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| 113-sconres-44 | 113 | sconres | 44 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2014-09-18 | 2014-09-19 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Tuesday, October 14, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, and that when it recesses or adjourns on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, September 18, 2014, through Friday, November 7, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sconres-43 | 113 | sconres | 43 | A concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of a "National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day". | International Affairs | 2014-09-17 | 2014-09-17 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5706) | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 1 | Supports the designation of National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day. | 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z | |
| 113-sconres-42 | 113 | sconres | 42 | A concurrent resolution recognizing caregiving as a profession and the extraordinary contributions of paid and family caregivers. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-07-31 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5235-5236) | Senate | Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] | NE | R | J000291 | 1 | Recognizes the valuable contributions of caregivers, and encourages individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors. Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue to educate the public on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing care options available to seniors. | 2023-01-11T13:25:42Z | |
| 113-sconres-41 | 113 | sconres | 41 | A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law. | International Affairs | 2014-07-24 | 2014-07-24 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4911) | Senate | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | TX | R | C001098 | 1 | Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields. Places responsibility for launching the rocket attacks on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Islamic Jihad, in Gaza. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and stop the rocket attacks on its citizens. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict. Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism, desiring to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors. Calls on Mahmoud Abbas to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:42Z | |
| 113-sconres-40 | 113 | sconres | 40 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. | Congress | 2014-07-14 | 2014-07-14 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4459) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 0 | Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on September 10, 2014, for a ceremony to award congressional gold medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. | 2023-01-11T13:25:42Z | |
| 113-sconres-39 | 113 | sconres | 39 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding support for voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation implemented through cooperation with local soil and water conservation districts. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 2014-07-10 | 2014-07-10 | Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4418) | Senate | Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000590 | 4 | Expresses support for the conservation of the nation's natural resources and working lands. Expresses the sense of Congress that voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation is necessary to sustain natural resources, meet the needs of a growing population, and ensure safe, abundant, and adequate resources for current and future generations. | 2023-01-11T13:25:42Z | |
| 113-sconres-38 | 113 | sconres | 38 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Warren Weinstein should be returned home to his family. | International Affairs | 2014-06-26 | 2014-12-11 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647. | Senate | Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] | MD | D | M000702 | 3 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) use all lawful tools to bring Warren Weinstein home to his family; (2) make the return of all U.S. citizens held captive abroad a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of its actions to achieve such goals as new information is available, or quarterly if no new information is available. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an authorization for the use of military force. | 2023-01-11T13:25:03Z | |
| 113-sconres-37 | 113 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the United States Capitol in commemoration of the Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. | Congress | 2014-06-11 | 2014-06-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] | NH | R | A000368 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on June 26, 2014, for the commemoration of the award of the congressional gold medal to Shimon Peres. | 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z | |
| 113-sconres-36 | 113 | sconres | 36 | A concurrent resolution permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg. | Congress | 2014-05-22 | 2014-06-09 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5136) | Senate | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] | NY | D | G000555 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 9, 2014, for a ceremony to award the congressional gold medal to the next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust. | 2023-01-11T13:26:19Z | |
| 113-sconres-35 | 113 | sconres | 35 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2014-04-09 | 2014-04-10 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 28, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, April 10, 2014, through Thursday, April 24, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2014. | 2023-01-11T13:26:33Z | |
| 113-sconres-34 | 113 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. | International Affairs | 2014-03-25 | 2014-03-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1734) | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 8 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty; (2) demand that the Russian Federation eliminate the military systems that constitute such material breach; (3) not engage in further reductions of U.S. nuclear forces and not engage in nuclear arms reduction negotiations with the Russian Federation until such military systems have been eliminated; and (4) consider, in consultation with U.S. allies, whether it is in U.S. national security interests to remain unilaterally a party to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty if the Russian Federation is still in material breach of it after one year. | 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z | |
| 113-sconres-33 | 113 | sconres | 33 | A concurrent resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the nationwide Cooperative Extension System. | Agriculture and Food | 2014-02-27 | 2014-04-10 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 18 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of the Smith-Lever Act which established the Cooperative Extension System. Honors the university faculty and local educators who provide educational programs to help people, families, youth, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Thanks the volunteers who promote excellence for 4-H Clubs, the Master Gardeners program, the Family and Consumer Sciences program, and other Cooperative Extension System programs. Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to assure the sustainability of the Cooperative Extension System. | 2023-01-11T13:26:33Z | |
| 113-sconres-32 | 113 | sconres | 32 | Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution | International Affairs | 2014-02-25 | 2014-02-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1050) | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 6 | Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should urge the government of Syria and other groups involved in civil war in Syria to implement an immediate cease fire and engage in negotiations to end the bloodshed; (2) the United States should declare that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in Syria should be investigated and prosecuted; (3) the President should direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (4) the United States should urge other interested states to apprehend and deliver into the custody of a Syrian war crimes tribunal persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria, and urge such states to provide relevant information to the tribunal. | 2023-01-11T13:26:54Z | |
