small percentage of young children worldwide receive all 11 life-saving vaccines universally recommended by the World Health Organization; Whereas vaccines are widely regarded as one of the best buys in global health and recognized as one of the most efficient, cost-effective, and successful health initiatives in history; Whereas, in 2012, leading experts on health economics ranked childhood immunization as one of the three most cost-effective solutions to advance global health; Whereas, as one of the initial six donors, the United States has been an important supporter of Gavi and through the generosity of the people of the United States has contributed almost $1,200,000,000 for the acquisition of life saving vaccines; Whereas, at Gavi's first pledging conference in June 2011, the United States increased its support and pledged $450,000,000 for fiscal years 2012 through 2014 to increase access to new and underused vaccines, including pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccines; Whereas, in addition to this three-year pledge, the United States contributed an additional $90,000,000 to Gavi in fiscal year 2011; Whereas United States investment in Gavi complements and enhances the effectiveness of other bilateral and multilateral United States investments in global health, particularly in child survival; Whereas Gavi is committed to working with partners, including United States bilateral programs run by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to ensure children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations; Whereas, in June 2012, the United States Government, together with the Governments of Ethiopia and India as well as UNICEF, mobilized the world around the goal of ending preventable child deaths by 2035; Whereas access to immunizations is a key component of reaching that goal; Whereas, in May 2014, at the World Economic Forum meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, African leaders pledged to increase investment in their countries' immunization programs by endorsing the Immunise Africa 2020 leaders’ declaration; Whereas, on May 20, 2014, Gavi called on donors to support an ambitious plan to immunize an additional 300,000,000 children against potentially fatal diseases and save an additional 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 lives between 2016 and 2020; Whereas Gavi needs donors to invest an additional $7,500,000,000 to support immunization programs in developing countries from 2016 to 2020; Whereas, at the same time, implementing countries are expected to co-finance an additional $1,200,000,000, an increase from almost $500,000,000 in 2011 through 2015; and Whereas, with this support from donors and the global vaccine community, Gavi can reach its 1,000,000,000th child with critical vaccines by the early 2020s, nearly double the number of lives saved since its founding, and unlock between $80,000,000,000 and $100,000,000,000 in economic benefits through health care savings and productivity gains: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) commends Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization, the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, the international community, and implementing countries on the progress that has been made on reducing child mortality through the increased availability and distribution of vaccines; (2) affirms the continued support of the people and Government of the United States for the purchase of vaccines for the world’s poorest countries through Gavi as a cost-effective, efficient means to reduce child mortality and as a critical component of meeting the United States goal to end preventable maternal and child deaths; (3) supports the ideals and goals of Gavi to— (A) accelerate equitable uptake and coverage of vaccines; (B) improve the effectiveness and efficiency of immunization delivery; (C) improve sustainability of national immunization programs; and (D) shape markets for vaccines and other immunization products; (4) upholds that the United States is a critical donor in its work with other donors to perform diplomatic outreach in seeking additional funding for Gavi in order to leverage its commitment; (5) recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to Gavi, and the impact of United States investments to Gavi is leveraged by providing direct technical assistance to implementing countries and global bodies; (6) encourages the continued use of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) maternal and child health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global immunization resources to strengthen local public health capacity to introduce and sustain new and underutilized vaccines, that are supported by Gavi, through routine immunization systems; and (7) encourages continued commitment and investment by the United States Government and international donors, through Gavi, to the global effort to ensure that children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations.
December 4, 2014 Reported without amendment |
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Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., began his service to the United States Senate as a Doorkeeper in
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Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., served the United States Senate as Republican cloakroom assistant,
Assistant Secretary for the Minority, Secretary for the Minority, and
Secretary for the Majority;
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Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., was elected as Senate Sergeant at Arms during the 104th Congress;
and
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Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr.'s more than 28 years of service was characterized by a deep and
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therefore, be it
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That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of
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That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and
transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
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That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 579 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2014 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr., former Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate.
Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., began his service to the United States Senate as a Doorkeeper in January 1968; Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., served the United States Senate as Republican cloakroom assistant, Assistant Secretary for the Minority, Secretary for the Minority, and Secretary for the Majority; Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr., was elected as Senate Sergeant at Arms during the 104th Congress; and Whereas Howard O. Greene, Jr.'s more than 28 years of service was characterized by a deep and abiding respect for the institution and customs of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Howard O. Greene, Jr.
That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Howard O. Greene, Jr. |
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Mr. Levin
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Mr. Blunt
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Mr. Cochran
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Mr. Wicker
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Mr. King
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Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting
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Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 402,378 children in the
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Whereas 62 percent of the children in foster care in the United States are age 10 or younger;
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Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 2 years;
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Whereas for many foster children, the wait for a loving family in which they are nurtured,
comforted, and protected seems endless;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2013, nearly 23,000 youth
<quote>
aged out
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<whereas>
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Whereas every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and
dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child
through adoption;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas a 2007 survey conducted by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption demonstrated that
although
<quote>
Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of adoption, and in particular foster care adoption .
. . foster care adoptions have not increased significantly over the past
five years
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas while 4 in 10 Americans have considered adoption, a majority of Americans have
misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and
the children who are eligible for adoption;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 50 percent of Americans believe that children enter the foster care system because of
juvenile delinquency, when in reality the vast majority of children who
have entered the foster care system were victims of neglect, abandonment,
or abuse;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 39 percent of Americans believe that foster care adoption is expensive, when in reality
there is no substantial cost for adopting from foster care and financial
support is available to adoptive parents after the adoption is finalized;
</text>
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<whereas>
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Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and inter-county adoption promote
permanency and stability to a far greater degree than long-term
institutionalization and long-term, often disrupted foster care;
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<whereas>
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Whereas both National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month occur in the month of November;
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Whereas National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families
for children in the foster care system;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas since the first National Adoption Day in 2000, nearly 50,000 children have joined forever
families during National Adoption Day;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2013, nearly 400 events were held in the United States,
finalizing the adoptions of approximately 4,500 children from foster care;
and
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November
as National Adoption Month, and National Adoption Day is on November 22,
2014: Now, therefore, be it
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supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month;
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encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 580 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2014 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Ms. Landrieu , Mr. Levin , Mr. Blunt , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Wicker , Mr. King , Mr. Casey , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Hoeven , and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions November 20, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 402,378 children in the foster care system in the United States, approximately 102,000 of whom are waiting for families to adopt them; Whereas 62 percent of the children in foster care in the United States are age 10 or younger; Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 2 years; Whereas for many foster children, the wait for a loving family in which they are nurtured, comforted, and protected seems endless; Whereas in 2013, nearly 23,000 youth aged out of foster care by reaching adulthood without being placed in a permanent home; Whereas every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; Whereas a 2007 survey conducted by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption demonstrated that although Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of adoption, and in particular foster care adoption . . . foster care adoptions have not increased significantly over the past five years ; Whereas while 4 in 10 Americans have considered adoption, a majority of Americans have misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and the children who are eligible for adoption; Whereas 50 percent of Americans believe that children enter the foster care system because of juvenile delinquency, when in reality the vast majority of children who have entered the foster care system were victims of neglect, abandonment, or abuse; Whereas 39 percent of Americans believe that foster care adoption is expensive, when in reality there is no substantial cost for adopting from foster care and financial support is available to adoptive parents after the adoption is finalized; Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and inter-county adoption promote permanency and stability to a far greater degree than long-term institutionalization and long-term, often disrupted foster care; Whereas both National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month occur in the month of November; Whereas National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families for children in the foster care system; Whereas since the first National Adoption Day in 2000, nearly 50,000 children have joined forever families during National Adoption Day; Whereas in 2013, nearly 400 events were held in the United States, finalizing the adoptions of approximately 4,500 children from foster care; and Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November as National Adoption Month, and National Adoption Day is on November 22, 2014: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month; (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year. |
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Mrs. Murray
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Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting
national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families,
celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging
the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and
well-being for all children.
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Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 402,378 children in the
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<whereas>
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Whereas 62 percent of the children in foster care in the United States are age 10 or younger;
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Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 2 years;
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<whereas>
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Whereas for many foster children, the wait for a loving family in which they are nurtured,
comforted, and protected seems endless;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2013, nearly 23,000 youth
<quote>
aged out
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</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and
dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child
through adoption;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas a 2007 survey conducted by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption demonstrated that
although
<quote>
Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of adoption, and in particular foster care adoption .
. . foster care adoptions have not increased significantly over the past
five years
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas while 4 in 10 Americans have considered adoption, a majority of Americans have
misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and
the children who are eligible for adoption;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 50 percent of Americans believe that children enter the foster care system because of
juvenile delinquency, when in reality the vast majority of children who
have entered the foster care system were victims of neglect, abandonment,
or abuse;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 39 percent of Americans believe that foster care adoption is expensive, when in reality
there is no substantial cost for adopting from foster care and financial
support is available to adoptive parents after the adoption is finalized;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and inter-county adoption promote
permanency and stability to a far greater degree than long-term
institutionalization and long-term, often disrupted foster care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas both National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month occur in the month of November;
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families
for children in the foster care system;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas since the first National Adoption Day in 2000, nearly 50,000 children have joined forever
families during National Adoption Day;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas in 2013, nearly 400 events were held in the United States,
finalizing the adoptions of approximately 4,500 children from foster care;
and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November
as National Adoption Month, and National Adoption Day is on November 22,
2014: Now, therefore, be it
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That the Senate—
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supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month;
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encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and
all throughout the year.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 580 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2014 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Ms. Landrieu , Mr. Levin , Mr. Blunt , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Boozman , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Cochran , and Mr. Wicker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 402,378 children in the foster care system in the United States, approximately 102,000 of whom are waiting for families to adopt them; Whereas 62 percent of the children in foster care in the United States are age 10 or younger; Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 2 years; Whereas for many foster children, the wait for a loving family in which they are nurtured, comforted, and protected seems endless; Whereas in 2013, nearly 23,000 youth aged out of foster care by reaching adulthood without being placed in a permanent home; Whereas every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; Whereas a 2007 survey conducted by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption demonstrated that although Americans overwhelmingly support the concept of adoption, and in particular foster care adoption . . . foster care adoptions have not increased significantly over the past five years ; Whereas while 4 in 10 Americans have considered adoption, a majority of Americans have misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and the children who are eligible for adoption; Whereas 50 percent of Americans believe that children enter the foster care system because of juvenile delinquency, when in reality the vast majority of children who have entered the foster care system were victims of neglect, abandonment, or abuse; Whereas 39 percent of Americans believe that foster care adoption is expensive, when in reality there is no substantial cost for adopting from foster care and financial support is available to adoptive parents after the adoption is finalized; Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and inter-county adoption promote permanency and stability to a far greater degree than long-term institutionalization and long-term, often disrupted foster care; Whereas both National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month occur in the month of November; Whereas National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families for children in the foster care system; Whereas since the first National Adoption Day in 2000, nearly 50,000 children have joined forever families during National Adoption Day; Whereas in 2013, nearly 400 events were held in the United States, finalizing the adoptions of approximately 4,500 children from foster care; and Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November as National Adoption Month, and National Adoption Day is on November 22, 2014: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month; (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year. |
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Whereas throughout his life, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson distinguished himself in each
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Whereas in the military, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson was a decorated non-commissioned
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during World War II, earning 2 Bronze Star Medals, 2 Presidential Unit
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Whereas prior to entering military service, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson placed his
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full-time to support his family in Cleveland, Ohio;
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Whereas drafted into the military at the age of 19, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson originally
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preparing to parachute behind enemy lines in Germany and all over Europe;
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Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson saw the desperate need for medical assistance in
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volunteered to join the United States Army Ambulance Service as a combat
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Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson was a valuable member of the fighting force,
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providing first aid and frontline trauma care on the battlefield;
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Whereas combat medics were unsung heroes of World War II, as they were embedded among
infantrymen, faced the enemy unarmed, and relied on the aid of comrades to
keep them safe;
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Whereas as a combat medic, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson helped countless soldiers, while
dodging exploding
mines, nearly getting run over by German tanks, and evading enemy fire;
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Whereas based on his performance as a combat medic, at the end of World War II, the United States
Army offered to
help pay his way through medical school;
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Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Baldwin Wallace
University, in Berea,
Ohio;
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Whereas at the conclusion of his time in service, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson returned to
Cleveland and
honorably served as a plumber for the Department of Public Works and as a
valued
member of the Journeymen Plumbers Union, Local 55;
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Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson is the pride of his family, which includes his
parents, Otto and Sarah, his brothers,
Alan, Wayne, and Leonard, his late wife of more than 60 years, Virginia,
their
son, Robert C. Anderson, and a large and loving extended family;
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Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson passed away on November 15, 2014, in Arizona, and his
death is a major loss to his family, the Grand Canyon State, and the
United States; and
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Whereas the life and legacy of Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson are an immense credit to his
family and the cities of Cleveland and Mesa
and typify the heroes of the
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Greatest Generation
</quote>
: Now, therefore, be it
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honors and salutes the decades of service of Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson to the people of
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 581 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2014 Mr. McCain submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring the life and service of the late Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson.
Whereas throughout his life, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson distinguished himself in each field in which he entered; Whereas in the military, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson was a decorated non-commissioned officer in the United States Army during World War II, earning 2 Bronze Star Medals, 2 Presidential Unit Citations, the Purple Heart, and various campaign ribbons; Whereas prior to entering military service, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson placed his education on hold to work full-time to support his family in Cleveland, Ohio; Whereas drafted into the military at the age of 19, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson originally enlisted as a paratrooper, preparing to parachute behind enemy lines in Germany and all over Europe; Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson saw the desperate need for medical assistance in combat and volunteered to join the United States Army Ambulance Service as a combat medic; Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson was a valuable member of the fighting force, responsible for providing first aid and frontline trauma care on the battlefield; Whereas combat medics were unsung heroes of World War II, as they were embedded among infantrymen, faced the enemy unarmed, and relied on the aid of comrades to keep them safe; Whereas as a combat medic, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson helped countless soldiers, while dodging exploding mines, nearly getting run over by German tanks, and evading enemy fire; Whereas based on his performance as a combat medic, at the end of World War II, the United States Army offered to help pay his way through medical school; Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Baldwin Wallace University, in Berea, Ohio; Whereas at the conclusion of his time in service, Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson returned to Cleveland and honorably served as a plumber for the Department of Public Works and as a valued member of the Journeymen Plumbers Union, Local 55; Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson is the pride of his family, which includes his parents, Otto and Sarah, his brothers, Alan, Wayne, and Leonard, his late wife of more than 60 years, Virginia, their son, Robert C. Anderson, and a large and loving extended family; Whereas Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson passed away on November 15, 2014, in Arizona, and his death is a major loss to his family, the Grand Canyon State, and the United States; and Whereas the life and legacy of Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson are an immense credit to his family and the cities of Cleveland and Mesa and typify the heroes of the Greatest Generation : Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) honors and salutes the decades of service of Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson to the people of the United States; (2) acknowledges the contributions of Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson as a paratrooper, combat medic, plumber, husband, father, and family member; and (3) extends appreciation to the family of Staff Sergeant Robert Henry Anderson, in recognition of his role as a model of lifetime service to a grateful community and Nation. |
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Whereas since the founding of the United States, innovation, creativity, industriousness,
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Whereas entrepreneurs have long been vital to the economic health and growth of the United States;
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Whereas the willingness of entrepreneurs to assume risk has resulted in unparalleled
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Whereas entrepreneurship is the stimulus for strengthening the economy,
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Whereas more than 500,000 new businesses are created in the United States
every month and small business openings have accounted for 40 percent of
new jobs in the last 20 years;
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Whereas research shows that businesses 5 years or younger were responsible for nearly every net
new job in the economy of the United States between 1980 and 2005;
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Whereas entrepreneurs and the businesses created by entrepreneurs are responsible for roughly
3,000,000 jobs
every year;
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Whereas despite economic instability, 56 percent of adults were confident that
they could start a business and 82 percent of entrepreneurs in 2012 used
their own savings for startup cash, indicating that entrepreneurial spirit remains strong
in the United States;
</text>
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Whereas collaboration and cooperation amidst a broad coalition of organizations,
including nonprofit entrepreneurial incubators, angel investors, venture
capitalists, crowd-funding initiatives, and other early-stage investors,
catalyze entrepreneurial ventures;
</text>
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Whereas the Federal Government must continue to promote entrepreneurship in all communities
by ensuring that entrepreneurs find the necessary resources to pursue their ideas;
</text>
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Whereas support for entrepreneurs, including firms managed and owned by women and other
minorities, strengthens the overall economy of the United States;
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Whereas entrepreneurial literacy skills serve as one of the 21st-century content
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Whereas more than 70 percent of young people in the United States envision starting a business or
pursuing an entrepreneurial endeavor as adults;
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Whereas positive outcomes for youth who participate in entrepreneurship
education programs include improved academic performance, increased
critical thinking skills, and heightened occupational aspirations;
</text>
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Whereas to maintain the position of the United States as a world economic leader, government,
entrepreneurs, institutions of higher education, and businesses of all sizes must be united
in a comprehensive
effort to welcome and cultivate entrepreneurial activities in the United States;
</text>
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Whereas entrepreneurs face significant barriers that the Federal Government must work to
reduce so that all entrepreneurs in the United States have a chance at success;
</text>
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Whereas entrepreneurship is the best offense for economic progress and the
finest defense against the status quo for the United States; and
</text>
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Whereas the third Tuesday of November would be an appropriate date to designate
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National Entrepreneurs Day
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Now, therefore, be it
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supports the designation of
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National Entrepreneurs Day
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recognizes the considerable contributions of entrepreneurs to the United States; and
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honors those entrepreneurs who ignite innovation and inspire the next generation.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 582 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2014 Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the third Tuesday of November as National Entrepreneurs Day .
Whereas since the founding of the United States, innovation, creativity, industriousness, and entrepreneurship have formed the economic fiber of the United States; Whereas entrepreneurs have long been vital to the economic health and growth of the United States; Whereas the willingness of entrepreneurs to assume risk has resulted in unparalleled contributions to the growth and development of the United States; Whereas entrepreneurship is the stimulus for strengthening the economy, advancing innovation, improving productivity, and creating new jobs; Whereas research shows that innovation has been responsible for approximately 2/3 of the economic growth of the United States since World War II; Whereas more than 500,000 new businesses are created in the United States every month and small business openings have accounted for 40 percent of new jobs in the last 20 years; Whereas research shows that businesses 5 years or younger were responsible for nearly every net new job in the economy of the United States between 1980 and 2005; Whereas entrepreneurs and the businesses created by entrepreneurs are responsible for roughly 3,000,000 jobs every year; Whereas despite economic instability, 56 percent of adults were confident that they could start a business and 82 percent of entrepreneurs in 2012 used their own savings for startup cash, indicating that entrepreneurial spirit remains strong in the United States; Whereas collaboration and cooperation amidst a broad coalition of organizations, including nonprofit entrepreneurial incubators, angel investors, venture capitalists, crowd-funding initiatives, and other early-stage investors, catalyze entrepreneurial ventures; Whereas the Federal Government must continue to promote entrepreneurship in all communities by ensuring that entrepreneurs find the necessary resources to pursue their ideas; Whereas support for entrepreneurs, including firms managed and owned by women and other minorities, strengthens the overall economy of the United States; Whereas entrepreneurial literacy skills serve as one of the 21st-century content areas critical to success in communities and workplaces; Whereas more than 70 percent of young people in the United States envision starting a business or pursuing an entrepreneurial endeavor as adults; Whereas positive outcomes for youth who participate in entrepreneurship education programs include improved academic performance, increased critical thinking skills, and heightened occupational aspirations; Whereas to maintain the position of the United States as a world economic leader, government, entrepreneurs, institutions of higher education, and businesses of all sizes must be united in a comprehensive effort to welcome and cultivate entrepreneurial activities in the United States; Whereas entrepreneurs face significant barriers that the Federal Government must work to reduce so that all entrepreneurs in the United States have a chance at success; Whereas entrepreneurship is the best offense for economic progress and the finest defense against the status quo for the United States; and Whereas the third Tuesday of November would be an appropriate date to designate as National Entrepreneurs Day : Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of National Entrepreneurs Day ; (2) recognizes the considerable contributions of entrepreneurs to the United States; and (3) honors those entrepreneurs who ignite innovation and inspire the next generation. |
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Mr. Isakson
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Mr. Coons
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November 20, 2014
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Designating November 30, 2014, as
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Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of
transportation in the United States;
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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;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
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Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each
year; and
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Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest
highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it
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encourages—
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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;
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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;
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clergies to
remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and
gatherings;
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law enforcement
personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly
on the
Sunday after Thanksgiving;
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motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every
time
they get behind the wheel; and
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all people of the
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2014 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Coons , and Mr. Chambliss ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 20, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 30, 2014, 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; 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; (E) motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and (F) all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 30, 2014, as Drive Safer Sunday . |
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Drive Safer Sunday
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2014 Mr. Isakson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 30, 2014, 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; 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; (E) motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and (F) all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 30, 2014, as Drive Safer Sunday . |
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Whereas Jerry Linnell, a native of Minnesota, graduated from the court reporting program of the
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Whereas Jerry Linnell, joined the Official Reporters of Debate of the United States Senate in 1982
and became Chief Reporter in 1999 supervising a staff of reporters and
transcribers and producing the Senate's portion of the Congressional
Record with remarkable accuracy;
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Whereas Jerry Linnell has earned the respect and affection of the Senators, their staffs and all of
his colleagues for his professionalism, dedication and good humor;
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Whereas Jerry Linnell now retires from the Senate after 32 years to spend more time with his wife
Jane, his four children and five grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 584 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 19, 2014 Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending Jerald D. Linnell on his service to the United States Senate.
Whereas Jerry Linnell, a native of Minnesota, graduated from the court reporting program of the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis; Whereas Jerry Linnell, joined the Official Reporters of Debate of the United States Senate in 1982 and became Chief Reporter in 1999 supervising a staff of reporters and transcribers and producing the Senate's portion of the Congressional Record with remarkable accuracy; Whereas Jerry Linnell has earned the respect and affection of the Senators, their staffs and all of his colleagues for his professionalism, dedication and good humor; Whereas Jerry Linnell now retires from the Senate after 32 years to spend more time with his wife Jane, his four children and five grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate expresses its appreciation to Jerry Linnell and commends him for his lengthy, faithful and outstanding service to the Senate. That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Jerald D. Linnell. |
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Whereas phenylketonuria is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that is characterized by the
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such as
memory loss and mood disorders, when treatment is not started within the
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Whereas phenylketonuria is also referred to as
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PKU
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Whereas newborn screening for PKU was initiated in the United States in 1963 and was recommended
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Whereas approximately 1 out of every 15,000 infants in the United States is born with
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Whereas PKU is treated with medical food;
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Whereas the 2012 Phenylketonuria Scientific Review Conference affirmed the recommendation of
lifelong dietary treatment for PKU made by the National
Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement 2000;
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Whereas the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and Genetic Metabolic Dieticians
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Whereas medical foods are medically necessary for children and adults living with PKU;
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Whereas adults with PKU who discontinue treatment are at risk for serious medical issues such as
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Whereas women with PKU must maintain strict metabolic control before and during
pregnancy to prevent fetal damage;
</text>
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Whereas children born from untreated mothers with PKU may have a condition known as
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maternal phenylketonuria syndrome
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, which can cause small brains, intellectual disabilities, birth defects of the heart, and low
birth weights;
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Whereas although there is no cure for PKU, treatment involving medical foods, medications, and
restriction of phenylalanine intake can prevent progressive, irreversible
brain damage;
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Whereas access to health insurance coverage for medical food varies across the United States, and
the long-term costs associated with caring for untreated children and
adults with PKU far exceed the cost of providing medical food treatment;
</text>
</whereas>
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Whereas gaps in medical foods coverage have a detrimental impact on individuals with PKU, their
families, and society;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
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Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful that breakthroughs in PKU research will
be forthcoming;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
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Whereas researchers across the United States are conducting important research projects involving
PKU; and
</text>
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Whereas the Senate is an institution that can raise awareness of PKU among the general
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designates December 3, 2014, as
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National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 585 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary December 3, 2014 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 3, 2014, 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 which causes intellectual disability and other neurological problems, such as memory loss and mood disorders, when treatment is not started within the first few weeks of life; Whereas phenylketonuria is also referred to as PKU or Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency; Whereas newborn screening for PKU was initiated in the United States in 1963 and was recommended for inclusion in State newborn screening programs under the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–204 ); Whereas approximately 1 out of every 15,000 infants in the United States is born with PKU; Whereas PKU is treated with medical food; Whereas the 2012 Phenylketonuria Scientific Review Conference affirmed the recommendation of lifelong dietary treatment for PKU made by the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement 2000; Whereas the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and Genetic Metabolic Dieticians International published medical and dietary guidelines on the optimal treatment of PKU in 2014; Whereas medical foods are medically necessary for children and adults living with PKU; Whereas adults with PKU who discontinue treatment are at risk for serious medical issues such as depression, impulse control disorder, phobias, tremors, and pareses; Whereas women with PKU must maintain strict metabolic control before and during pregnancy to prevent fetal damage; Whereas children born from untreated mothers with PKU may have a condition known as maternal phenylketonuria syndrome , which can cause small brains, intellectual disabilities, birth defects of the heart, and low birth weights; Whereas although there is no cure for PKU, treatment involving medical foods, medications, and restriction of phenylalanine intake can prevent progressive, irreversible brain damage; Whereas access to health insurance coverage for medical food varies across the United States, and the long-term costs associated with caring for untreated children and adults with PKU far exceed the cost of providing medical food treatment; Whereas gaps in medical foods coverage have a detrimental impact on individuals with PKU, their families, and society; Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful that breakthroughs in PKU research will be forthcoming; Whereas researchers across the United States are conducting important research projects involving PKU; and Whereas the Senate is an institution that can raise awareness of PKU among the general public and the medical community: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates December 3, 2014, 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. |
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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 which causes intellectual disability and other neurological problems,
such as
memory loss and mood disorders, when treatment is not started within the
first few weeks of life;
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Whereas phenylketonuria is also referred to as
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PKU
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<whereas>
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Whereas newborn screening for PKU was initiated in the United States in 1963 and was recommended
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Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 (
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Whereas approximately 1 out of every 15,000 infants in the United States is born with
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Whereas PKU is treated with medical food;
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Whereas the 2012 Phenylketonuria Scientific Review Conference affirmed the recommendation of
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Whereas the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and Genetic Metabolic Dieticians
International published medical and dietary guidelines on the optimal
treatment of PKU in 2014;
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Whereas medical foods are medically necessary for children and adults living with PKU;
</text>
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Whereas adults with PKU who discontinue treatment are at risk for serious medical issues such as
depression, impulse control disorder, phobias, tremors, and pareses;
</text>
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<whereas>
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Whereas women with PKU must maintain strict metabolic control before and during
pregnancy to prevent fetal damage;
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Whereas children born from untreated mothers with PKU may have a condition known as
<quote>
maternal phenylketonuria syndrome
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, which can cause small brains, intellectual disabilities, birth defects of the heart, and low
birth weights;
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Whereas although there is no cure for PKU, treatment involving medical foods, medications, and
restriction of phenylalanine intake can prevent progressive, irreversible
brain damage;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas access to health insurance coverage for medical food varies across the United States, and
the long-term costs associated with caring for untreated children and
adults with PKU far exceed the cost of providing medical food treatment;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas gaps in medical foods coverage have a detrimental impact on individuals with PKU, their
families, and society;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
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Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful that breakthroughs in PKU research will
be forthcoming;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
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Whereas researchers across the United States are conducting important research projects involving
PKU; and
</text>
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Whereas the Senate is an institution that can raise awareness of PKU among the general
public and the medical community: Now, therefore, be it
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designates December 3, 2014, as
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encourages all people in the United States to become more informed about phenylketonuria; and
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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.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 585 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Ms. Baldwin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating December 3, 2014, 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 which causes intellectual disability and other neurological problems, such as memory loss and mood disorders, when treatment is not started within the first few weeks of life; Whereas phenylketonuria is also referred to as PKU or Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency; Whereas newborn screening for PKU was initiated in the United States in 1963 and was recommended for inclusion in State newborn screening programs under the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110–204 ); Whereas approximately 1 out of every 15,000 infants in the United States is born with PKU; Whereas PKU is treated with medical food; Whereas the 2012 Phenylketonuria Scientific Review Conference affirmed the recommendation of lifelong dietary treatment for PKU made by the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement 2000; Whereas the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and Genetic Metabolic Dieticians International published medical and dietary guidelines on the optimal treatment of PKU in 2014; Whereas medical foods are medically necessary for children and adults living with PKU; Whereas adults with PKU who discontinue treatment are at risk for serious medical issues such as depression, impulse control disorder, phobias, tremors, and pareses; Whereas women with PKU must maintain strict metabolic control before and during pregnancy to prevent fetal damage; Whereas children born from untreated mothers with PKU may have a condition known as maternal phenylketonuria syndrome , which can cause small brains, intellectual disabilities, birth defects of the heart, and low birth weights; Whereas although there is no cure for PKU, treatment involving medical foods, medications, and restriction of phenylalanine intake can prevent progressive, irreversible brain damage; Whereas access to health insurance coverage for medical food varies across the United States, and the long-term costs associated with caring for untreated children and adults with PKU far exceed the cost of providing medical food treatment; Whereas gaps in medical foods coverage have a detrimental impact on individuals with PKU, their families, and society; Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful that breakthroughs in PKU research will be forthcoming; Whereas researchers across the United States are conducting important research projects involving PKU; and Whereas the Senate is an institution that can raise awareness of PKU among the general public and the medical community: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates December 3, 2014, 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. |
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S. RES. 586
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November 20, 2014
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Mr. Menendez
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Mr. Kirk
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Mr. Durbin
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Mr. Cardin
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,
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Mr. Rubio
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Mr. Markey
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,
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Mrs. Boxer
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,
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Mr. Booker
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,
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Mr. Coons
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Calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that
addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and
development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and
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Whereas, of the 1,500,000 members of the Rohingya ethnic minority community worldwide, over
1,200,000 stateless Rohingya live in Burma, mostly in northern Rakhine
State, including 140,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs);
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the security, stability, and development of Rakhine State is dependent on the rule of law
and
non-discriminatory access to citizenship, livelihoods and services, and
protection for all residents;
</text>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, on November 12, 2014, President Barack Obama traveled to Burma, where he
<quote>
stressed the need to find durable and effective solutions for the terrible violence in Rakhine
state, solutions that end discrimination, provide greater security and
economic opportunities, protect all citizens, and promote greater
tolerance and understanding,
</quote>
while noting that legitimate government is a government based on
<quote>
the recognition that all people are equal under the law
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Department of State has, since 1999, regularly expressed its particular
concern for severe legal, economic, and social discrimination against
Burma’s Rohingya population in its Country Report for Human Rights
Practices;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma reported a
<quote>
long history of discrimination and persecution against the Rohingya Muslim community which could
amount to crimes against humanity
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the current Government of Burma, like its predecessors, continues to use the Burma
Citizenship Law of 1982 to exclude Rohingya from a list of legally
recognized ethnic groups, despite many having lived in Rakhine State for
generations, thereby rendering Rohingya stateless and vulnerable to
exploitation and abuse;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in its March 2014 census, the first in over 30 years, the Government of Burma reneged on
its commitment to allow all people in Burma to self-identify and ordered
the Rohingya to ethnically identify as
<quote>
Bengali
</quote>
, resulting in their exclusion from census data and thereby severely undermining the validity of
the data for Rakhine State and creating the potential for further
discrimination and conflict;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas local and national policies and practices discriminate against Rohingya by denying them
freedom of movement outside their villages and camps, restricting access
to
livelihood, education, and health care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas authorities have required Rohingya to obtain official permission for marriages, with
reportedly onerous, humiliating, and financially prohibitive requirements
for approval;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas a two-child policy sanctioned solely upon the Rohingya population in two townships in
northern Rakhine State hinders the ability of additional children to
access basic government services, marry, or acquire property and
restricts the rights of women, sometimes resulting in serious health
consequences due to illegal and unsafe abortions;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas persecution, including arbitrary arrest, detention, and extortion of Rohingya and other
Muslim communities, continues to be widespread;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas violence targeting Rohingya in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Sittwe in June and July 2012
resulted in the deaths of at least 57 Muslims and the destruction of 1,336
Rohingya homes and left thousands displaced;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, between October 21–30, 2012, numerous people were killed, and a village in Mrauk-U
township was destroyed during deadly ethnic violence between the Rakhine
and Rohingya communities;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the lack of a credible independent investigation has resulted in persistent questions about
violence that may have resulted in the death of Rohingya in a village in
Maungdaw township in January 2014, and human rights groups reported mass
arrests and arbitrary detention of Rohingya in the aftermath of this
violence;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas local, state, and national security police and border officers have failed to protect those
vulnerable to attack and, in some cases, participated in violence against
Rohingya and other Muslims;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Government of Burma has relocated displaced Rohingya into displacement camps where they
have limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, food, sanitation,
health care, livelihoods, or basic education for their children;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas thousands of Rohingya are entirely reliant on international assistance for food, clean
water, and health care because they are not permitted to move for work and
therefore cannot provide for their families;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in February 2014, the Government of Burma suspended the activities of Nobel Laureate
Médecins Sans Frontières, the primary provider of health care to hundreds
of
thousands in Rakhine State;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Government of Burma entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with
the Médecins Sans Frontières in September 2014 but all services have not
resumed;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas attacks on organizations and their property in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, in
March 2014 caused over 300 international aid workers to evacuate the
area, and while many of these aid workers have now returned, they have not
yet been able to resume full operations, leaving many more people
vulnerable, particularly in the area of health care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the denial of unhindered humanitarian assistance when populations are in need of such
services is a severe breach of a government’s responsibility to protect
and support its residents and suggests disregard for individuals who
suffer the effects of disease and malnourishment as a result of a lack of
assistance;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries, including 34,000 that
have registered in official camps in Bangladesh, plus another 300,000 to
500,000 that are unregistered in Bangladesh, and at least 35,000 in
Malaysia, plus many thousands more in Thailand and Indonesia;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, approximately 100,000
Rohingya have fled from Rakhine State, and up to 2,000 Rohingya who fled
Burma by boat are presumed dead or are missing at sea since 2012;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas up to 200,000 Rohingya, who fled persecution from Burma up to 20 years ago and sought
refugee protection in Bangladesh, continue to face discrimination,
statelessness, and other hurdles to accessing necessary services in their
country of refuge;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, according to the Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in
Persons Report, the Rohingya community in Bangladesh is especially
vulnerable to human
trafficking, and unregistered Rohingya who were trafficking victims may
have been detained indefinitely in Bangladesh due to lack of
documentation;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Government of Bangladesh has banned marriage registrars from officiating marriages
involving Rohingyas attempting to wed one another and those seeking unions
with Bangladeshi nationals; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in Thailand, according to the United States Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in
Persons Report, corrupt civilian and military officials are alleged to
have profited from the smuggling of Rohingya asylum seekers from Burma and
Bangladesh and allegedly have been complicit in their sale into forced
labor on commercial fishing vessels: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
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That the Senate—
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(1)
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calls on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that
addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and
development under equitable and just application of the rule of law;
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(2)
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welcomes the Government of Burma’s announcement that Médecins Sans Frontières has been invited back
to work
in Rakhine State and encourages the Government of Burma to ensure that the
organization is able
to resume
operations alongside other humanitarian organizations without undue
restrictions on their humanitarian operations;
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calls on the Government of Burma to end all forms of persecution and discrimination, including
freedom of movement restrictions, of the Rohingya people and ensure
respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and
religious minority groups within Burma;
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calls on the Government of Burma to respect the Rohingya’s right to self-identification, redraft
the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally
recognized legal standards, and include both Rakhine and Rohingya leaders
and community members in the redrafting process;
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calls on the Government of Burma to support an international and independent investigation into the
violence that has occurred in Rakhine State since June 2012, implement the
recommendations put forth, and prosecute the perpetrators of violence
consistent with due process;
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(6)
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calls on the Government of Burma to conform to international norms on the provision of unrestricted
humanitarian access by international organizations to all in need, without
discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, religious
belief, or political opinion;
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(7)
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calls on the regional governments to protect the rights of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees,
as well as respect the international legal principle of non-refoulement;
and
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(8)
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calls on the United States Government and the international community to call on the Government of
Burma to take all necessary measures to end the persecution and
discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental
rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 586 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Kirk , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Booker , Mr. Coons , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes.
Whereas, of the 1,500,000 members of the Rohingya ethnic minority community worldwide, over 1,200,000 stateless Rohingya live in Burma, mostly in northern Rakhine State, including 140,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs); Whereas the security, stability, and development of Rakhine State is dependent on the rule of law and non-discriminatory access to citizenship, livelihoods and services, and protection for all residents; Whereas, on November 12, 2014, President Barack Obama traveled to Burma, where he stressed the need to find durable and effective solutions for the terrible violence in Rakhine state, solutions that end discrimination, provide greater security and economic opportunities, protect all citizens, and promote greater tolerance and understanding, while noting that legitimate government is a government based on the recognition that all people are equal under the law ; Whereas the Department of State has, since 1999, regularly expressed its particular concern for severe legal, economic, and social discrimination against Burma’s Rohingya population in its Country Report for Human Rights Practices; Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma reported a long history of discrimination and persecution against the Rohingya Muslim community which could amount to crimes against humanity ; Whereas the current Government of Burma, like its predecessors, continues to use the Burma Citizenship Law of 1982 to exclude Rohingya from a list of legally recognized ethnic groups, despite many having lived in Rakhine State for generations, thereby rendering Rohingya stateless and vulnerable to exploitation and abuse; Whereas, in its March 2014 census, the first in over 30 years, the Government of Burma reneged on its commitment to allow all people in Burma to self-identify and ordered the Rohingya to ethnically identify as Bengali , resulting in their exclusion from census data and thereby severely undermining the validity of the data for Rakhine State and creating the potential for further discrimination and conflict; Whereas local and national policies and practices discriminate against Rohingya by denying them freedom of movement outside their villages and camps, restricting access to livelihood, education, and health care; Whereas authorities have required Rohingya to obtain official permission for marriages, with reportedly onerous, humiliating, and financially prohibitive requirements for approval; Whereas a two-child policy sanctioned solely upon the Rohingya population in two townships in northern Rakhine State hinders the ability of additional children to access basic government services, marry, or acquire property and restricts the rights of women, sometimes resulting in serious health consequences due to illegal and unsafe abortions; Whereas persecution, including arbitrary arrest, detention, and extortion of Rohingya and other Muslim communities, continues to be widespread; Whereas violence targeting Rohingya in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Sittwe in June and July 2012 resulted in the deaths of at least 57 Muslims and the destruction of 1,336 Rohingya homes and left thousands displaced; Whereas, between October 21–30, 2012, numerous people were killed, and a village in Mrauk-U township was destroyed during deadly ethnic violence between the Rakhine and Rohingya communities; Whereas the lack of a credible independent investigation has resulted in persistent questions about violence that may have resulted in the death of Rohingya in a village in Maungdaw township in January 2014, and human rights groups reported mass arrests and arbitrary detention of Rohingya in the aftermath of this violence; Whereas local, state, and national security police and border officers have failed to protect those vulnerable to attack and, in some cases, participated in violence against Rohingya and other Muslims; Whereas the Government of Burma has relocated displaced Rohingya into displacement camps where they have limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, food, sanitation, health care, livelihoods, or basic education for their children; Whereas thousands of Rohingya are entirely reliant on international assistance for food, clean water, and health care because they are not permitted to move for work and therefore cannot provide for their families; Whereas, in February 2014, the Government of Burma suspended the activities of Nobel Laureate Médecins Sans Frontières, the primary provider of health care to hundreds of thousands in Rakhine State; Whereas the Government of Burma entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Médecins Sans Frontières in September 2014 but all services have not resumed; Whereas attacks on organizations and their property in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, in March 2014 caused over 300 international aid workers to evacuate the area, and while many of these aid workers have now returned, they have not yet been able to resume full operations, leaving many more people vulnerable, particularly in the area of health care; Whereas the denial of unhindered humanitarian assistance when populations are in need of such services is a severe breach of a government’s responsibility to protect and support its residents and suggests disregard for individuals who suffer the effects of disease and malnourishment as a result of a lack of assistance; Whereas hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries, including 34,000 that have registered in official camps in Bangladesh, plus another 300,000 to 500,000 that are unregistered in Bangladesh, and at least 35,000 in Malaysia, plus many thousands more in Thailand and Indonesia; Whereas, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, approximately 100,000 Rohingya have fled from Rakhine State, and up to 2,000 Rohingya who fled Burma by boat are presumed dead or are missing at sea since 2012; Whereas up to 200,000 Rohingya, who fled persecution from Burma up to 20 years ago and sought refugee protection in Bangladesh, continue to face discrimination, statelessness, and other hurdles to accessing necessary services in their country of refuge; Whereas, according to the Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report, the Rohingya community in Bangladesh is especially vulnerable to human trafficking, and unregistered Rohingya who were trafficking victims may have been detained indefinitely in Bangladesh due to lack of documentation; Whereas the Government of Bangladesh has banned marriage registrars from officiating marriages involving Rohingyas attempting to wed one another and those seeking unions with Bangladeshi nationals; and Whereas, in Thailand, according to the United States Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report, corrupt civilian and military officials are alleged to have profited from the smuggling of Rohingya asylum seekers from Burma and Bangladesh and allegedly have been complicit in their sale into forced labor on commercial fishing vessels: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) calls on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law; (2) welcomes the Government of Burma’s announcement that Médecins Sans Frontières has been invited back to work in Rakhine State and encourages the Government of Burma to ensure that the organization is able to resume operations alongside other humanitarian organizations without undue restrictions on their humanitarian operations; (3) calls on the Government of Burma to end all forms of persecution and discrimination, including freedom of movement restrictions, of the Rohingya people and ensure respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma; (4) calls on the Government of Burma to respect the Rohingya’s right to self-identification, redraft the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally recognized legal standards, and include both Rakhine and Rohingya leaders and community members in the redrafting process; (5) calls on the Government of Burma to support an international and independent investigation into the violence that has occurred in Rakhine State since June 2012, implement the recommendations put forth, and prosecute the perpetrators of violence consistent with due process; (6) calls on the Government of Burma to conform to international norms on the provision of unrestricted humanitarian access by international organizations to all in need, without discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, religious belief, or political opinion; (7) calls on the regional governments to protect the rights of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees, as well as respect the international legal principle of non-refoulement; and (8) calls on the United States Government and the international community to call on the Government of Burma to take all necessary measures to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma. |
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113 SRES 586 RS: Calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes.