| 113-sconres-31 | 113 | sconres | 31 | A concurrent resolution designating January 2014 as "National Blood Donor Month". | Health | 2014-01-29 | 2014-01-31 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes January 2014 as National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients. | 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z | |
| 113-sconres-30 | 113 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, December 20, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:45 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Monday, December 23, 2013, through Tuesday, December 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014. | 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z | |
| 113-sconres-26 | 113 | sconres | 26 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. | Government Operations and Politics | 2013-11-21 | 2013-11-21 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8466) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 8 | Recognizes the hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Recommends that the United States Postal Service (USPS) and federal agencies install power-assisted doors at post offices and other federally funded facilities to ensure equal access for all people. Pledges to continue to identify and remove the barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services. | 2023-01-11T13:23:41Z | |
| 113-sconres-27 | 113 | sconres | 27 | Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 | International Affairs | 2013-11-21 | 2013-11-21 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8466) | Senate | Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] | PA | R | T000461 | 0 | Support of Israel Against Existential Threat Resolution of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should ensure that Israel is able to adequately address an existential Iranian nuclear threat, (2) the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should seek related opportunities for defense cooperation and partnership on military capabilities where appropriate, and (3) the delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria would pose a grave risk to Israel and the United States supports Israel's right to respond to such threat. | 2023-01-11T13:23:41Z | |
| 113-sconres-28 | 113 | sconres | 28 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-11-21 | 2013-11-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Friday, December 6, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, December 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 21, 2013, through Tuesday, November 26, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013. | 2023-01-11T13:23:41Z | |
| 113-sconres-29 | 113 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2013-11-21 | 2013-11-21 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8467) | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 8 | Expressing the sense of Congress that: (1) law enforcement, judges, child welfare agencies, and the public should treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of child abuse; (2) every effort should be made to arrest and hold accountable both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with federal laws to protect victims of trafficking and state child protection laws; (3) the child welfare system requires reform to better prevent domestic child sex trafficking and aid the victims; and (4) such system should identify, assess, and provide supportive services to children in its care who are victims of sex trafficking or at risk of becoming such victims. Expresses support for: (1) survivors of domestic sex trafficking, including for the services they need to heal; and (2) an end to demand for girls by declaring that our nation's daughters are not for sale and that any person who purchases a child for sex should be held accountable with the full force of the law. | 2023-01-11T13:23:41Z | |
| 113-sconres-25 | 113 | sconres | 25 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. | Congress | 2013-11-13 | 2013-11-18 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7164) | Senate | Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] | SD | D | J000177 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on November 20, 2013, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers. | 2023-01-11T13:23:41Z | |
| 113-sconres-24 | 113 | sconres | 24 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-10-16 | 2013-10-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, October 28, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, October 16, 2013, through Monday, October 21, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. | 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z | |
| 113-sconres-22 | 113 | sconres | 22 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-08-01 | 2013-08-02 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns: (1) on any day from Thursday, August 1, 2013, through Sunday, August 11, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, 2013; and (2) on such date, it stand adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, September 9, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, August 2, 2013, through Friday, September 6, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013. | 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z | |
| 113-sconres-23 | 113 | sconres | 23 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2013-08-01 | 2013-08-01 | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6237-6238) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued. | 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z | |
| 113-sconres-21 | 113 | sconres | 21 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline and the Federal approvals required for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline are in the national interest of the United States. | Energy | 2013-07-31 | 2013-07-31 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6133-6134) | Senate | Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000550 | 12 | Expresses the sense of Congress that completion of the Keystone XL pipeline is in the national interest of the United States and its construction will promote: (1) sound investment in the infrastructure of the United States, and (2) energy security in North America and generate an increase in private sector jobs that will benefit both the region surrounding the Keystone XL pipeline and the United States as a whole. | 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z | |
| 113-sconres-20 | 113 | sconres | 20 | A concurrent resolution encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula. | International Affairs | 2013-07-25 | 2013-07-25 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5971-5972) | Senate | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | VA | D | K000384 | 10 | Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950. Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. Calls on North Korea to abide by international law and cease its nuclear proliferation in order to resume talks that could lead to peace and reunification. | 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z | |
| 113-sconres-19 | 113 | sconres | 19 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-06-27 | 2013-06-27 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 27, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, July 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, June 28, 2013, through Friday, July 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. | 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z | |