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2014-11-20
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III
</distribution-code>
<calendar>
Calendar No. 615
</calendar>
<congress>
113th CONGRESS
</congress>
<session>
2d Session
</session>
<legis-num>
S. RES. 586
</legis-num>
<current-chamber>
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
</current-chamber>
<action display="yes">
<action-date date="20141120">
November 20, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
<sponsor name-id="S306">
Mr. Menendez
</sponsor>
(for himself,
<cosponsor name-id="S339">
Mr. Kirk
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S253">
Mr. Durbin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S308">
Mr. Cardin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S350">
Mr. Rubio
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S369">
Mr. Markey
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S223">
Mrs. Boxer
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S370">
Mr. Booker
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S337">
Mr. Coons
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="S324">
Mrs. Shaheen
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
<committee-name committee-id="SSFR00">
Committee on Foreign Relations
</committee-name>
</action-desc>
</action>
<action stage="Reported-in-Senate">
<action-date>
December 4, 2014
</action-date>
<action-desc>
Reported by
<sponsor name-id="S306">
Mr. Menendez
</sponsor>
, with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble
</action-desc>
<action-instruction>
Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic
</action-instruction>
<action-instruction>
Strike the preamble and insert the part printed in italic
</action-instruction>
</action>
<legis-type>
RESOLUTION
</legis-type>
<official-title display="yes">
Calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that
addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and
development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and
for other purposes.
</official-title>
</form>
<preamble>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, of the 1,500,000 members of the Rohingya ethnic minority community worldwide, over
1,200,000 stateless Rohingya live in Burma, mostly in northern Rakhine
State, including 140,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs);
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the security, stability, and development of Rakhine State is dependent on the rule of law
and
non-discriminatory access to citizenship, livelihoods and services, and
protection for all residents;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, on November 12, 2014, President Barack Obama traveled to Burma, where he
<quote>
stressed the need to find durable and effective solutions for the terrible violence in Rakhine
state, solutions that end discrimination, provide greater security and
economic opportunities, protect all citizens, and promote greater
tolerance and understanding,
</quote>
while noting that legitimate government is a government based on
<quote>
the recognition that all people are equal under the law
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the Department of State has, since 1999, regularly expressed its particular
concern for severe legal, economic, and social discrimination against
Burma’s Rohingya population in its Country Report for Human Rights
Practices;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma reported a
<quote>
long history of discrimination and persecution against the Rohingya Muslim community which could
amount to crimes against humanity
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the current Government of Burma, like its predecessors, continues to use the Burma
Citizenship Law of 1982 to exclude Rohingya from a list of legally
recognized ethnic groups, despite many having lived in Rakhine State for
generations, thereby rendering Rohingya stateless and vulnerable to
exploitation and abuse;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, in its March 2014 census, the first in over 30 years, the Government of Burma reneged on
its commitment to allow all people in Burma to self-identify and ordered
the Rohingya to ethnically identify as
<quote>
Bengali
</quote>
, resulting in their exclusion from census data and thereby severely undermining the validity of
the data for Rakhine State and creating the potential for further
discrimination and conflict;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas local and national policies and practices discriminate against Rohingya by denying them
freedom of movement outside their villages and camps, restricting access
to
livelihood, education, and health care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas authorities have required Rohingya to obtain official permission for marriages, with
reportedly onerous, humiliating, and financially prohibitive requirements
for approval;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas a two-child policy sanctioned solely upon the Rohingya population in two townships in
northern Rakhine State hinders the ability of additional children to
access basic government services, marry, or acquire property and
restricts the rights of women, sometimes resulting in serious health
consequences due to illegal and unsafe abortions;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas persecution, including arbitrary arrest, detention, and extortion of Rohingya and other
Muslim communities, continues to be widespread;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas violence targeting Rohingya in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Sittwe in June and July 2012
resulted in the deaths of at least 57 Muslims and the destruction of 1,336
Rohingya homes and left thousands displaced;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, between October 21–30, 2012, numerous people were killed, and a village in Mrauk-U
township was destroyed during deadly ethnic violence between the Rakhine
and Rohingya communities;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the lack of a credible independent investigation has resulted in persistent questions about
violence that may have resulted in the death of Rohingya in a village in
Maungdaw township in January 2014, and human rights groups reported mass
arrests and arbitrary detention of Rohingya in the aftermath of this
violence;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas local, state, and national security police and border officers have failed to protect those
vulnerable to attack and, in some cases, participated in violence against
Rohingya and other Muslims;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the Government of Burma has relocated displaced Rohingya into displacement camps where they
have limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, food, sanitation,
health care, livelihoods, or basic education for their children;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas thousands of Rohingya are entirely reliant on international assistance for food, clean
water, and health care because they are not permitted to move for work and
therefore cannot provide for their families;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, in February 2014, the Government of Burma suspended the activities of Nobel Laureate
Médecins Sans Frontières, the primary provider of health care to hundreds
of
thousands in Rakhine State;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the Government of Burma entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with
the Médecins Sans Frontières in September 2014 but all services have not
resumed;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas attacks on organizations and their property in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, in
March 2014 caused over 300 international aid workers to evacuate the
area, and while many of these aid workers have now returned, they have not
yet been able to resume full operations, leaving many more people
vulnerable, particularly in the area of health care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the denial of unhindered humanitarian assistance when populations are in need of such
services is a severe breach of a government’s responsibility to protect
and support its residents and suggests disregard for individuals who
suffer the effects of disease and malnourishment as a result of a lack of
assistance;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries, including 34,000 that
have registered in official camps in Bangladesh, plus another 300,000 to
500,000 that are unregistered in Bangladesh, and at least 35,000 in
Malaysia, plus many thousands more in Thailand and Indonesia;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, approximately 100,000
Rohingya have fled from Rakhine State, and up to 2,000 Rohingya who fled
Burma by boat are presumed dead or are missing at sea since 2012;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas up to 200,000 Rohingya, who fled persecution from Burma up to 20 years ago and sought
refugee protection in Bangladesh, continue to face discrimination,
statelessness, and other hurdles to accessing necessary services in their
country of refuge;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, according to the Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in
Persons Report, the Rohingya community in Bangladesh is especially
vulnerable to human
trafficking, and unregistered Rohingya who were trafficking victims may
have been detained indefinitely in Bangladesh due to lack of
documentation;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas the Government of Bangladesh has banned marriage registrars from officiating marriages
involving Rohingyas attempting to wed one another and those seeking unions
with Bangladeshi nationals; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="deleted" reported-display-style="strikethrough">
<text>
Whereas, in Thailand, according to the United States Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in
Persons Report, corrupt civilian and military officials are alleged to
have profited from the smuggling of Rohingya asylum seekers from Burma and
Bangladesh and allegedly have been complicit in their sale into forced
labor on commercial fishing vessels: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, of the 1,500,000 members of the Rohingya ethnic minority community worldwide, over
1,200,000 stateless Rohingya live in Burma, mostly in northern Rakhine
State, including 140,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs);
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the security, stability, and development of Rakhine State is dependent on the rule of law
and
non-discriminatory access to citizenship, livelihoods and services, and
protection for all residents;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, on November 12, 2014, President Barack Obama traveled to Burma, where he
<quote>
stressed the need to find durable and effective solutions for the terrible violence in Rakhine
state, solutions that end discrimination, provide greater security and
economic opportunities, protect all citizens, and promote greater
tolerance and understanding,
</quote>
while noting that legitimate government is a government based on
<quote>
the recognition that all people are equal under the law
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the Department of State has, since 1999, regularly expressed its particular
concern for severe legal, economic, and social discrimination against
Burma’s Rohingya population in its Country Report for Human Rights
Practices;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma reported a
<quote>
long history of discrimination and persecution against the Rohingya Muslim community
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the current Government of Burma, like its predecessors, continues to use the Burma
Citizenship Law of 1982 to exclude Rohingya from a list of legally
recognized ethnic groups, despite many having lived in Rakhine State for
generations, thereby rendering Rohingya stateless and vulnerable to
exploitation and abuse;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, in its March 2014 census, the first in over 30 years, the Government of Burma reneged on
its commitment to allow all people in Burma to self-identify and ordered
the Rohingya to ethnically identify as
<quote>
Bengali
</quote>
, resulting in their exclusion from census data and thereby undermining the validity of
the data for Rakhine State and creating the potential for further
discrimination and conflict;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas local and national policies and practices discriminate against Rohingya by denying them
freedom of movement outside their villages and camps, restricting access
to
livelihood, education, and health care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas authorities have required Rohingya to obtain official permission for marriages, with
reportedly onerous, humiliating, and financially prohibitive requirements
for approval;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas a two-child policy sanctioned solely upon the Rohingya population in two townships in
northern Rakhine State hinders the ability of additional children to
access basic government services, marry, or acquire property and
restricts the rights of the Rohingya population;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas persecution, including arbitrary arrest, detention, and extortion of Rohingya and other
Muslim communities, continues to be widespread;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas violence targeting Rohingya in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Sittwe in June and July 2012
resulted in the deaths of at least 57 Muslims and the destruction of 1,336
Rohingya homes and left thousands displaced;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, between October 21–30, 2012, numerous people were killed, and a village in Mrauk-U
township was destroyed during deadly ethnic violence between the Rakhine
and Rohingya communities;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the lack of a credible independent investigation has resulted in persistent questions about
violence that may have resulted in the death of Rohingya in a village in
Maungdaw township in January 2014, and human rights groups reported mass
arrests and arbitrary detention of Rohingya in the aftermath of this
violence;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas local, state, and national security police and border officers have failed to protect those
vulnerable to attack and, in some cases, participated in violence against
Rohingya and other Muslims;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the Government of Burma has relocated displaced Rohingya into displacement camps where they
have limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, food, sanitation,
health care, livelihoods, or basic education for their children;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas thousands of Rohingya are entirely reliant on international assistance for food, clean
water, and health care because they are not permitted to move for work and
therefore cannot provide for their families;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, in February 2014, the Government of Burma suspended the activities of Nobel Laureate
Médecins Sans Frontières, the primary provider of health care to hundreds
of
thousands in Rakhine State;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the Government of Burma entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with
the Médecins Sans Frontières in September 2014 but all services have not
resumed;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas attacks on organizations and their property in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, in
March 2014 caused over 300 international aid workers to evacuate the
area, and while many of these aid workers have now returned, they have not
yet been able to resume full operations, leaving many more people
vulnerable, particularly in the area of health care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the denial of humanitarian assistance when populations are in need of such
services suggests disregard for individuals who
suffer the effects of disease and malnourishment as a result of a lack of
assistance;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries, including 34,000 that
have registered in official camps in Bangladesh, plus another 300,000 to
500,000 that are unregistered in Bangladesh, and at least 35,000 in
Malaysia, plus many thousands more in Thailand and Indonesia;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, approximately 100,000
Rohingya have fled from Rakhine State, and up to 2,000 Rohingya who fled
Burma by boat are presumed dead or are missing at sea since 2012;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas up to 200,000 Rohingya, who fled persecution from Burma up to 20 years ago and sought
refugee protection in Bangladesh, continue to face discrimination,
statelessness, and other hurdles to accessing necessary services in their
country of refuge;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, according to the Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in
Persons Report, the Rohingya community in Bangladesh is especially
vulnerable to human
trafficking, and unregistered Rohingya who were trafficking victims may
have been detained indefinitely in Bangladesh due to lack of
documentation;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas the Government of Bangladesh has banned marriage registrars from officiating marriages
involving Rohingyas attempting to wed one another and those seeking unions
with Bangladeshi nationals; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas changed="added" reported-display-style="italic">
<text>
Whereas, in Thailand, according to the United States Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in
Persons Report, corrupt civilian and military officials are alleged to
have profited from the smuggling of Rohingya asylum seekers from Burma and
Bangladesh and allegedly have been complicit in their sale into forced
labor on commercial fishing vessels: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
</preamble>
<resolution-body>
<section changed="deleted" display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="S1" reported-display-style="strikethrough" section-type="undesignated-section">
<enum/>
<text>
That the Senate—
</text>
<paragraph id="id728cc8edb9af40b6a56093abfd15ab7d">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that
addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and
development under equitable and just application of the rule of law;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id5a63314459b6432fa7b1296e824f6c56">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
welcomes the Government of Burma’s announcement that Médecins Sans Frontières has been invited back
to work
in Rakhine State and encourages the Government of Burma to ensure that the
organization is able
to resume
operations alongside other humanitarian organizations without undue
restrictions on their humanitarian operations;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id371924fd65764e34b0a50d848d62f2f8">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to end all forms of persecution and discrimination, including
freedom of movement restrictions, of the Rohingya people and ensure
respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and
religious minority groups within Burma;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="idf8db7c79cedd44cb85cbc1f6b2c22bb2">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to respect the Rohingya’s right to self-identification, redraft
the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally
recognized legal standards, and include both Rakhine and Rohingya leaders
and community members in the redrafting process;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id0ee1c1adae9041e8ba6f8ea2c0766b5e">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to support an international and independent investigation into the
violence that has occurred in Rakhine State since June 2012, implement the
recommendations put forth, and prosecute the perpetrators of violence
consistent with due process;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="ide4ad527fb0be4bc695b723fce2397212">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to conform to international norms on the provision of unrestricted
humanitarian access by international organizations to all in need, without
discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, religious
belief, or political opinion;
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the regional governments to protect the rights of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees,
as well as respect the international legal principle of non-refoulement;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id66f25316819a44faa85170833979337e">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the United States Government and the international community to call on the Government of
Burma to take all necessary measures to end the persecution and
discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental
rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma.
</text>
</paragraph>
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That the Senate—
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that
addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and
development under equitable and just application of the rule of law;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="idd056c874-35cc-4d91-a29e-b96f946737fc">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
welcomes the Government of Burma’s announcement that Médecins Sans Frontières has been invited back
to work
in Rakhine State and encourages the Government of Burma to ensure that the
organization is able
to resume
operations alongside other humanitarian organizations without undue
restrictions on their humanitarian operations;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id3c852486-87c0-4467-947b-2d04c47293dc">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to end all forms of persecution and discrimination, including
freedom of movement restrictions, of the Rohingya people and ensure
respect for the human rights for all ethnic and
religious minority groups within Burma;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id4fa93e1d-a051-4d0b-9c4e-453e966c8c00">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to respect the Rohingya’s right to self-identification, redraft
the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally
recognized legal standards, and include both Rakhine and Rohingya leaders
and community members in the redrafting process;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id6182f5c6-8db7-4169-acc4-a2c32c94def9">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to support an international and independent investigation into the
violence that has occurred in Rakhine State since June 2012, implement the
recommendations put forth, and prosecute the perpetrators of violence
consistent with due process;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id421b5f15-055c-4431-9ff8-9345c399a848">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Government of Burma to conform to international norms on the provision of
humanitarian access by international organizations to those in need,
without
discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, religious
belief, or political opinion;
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| III Calendar No. 615 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 586 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Kirk , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Cardin , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Markey , Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Booker , Mr. Coons , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 4, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic Strike the preamble and insert the part printed in italic RESOLUTION Calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes.
Whereas, of the 1,500,000 members of the Rohingya ethnic minority community worldwide, over 1,200,000 stateless Rohingya live in Burma, mostly in northern Rakhine State, including 140,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs); Whereas the security, stability, and development of Rakhine State is dependent on the rule of law and non-discriminatory access to citizenship, livelihoods and services, and protection for all residents; Whereas, on November 12, 2014, President Barack Obama traveled to Burma, where he stressed the need to find durable and effective solutions for the terrible violence in Rakhine state, solutions that end discrimination, provide greater security and economic opportunities, protect all citizens, and promote greater tolerance and understanding, while noting that legitimate government is a government based on the recognition that all people are equal under the law ; Whereas the Department of State has, since 1999, regularly expressed its particular concern for severe legal, economic, and social discrimination against Burma’s Rohingya population in its Country Report for Human Rights Practices; Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma reported a long history of discrimination and persecution against the Rohingya Muslim community which could amount to crimes against humanity ; Whereas the current Government of Burma, like its predecessors, continues to use the Burma Citizenship Law of 1982 to exclude Rohingya from a list of legally recognized ethnic groups, despite many having lived in Rakhine State for generations, thereby rendering Rohingya stateless and vulnerable to exploitation and abuse; Whereas, in its March 2014 census, the first in over 30 years, the Government of Burma reneged on its commitment to allow all people in Burma to self-identify and ordered the Rohingya to ethnically identify as Bengali , resulting in their exclusion from census data and thereby severely undermining the validity of the data for Rakhine State and creating the potential for further discrimination and conflict; Whereas local and national policies and practices discriminate against Rohingya by denying them freedom of movement outside their villages and camps, restricting access to livelihood, education, and health care; Whereas authorities have required Rohingya to obtain official permission for marriages, with reportedly onerous, humiliating, and financially prohibitive requirements for approval; Whereas a two-child policy sanctioned solely upon the Rohingya population in two townships in northern Rakhine State hinders the ability of additional children to access basic government services, marry, or acquire property and restricts the rights of women, sometimes resulting in serious health consequences due to illegal and unsafe abortions; Whereas persecution, including arbitrary arrest, detention, and extortion of Rohingya and other Muslim communities, continues to be widespread; Whereas violence targeting Rohingya in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Sittwe in June and July 2012 resulted in the deaths of at least 57 Muslims and the destruction of 1,336 Rohingya homes and left thousands displaced; Whereas, between October 21–30, 2012, numerous people were killed, and a village in Mrauk-U township was destroyed during deadly ethnic violence between the Rakhine and Rohingya communities; Whereas the lack of a credible independent investigation has resulted in persistent questions about violence that may have resulted in the death of Rohingya in a village in Maungdaw township in January 2014, and human rights groups reported mass arrests and arbitrary detention of Rohingya in the aftermath of this violence; Whereas local, state, and national security police and border officers have failed to protect those vulnerable to attack and, in some cases, participated in violence against Rohingya and other Muslims; Whereas the Government of Burma has relocated displaced Rohingya into displacement camps where they have limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, food, sanitation, health care, livelihoods, or basic education for their children; Whereas thousands of Rohingya are entirely reliant on international assistance for food, clean water, and health care because they are not permitted to move for work and therefore cannot provide for their families; Whereas, in February 2014, the Government of Burma suspended the activities of Nobel Laureate Médecins Sans Frontières, the primary provider of health care to hundreds of thousands in Rakhine State; Whereas the Government of Burma entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Médecins Sans Frontières in September 2014 but all services have not resumed; Whereas attacks on organizations and their property in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, in March 2014 caused over 300 international aid workers to evacuate the area, and while many of these aid workers have now returned, they have not yet been able to resume full operations, leaving many more people vulnerable, particularly in the area of health care; Whereas the denial of unhindered humanitarian assistance when populations are in need of such services is a severe breach of a government’s responsibility to protect and support its residents and suggests disregard for individuals who suffer the effects of disease and malnourishment as a result of a lack of assistance; Whereas hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries, including 34,000 that have registered in official camps in Bangladesh, plus another 300,000 to 500,000 that are unregistered in Bangladesh, and at least 35,000 in Malaysia, plus many thousands more in Thailand and Indonesia; Whereas, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, approximately 100,000 Rohingya have fled from Rakhine State, and up to 2,000 Rohingya who fled Burma by boat are presumed dead or are missing at sea since 2012; Whereas up to 200,000 Rohingya, who fled persecution from Burma up to 20 years ago and sought refugee protection in Bangladesh, continue to face discrimination, statelessness, and other hurdles to accessing necessary services in their country of refuge; Whereas, according to the Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report, the Rohingya community in Bangladesh is especially vulnerable to human trafficking, and unregistered Rohingya who were trafficking victims may have been detained indefinitely in Bangladesh due to lack of documentation; Whereas the Government of Bangladesh has banned marriage registrars from officiating marriages involving Rohingyas attempting to wed one another and those seeking unions with Bangladeshi nationals; and Whereas, in Thailand, according to the United States Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report, corrupt civilian and military officials are alleged to have profited from the smuggling of Rohingya asylum seekers from Burma and Bangladesh and allegedly have been complicit in their sale into forced labor on commercial fishing vessels: Now, therefore, be it Whereas, of the 1,500,000 members of the Rohingya ethnic minority community worldwide, over 1,200,000 stateless Rohingya live in Burma, mostly in northern Rakhine State, including 140,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs); Whereas the security, stability, and development of Rakhine State is dependent on the rule of law and non-discriminatory access to citizenship, livelihoods and services, and protection for all residents; Whereas, on November 12, 2014, President Barack Obama traveled to Burma, where he stressed the need to find durable and effective solutions for the terrible violence in Rakhine state, solutions that end discrimination, provide greater security and economic opportunities, protect all citizens, and promote greater tolerance and understanding, while noting that legitimate government is a government based on the recognition that all people are equal under the law ; Whereas the Department of State has, since 1999, regularly expressed its particular concern for severe legal, economic, and social discrimination against Burma’s Rohingya population in its Country Report for Human Rights Practices; Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Burma reported a long history of discrimination and persecution against the Rohingya Muslim community ; Whereas the current Government of Burma, like its predecessors, continues to use the Burma Citizenship Law of 1982 to exclude Rohingya from a list of legally recognized ethnic groups, despite many having lived in Rakhine State for generations, thereby rendering Rohingya stateless and vulnerable to exploitation and abuse; Whereas, in its March 2014 census, the first in over 30 years, the Government of Burma reneged on its commitment to allow all people in Burma to self-identify and ordered the Rohingya to ethnically identify as Bengali , resulting in their exclusion from census data and thereby undermining the validity of the data for Rakhine State and creating the potential for further discrimination and conflict; Whereas local and national policies and practices discriminate against Rohingya by denying them freedom of movement outside their villages and camps, restricting access to livelihood, education, and health care; Whereas authorities have required Rohingya to obtain official permission for marriages, with reportedly onerous, humiliating, and financially prohibitive requirements for approval; Whereas a two-child policy sanctioned solely upon the Rohingya population in two townships in northern Rakhine State hinders the ability of additional children to access basic government services, marry, or acquire property and restricts the rights of the Rohingya population; Whereas persecution, including arbitrary arrest, detention, and extortion of Rohingya and other Muslim communities, continues to be widespread; Whereas violence targeting Rohingya in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Sittwe in June and July 2012 resulted in the deaths of at least 57 Muslims and the destruction of 1,336 Rohingya homes and left thousands displaced; Whereas, between October 21–30, 2012, numerous people were killed, and a village in Mrauk-U township was destroyed during deadly ethnic violence between the Rakhine and Rohingya communities; Whereas the lack of a credible independent investigation has resulted in persistent questions about violence that may have resulted in the death of Rohingya in a village in Maungdaw township in January 2014, and human rights groups reported mass arrests and arbitrary detention of Rohingya in the aftermath of this violence; Whereas local, state, and national security police and border officers have failed to protect those vulnerable to attack and, in some cases, participated in violence against Rohingya and other Muslims; Whereas the Government of Burma has relocated displaced Rohingya into displacement camps where they have limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, food, sanitation, health care, livelihoods, or basic education for their children; Whereas thousands of Rohingya are entirely reliant on international assistance for food, clean water, and health care because they are not permitted to move for work and therefore cannot provide for their families; Whereas, in February 2014, the Government of Burma suspended the activities of Nobel Laureate Médecins Sans Frontières, the primary provider of health care to hundreds of thousands in Rakhine State; Whereas the Government of Burma entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Médecins Sans Frontières in September 2014 but all services have not resumed; Whereas attacks on organizations and their property in Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State, in March 2014 caused over 300 international aid workers to evacuate the area, and while many of these aid workers have now returned, they have not yet been able to resume full operations, leaving many more people vulnerable, particularly in the area of health care; Whereas the denial of humanitarian assistance when populations are in need of such services suggests disregard for individuals who suffer the effects of disease and malnourishment as a result of a lack of assistance; Whereas hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries, including 34,000 that have registered in official camps in Bangladesh, plus another 300,000 to 500,000 that are unregistered in Bangladesh, and at least 35,000 in Malaysia, plus many thousands more in Thailand and Indonesia; Whereas, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, approximately 100,000 Rohingya have fled from Rakhine State, and up to 2,000 Rohingya who fled Burma by boat are presumed dead or are missing at sea since 2012; Whereas up to 200,000 Rohingya, who fled persecution from Burma up to 20 years ago and sought refugee protection in Bangladesh, continue to face discrimination, statelessness, and other hurdles to accessing necessary services in their country of refuge; Whereas, according to the Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report, the Rohingya community in Bangladesh is especially vulnerable to human trafficking, and unregistered Rohingya who were trafficking victims may have been detained indefinitely in Bangladesh due to lack of documentation; Whereas the Government of Bangladesh has banned marriage registrars from officiating marriages involving Rohingyas attempting to wed one another and those seeking unions with Bangladeshi nationals; and Whereas, in Thailand, according to the United States Department of State’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report, corrupt civilian and military officials are alleged to have profited from the smuggling of Rohingya asylum seekers from Burma and Bangladesh and allegedly have been complicit in their sale into forced labor on commercial fishing vessels: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) calls on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law; (2) welcomes the Government of Burma’s announcement that Médecins Sans Frontières has been invited back to work in Rakhine State and encourages the Government of Burma to ensure that the organization is able to resume operations alongside other humanitarian organizations without undue restrictions on their humanitarian operations; (3) calls on the Government of Burma to end all forms of persecution and discrimination, including freedom of movement restrictions, of the Rohingya people and ensure respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma; (4) calls on the Government of Burma to respect the Rohingya’s right to self-identification, redraft the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally recognized legal standards, and include both Rakhine and Rohingya leaders and community members in the redrafting process; (5) calls on the Government of Burma to support an international and independent investigation into the violence that has occurred in Rakhine State since June 2012, implement the recommendations put forth, and prosecute the perpetrators of violence consistent with due process; (6) calls on the Government of Burma to conform to international norms on the provision of unrestricted humanitarian access by international organizations to all in need, without discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, religious belief, or political opinion; (7) calls on the regional governments to protect the rights of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees, as well as respect the international legal principle of non-refoulement; and (8) calls on the United States Government and the international community to call on the Government of Burma to take all necessary measures to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of all ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma.
That the Senate— (1) calls on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State’s needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law; (2) welcomes the Government of Burma’s announcement that Médecins Sans Frontières has been invited back to work in Rakhine State and encourages the Government of Burma to ensure that the organization is able to resume operations alongside other humanitarian organizations without undue restrictions on their humanitarian operations; (3) calls on the Government of Burma to end all forms of persecution and discrimination, including freedom of movement restrictions, of the Rohingya people and ensure respect for the human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma; (4) calls on the Government of Burma to respect the Rohingya’s right to self-identification, redraft the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally recognized legal standards, and include both Rakhine and Rohingya leaders and community members in the redrafting process; (5) calls on the Government of Burma to support an international and independent investigation into the violence that has occurred in Rakhine State since June 2012, implement the recommendations put forth, and prosecute the perpetrators of violence consistent with due process; (6) calls on the Government of Burma to conform to international norms on the provision of humanitarian access by international organizations to those in need, without discrimination based on nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, religious belief, or political opinion; (7) calls on the regional governments to protect the rights of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees, including the principle of non-refoulement; and (8) calls on the United States Government and the international community to call on the Government of Burma to take appropriate measures to end the persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya population and to protect the fundamental rights of ethnic and religious minority groups in Burma.
December 4, 2014 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble |
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Whereas since the signing of the Korean War armistice agreement on July 27, 1953, there has been
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Whereas North and South Korea first agreed to divided family reunions in 1985 and have since held
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Whereas the aforementioned reunions have subsequently given approximately 22,000 Koreans the
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Whereas the most recent family reunions between North Korea and South Korea took place in February
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Whereas the United States and North Korea do not maintain diplomatic relations, and certain
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Whereas more than 1,700,000 Americans are of Korean descent;
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Whereas the number of first generation Korean and Korean American divided family members is rapidly
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Whereas many Korean Americans with family members in North Korea have not seen or communicated with
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Whereas the inclusion of Korean American families in the reunion process would constitute a
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long-term goal of peace on the Korean Peninsula shared by the Governments
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 587 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Kirk (for himself and Mr. Warner ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Encouraging reunions of Korean Americans who were divided by the Korean War from their relatives in North Korea.
Whereas the division of the Korean Peninsula into the Republic of Korea (referred to in this Resolution as South Korea ) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (referred to in this Resolution as North Korea ) separated more than 10,000,000 Koreans from their family members; Whereas since the signing of the Korean War armistice agreement on July 27, 1953, there has been little to no contact between Korean Americans and their family members who remain in North Korea; Whereas North and South Korea first agreed to divided family reunions in 1985 and have since held 19 face-to-face reunions and 7 video-link reunions; Whereas the aforementioned reunions have subsequently given approximately 22,000 Koreans the opportunity to briefly reunite with their loved ones; Whereas the most recent family reunions between North Korea and South Korea took place in February 2014 after a suspension of more than 3 years; Whereas the United States and North Korea do not maintain diplomatic relations, and certain limitations exist for Korean Americans to participate in inter-Korean family reunions; Whereas more than 1,700,000 Americans are of Korean descent; Whereas the number of first generation Korean and Korean American divided family members is rapidly diminishing given their advanced age; Whereas many Korean Americans with family members in North Korea have not seen or communicated with their relatives in more than 60 years; Whereas Korean Americans and North Koreans both continue to suffer from the tragedy of being divided from their loved ones; Whereas the inclusion of Korean American families in the reunion process would constitute a positive humanitarian gesture by North Korea and contribute to the long-term goal of peace on the Korean Peninsula shared by the Governments of North Korea, of South Korea, and of the United States; Whereas the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 ) requires the President to submit a report to Congress every 180 days on efforts, if any, of the United States Government to facilitate family reunions between United States citizens and their relatives in North Korea ; and Whereas in the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011 ( Public Law 111–242 ), Congress urged the Special Representative on North Korea Policy, as the senior official handling North Korea issues, to prioritize the issues involving Korean divided families and, if necessary, to appoint a coordinator for such families : Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes the significance of North Korea’s past willingness to resume reunions of divided family members between North Korea and South Korea; (2) acknowledges North Korea's release in November 2014 of incarcerated American citizens Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller; (3) encourages North Korea to permit reunions between Korean Americans and their relatives still living in North Korea; (4) calls on the Department of State to further prioritize efforts to reunite Korean Americans with their divided family members; (5) acknowledges the efforts of the American Red Cross to open channels of communication between Korean Americans and their family members who remain in North Korea; (6) encourages the Government of South Korea to include United States citizens in future family reunions planned with North Korea; and (7) praises humanitarian efforts to reunite all individuals of Korean descent with their relatives and engender a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. |
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Mr. Heller
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<cosponsor name-id="S257">
Mr. Johnson of South Dakota
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S356">
Mr. Donnelly
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S253">
Mr. Durbin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S332">
Mr. Franken
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="S361">
Ms. Hirono
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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</legis-type>
<official-title display="yes">
Recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of
the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities
in the United States.
</official-title>
</form>
<preamble>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas access to quality health care services determines
whether individuals in the United States can remain in the communities
they
call home and whether their children will return to those communities to
raise
families of their own;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas more than 60,000,000 individuals in rural areas of
the United States rely on rural hospitals and other providers as critical
access points to health care;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas rural areas of the United States need quality
health care services to attract and retain business and industry;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, to ensure that communities in the United States
survive and flourish, Congress must address the unique health care needs
of
individuals in rural areas of the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas individuals in rural areas of the United States
are, per capita, older, poorer, and sicker than individuals in urban areas
of
the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human
Services,
<quote>
rural areas have higher rates of poverty, chronic disease, and
uninsurance, and millions of rural Americans have limited access to a
primary
care provider
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, according to the Department of Agriculture,
individuals in rural areas of the United States have higher rates of
age-adjusted mortality, disability, and chronic disease than individuals
in
urban areas of the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the 20 percent of the population of the United
States that lives in rural areas is scattered over 90 percent of the
landmass
of the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the geography and weather of rural areas of the
United States can make accessing health care difficult, and cultural,
social,
and language barriers compound rural health challenges;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas individuals in rural areas of the United States
are more likely to be uninsured and less likely to receive coverage
through an employer than individuals in urban areas of the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas access to health care continues to be a major
challenge in rural areas of the United States, as—
</text>
<paragraph id="id4F553AEEAE56407495D9B4C4E47F3614">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
77 percent of the
2,050 rural counties in the United States are designated as primary care
Health
Professional Shortage Areas (commonly referred to as
<quote>
HPSAs
</quote>
);
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id0EEB8F84D5A241E689ACD109D094668C">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
rural areas of
the United States have fewer than half as many primary care physicians per
100,000 people as urban areas of the United States; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id48F1F3D838254EC3A269DE50E6E26E00">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
more than 50
percent of patients in rural areas of the United States travel at least 20
miles to receive specialty medical care, compared to only 6 percent of
patients
in urban areas of the United States;
</text>
</paragraph>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, because rural hospitals and other providers face
unique challenges in administering care to patients, Congress has
traditionally
supported those providers by implementing—
</text>
<paragraph id="id8BAD65CD514E4D52BCBEDB16F1E17FF8">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
specific programs
to address rural hospital closures that occurred in the 1980s by providing
financial support to hospitals that are geographically isolated and in
which
Medicare patients make up a significant percentage of hospital inpatient
days
or discharges; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="idA3D36D04C25542F8941EA4CC954ACB70">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
a program
established in 1997 to support limited-service hospitals that, being
located in
rural areas of the United States that cannot support a full-service
hospital,
are critical access points to health care for rural patients;
</text>
</paragraph>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas hospitals in rural areas of the United States
achieve high levels of performance, according to standards for quality,
patient
satisfaction, and operational efficiency, for the types of care most
relevant
to rural communities;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in addition to the vital care that rural health
care providers provide to patients, rural health care providers are
critical to
the local economies of their communities and are one of the largest types
of
employers in rural areas of the United States where, on average, 14
percent of
total employment is attributed to the health sector;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas a hospital in a rural area of the United States is
typically one of the top 2 largest employers in that area;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas 1 primary care physician in a rural community
annually generates approximately $1,500,000 in total revenue, and 1
general
surgeon in a rural community annually generates approximately $2,700,000
in
total revenue;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the average Critical Access Hospital, a
limited-service rural health care facility, creates 107 jobs and generates
$4,800,000 in annual payroll, and the wages, salaries, and benefits
provided by
a Critical Access Hospital can amount to 20 percent of the output of a
rural
community's economy;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas hospitals in rural communities play a vital role
in caring for the residents of those communities and preserving the
special way
of life that communities in the United States foster; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the closure of a hospital in a rural community
often results in severe economic decline in the community and the
departure of
physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health providers from the
community,
and forces patients to travel long distances for care or to delay
receiving
care, leading to decreased health outcomes, higher costs, and added burden
to
patients: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
</preamble>
<resolution-body>
<section display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="S1" section-type="undesignated-section">
<enum/>
<text>
That the Senate—
</text>
<paragraph id="idD8D345945765485E879F74A2CA59CCB7">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
recognizes that
access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural
areas
of the United States is essential to the survival and success of
communities in
the United States;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id1301CF6FB52C4F24BE72E45A801B4FB5">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
recognizes that
preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas
of
the United States is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United
States;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id4DEF3A09930F4D308C6332E6164C829C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
recognizes that
strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for
patients
in rural areas of the United States makes Medicare more cost-effective and
improves health outcomes for patients;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id730681ce7c2740b0a779c5bcdfc8a6c9">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
recognizes that,
in addition to the vital care that rural health care providers provide to
patients, rural health care providers are integral to the local economies
and
are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas of the United
States;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id9320085EF173450DAF1BD4F427662807">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
celebrates the
many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work
hard
each day to deliver quality care to the nearly 1 in 5 people in the United
States living in rural areas, because the dedication and professionalism
of
those medical professionals preserves the special way of life and sense of
community enjoyed and cherished by individuals in rural areas of the
United
States.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 588 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Moran (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Enzi , Mr. Grassley , Mr. Thune , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Heller , Mr. Cochran , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Tester , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Franken , and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.
Whereas access to quality health care services determines whether individuals in the United States can remain in the communities they call home and whether their children will return to those communities to raise families of their own; Whereas more than 60,000,000 individuals in rural areas of the United States rely on rural hospitals and other providers as critical access points to health care; Whereas rural areas of the United States need quality health care services to attract and retain business and industry; Whereas, to ensure that communities in the United States survive and flourish, Congress must address the unique health care needs of individuals in rural areas of the United States; Whereas individuals in rural areas of the United States are, per capita, older, poorer, and sicker than individuals in urban areas of the United States; Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, rural areas have higher rates of poverty, chronic disease, and uninsurance, and millions of rural Americans have limited access to a primary care provider ; Whereas, according to the Department of Agriculture, individuals in rural areas of the United States have higher rates of age-adjusted mortality, disability, and chronic disease than individuals in urban areas of the United States; Whereas the 20 percent of the population of the United States that lives in rural areas is scattered over 90 percent of the landmass of the United States; Whereas the geography and weather of rural areas of the United States can make accessing health care difficult, and cultural, social, and language barriers compound rural health challenges; Whereas individuals in rural areas of the United States are more likely to be uninsured and less likely to receive coverage through an employer than individuals in urban areas of the United States; Whereas access to health care continues to be a major challenge in rural areas of the United States, as— (1) 77 percent of the 2,050 rural counties in the United States are designated as primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (commonly referred to as HPSAs ); (2) rural areas of the United States have fewer than half as many primary care physicians per 100,000 people as urban areas of the United States; and (3) more than 50 percent of patients in rural areas of the United States travel at least 20 miles to receive specialty medical care, compared to only 6 percent of patients in urban areas of the United States; Whereas, because rural hospitals and other providers face unique challenges in administering care to patients, Congress has traditionally supported those providers by implementing— (1) specific programs to address rural hospital closures that occurred in the 1980s by providing financial support to hospitals that are geographically isolated and in which Medicare patients make up a significant percentage of hospital inpatient days or discharges; and (2) a program established in 1997 to support limited-service hospitals that, being located in rural areas of the United States that cannot support a full-service hospital, are critical access points to health care for rural patients; Whereas hospitals in rural areas of the United States achieve high levels of performance, according to standards for quality, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency, for the types of care most relevant to rural communities; Whereas, in addition to the vital care that rural health care providers provide to patients, rural health care providers are critical to the local economies of their communities and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas of the United States where, on average, 14 percent of total employment is attributed to the health sector; Whereas a hospital in a rural area of the United States is typically one of the top 2 largest employers in that area; Whereas 1 primary care physician in a rural community annually generates approximately $1,500,000 in total revenue, and 1 general surgeon in a rural community annually generates approximately $2,700,000 in total revenue; Whereas the average Critical Access Hospital, a limited-service rural health care facility, creates 107 jobs and generates $4,800,000 in annual payroll, and the wages, salaries, and benefits provided by a Critical Access Hospital can amount to 20 percent of the output of a rural community's economy; Whereas hospitals in rural communities play a vital role in caring for the residents of those communities and preserving the special way of life that communities in the United States foster; and Whereas the closure of a hospital in a rural community often results in severe economic decline in the community and the departure of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health providers from the community, and forces patients to travel long distances for care or to delay receiving care, leading to decreased health outcomes, higher costs, and added burden to patients: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States; (2) recognizes that preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas of the United States is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States; (3) recognizes that strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients; (4) recognizes that, in addition to the vital care that rural health care providers provide to patients, rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas of the United States; and (5) celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work hard each day to deliver quality care to the nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States living in rural areas, because the dedication and professionalism of those medical professionals preserves the special way of life and sense of community enjoyed and cherished by individuals in rural areas of the United States. |
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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November 20, 2014
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Honoring the life of Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1993 to 2014.
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Whereas Thomas Menino was born on December 27, 1942, in Readville, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of
Boston where he lived his entire life;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Thomas Menino was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an adoring grandfather;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Thomas Menino was elected to the Boston City Council in 1983 to represent District 5,
including the Hyde Park neighborhood where he lived;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Thomas Menino served as City Council president and became acting mayor of Boston in July
1993;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Thomas Menino was elected as the 53rd Mayor of Boston in November 1993, the first
Italian-American mayor of the city of Boston;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino subsequently was elected to 4 additional terms, serving an unprecedented 20
years as Mayor of Boston;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino took pride in being known as the
<quote>
Urban Mechanic
</quote>
, focusing on the nuts and bolts issues that kept the city moving forward, from fixing potholes to
cleaning up public parks;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino oversaw a period of growth and urban renewal in Boston, and worked to make
Boston a city of safe, livable neighborhoods;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino led the resurgence of neighborhoods in Boston, from the waterfront and the
innovation district of the waterfront to Dudley Square in Roxbury,
creating a city with unbounded innovative potential;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino committed himself to being the
<quote>
Education Mayor
</quote>
, using his political will and courage to improve education for all the children in the city;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino was a powerful advocate for research institutions in Boston, including the
world-class hospitals and universities in the city;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino stood firmly for full equality for every person in every community in Boston,
and focused on building an open, accepting, and inclusive city;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino was a constant presence at public events throughout Boston, greeting residents
at countless ribbon cuttings, potluck dinners, and school plays;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas more than half of city residents said they had
personally met the Mayor and thousands said the Mayor had personally
touched their lives;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino led Boston with resolve during times of both triumph and crisis, guiding the
city following the terrorist attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon and
demonstrating what it means to be
<quote>
Boston Strong
</quote>
; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Mayor Menino was one of the great leaders in the almost 400-year history of Boston, who
transformed the city into a modern-day City on a Hill that is a model for
the United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
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That the Senate—
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honors the lifetime of service by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and residents of the city;
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affirms the lasting contributions by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and to the United States;
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(3)
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requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for
presentation to the family of Mayor Thomas Menino.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 589 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Ms. Warren (for herself and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1993 to 2014.
Whereas Thomas Menino was born on December 27, 1942, in Readville, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston where he lived his entire life; Whereas Thomas Menino was a devoted husband, a loving father, and an adoring grandfather; Whereas Thomas Menino was elected to the Boston City Council in 1983 to represent District 5, including the Hyde Park neighborhood where he lived; Whereas Thomas Menino served as City Council president and became acting mayor of Boston in July 1993; Whereas Thomas Menino was elected as the 53rd Mayor of Boston in November 1993, the first Italian-American mayor of the city of Boston; Whereas Mayor Menino subsequently was elected to 4 additional terms, serving an unprecedented 20 years as Mayor of Boston; Whereas Mayor Menino took pride in being known as the Urban Mechanic , focusing on the nuts and bolts issues that kept the city moving forward, from fixing potholes to cleaning up public parks; Whereas Mayor Menino oversaw a period of growth and urban renewal in Boston, and worked to make Boston a city of safe, livable neighborhoods; Whereas Mayor Menino led the resurgence of neighborhoods in Boston, from the waterfront and the innovation district of the waterfront to Dudley Square in Roxbury, creating a city with unbounded innovative potential; Whereas Mayor Menino committed himself to being the Education Mayor , using his political will and courage to improve education for all the children in the city; Whereas Mayor Menino was a powerful advocate for research institutions in Boston, including the world-class hospitals and universities in the city; Whereas Mayor Menino stood firmly for full equality for every person in every community in Boston, and focused on building an open, accepting, and inclusive city; Whereas Mayor Menino was a constant presence at public events throughout Boston, greeting residents at countless ribbon cuttings, potluck dinners, and school plays; Whereas more than half of city residents said they had personally met the Mayor and thousands said the Mayor had personally touched their lives; Whereas Mayor Menino led Boston with resolve during times of both triumph and crisis, guiding the city following the terrorist attack at the 2013 Boston Marathon and demonstrating what it means to be Boston Strong ; and Whereas Mayor Menino was one of the great leaders in the almost 400-year history of Boston, who transformed the city into a modern-day City on a Hill that is a model for the United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) honors the lifetime of service by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and residents of the city; (2) affirms the lasting contributions by Mayor Menino to the City of Boston and to the United States; and (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Mayor Thomas Menino. |
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113th CONGRESS
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<legis-num>
S. RES. 590
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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November 20, 2014
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Mr. Tester
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<cosponsor name-id="S326">
Mr. Udall of New Mexico
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S371">
Mr. Walsh
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S319">
Mr. Begich
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S247">
Mr. Wyden
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S317">
Mr. Barrasso
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S303">
Mr. Thune
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S284">
Ms. Stabenow
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S236">
Mr. Inhofe
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S360">
Ms. Heitkamp
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S369">
Mr. Markey
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S347">
Mr. Moran
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S354">
Ms. Baldwin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S257">
Mr. Johnson of South Dakota
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S353">
Mr. Schatz
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S362">
Mr. Kaine
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S266">
Mr. Crapo
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S221">
Mrs. Feinstein
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S229">
Mrs. Murray
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S332">
Mr. Franken
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S359">
Mr. Heinrich
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S361">
Ms. Hirono
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S352">
Mr. Heller
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S322">
Mr. Merkley
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S275">
Ms. Cantwell
</cosponsor>
,
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Mr. Cochran
</cosponsor>
, and
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Mr. Reid
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of
Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United
States.
</official-title>
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas from November 1, 2014, through November 30, 2014, the United States celebrates National
Native American Heritage Month;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Native Americans are descendants of the original, indigenous inhabitants of what is now the
United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Bureau of the Census estimated in 2010 that there were more than 5,000,000 individuals
in the United States of Native American descent;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Native Americans maintain vibrant cultures and traditions and hold a deeply rooted sense of
community;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Native Americans have moving stories of tragedy, triumph, and perseverance that need to be
shared with future generations;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Native Americans speak and preserve indigenous languages, which have contributed to the
English language by being used as names of individuals and locations
throughout the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Congress has consistently reaffirmed the support of the United States of tribal
self-governance and self-determination and the commitment of the United
States to improving the lives of all Native Americans by—
</text>
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(1)
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enhancing health care and law enforcement resources;
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(2)
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improving the housing and socioeconomic status of Native Americans; and
</text>
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<enum>
(3)
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<text>
approving settlements of litigation involving Indian tribes and the United States;
</text>
</paragraph>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States is committed to strengthening the government-to-government relationship
that it has maintained with the various Indian tribes;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Congress has recognized the contributions of the Iroquois Confederacy, and the influence of
the Confederacy on the Founding Fathers in the drafting of the
Constitution of the United States with the concepts of—
</text>
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freedom of speech;
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the separation of governmental powers; and
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(3)
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the system of checks and balances between the branches of government;
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Whereas with the enactment of the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 (
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Public Law 111–33
</external-xref>
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Stat. 1922), Congress—
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(1)
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reaffirmed the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Native American
governments; and
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<enum>
(2)
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recognized the important contributions of Native Americans to the culture of the United States;
</text>
</paragraph>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Native Americans have made distinct and important contributions to the United States and
the rest of the world in many fields, including the fields of agriculture,
medicine, music, language, and art, and Native Americans have
distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders,
and scholars;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Native Americans have served with honor and distinction in the Armed Forces, and continue
to serve in the Armed Forces in greater numbers per capita than any other
group in the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States has recognized the contribution of the Native American code talkers in
World War I and World War II, who used indigenous languages as an
unbreakable military code, saving countless lives in the United States;
and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the people of the United States have reason to honor the great achievements and
contributions of Native Americans and their ancestors: Now, therefore, be
it
</text>
</whereas>
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That the Senate—
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(1)
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recognizes the month of November 2014 as National Native American Heritage Month;
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(2)
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recognizes the Friday after Thanksgiving as
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Native American Heritage Day
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in accordance with the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 (
<external-xref legal-doc="public-law" parsable-cite="pl/111/33">
Public Law 111–33
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1922); and
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(3)
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urges the people of the United States to observe National Native American Heritage Month and Native
American Heritage Day with appropriate programs and activities.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 590 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Udall of New Mexico , Mr. Walsh , Mr. Begich , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Thune , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Inhofe , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Markey , Mr. Moran , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Schatz , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Crapo , Mrs. Feinstein , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Franken , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Heller , Mr. Merkley , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Cochran , and Mr. Reid ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Whereas from November 1, 2014, through November 30, 2014, the United States celebrates National Native American Heritage Month; Whereas Native Americans are descendants of the original, indigenous inhabitants of what is now the United States; Whereas the Bureau of the Census estimated in 2010 that there were more than 5,000,000 individuals in the United States of Native American descent; Whereas Native Americans maintain vibrant cultures and traditions and hold a deeply rooted sense of community; Whereas Native Americans have moving stories of tragedy, triumph, and perseverance that need to be shared with future generations; Whereas Native Americans speak and preserve indigenous languages, which have contributed to the English language by being used as names of individuals and locations throughout the United States; Whereas Congress has consistently reaffirmed the support of the United States of tribal self-governance and self-determination and the commitment of the United States to improving the lives of all Native Americans by— (1) enhancing health care and law enforcement resources; (2) improving the housing and socioeconomic status of Native Americans; and (3) approving settlements of litigation involving Indian tribes and the United States; Whereas the United States is committed to strengthening the government-to-government relationship that it has maintained with the various Indian tribes; Whereas Congress has recognized the contributions of the Iroquois Confederacy, and the influence of the Confederacy on the Founding Fathers in the drafting of the Constitution of the United States with the concepts of— (1) freedom of speech; (2) the separation of governmental powers; and (3) the system of checks and balances between the branches of government; Whereas with the enactment of the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–33 ; 123 Stat. 1922), Congress— (1) reaffirmed the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Native American governments; and (2) recognized the important contributions of Native Americans to the culture of the United States; Whereas Native Americans have made distinct and important contributions to the United States and the rest of the world in many fields, including the fields of agriculture, medicine, music, language, and art, and Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars; Whereas Native Americans have served with honor and distinction in the Armed Forces, and continue to serve in the Armed Forces in greater numbers per capita than any other group in the United States; Whereas the United States has recognized the contribution of the Native American code talkers in World War I and World War II, who used indigenous languages as an unbreakable military code, saving countless lives in the United States; and Whereas the people of the United States have reason to honor the great achievements and contributions of Native Americans and their ancestors: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of November 2014 as National Native American Heritage Month; (2) recognizes the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day in accordance with the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–33 ; 123 Stat. 1922); and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day with appropriate programs and activities. |
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Mr. Reid
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Mrs. Hagan
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(for herself,
<cosponsor name-id="S339">
Mr. Kirk
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S229">
Mrs. Murray
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S307">
Mr. Brown
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S257">
Mr. Johnson of South Dakota
</cosponsor>
,
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Ms. Mikulski
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,
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Ms. Baldwin
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,
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Mr. Durbin
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S366">
Ms. Warren
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S247">
Mr. Wyden
</cosponsor>
,
<cosponsor name-id="S308">
Mr. Cardin
</cosponsor>
, and
<cosponsor name-id="S131">
Mr. Levin
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Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
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Whereas November 16 through November 22, 2014, marks
the 93rd annual observance of
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American Education Week
</quote>
;
</text>
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<whereas>
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Whereas public schools are the backbone of democracy in the United States, providing young people
with the tools necessary to maintain the values of
freedom, civility, and equality that are precious to the United States;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas by equipping young people in the United States with both practical skills and broader
intellectual abilities, public schools give them hope for, and access to,
a productive future;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas people working in the field of public education, whether teachers, higher education faculty
and staff, paraeducators, custodians, substitute educators, bus drivers,
clerical workers, food service professionals, workers in skilled trades,
health and student service workers, security guards, technical employees,
or librarians, work tirelessly to serve children and communities
throughout the United States with care and professionalism; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing together adults, children, educators,
volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in a common
enterprise: Now, therefore, be it
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That the Senate—
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supports the goals and ideals of American Education Week; and
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encourages the people of the United States to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the
positive impact of all individuals who work together to educate children.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 591 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 20, 2014 Mr. Reid (for Mrs. Hagan (for herself, Mr. Kirk , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Brown , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Warren , Mr. Wyden , Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Levin )) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
Whereas November 16 through November 22, 2014, marks the 93rd annual observance of American Education Week ; Whereas public schools are the backbone of democracy in the United States, providing young people with the tools necessary to maintain the values of freedom, civility, and equality that are precious to the United States; Whereas by equipping young people in the United States with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, public schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future; Whereas people working in the field of public education, whether teachers, higher education faculty and staff, paraeducators, custodians, substitute educators, bus drivers, clerical workers, food service professionals, workers in skilled trades, health and student service workers, security guards, technical employees, or librarians, work tirelessly to serve children and communities throughout the United States with care and professionalism; and Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing together adults, children, educators, volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Education Week; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all individuals who work together to educate children. |
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Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of
Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and
condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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<whereas>
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Whereas the Montagnards, sometimes referred to as
<quote>
Dega
</quote>
, are the indigenous tribespeople living in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Montagnards were driven into the mountains by invading Vietnamese and Cambodians in the
9th century;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas French Roman Catholic missionaries converted many of the Montagnards in the 19th century
and American Protestant missionaries subsequently converted many to
various Protestant sects;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, during the 1960s, the United States Mission in Saigon, the Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA), and United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green
Berets, trained the Montagnards in unconventional warfare;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas an estimated 61,000 Montagnards, out of an estimated population of 1,000,000, fought
alongside the United States and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)
forces against the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Central Intelligence Agency, United States Special Forces, and the Montagnards
cooperated on the Village Defense Program, a forerunner to the War’s
Strategic Hamlet Program and estimated 43,000 Montagnards were organized
into
<quote>
Civilian Irregular Defense Groups
</quote>
(CIDGs) to provide protection for the areas around the CIDGs' operational bases;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, at its peak, the CIDGs had approximately 50 operational bases, with each base containing
a
contingent of two United States Army officers and ten enlisted men, and an
ARVN unit of
the same size, and each base trained 200 to 700 Montagnards, or
<quote>
strikers
</quote>
;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas another 18,000 Montagnards were reportedly enlisted into mobile strike forces, and various
historical accounts describe a strong bond between the United States
Special Forces and the Montagnards, in contrast to Vietnamese Special
Forces and ARVN troops;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the lives of thousands of members of the United States Armed Forces were saved as a
result of the
heroic actions of the Montagnards, who fought loyally and bravely
alongside United States Special Forces in the Vietnam War;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, after the fall of the Republic of Vietnam in 1975, thousands of Montagnards fled across
the border into Cambodia to escape persecution;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Government of the reunified Vietnamese nation, renamed the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam, deeply distrusted the Montagnards who had sided with the United
States and ARVN forces, and subjected them to imprisonment and various
forms of discrimination and oppression after the Vietnam War ended;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, after the Vietnam War, the United States Government resettled large numbers of
Montagnards, mostly in
North Carolina, and an estimated several thousand Montagnards currently
reside in North Carolina, which is the largest population of Montagnards
residing outside of Vietnam;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Socialist Republic of Vietnam currently remains a one-party state, ruled and controlled
by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which continues to restrict
freedom of religion, movement, land and property rights, and political
expression;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas officials of the Government of Vietnam have forced Montagnards to publicly denounce their
religion, arrested and imprisoned Montagnards who organized public
demonstrations, and mistreated Montagnards in detention;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Government of Vietnam’s restrictions on foreigners’ access to the Central Highlands
region complicate accurate reporting of human rights violations against
the Montagnards, including the hundreds of Montagnards who have reportedly
been imprisoned since 2001 and Montagnards who have fled to Thailand
seeking asylum in a third country;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas some Montagnard Americans have complained that Vietnamese authorities either have prevented
them from visiting Vietnam or have subjected them to interrogation upon
re-entering the country on visits;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Department of State’s 2013 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and 2013
International Religious Freedom Report reference the mistreatment of
Montagnards as an example of the detention of ethnic minorities in Vietnam
and references reports from followers of the unsanctioned Church of
Christ that local
authorities in the Central Highlands provinces had harassed and persecuted
them;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in March 2014, the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) submitted an
alternative report to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social,
and Cultural Rights summarizing the alleged violations of the economic,
social, and cultural rights of Vietnam’s Montagnard, Hmong, and Khmer
Krom;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization report states that the
Government of Vietnam has denied Montagnards of their right of
self-determination;
imposed discriminatory policies; curtailed religious freedom; impeded
access to an adequate standard of living; limited access to health care
and education; infringed on the Montagnards’ cultural rights; and, in two
recent cases, arrested and imprisoned Montagnards
purportedly for their religious beliefs;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s 2014 Annual Report states
that the Government of Vietnam controls all religious activities through
law and administrative oversight, severely restricts independent religious
practice, and represses individuals and religious groups it views as
challenging its authority, including independent Protestant house churches
in the Central and Northwest Highlands; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom recommends that Vietnam be
designated as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and that access to
Priority 1 refugee resettlement authority should be increased for
individuals from Vietnam facing a well-founded fear of persecution: Now,
therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
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That the Senate—
</text>
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<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
recognizes the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with United States
Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution
in Vietnam as a result of this relationship;
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
condemns actions taken by the Government of Vietnam to suppress basic human rights and civil
liberties for all its citizens;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="ida5cb9e596590428591b3c5906b50b32e">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
urges the Government of Vietnam to allow human rights groups access to all regions of the country
and to end restrictions of basic human rights, including the freedom of
religion, land and property rights, freedom of movement, and access to an
adequate standard of living; and
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
urges the President and Congress to develop policies that support Montagnards and other
marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations such as the Khmer
Krom and the Hmong in Vietnam and reflect United States interests and
commitment to
upholding
human rights and democracy abroad.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 592 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2014 Mr. Burr submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Whereas the Montagnards, sometimes referred to as Dega , are the indigenous tribespeople living in Vietnam’s Central Highlands region; Whereas the Montagnards were driven into the mountains by invading Vietnamese and Cambodians in the 9th century; Whereas French Roman Catholic missionaries converted many of the Montagnards in the 19th century and American Protestant missionaries subsequently converted many to various Protestant sects; Whereas, during the 1960s, the United States Mission in Saigon, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, trained the Montagnards in unconventional warfare; Whereas an estimated 61,000 Montagnards, out of an estimated population of 1,000,000, fought alongside the United States and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) forces against the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong; Whereas the Central Intelligence Agency, United States Special Forces, and the Montagnards cooperated on the Village Defense Program, a forerunner to the War’s Strategic Hamlet Program and estimated 43,000 Montagnards were organized into Civilian Irregular Defense Groups (CIDGs) to provide protection for the areas around the CIDGs' operational bases; Whereas, at its peak, the CIDGs had approximately 50 operational bases, with each base containing a contingent of two United States Army officers and ten enlisted men, and an ARVN unit of the same size, and each base trained 200 to 700 Montagnards, or strikers ; Whereas another 18,000 Montagnards were reportedly enlisted into mobile strike forces, and various historical accounts describe a strong bond between the United States Special Forces and the Montagnards, in contrast to Vietnamese Special Forces and ARVN troops; Whereas the lives of thousands of members of the United States Armed Forces were saved as a result of the heroic actions of the Montagnards, who fought loyally and bravely alongside United States Special Forces in the Vietnam War; Whereas, after the fall of the Republic of Vietnam in 1975, thousands of Montagnards fled across the border into Cambodia to escape persecution; Whereas the Government of the reunified Vietnamese nation, renamed the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, deeply distrusted the Montagnards who had sided with the United States and ARVN forces, and subjected them to imprisonment and various forms of discrimination and oppression after the Vietnam War ended; Whereas, after the Vietnam War, the United States Government resettled large numbers of Montagnards, mostly in North Carolina, and an estimated several thousand Montagnards currently reside in North Carolina, which is the largest population of Montagnards residing outside of Vietnam; Whereas the Socialist Republic of Vietnam currently remains a one-party state, ruled and controlled by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which continues to restrict freedom of religion, movement, land and property rights, and political expression; Whereas officials of the Government of Vietnam have forced Montagnards to publicly denounce their religion, arrested and imprisoned Montagnards who organized public demonstrations, and mistreated Montagnards in detention; Whereas the Government of Vietnam’s restrictions on foreigners’ access to the Central Highlands region complicate accurate reporting of human rights violations against the Montagnards, including the hundreds of Montagnards who have reportedly been imprisoned since 2001 and Montagnards who have fled to Thailand seeking asylum in a third country; Whereas some Montagnard Americans have complained that Vietnamese authorities either have prevented them from visiting Vietnam or have subjected them to interrogation upon re-entering the country on visits; Whereas the Department of State’s 2013 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and 2013 International Religious Freedom Report reference the mistreatment of Montagnards as an example of the detention of ethnic minorities in Vietnam and references reports from followers of the unsanctioned Church of Christ that local authorities in the Central Highlands provinces had harassed and persecuted them; Whereas, in March 2014, the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) submitted an alternative report to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights summarizing the alleged violations of the economic, social, and cultural rights of Vietnam’s Montagnard, Hmong, and Khmer Krom; Whereas the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization report states that the Government of Vietnam has denied Montagnards of their right of self-determination; imposed discriminatory policies; curtailed religious freedom; impeded access to an adequate standard of living; limited access to health care and education; infringed on the Montagnards’ cultural rights; and, in two recent cases, arrested and imprisoned Montagnards purportedly for their religious beliefs; Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s 2014 Annual Report states that the Government of Vietnam controls all religious activities through law and administrative oversight, severely restricts independent religious practice, and represses individuals and religious groups it views as challenging its authority, including independent Protestant house churches in the Central and Northwest Highlands; and Whereas the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom recommends that Vietnam be designated as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and that access to Priority 1 refugee resettlement authority should be increased for individuals from Vietnam facing a well-founded fear of persecution: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship; (2) condemns actions taken by the Government of Vietnam to suppress basic human rights and civil liberties for all its citizens; (3) urges the Government of Vietnam to allow human rights groups access to all regions of the country and to end restrictions of basic human rights, including the freedom of religion, land and property rights, freedom of movement, and access to an adequate standard of living; and (4) urges the President and Congress to develop policies that support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations such as the Khmer Krom and the Hmong in Vietnam and reflect United States interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad. |
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Designating December 13, 2014, as
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Whereas 23 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began an annual tradition of donating,
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graves of our fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery during the
month of December;
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Whereas more than 1,700,000 wreaths have been sent to locations, including national cemeteries and
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Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project to
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Remember, Honor, Teach
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is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery as
well as veterans cemeteries and other locations in all 50 States and
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Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans parade between Maine
and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the
importance of remembering the fallen heroes of the United States, honoring
those who serve, and teaching the people of the United States about the
sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve freedom in the
United States;
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Whereas in 2013, remembrance wreaths were sent to more than 900 locations across the United States
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Whereas in December 2014, the Patriot Guard Riders, along with other patriotic groups, will
continue the tradition of escorting tractor-trailers filled with donated
wreaths from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery;
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Whereas the Nation’s trucking industry continues to support Wreaths Across America by providing
drivers, equipment, and related services to assist in the transportation
of wreaths to over 1,000 locations across the country;
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Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to lay remembrance wreaths;
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Whereas 2014 is the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, where some 230,000 markers
stand in honor of those who
have served this country;
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Whereas this year, it is the aspiration of Wreaths Across America to lay a wreath at the grave of
every veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery;
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Whereas December 14, 2013, was previously designated by the Senate as
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Wreaths Across America Day
</quote>
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Whereas, on December 13, 2014, the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy of
bringing remembrance wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery to honor our
veterans: Now, therefore, be it
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designates December 13, 2014, as
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Wreaths Across America Day
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honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all
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recognizes the service and sacrifice that our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 593 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 3, 2014 Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. King ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day .
Whereas 23 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project began an annual tradition of donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir remembrance wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery during the month of December; Whereas more than 1,700,000 wreaths have been sent to locations, including national cemeteries and veterans memorials, in every State and overseas; Whereas the mission of the Wreaths Across America project to Remember, Honor, Teach is carried out in part by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery as well as veterans cemeteries and other locations in all 50 States and overseas; Whereas the Wreaths Across America project carries out a week-long veterans parade between Maine and Virginia, stopping along the way to spread a message about the importance of remembering the fallen heroes of the United States, honoring those who serve, and teaching the people of the United States about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve freedom in the United States; Whereas in 2013, remembrance wreaths were sent to more than 900 locations across the United States and overseas, 100 more locations than the previous year; Whereas in December 2014, the Patriot Guard Riders, along with other patriotic groups, will continue the tradition of escorting tractor-trailers filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas the Nation’s trucking industry continues to support Wreaths Across America by providing drivers, equipment, and related services to assist in the transportation of wreaths to over 1,000 locations across the country; Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to lay remembrance wreaths; Whereas 2014 is the 150th Anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, where some 230,000 markers stand in honor of those who have served this country; Whereas this year, it is the aspiration of Wreaths Across America to lay a wreath at the grave of every veteran buried at Arlington National Cemetery; Whereas December 14, 2013, was previously designated by the Senate as Wreaths Across America Day ; and Whereas, on December 13, 2014, the Wreaths Across America project will continue the proud legacy of bringing remembrance wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery to honor our veterans: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day ; (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition; and (3) recognizes the service and sacrifice that our veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our great Nation. |
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Whereas Jan Karski was born on April 24, 1914, as Jan Kozielewski, in Lodz, Poland;
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Whereas Jan Karski served in the Polish diplomatic service, enlisted in the military, and was
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Whereas Jan Karski was captured by the Red Army when the Soviet Union invaded Poland;
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Whereas in 1940, Jan Karski escaped the horrific Katyn Massacre, in which an estimated 22,000
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Soviet
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Whereas Jan Karski escaped to Warsaw and joined the Polish underground resistance movement, where
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government-in-exile detailing the horrific brutality of the Nazis in
Warsaw;
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Whereas Jan Karski risked his life on several occasions, including when he infiltrated the Warsaw
ghetto and the Izbica transit camp, and provided some of the first
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the British government, and the United States Government;
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Whereas in July of 1943, Jan Karski traveled to the United States to meet with President Roosevelt
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Whereas Jan Karski remained dedicated throughout his life to raising global awareness of the
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Whereas after World War II, Jan Karski moved to the United States and enrolled in Georgetown
University, earning a Ph.D. in 1952 and teaching at the university's
Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service for 35 years until his
retirement in 1984;
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Whereas Jan Karski became a citizen of the United States in 1954;
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Whereas Jan Karski was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in
2012 for his courageous efforts in uncovering the atrocities of the
Holocaust and his commitment to sharing what he witnessed with the world;
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Whereas the Parliament of the Republic of Poland has designated 2014 as
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The Year of Jan Karski
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Whereas on April 1, 2014, to mark Jan Karski’s 100th birthday, the Senate unanimously passed a
resolution honoring his bravery and dedication in
telling the world of the atrocities that took place in Poland during the
Holocaust:
Now, therefore, be it
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celebrates 2014 as the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski; and
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 594 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 4, 2014 Ms. Mikulski (for herself and Mr. Kirk ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski and honoring his extraordinary and courageous life.
Whereas Jan Karski was born on April 24, 1914, as Jan Kozielewski, in Lodz, Poland; Whereas Jan Karski served in the Polish diplomatic service, enlisted in the military, and was serving in the Polish army when German soldiers invaded Poland in 1939; Whereas Jan Karski was captured by the Red Army when the Soviet Union invaded Poland; Whereas in 1940, Jan Karski escaped the horrific Katyn Massacre, in which an estimated 22,000 Poles, including 8,000 Polish military officers, were brutally slain by Soviet soldiers; Whereas Jan Karski escaped to Warsaw and joined the Polish underground resistance movement, where he served as a courier delivering messages to the Polish government-in-exile detailing the horrific brutality of the Nazis in Warsaw; Whereas Jan Karski risked his life on several occasions, including when he infiltrated the Warsaw ghetto and the Izbica transit camp, and provided some of the first eyewitness accounts of the Holocaust to the Polish government-in-exile, the British government, and the United States Government; Whereas in July of 1943, Jan Karski traveled to the United States to meet with President Roosevelt to describe the horrors of the Nazi genocide he had witnessed; Whereas Jan Karski remained dedicated throughout his life to raising global awareness of the atrocities of the Holocaust; Whereas after World War II, Jan Karski moved to the United States and enrolled in Georgetown University, earning a Ph.D. in 1952 and teaching at the university's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service for 35 years until his retirement in 1984; Whereas Jan Karski became a citizen of the United States in 1954; Whereas Jan Karski was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 for his courageous efforts in uncovering the atrocities of the Holocaust and his commitment to sharing what he witnessed with the world; Whereas the Parliament of the Republic of Poland has designated 2014 as The Year of Jan Karski ; and Whereas on April 1, 2014, to mark Jan Karski’s 100th birthday, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring his bravery and dedication in telling the world of the atrocities that took place in Poland during the Holocaust: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) celebrates 2014 as the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski; and (2) honors the life and legacy of Jan Karski. |
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Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund estimates that
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commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 595 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2014 Mr. Harkin (for himself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 11, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic Strike the preamble and insert the part printed in italic December 16, 2014 Considered, amended, and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.
Whereas, on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 children are exploited financially, with 85,000,000 children working in very hazardous environments and deprived of an education; Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund estimates that 101,000,000 children are not in school; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi and his organization, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, have rescued more than 82,000 children from the worst forms of child labor; Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted education for girls in Pakistan since she was 11 years old and is an advocate for worldwide access to education; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured threats on his life as a result of such rescue efforts; and Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill Malala Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a result of her efforts to encourage more girls to attend school: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to education; (2) commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children; (3) recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children; (4) urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures; and (5) recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit, demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world. |
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Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization estimates that
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 595 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2014 Mr. Harkin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.
Whereas, on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 children are exploited financially, with 85,000,000 children working in very hazardous environments and deprived of an education; Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization estimates that 121,000,000 children are not in school; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has personally rescued more than 82,000 children from the worst forms of child labor; Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted education for girls in Pakistan since she was 11 years old and is an advocate for worldwide access to education; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured threats on his life as a result of such rescue efforts; and Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill Malala Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a result of her efforts to encourage more girls to attend school: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the right of all children to an education; (2) commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children; (3) recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children; (4) urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures; and (5) recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit, demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world. |
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| III Calendar No. 648 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 595 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 8, 2014 Mr. Harkin (for himself and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 11, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic Strike the preamble and insert the part printed in italic RESOLUTION Recognizing Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for their efforts to end the financial exploitation of children and to ensure the right of all children to an education.
Whereas, on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 children are exploited financially, with 85,000,000 children working in very hazardous environments and deprived of an education; Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization estimates that 121,000,000 children are not in school; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has personally rescued more than 82,000 children from the worst forms of child labor; Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted education for girls in Pakistan since she was 11 years old and is an advocate for worldwide access to education; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured threats on his life as a result of such rescue efforts; and Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill Malala Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a result of her efforts to encourage more girls to attend school: Now, therefore, be it Whereas, on October 10, 2014, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that, worldwide, 168,000,000 children are exploited financially, with 85,000,000 children working in very hazardous environments and deprived of an education; Whereas the United Nations Children's Fund estimates that 101,000,000 children are not in school; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi and his organization, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, have rescued more than 82,000 children from the worst forms of child labor; Whereas Malala Yousafzai has promoted education for girls in Pakistan since she was 11 years old and is an advocate for worldwide access to education; Whereas Kailash Satyarthi has endured threats on his life as a result of such rescue efforts; and Whereas the Taliban attempted to kill Malala Yousafzai on October 9, 2012, as a result of her efforts to encourage more girls to attend school: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the right of all children to an education; (2) commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children; (3) recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children; (4) urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures; and (5) recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit, demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world.
That the Senate— (1) recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to education; (2) commends all individuals working around the world to end the scourge of child slavery and to advance education for all children; (3) recognizes the challenges that remain in ending the financial exploitation of children and providing access to an education for all children; (4) urges all governments, civil society organizations, businesses, and individuals to unite in the common purpose of protecting children from losing their childhoods as well as their futures; and (5) recognizes the dedication and commitment to freedom, the rights of children, and the endurance of the human spirit, demonstrated by all individuals who make sacrifices to build a more peaceful world.
December 11, 2014 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble |
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Whereas this alleged coup was used to justify the mass killing of alleged supporters of
the Indonesian Communist Party, with estimates of the number of dead
ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 killed;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the targeted individuals were predominantly unarmed civilians, and often included members
of trade unions, intellectuals, teachers, ethnic Chinese, and those
involved in the women's movement;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas these killings and the imprisonment of up to 1,000,000 targeted individuals were
done without due
process of law;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the targeted individuals were subject to extrajudicial execution, torture, rape, forced
disappearance, forced labor, and forced eviction;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States Central Intelligence Agency in a 1968 research study described the
period as one of the
worst mass murders of the twentieth century;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States Government provided the Indonesian Army with financial, military, and
intelligence support during the period of the mass killings, and did so
aware that such killings were taking place as recorded in partially
declassified documents in the Department of State history,
<quote>
Foreign Relations of the United States
</quote>
, pertaining to this period;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, within months of military leader Suharto's assumption of the Presidency following the
mass
killing,
the United States Government began sending economic and military support
to Suharto’s military regime, and played an indispensable role in its
consolidation of power;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas aid to the Suharto government continued for more than three decades, despite on-going
crimes against humanity committed by the Suharto government, including
mass killing and other gross violations of human rights during the
invasion and subsequent 24-year occupation of East Timor;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas perpetrators of the 1965–66 mass killings have largely lived with impunity, and the
survivors and
descendants of the victims suffer continuing discrimination economically
and for decades had limited civil and political rights, as noted in the
2012 Indonesia National Commission on Human Rights report;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States Government has not yet fully declassified all relevant documents
concerning this time period, and full disclosure could help bring
historical clarity to atrocities committed in Indonesia between 1965 and
1966;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United States Government has in recent years supported the declassification and release
of documents in support of truth and reconciliation efforts following
periods of violence in countries
such as Chile and Brazil;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas open dialogue about alleged past crimes against humanity and past human rights violations
is important for continued efforts to reconcile populations of Indonesia
and to ensure a stable, sustainable peace that will benefit the
region and beyond;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, Indonesia has undergone a remarkable democratic transition over the last two decades, and
is the world’s third largest democracy with the largest Muslim population
in the world;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas through free and fair elections, the people of Indonesia have elected new leaders who now
have the opportunity to establish a culture of accountability in
partnership with the country’s vibrant civil society, press, academia, and
human rights activists;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the relationship between the United States and Indonesia is strong and
involves many shared interests, as reflected in the 2010 United
States-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, including democracy and civil
society, education, security, climate and environment, energy, and trade
and investment;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the economic relationship between the United States and Indonesia is strong, with bilateral
goods trade exceeding $27,000,000,000 and with major United States
companies making significant long-term investments in Indonesia; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas strong relations between the United States and Indonesia are mutually beneficial to both
countries: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
</preamble>
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<text>
That the Senate—
</text>
<paragraph id="id518af392ee2c4dec834fcaefa91e6e7b">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text>
condemns the mass murder in Indonesia in 1965–66;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id3fb31bee6572445d980f4b856424f7fc">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text>
expresses great concern about the lack of accountability enjoyed by those who carried out crimes
during
this period;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id69d47bbf22b348a08d8310d5f36aa617">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
urges political leaders in Indonesia to consider a truth, justice, and reconciliation commission
to address
alleged crimes against humanity and other human rights violations, and to
work to mend differences and animosity that remain after the 1965–66 mass
killings; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id089c2d0c1511428dbfbd511c4048952b">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
calls on the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, and
others involved in developing and implementing policy towards Indonesia
during this time period to establish an interagency working group to—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
locate, identify, inventory, recommend for declassification, and make available to the public all
classified records and documents concerning the mass killings of
1965 and 1966, including records and documents pertaining
to covert operations in Indonesia from January 1, 1964, through March 30,
1966;
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="id66b562b6fbbe43d4ac6fd1defe233f99">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
coordinate with Federal agencies and take such actions as necessary to expedite the release of such
records to the public; and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="ided647a8605be4870b25e1dffc514ba21">
<enum>
(C)
</enum>
<text>
submit a report to Congress describing all such records, the disposition of such records, and the
activities of the Interagency Group.
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 596 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2014 Mr. Udall of New Mexico submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for reconciliation in Indonesia and disclosure by the United States Government of events surrounding the mass killings during 1965–66.
Whereas, on October 1, 1965, six Indonesian Army generals were killed by military personnel, including members of Indonesia’s Presidential Guard, and these killings were blamed on the Indonesian Communist Party and labeled an attempted Communist coup d’état ; Whereas this alleged coup was used to justify the mass killing of alleged supporters of the Indonesian Communist Party, with estimates of the number of dead ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 killed; Whereas the targeted individuals were predominantly unarmed civilians, and often included members of trade unions, intellectuals, teachers, ethnic Chinese, and those involved in the women's movement; Whereas these killings and the imprisonment of up to 1,000,000 targeted individuals were done without due process of law; Whereas the targeted individuals were subject to extrajudicial execution, torture, rape, forced disappearance, forced labor, and forced eviction; Whereas the United States Central Intelligence Agency in a 1968 research study described the period as one of the worst mass murders of the twentieth century; Whereas the United States Government provided the Indonesian Army with financial, military, and intelligence support during the period of the mass killings, and did so aware that such killings were taking place as recorded in partially declassified documents in the Department of State history, Foreign Relations of the United States , pertaining to this period; Whereas, within months of military leader Suharto's assumption of the Presidency following the mass killing, the United States Government began sending economic and military support to Suharto’s military regime, and played an indispensable role in its consolidation of power; Whereas aid to the Suharto government continued for more than three decades, despite on-going crimes against humanity committed by the Suharto government, including mass killing and other gross violations of human rights during the invasion and subsequent 24-year occupation of East Timor; Whereas perpetrators of the 1965–66 mass killings have largely lived with impunity, and the survivors and descendants of the victims suffer continuing discrimination economically and for decades had limited civil and political rights, as noted in the 2012 Indonesia National Commission on Human Rights report; Whereas the United States Government has not yet fully declassified all relevant documents concerning this time period, and full disclosure could help bring historical clarity to atrocities committed in Indonesia between 1965 and 1966; Whereas the United States Government has in recent years supported the declassification and release of documents in support of truth and reconciliation efforts following periods of violence in countries such as Chile and Brazil; Whereas open dialogue about alleged past crimes against humanity and past human rights violations is important for continued efforts to reconcile populations of Indonesia and to ensure a stable, sustainable peace that will benefit the region and beyond; Whereas, Indonesia has undergone a remarkable democratic transition over the last two decades, and is the world’s third largest democracy with the largest Muslim population in the world; Whereas through free and fair elections, the people of Indonesia have elected new leaders who now have the opportunity to establish a culture of accountability in partnership with the country’s vibrant civil society, press, academia, and human rights activists; Whereas the relationship between the United States and Indonesia is strong and involves many shared interests, as reflected in the 2010 United States-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, including democracy and civil society, education, security, climate and environment, energy, and trade and investment; Whereas the economic relationship between the United States and Indonesia is strong, with bilateral goods trade exceeding $27,000,000,000 and with major United States companies making significant long-term investments in Indonesia; and Whereas strong relations between the United States and Indonesia are mutually beneficial to both countries: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) condemns the mass murder in Indonesia in 1965–66; (2) expresses great concern about the lack of accountability enjoyed by those who carried out crimes during this period; (3) urges political leaders in Indonesia to consider a truth, justice, and reconciliation commission to address alleged crimes against humanity and other human rights violations, and to work to mend differences and animosity that remain after the 1965–66 mass killings; and (4) calls on the Department of State, the Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, and others involved in developing and implementing policy towards Indonesia during this time period to establish an interagency working group to— (A) locate, identify, inventory, recommend for declassification, and make available to the public all classified records and documents concerning the mass killings of 1965 and 1966, including records and documents pertaining to covert operations in Indonesia from January 1, 1964, through March 30, 1966; (B) coordinate with Federal agencies and take such actions as necessary to expedite the release of such records to the public; and (C) submit a report to Congress describing all such records, the disposition of such records, and the activities of the Interagency Group. |
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III
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113th CONGRESS
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2d Session
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S. RES. 597
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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December 10, 2014
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Mr. Coons
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Mrs. Shaheen
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Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
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<whereas>
<text>
Whereas
an estimated 35,000,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS as of the end of 2013;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the United Nations Millennium Development Goals established a global target of halting and
beginning to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the 2001 United Nations Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS mobilized global
attention and commitment to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and set out a series of
national targets and global actions to reverse the epidemic;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the 2011 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS provided an updated framework
for intensified efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS, including redoubling
efforts to achieve by 2015 universal access to HIV prevention, treatment,
care, and support, and to eliminate gender inequalities and gender-based
abuse and violence and increase the capacity of women and adolescent girls
to protect themselves from the risk of HIV infection;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was launched in 2002 and, as of
November 2013, supported programs in more than 140 countries that provided
antiretroviral therapy to 6,600,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and
antiretrovirals to 2,100,000 pregnant women to prevent transmission of
HIV/AIDS to their babies;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas the United States is the largest donor to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and
Malaria;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, for every dollar contributed to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by
the United States, an additional $2 is leveraged from other donors;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative was
proposed by
President George W. Bush and passed Congress on a bipartisan vote in 2003,
and remains the largest commitment in
history by any nation to combat a single disease;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas, as of the end of September 2014, PEPFAR supported treatment for 7,700,000 people, up from
1,700,000 in 2008, and in 2012, PEPFAR supported the provision of
antiretroviral drugs to 750,000 pregnant women living with HIV to prevent
the transmission of HIV from mother to child during birth;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas PEPFAR directly supported HIV testing and counseling for more than 56,700,000 people in
fiscal year 2014;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas considerable progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with the number of new
HIV
infections estimated at 2,100,000 in 2013, a 38-percent reduction since
2001, new HIV infections among children reduced to 240,000 in 2013, a
reduction of 58 percent since 2001, and AIDS-related deaths reduced to
1,500,000 in 2013, a 35-percent reduction since 2005;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas increased access to antiretroviral drugs is the major contributor to the reduction in
deaths from HIV/AIDS, and HIV treatment reinforces prevention because it
reduces, by up to 96 percent, the chance the virus can be spread;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its guidelines for determining whether HIV
positive individuals are eligible for treatment, thereby increasing the
number of individuals eligible for treatment from about 15,900,000 to
28,600,000;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas 13,600,000 people in low- and middle-income countries had access to antiretroviral therapy
as of June 2014;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas 19,000,000 of the 35,000,000 people living with HIV globally do not know their status,
according to a
2014 UNAIDS report;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas, although sub-Saharan Africa remains the epicenter of the epidemic with approximately
1,100,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2013, there have also been successes,
with an approximate 33-percent decline in new HIV infections from 2005 to
2013 and a 39-percent
decrease in the number of AIDS-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa
between 2005 and 2013;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas stigma, gender inequality, and lack of respect for the rights of HIV positive individuals
remain significant barriers to access to services for those most at risk
of HIV infection;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas President Barack Obama voiced commitment to realizing the promise of an AIDS-free
generation and his belief that the goal was within reach in his February
2013 State of the Union Address;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas the international community is united in pursuit of achieving the goal of an AIDS-free
generation;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas a UNAIDS 2014 report on the state of the global epidemic assessed that AIDS could be ended
as a public health threat by 2030 if a fast-track response is taken and
certain targets are realized by 2020, and further noted that doing so
would avert nearly
28,000,000 new HIV infections and 21,000,000 AIDS-related deaths by 2030;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, during the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak of 2014, countries with PEPFAR-strengthened lab
capacity, human
capacity, and health facility capacity were able
to contain Ebola outbreaks;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas, in August 2014, PEPFAR and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) launched an
initiative to double the total number of children receiving treatment over
the next two years in ten countries;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas December 1 of each year is internationally recognized as World AIDS Day; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas commented="no">
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
Whereas, in 2014, the theme for World AIDS Day commemorations was
<quote>
Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation
</quote>
: Now, therefore, be it
</text>
</whereas>
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<text>
That the Senate—
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(1)
</enum>
<text>
supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, including seeking to get to zero new HIV
infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths;
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(2)
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applauds the goals and approaches for achieving an AIDS-free generation set forth in the PEPFAR
Blueprint: Creating an AIDS-free Generation, as well as the targets set by
United Nations member states in the 2011 United Nations Political
Declaration on HIV and AIDS;
</text>
</paragraph>
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(3)
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commends the dramatic progress in global AIDS programs supported through the efforts of PEPFAR, the
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and UNAIDS;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id1206005f76f447819c45236372cf2d80">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
urges, in order to ensure that an AIDS-free generation is within reach, rapid action by all nations
towards—
</text>
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<enum>
(A)
</enum>
<text>
full implementation of the Global Plan Towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections Among Children
by 2015 and Keeping Their Mothers Alive to build on progress made to date;
and
</text>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph id="id02d04495f2b1479fbfa6b797485f6070">
<enum>
(B)
</enum>
<text>
further expansion and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment programs, including efforts to reduce
disparities and improve access for children to life-saving medications
such as getting antiretroviral HIV medication to the 2,000,000 children
with HIV currently unable to access them;
</text>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id1f08aac86f79437b959c57df063e7e26">
<enum>
(5)
</enum>
<text>
calls for scaling up treatment to reach all individuals eligible for treatment under WHO
guidelines;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id5679f5d9c34b41fdbaf16667c7137d64">
<enum>
(6)
</enum>
<text>
calls for greater focus on the HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls, including those at
risk for or who have survived violence or faced discrimination as a result
of the disease, and urges more directed efforts to
ensure that they are connected to the information, care, support, and
treatment they require;
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(7)
</enum>
<text>
supports efforts to ensure inclusive access to programs and appropriate protections for all those
most at risk of HIV/AIDS and hardest to reach;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id866db1f1f7cc4122aebefd863f704c4e">
<enum>
(8)
</enum>
<text>
encourages additional private-public partnerships to research and develop better and more
affordable tools for the diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, and cure of
HIV;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="idd107fae76a774522bb043f05c9e1a2bf">
<enum>
(9)
</enum>
<text>
supports continued leadership by the United States in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector
efforts to fight HIV;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id7d8951368ecb430e8637f17067997bc9">
<enum>
(10)
</enum>
<text>
stresses the importance of ensuring that HIV and AIDS are central to the post-2015 United Nations
development agenda and of advocating for the inclusion of targets under
relevant goals towards achieving zero new HIV infections, zero
discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths;
</text>
</paragraph>
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<enum>
(11)
</enum>
<text>
encourages and supports greater degrees of ownership and shared responsibility by developing
countries in order to ensure sustainability of their domestic responses;
and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id471b8175b6694e6c8e2cf849f96dd09d">
<enum>
(12)
</enum>
<text>
encourages other members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for
and financial contributions to efforts around the world to combat
HIV/AIDS.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 597 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2014 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Whereas an estimated 35,000,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS as of the end of 2013; Whereas the United Nations Millennium Development Goals established a global target of halting and beginning to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015; Whereas the 2001 United Nations Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS mobilized global attention and commitment to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and set out a series of national targets and global actions to reverse the epidemic; Whereas the 2011 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS provided an updated framework for intensified efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS, including redoubling efforts to achieve by 2015 universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, and to eliminate gender inequalities and gender-based abuse and violence and increase the capacity of women and adolescent girls to protect themselves from the risk of HIV infection; Whereas the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was launched in 2002 and, as of November 2013, supported programs in more than 140 countries that provided antiretroviral therapy to 6,600,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and antiretrovirals to 2,100,000 pregnant women to prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS to their babies; Whereas the United States is the largest donor to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Whereas, for every dollar contributed to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by the United States, an additional $2 is leveraged from other donors; Whereas the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative was proposed by President George W. Bush and passed Congress on a bipartisan vote in 2003, and remains the largest commitment in history by any nation to combat a single disease; Whereas, as of the end of September 2014, PEPFAR supported treatment for 7,700,000 people, up from 1,700,000 in 2008, and in 2012, PEPFAR supported the provision of antiretroviral drugs to 750,000 pregnant women living with HIV to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child during birth; Whereas PEPFAR directly supported HIV testing and counseling for more than 56,700,000 people in fiscal year 2014; Whereas considerable progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with the number of new HIV infections estimated at 2,100,000 in 2013, a 38-percent reduction since 2001, new HIV infections among children reduced to 240,000 in 2013, a reduction of 58 percent since 2001, and AIDS-related deaths reduced to 1,500,000 in 2013, a 35-percent reduction since 2005; Whereas increased access to antiretroviral drugs is the major contributor to the reduction in deaths from HIV/AIDS, and HIV treatment reinforces prevention because it reduces, by up to 96 percent, the chance the virus can be spread; Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its guidelines for determining whether HIV positive individuals are eligible for treatment, thereby increasing the number of individuals eligible for treatment from about 15,900,000 to 28,600,000; Whereas 13,600,000 people in low- and middle-income countries had access to antiretroviral therapy as of June 2014; Whereas 19,000,000 of the 35,000,000 people living with HIV globally do not know their status, according to a 2014 UNAIDS report; Whereas, although sub-Saharan Africa remains the epicenter of the epidemic with approximately 1,100,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2013, there have also been successes, with an approximate 33-percent decline in new HIV infections from 2005 to 2013 and a 39-percent decrease in the number of AIDS-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa between 2005 and 2013; Whereas stigma, gender inequality, and lack of respect for the rights of HIV positive individuals remain significant barriers to access to services for those most at risk of HIV infection; Whereas President Barack Obama voiced commitment to realizing the promise of an AIDS-free generation and his belief that the goal was within reach in his February 2013 State of the Union Address; Whereas the international community is united in pursuit of achieving the goal of an AIDS-free generation; Whereas a UNAIDS 2014 report on the state of the global epidemic assessed that AIDS could be ended as a public health threat by 2030 if a fast-track response is taken and certain targets are realized by 2020, and further noted that doing so would avert nearly 28,000,000 new HIV infections and 21,000,000 AIDS-related deaths by 2030; Whereas, during the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak of 2014, countries with PEPFAR-strengthened lab capacity, human capacity, and health facility capacity were able to contain Ebola outbreaks; Whereas, in August 2014, PEPFAR and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) launched an initiative to double the total number of children receiving treatment over the next two years in ten countries; Whereas December 1 of each year is internationally recognized as World AIDS Day; and Whereas, in 2014, the theme for World AIDS Day commemorations was Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation : Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, including seeking to get to zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths; (2) applauds the goals and approaches for achieving an AIDS-free generation set forth in the PEPFAR Blueprint: Creating an AIDS-free Generation, as well as the targets set by United Nations member states in the 2011 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS; (3) commends the dramatic progress in global AIDS programs supported through the efforts of PEPFAR, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and UNAIDS; (4) urges, in order to ensure that an AIDS-free generation is within reach, rapid action by all nations towards— (A) full implementation of the Global Plan Towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections Among Children by 2015 and Keeping Their Mothers Alive to build on progress made to date; and (B) further expansion and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment programs, including efforts to reduce disparities and improve access for children to life-saving medications such as getting antiretroviral HIV medication to the 2,000,000 children with HIV currently unable to access them; (5) calls for scaling up treatment to reach all individuals eligible for treatment under WHO guidelines; (6) calls for greater focus on the HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls, including those at risk for or who have survived violence or faced discrimination as a result of the disease, and urges more directed efforts to ensure that they are connected to the information, care, support, and treatment they require; (7) supports efforts to ensure inclusive access to programs and appropriate protections for all those most at risk of HIV/AIDS and hardest to reach; (8) encourages additional private-public partnerships to research and develop better and more affordable tools for the diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, and cure of HIV; (9) supports continued leadership by the United States in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to fight HIV; (10) stresses the importance of ensuring that HIV and AIDS are central to the post-2015 United Nations development agenda and of advocating for the inclusion of targets under relevant goals towards achieving zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths; (11) encourages and supports greater degrees of ownership and shared responsibility by developing countries in order to ensure sustainability of their domestic responses; and (12) encourages other members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for and financial contributions to efforts around the world to combat HIV/AIDS. |
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Whereas the 2001 United Nations Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS mobilized global
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Whereas the 2011 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS provided an updated framework
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Whereas, for every dollar contributed to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by
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Whereas considerable progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with the number of new
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Whereas a UNAIDS 2014 report on the state of the global epidemic assessed that AIDS could be ended
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certain targets are realized by 2020, and further noted that doing so
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| III Calendar No. 649 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 597 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2014 Mr. Coons (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Durbin , and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations December 11, 2014 Reported by Mr. Menendez , without amendment RESOLUTION Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Whereas an estimated 35,000,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS as of the end of 2013; Whereas the United Nations Millennium Development Goals established a global target of halting and beginning to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015; Whereas the 2001 United Nations Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS mobilized global attention and commitment to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and set out a series of national targets and global actions to reverse the epidemic; Whereas the 2011 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS provided an updated framework for intensified efforts to eliminate HIV and AIDS, including redoubling efforts to achieve by 2015 universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, and to eliminate gender inequalities and gender-based abuse and violence and increase the capacity of women and adolescent girls to protect themselves from the risk of HIV infection; Whereas the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was launched in 2002 and, as of November 2013, supported programs in more than 140 countries that provided antiretroviral therapy to 6,600,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and antiretrovirals to 2,100,000 pregnant women to prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS to their babies; Whereas the United States is the largest donor to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Whereas, for every dollar contributed to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by the United States, an additional $2 is leveraged from other donors; Whereas the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative was proposed by President George W. Bush and passed Congress on a bipartisan vote in 2003, and remains the largest commitment in history by any nation to combat a single disease; Whereas, as of the end of September 2014, PEPFAR supported treatment for 7,700,000 people, up from 1,700,000 in 2008, and in 2012, PEPFAR supported the provision of antiretroviral drugs to 750,000 pregnant women living with HIV to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child during birth; Whereas PEPFAR directly supported HIV testing and counseling for more than 56,700,000 people in fiscal year 2014; Whereas considerable progress has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with the number of new HIV infections estimated at 2,100,000 in 2013, a 38 percent reduction since 2001, new HIV infections among children reduced to 240,000 in 2013, a reduction of 58 percent since 2001, and AIDS-related deaths reduced to 1,500,000 in 2013, a 35 percent reduction since 2005; Whereas increased access to antiretroviral drugs is the major contributor to the reduction in deaths from HIV/AIDS, and HIV treatment reinforces prevention because it reduces, by up to 96 percent, the chance the virus can be spread; Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its guidelines for determining whether HIV positive individuals are eligible for treatment, thereby increasing the number of individuals eligible for treatment from about 15,900,000 to 28,600,000; Whereas 13,600,000 people in low- and middle-income countries had access to antiretroviral therapy as of June 2014; Whereas 19,000,000 of the 35,000,000 people living with HIV globally do not know their status, according to a 2014 UNAIDS report; Whereas, although sub-Saharan Africa remains the epicenter of the epidemic with approximately 1,100,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2013, there have also been successes, with an approximate 33 percent decline in new HIV infections from 2005 to 2013 and a 39 percent decrease in the number of AIDS-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa between 2005 and 2013; Whereas stigma, gender inequality, and lack of respect for the rights of HIV positive individuals remain significant barriers to access to services for those most at risk of HIV infection; Whereas President Barack Obama voiced commitment to realizing the promise of an AIDS-free generation and his belief that the goal was within reach in his February 2013 State of the Union Address; Whereas the international community is united in pursuit of achieving the goal of an AIDS-free generation; Whereas a UNAIDS 2014 report on the state of the global epidemic assessed that AIDS could be ended as a public health threat by 2030 if a fast-track response is taken and certain targets are realized by 2020, and further noted that doing so would avert nearly 28,000,000 new HIV infections and 21,000,000 AIDS-related deaths by 2030; Whereas, during the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak of 2014, countries with PEPFAR-strengthened lab capacity, human capacity, and health facility capacity were able to contain Ebola outbreaks; Whereas, in August 2014, PEPFAR and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) launched an initiative to double the total number of children receiving treatment over the next two years in ten countries; Whereas December 1 of each year is internationally recognized as World AIDS Day; and Whereas, in 2014, the theme for World AIDS Day commemorations was Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation : Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, including seeking to get to zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths; (2) applauds the goals and approaches for achieving an AIDS-free generation set forth in the PEPFAR Blueprint: Creating an AIDS-free Generation, as well as the targets set by United Nations member states in the 2011 United Nations Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS; (3) commends the dramatic progress in global AIDS programs supported through the efforts of PEPFAR, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and UNAIDS; (4) urges, in order to ensure that an AIDS-free generation is within reach, rapid action by all nations towards— (A) full implementation of the Global Plan Towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections Among Children by 2015 and Keeping Their Mothers Alive to build on progress made to date; and (B) further expansion and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment programs, including efforts to reduce disparities and improve access for children to life-saving medications such as getting antiretroviral HIV medication to the 2,000,000 children with HIV currently unable to access them; (5) calls for scaling up treatment to reach all individuals eligible for treatment under WHO guidelines; (6) calls for greater focus on the HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls, including those at risk for or who have survived violence or faced discrimination as a result of the disease, and urges more directed efforts to ensure that they are connected to the information, care, support, and treatment they require; (7) supports efforts to ensure inclusive access to programs and appropriate protections for all those most at risk of HIV/AIDS and hardest to reach; (8) encourages additional private-public partnerships to research and develop better and more affordable tools for the diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, and cure of HIV; (9) supports continued leadership by the United States in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to fight HIV; (10) stresses the importance of ensuring that HIV and AIDS are central to the post-2015 United Nations development agenda and of advocating for the inclusion of targets under relevant goals towards achieving zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths; (11) encourages and supports greater degrees of ownership and shared responsibility by developing countries in order to ensure sustainability of their domestic responses; and (12) encourages other members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for and financial contributions to efforts around the world to combat HIV/AIDS.
December 11, 2014 Reported without amendment |
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S. RES. 598
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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December 10, 2014
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<sponsor name-id="S356">
Mr. Donnelly
</sponsor>
(for himself and
<cosponsor name-id="S212">
Mr. Coats
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
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<official-title display="yes">
Expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and condemning the terrorist acts
of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
</official-title>
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<preamble>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig was a tireless humanitarian who devoted his life to helping those
most in need;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig saved lives across Lebanon, Turkey, and Syria, particularly
through the nongovernmental organization he founded, Special Emergency
Response and Assistance;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig represented the best qualities of humanity through his work
administering medical aid, food and shelter to the people most impacted by
the war in Syria;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig served with honor as a United States Army Ranger;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this preamble as
<quote>
ISIL
</quote>
) is a terrorist organization that has committed widespread acts of violence against innocent
civilians throughout Iraq and Syria, forcing many people to flee their
homeland;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas ISIL has carried out grave atrocities targeting Muslims and religious and ethnic minorities
in the region, including women and children, for enslavement, torture, and
massacre;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas ISIL has captured and assassinated journalists and humanitarian and health workers,
deepening the suffering of a war-torn region;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas ISIL is responsible for the murder of United States citizens;
and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas ISIL continues to hold hostages in contravention of international law: Now, therefore, be
it
</text>
</whereas>
</preamble>
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1.
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<header>
Sense of the Senate
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The Senate—
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(1)
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mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig;
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(2)
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expresses condolences to the family and loved ones of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig;
</text>
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<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text>
condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this
resolution as
<quote>
ISIL
</quote>
), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid workers; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id3C47224707244D1ABC34A3DFE7B610CC">
<enum>
(4)
</enum>
<text>
urges the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the
governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed
by ISIL and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the conflict.
</text>
</paragraph>
</section>
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<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Rule of construction
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Nothing in this resolution is a declaration of war or authorization to use force.
</text>
</section>
</resolution-body>
</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 598 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2014 Mr. Donnelly (for himself and Mr. Coats ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig was a tireless humanitarian who devoted his life to helping those most in need; Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig saved lives across Lebanon, Turkey, and Syria, particularly through the nongovernmental organization he founded, Special Emergency Response and Assistance; Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig represented the best qualities of humanity through his work administering medical aid, food and shelter to the people most impacted by the war in Syria; Whereas Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig served with honor as a United States Army Ranger; Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this preamble as ISIL ) is a terrorist organization that has committed widespread acts of violence against innocent civilians throughout Iraq and Syria, forcing many people to flee their homeland; Whereas ISIL has carried out grave atrocities targeting Muslims and religious and ethnic minorities in the region, including women and children, for enslavement, torture, and massacre; Whereas ISIL has captured and assassinated journalists and humanitarian and health workers, deepening the suffering of a war-torn region; Whereas ISIL is responsible for the murder of United States citizens; and Whereas ISIL continues to hold hostages in contravention of international law: Now, therefore, be it
1. Sense of the Senate The Senate— (1) mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig; (2) expresses condolences to the family and loved ones of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig; (3) condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (referred to in this resolution as ISIL ), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid workers; and (4) urges the United States and the international community, working in partnership with the governments and citizens of the Middle East, to address the threat posed by ISIL and the suffering of innocent civilians impacted by the conflict. 2. Rule of construction Nothing in this resolution is a declaration of war or authorization to use force. |
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113th CONGRESS
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2d Session
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S. RES. 599
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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December 11, 2014
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Mr. Toomey
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(for himself and
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Mr. Casey
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) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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Recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that
provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, and
professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania serves children who are—
</text>
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(1)
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living in areas with a high poverty rate, areas with a high incidence of juvenile arrests, or
single-parent households;
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(2)
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impacted by homelessness or familial incarceration; or
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attending a struggling school;
</text>
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</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas mentors serving as advisors, role models, or friends can diminish risk factors, enhance
protective factors, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports and enriches the lives of
children and promotes and reinforces positive activities, behaviors, and
attitudes by working with donors, partners, family members, volunteers,
and advocates;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program is proven to help
at-risk children reach their potential;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado
classifies the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor
program as a
<quote>
blueprint
</quote>
model intervention program for effectively reducing adolescent violent crime, aggression,
delinquency, and substance abuse;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas
<quote>
blueprint
</quote>
programs have the highest standards and meet the most rigorous tests of effectiveness and
replicability in the field of helping at-risk children;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas children who participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern
Pennsylvania mentor program perform better in school and develop better
relationships with their families and peers;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania makes meaningful, monitored matches
between adult volunteers, known as
<quote>
Bigs
</quote>
, and at-risk children, known as
<quote>
Littles
</quote>
, throughout Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports nearly 3,000 mentor matches
each year;
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas an estimated 250,000 underserved children in southeastern Pennsylvania remain at risk for
academic failure; and
</text>
</whereas>
<whereas>
<text>
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is committed to bringing life-changing
work to the children in the region who need it the most: Now, therefore,
be it
</text>
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That the Senate recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern
Pennsylvania.
</text>
</section>
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</resolution>
| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 599 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 11, 2014 Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that provides children facing adversity with strong, enduring, and professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania serves children who are— (1) living in areas with a high poverty rate, areas with a high incidence of juvenile arrests, or single-parent households; (2) impacted by homelessness or familial incarceration; or (3) attending a struggling school; Whereas mentors serving as advisors, role models, or friends can diminish risk factors, enhance protective factors, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports and enriches the lives of children and promotes and reinforces positive activities, behaviors, and attitudes by working with donors, partners, family members, volunteers, and advocates; Whereas the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program is proven to help at-risk children reach their potential; Whereas the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Colorado classifies the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program as a blueprint model intervention program for effectively reducing adolescent violent crime, aggression, delinquency, and substance abuse; Whereas blueprint programs have the highest standards and meet the most rigorous tests of effectiveness and replicability in the field of helping at-risk children; Whereas children who participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania mentor program perform better in school and develop better relationships with their families and peers; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers, known as Bigs , and at-risk children, known as Littles , throughout Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County; Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania supports nearly 3,000 mentor matches each year; Whereas an estimated 250,000 underserved children in southeastern Pennsylvania remain at risk for academic failure; and Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania is committed to bringing life-changing work to the children in the region who need it the most: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania. |
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III
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113th CONGRESS
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2d Session
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S. RES. 600
</legis-num>
<current-chamber>
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
</current-chamber>
<action>
<action-date date="20141212">
December 12, 2014
</action-date>
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<sponsor name-id="S326">
Mr. Udall of New Mexico
</sponsor>
(for himself and
<cosponsor name-id="S322">
Mr. Merkley
</cosponsor>
) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
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Committee on Rules and Administration
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RESOLUTION
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To limit certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process.
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<section id="id98EA86D972E44B0C826C637270DC2EEB" section-type="section-one">
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1.
</enum>
<header>
Motions to proceed
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Paragraph 1 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by inserting at the end the
following new paragraph:
</text>
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<text>
Other than a motion made during the first 2 hours of a new legislative day as described in
paragraph 2 of rule VIII, consideration of a motion to proceed to the
consideration of any debatable matter, including debate on any debatable
motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more
than 2 hours, to be equally divided between, and controlled by, the
Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their designees. This paragraph
shall not apply to motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant
to rule or precedent.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
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<enum>
2.
</enum>
<header>
Extended debate
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking the second
undesignated paragraph and inserting the following:
</text>
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<text>
Is it the sense of the Senate that the debate shall be brought to a close? And if that question
shall be decided in the affirmative by three-fifths of the Senators duly
chosen and sworn, except on a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules,
in which case the necessary affirmative vote shall be two-thirds of the
Senators voting, a quorum being present, then cloture has been invoked.
</text>
</subsection>
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<enum/>
<text>
If that question is on disposition of a bill or joint resolution, a resolution or concurrent
resolution, a substitute amendment for a bill or resolution, a motion with
respect to amendments between the Houses, a conference report, or advice
and consent to a nomination or treaty, and if such question shall be
decided in the affirmative by a majority of Senators voting, a quorum
being present, but less than three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and
sworn (or less than two-thirds of the Senators voting, a quorum being
present, in the case of a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules),
then it shall be in order for the Majority Leader (or his or her designee)
to initiate a period of extended debate upon the measure, motion, or other
matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, in relation
to which the motion to close debate was offered, in which case the period
of extended debate shall begin one hour later.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="id0ED3307F8B5943DF89B11B55161DF95F">
<enum/>
<text>
During a period of extended debate, such measure, motion, or other matter pending before the
Senate, or the unfinished business, shall be the unfinished business to
the exclusion of all other business, except on action or motion by the
Majority Leader (or his or her designee).
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="id6ebea861b8b848d6a65195a45bd2ed60">
<enum/>
<text>
During a period of extended debate it shall not be in order for a Senator other than the Majority
Leader (or his or her designee) to raise a question as to the presence of
a quorum, except immediately prior to a vote or when it has been more than
forty-eight hours since a quorum was demonstrated. If upon a roll call it
shall be ascertained that a quorum is not present, then the Senate shall
adjourn to a time previously decided by order of the Senate or, if no such
time has been established, then to a time certain determined by the
Majority Leader, after consultation with the Minority Leader.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="id0609199682004536996b0ca28ee931e8">
<enum/>
<text>
During a period of extended debate a motion to adjourn or recess shall not be in order, unless made
by the Majority Leader (or his or her designee) or if the absence of a
quorum has been demonstrated. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 of rule XIX,
there shall be no limit to the number of times a Senator may speak upon
any question during a period of extended debate.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="id29b2f0e1876341a09752b439459ae4d7">
<enum/>
<text>
If, during the course of extended debate, the Presiding Officer puts any question to a vote, the
Majority Leader (or his or her designee) may postpone any such vote, which
shall occur at a time determined by the Majority Leader, after
consultation with the Minority Leader, but not later than the time at
which a quorum is next demonstrated.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection id="idbcfd14bed2ab4499b3d7f2bd8a38a26d">
<enum/>
<text>
If at any time during a period of extended debate no Senator seeks recognition, then the Presiding
Officer shall inquire as to whether any Senator seeks recognition. If no
Senator seeks recognition, then the Presiding Officer shall again put the
question as to bringing debate to a close (and the Majority Leader or his
or her designee may postpone such vote in accordance with the preceding
paragraph), which shall be decided without further debate or intervening
motion. If that question shall be decided in the affirmative by a majority
of Senators voting, a quorum being present, then cloture has been invoked
and the period of extended debate has ended. If that question shall be
decided in the negative by a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being
present, then the period of extended debate has ended.
</text>
</subsection>
<subsection commented="no" display-inline="no-display-inline" id="iddd0d54a43bcc41ee8c54682df3c32c02">
<enum/>
<text>
If cloture is invoked, then the measure, motion, other matter pending before the Senate, or the
unfinished business, in relation to which the motion to close debate was
offered, shall remain the unfinished business to the exclusion of all
other business until disposed of.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</section>
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<enum>
3.
</enum>
<header>
Post-cloture debate on nominations
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking
<quote>
After no more than thirty hours of consideration of the measure, motion, or other matter on which
cloture has been invoked, the Senate shall proceed, without any further
debate on any question, to vote on
</quote>
in the fourth undesignated paragraph and inserting
<quote>
After no more than 30 hours of consideration of the measure, motion, or other matter on which
cloture has been invoked, except on the question of advice and consent to
a nomination other than a nomination to a position as Justice of the
Supreme Court in which case consideration shall be limited to 2 hours, the
Senate shall proceed, without any further debate on any question, to vote
on
</quote>
.
</text>
</section>
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<enum>
4.
</enum>
<header>
Conference motions
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by—
</text>
<paragraph id="id78A30360038548F8A982E0B9205BCA91">
<enum>
(1)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
redesignating paragraphs 1 through 9 as paragraphs 2 through 10, respectively;
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="idC2935CD7453C4DB891BBCB647C9CD254">
<enum>
(2)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
redesignating any reference to paragraphs 1 through 9 as paragraphs 2 through 10, respectively; and
</text>
</paragraph>
<paragraph id="id5E874CE63A44488BA4B71BC2CEFBB27C">
<enum>
(3)
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
inserting before paragraph 2, as redesignated, the following:
</text>
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<enum>
1.
</enum>
<text display-inline="yes-display-inline">
A nondivisible motion to disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment, to
request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request
by the House for a committee of conference, and to authorize the Presiding
Officer to appoint conferees (or to appoint conferees), is in order and
consideration of such a motion, including consideration of any debatable
motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more
than 2 hours.
</text>
</paragraph>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</paragraph>
</section>
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<enum>
5.
</enum>
<header>
Right to offer
amendments
</header>
<text display-inline="no-display-inline">
Paragraph 2 of rule
XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by inserting at the
end the
following:
</text>
<quoted-block display-inline="no-display-inline" id="idED253B41C8594F6B805A065E10160F0C" style="OLC">
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<enum/>
<text>
After debate
has concluded under this paragraph but prior to final disposition
of the
pending matter, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader may
each offer not
to exceed 3 amendments identified as leadership amendments if they
have been
timely filed under this paragraph and are germane to the matter
being amended.
Debate on a leadership amendment shall be limited to 1 hour equally
divided. A
leadership amendment may not be
divided.
</text>
</subsection>
<after-quoted-block>
.
</after-quoted-block>
</quoted-block>
</section>
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 600 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12, 2014 Mr. Udall of New Mexico (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION To limit certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process.
1. Motions to proceed Paragraph 1 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: Other than a motion made during the first 2 hours of a new legislative day as described in paragraph 2 of rule VIII, consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including debate on any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours, to be equally divided between, and controlled by, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their designees. This paragraph shall not apply to motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent. . 2. Extended debate Paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking the second undesignated paragraph and inserting the following: Is it the sense of the Senate that the debate shall be brought to a close? And if that question shall be decided in the affirmative by three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn, except on a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules, in which case the necessary affirmative vote shall be two-thirds of the Senators voting, a quorum being present, then cloture has been invoked. If that question is on disposition of a bill or joint resolution, a resolution or concurrent resolution, a substitute amendment for a bill or resolution, a motion with respect to amendments between the Houses, a conference report, or advice and consent to a nomination or treaty, and if such question shall be decided in the affirmative by a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, but less than three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn (or less than two-thirds of the Senators voting, a quorum being present, in the case of a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules), then it shall be in order for the Majority Leader (or his or her designee) to initiate a period of extended debate upon the measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, in relation to which the motion to close debate was offered, in which case the period of extended debate shall begin one hour later. During a period of extended debate, such measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, shall be the unfinished business to the exclusion of all other business, except on action or motion by the Majority Leader (or his or her designee). During a period of extended debate it shall not be in order for a Senator other than the Majority Leader (or his or her designee) to raise a question as to the presence of a quorum, except immediately prior to a vote or when it has been more than forty-eight hours since a quorum was demonstrated. If upon a roll call it shall be ascertained that a quorum is not present, then the Senate shall adjourn to a time previously decided by order of the Senate or, if no such time has been established, then to a time certain determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Minority Leader. During a period of extended debate a motion to adjourn or recess shall not be in order, unless made by the Majority Leader (or his or her designee) or if the absence of a quorum has been demonstrated. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 of rule XIX, there shall be no limit to the number of times a Senator may speak upon any question during a period of extended debate. If, during the course of extended debate, the Presiding Officer puts any question to a vote, the Majority Leader (or his or her designee) may postpone any such vote, which shall occur at a time determined by the Majority Leader, after consultation with the Minority Leader, but not later than the time at which a quorum is next demonstrated. If at any time during a period of extended debate no Senator seeks recognition, then the Presiding Officer shall inquire as to whether any Senator seeks recognition. If no Senator seeks recognition, then the Presiding Officer shall again put the question as to bringing debate to a close (and the Majority Leader or his or her designee may postpone such vote in accordance with the preceding paragraph), which shall be decided without further debate or intervening motion. If that question shall be decided in the affirmative by a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, then cloture has been invoked and the period of extended debate has ended. If that question shall be decided in the negative by a majority of Senators voting, a quorum being present, then the period of extended debate has ended. If cloture is invoked, then the measure, motion, other matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, in relation to which the motion to close debate was offered, shall remain the unfinished business to the exclusion of all other business until disposed of. . 3. Post-cloture debate on nominations Paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking After no more than thirty hours of consideration of the measure, motion, or other matter on which cloture has been invoked, the Senate shall proceed, without any further debate on any question, to vote on in the fourth undesignated paragraph and inserting After no more than 30 hours of consideration of the measure, motion, or other matter on which cloture has been invoked, except on the question of advice and consent to a nomination other than a nomination to a position as Justice of the Supreme Court in which case consideration shall be limited to 2 hours, the Senate shall proceed, without any further debate on any question, to vote on . 4. Conference motions Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by— (1) redesignating paragraphs 1 through 9 as paragraphs 2 through 10, respectively; (2) redesignating any reference to paragraphs 1 through 9 as paragraphs 2 through 10, respectively; and (3) inserting before paragraph 2, as redesignated, the following: 1. A nondivisible motion to disagree to a House amendment or insist upon a Senate amendment, to request a committee of conference with the House or to agree to a request by the House for a committee of conference, and to authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees (or to appoint conferees), is in order and consideration of such a motion, including consideration of any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours. . 5. Right to offer amendments Paragraph 2 of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by inserting at the end the following: After debate has concluded under this paragraph but prior to final disposition of the pending matter, the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader may each offer not to exceed 3 amendments identified as leadership amendments if they have been timely filed under this paragraph and are germane to the matter being amended. Debate on a leadership amendment shall be limited to 1 hour equally divided. A leadership amendment may not be divided. . |
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Recognizing 35 years of cooperation in science and technology between the United States and the
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Whereas mutually beneficial cooperation between the Governments of the People’s Republic of China
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States in promoting science and technology has made tremendous strides
since the signing of the Agreement Between the Government of the United
States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation
in Science and Technology, done at Washington January 31, 1979, which was
the first inter-governmental
agreement since the United States and the People’s Republic of China
established diplomatic relations in 1979;
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Whereas the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United States have become active
partners in
fostering research and innovation since the signing of the Agreement
Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the
People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology in
1979;
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shared information on issues such as climate variability, seismic activity, and agricultural
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joint publication of scientific and technological research; and
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exchange of technical assistance and best practices in areas such as food and pharmaceutical safety
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Whereas the continued promotion of science and technology in both countries holds the potential to
advance shared interests, as well as the interests of United States
partners and allies in the region and globally, including in mitigating
the effects of climate change, securing the availability of water, food
and energy, and improving public health, disease prevention, and pandemic
response;
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Whereas the government-to-government relationship conducted under the Agreement Between the
Government of the United States and the Government of the People’s
Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology now consists of
some 30 subordinate agency-to-agency protocols, including—
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cooperation between the Department of Energy and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology to
form the Clean Energy Research Center to explore advances in clean
vehicles, advanced coal technology, and building energy efficiency;
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cooperation between the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and the Chinese
Ministry of Science and Technology on agricultural biotechnology, natural
resource management, food safety, and similar issues;
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cooperation between the National Institutes of Health and the counterparts in China, including the
Natural Science Foundation of China and Chinese Ministry of Science and
Technology to conduct basic and clinical biomedical research;
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cooperation between the Environmental Protection Agency and the counterparts in China, including
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exchange best practices on environmental legislation and enforcement;
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exchange of personnel between the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop information exchange
and response mechanisms for influenza pandemics;
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collaboration between the Food and Drug Administration and food and medical regulators in China to
enhance the safety of imported food and medical products from China
through better information sharing and access to production facilities;
and
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collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Peking University Health
Center (former Beijing Medical University) to study child health issues
and health hazards caused by environmental factors;
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Whereas many educational institutions in the United States and China have established partnerships
to further science and technology research, including—
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Northwestern University, based in Evanston, Illinois, which has developed strategic partnerships in
China, such as the Wanxiang Fellows Program, which allows Northwestern
students to study emerging energy challenges and renewable energy
innovations in the United States and China; and
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University of California, Davis, based in Davis, California, which has partnered with China’s
Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University in Shaanxi province to
establish the Sino-U.S. Joint Research Center for Food Safety to promote
international collaborative research for food safety in China and the
United States;
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Whereas the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has signed 97 inter-institutional
cooperative partnership agreements with various institutions that are
headquartered in China in the fields of engineering, food sciences, and
transportation, including a high-speed rail research partnership between
the university's Railway Transportation and Engineering Center and China’s
oldest and most recognized railway engineering school, Southwest Jiaotong
University;
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Whereas, on December 5, 2014, China and the United States will commemorate the 30th anniversary,
and
renew for another ten years, the CHELBI partnership, which has created the
largest joint venture engineering consulting firm in China, having
undertaken over 600 bridge, road, and other projects the designs of which
meet
World Bank and Asian Development Bank standards, and has made significant
progress in engineering knowledge-sharing for road, bridge, and other
project design and construction between the United States and China;
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Whereas several United States Department of Energy national laboratories have established
partnerships with research institutions in China to advance energy
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Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, which has worked with the China Automotive
Technology and Research Center (CATARC) to promote energy-efficient
vehicle technologies and clean transportation fuels in China since 2003;
and
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, which has formed the China Energy
Group to work collaboratively with groups in China to understand the
dynamics of energy use, improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions in
China, strengthen Chinese capabilities in energy efficiency, and enhance
relationships on energy efficiency among Chinese, United States, and
international institutions;
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Whereas, in 2013, the State of California and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce signed a Memorandum
of Understanding to establish a working group to deepen cooperation in
fields such as biological pharmaceuticals, information technology,
agriculture, and energy;
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Whereas the exchange of ideas in science and technology and shared research conducted in China and
the United States holds the potential to increase United States exports of
non-sensitive commercial technologies to China;
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Whereas the agreement reached in November 2014 between the United States and the People’s Republic
of China to expand the scope of goods covered by the Information
Technology Agreement will further deepen trade, investment, and mutual
cooperation in science and technology;
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Whereas collaboration in science and technology since 1979 has provided both countries with the
technological foundation to make ambitious pledges to reduce future
emissions of carbon dioxide; and
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Whereas people-to-people exchanges conducted under the Agreement Between the Government of the
United States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on
Cooperation in Science and Technology have fostered mutual understanding
of both countries and have led to joint research in science and
technology: Now, therefore, be it
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recognizes the cooperation in science and technology between the Governments of the United States
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Republic of China since 1979;
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emphasizes the importance of open markets, intellectual property rights, and the free exchange of
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expresses continued support for the principles of the Agreement Between the Government of the
United States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on
Cooperation in Science and Technology, done at Washington January 31,
1979, to which both countries remain
committed.
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| III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 601 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 12, 2014 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Kirk , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing 35 years of cooperation in science and technology between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Whereas mutually beneficial cooperation between the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United States in promoting science and technology has made tremendous strides since the signing of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology, done at Washington January 31, 1979, which was the first inter-governmental agreement since the United States and the People’s Republic of China established diplomatic relations in 1979; Whereas the Governments of the People’s Republic of China and the United States have become active partners in fostering research and innovation since the signing of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology in 1979; Whereas cooperation in science and technology since 1979 has brought numerous benefits to both countries, including— (1) shared information on issues such as climate variability, seismic activity, and agricultural science; (2) joint publication of scientific and technological research; and (3) exchange of technical assistance and best practices in areas such as food and pharmaceutical safety and environmental cleanup; Whereas the continued promotion of science and technology in both countries holds the potential to advance shared interests, as well as the interests of United States partners and allies in the region and globally, including in mitigating the effects of climate change, securing the availability of water, food and energy, and improving public health, disease prevention, and pandemic response; Whereas the government-to-government relationship conducted under the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology now consists of some 30 subordinate agency-to-agency protocols, including— (1) cooperation between the Department of Energy and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology to form the Clean Energy Research Center to explore advances in clean vehicles, advanced coal technology, and building energy efficiency; (2) cooperation between the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology on agricultural biotechnology, natural resource management, food safety, and similar issues; (3) cooperation between the National Institutes of Health and the counterparts in China, including the Natural Science Foundation of China and Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology to conduct basic and clinical biomedical research; (4) cooperation between the Environmental Protection Agency and the counterparts in China, including the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology and the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection to support joint environmental research, and to exchange best practices on environmental legislation and enforcement; (5) exchange of personnel between the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop information exchange and response mechanisms for influenza pandemics; (6) collaboration between the Food and Drug Administration and food and medical regulators in China to enhance the safety of imported food and medical products from China through better information sharing and access to production facilities; and (7) collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Peking University Health Center (former Beijing Medical University) to study child health issues and health hazards caused by environmental factors; Whereas many educational institutions in the United States and China have established partnerships to further science and technology research, including— (1) Northwestern University, based in Evanston, Illinois, which has developed strategic partnerships in China, such as the Wanxiang Fellows Program, which allows Northwestern students to study emerging energy challenges and renewable energy innovations in the United States and China; and (2) University of California, Davis, based in Davis, California, which has partnered with China’s Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University in Shaanxi province to establish the Sino-U.S. Joint Research Center for Food Safety to promote international collaborative research for food safety in China and the United States; Whereas the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has signed 97 inter-institutional cooperative partnership agreements with various institutions that are headquartered in China in the fields of engineering, food sciences, and transportation, including a high-speed rail research partnership between the university's Railway Transportation and Engineering Center and China’s oldest and most recognized railway engineering school, Southwest Jiaotong University; Whereas, on December 5, 2014, China and the United States will commemorate the 30th anniversary, and renew for another ten years, the CHELBI partnership, which has created the largest joint venture engineering consulting firm in China, having undertaken over 600 bridge, road, and other projects the designs of which meet World Bank and Asian Development Bank standards, and has made significant progress in engineering knowledge-sharing for road, bridge, and other project design and construction between the United States and China; Whereas several United States Department of Energy national laboratories have established partnerships with research institutions in China to advance energy research, including— (1) Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, which has worked with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) to promote energy-efficient vehicle technologies and clean transportation fuels in China since 2003; and (2) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California, which has formed the China Energy Group to work collaboratively with groups in China to understand the dynamics of energy use, improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions in China, strengthen Chinese capabilities in energy efficiency, and enhance relationships on energy efficiency among Chinese, United States, and international institutions; Whereas, in 2013, the State of California and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a working group to deepen cooperation in fields such as biological pharmaceuticals, information technology, agriculture, and energy; Whereas the exchange of ideas in science and technology and shared research conducted in China and the United States holds the potential to increase United States exports of non-sensitive commercial technologies to China; Whereas the agreement reached in November 2014 between the United States and the People’s Republic of China to expand the scope of goods covered by the Information Technology Agreement will further deepen trade, investment, and mutual cooperation in science and technology; Whereas collaboration in science and technology since 1979 has provided both countries with the technological foundation to make ambitious pledges to reduce future emissions of carbon dioxide; and Whereas people-to-people exchanges conducted under the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology have fostered mutual understanding of both countries and have led to joint research in science and technology: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate— (1) recognizes the cooperation in science and technology between the Governments of the United States and the People’s Republic of China since 1979; (2) emphasizes the importance of open markets, intellectual property rights, and the free exchange of information to the development of science and technology; and (3) expresses continued support for the principles of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Cooperation in Science and Technology, done at Washington January 31, 1979, to which both countries remain committed. |