| 113-sconres-18 | 113 | sconres | 18 | A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the United States Senate Chamber for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from the State of New Jersey. | Congress | 2013-06-04 | 2013-06-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Senate Chamber so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, late a Senator from New Jersey. | 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z | |
| 113-sconres-17 | 113 | sconres | 17 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-05-23 | 2013-05-24 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, June 3, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 23, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013. | 2023-01-11T13:24:56Z | |
| 113-sconres-16 | 113 | sconres | 16 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass. | Congress | 2013-05-16 | 2013-05-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 19, 2013, to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass. | 2023-01-11T13:24:56Z | |
| 113-sconres-15 | 113 | sconres | 15 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security or veterans benefits, or to increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers. | Economics and Public Finance | 2013-04-24 | 2013-04-24 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2967) | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 22 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to: (1) calculate cost of living adjustments for Social Security benefits or benefits for disabled veterans and their survivors, or (2) increase the tax burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers. | 2022-03-03T21:27:53Z | |
| 113-sconres-14 | 113 | sconres | 14 | A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. | Economics and Public Finance | 2013-04-22 | 2013-04-22 | Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2846-2852) | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 0 | Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2014, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2014-FY2023. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2014-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (Social Security Trust Funds), and specified major functional categories for FY2014-FY2023. Authorizes the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee to make certain deficit-reduction reserve funds for legislation for: (1) the sale of unused or vacant federal properties, (2) the sale of excess federal lands, (3) repeal of the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage laws, (4) reduction of the federal vehicles fleet, and (5) the sale of financial assets purchased through the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Authorizes the Chairman to reduce the allocations of committees for any savings achieved by such sales, repeal, and reduction, with the savings used to reduce the deficit. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would cause the discretionary spending limits in this resolution to be exceeded, except by a supermajority waiver. Specifies such discretionary spending limits in the Senate for FY2014-FY2023. Authorizes adjustments to the discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations for adjustments to support ongoing overseas deployments and other activities. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any legislation that would require advanced appropriations. Sets forth requirements for the treatment of emergency legislation. Makes it out of order to consider in the Senate any budget resolution after enactment of this resolution that does not achieve balance within 10 fiscal years, except by a supermajority waiver. Requires Senate com… | 2022-11-15T16:34:46Z | |
| 113-sconres-13 | 113 | sconres | 13 | A concurrent resolution commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its role in improving outcomes for millions of young people and thousands of communities. | Social Welfare | 2013-04-17 | 2013-04-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2751-2752) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 14 | Commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its work serving youth and strengthening thousands of communities. Recognizes the importance of high-impact mentoring of young people in ensuring positive outcomes for young people of all backgrounds. Supports youth mentoring as a strategy to prepare young people for education, careers, and citizenship. Encourages the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to continue and expand programs that expose young people to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Commits to strengthening the partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and various federal agencies and departments in order to serve an even greater number of young people. | 2022-03-03T21:32:32Z | |
| 113-sconres-12 | 113 | sconres | 12 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement. | Taxation | 2013-04-10 | 2013-04-10 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2568) | Senate | Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] | GA | R | I000055 | 9 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) tax incentives for retirement savings plans play an important role in encouraging employers and employees to participate in such plans, (2) existing incentives have increased the number of Americans covered by a retirement plan, and (3) a reformed and simplified federal tax code should include incentives to maintain and contribute to such plans and to strengthen retirement security for all Americans. | 2022-11-15T16:34:34Z | |
| 113-sconres-10 | 113 | sconres | 10 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha. | Congress | 2013-03-22 | 2013-05-14 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2013, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii). | 2022-11-15T16:33:57Z | |
| 113-sconres-11 | 113 | sconres | 11 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-03-22 | 2013-03-25 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, March 22, 2013 through Tuesday, March 26, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 8, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on Monday, March 25, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. | 2022-11-15T16:34:32Z | |
| 113-sconres-9 | 113 | sconres | 9 | A concurrent resolution recommending the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2013-03-19 | 2013-03-19 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1955-1956) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 1 | Recognizes Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Mexican-American who enlisted in the Marine Corps on the same day he received his permanent residence status, for his dedication to the Marine Corps and the United States and for upholding the highest standards of military service. Recognizes that his courage and selfless actions in combat saved the lives of his fellow Marines. Concurs with the Marine Corps and the Navy that his actions are in the spirit and tradition of the Medal of Honor. Maintains that eyewitness accounts confirm that Sergeant Peralta deliberately pulled a live grenade into his body in order to save his fellow Marines, and such accounts should be the leading and deciding factor in evaluating his Medal of Honor nomination. Recommends that Sergeant Peralta be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. | 2019-02-20T12:27:50Z | |
| 113-sconres-8 | 113 | sconres | 8 | An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2013, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023. | Economics and Public Finance | 2013-03-15 | 2013-11-13 | Conference held. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 726 | Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2013, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2015-FY2023. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2013-FY2023 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits, (5) public debt, and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration (SSA), including the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2013-FY2023. Title II: Reconciliation - (Sec. 201) Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Senate Committee on Finance. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds: to replace sequestration, promote employment and job growth, assist working families and children, invest in clean energy and preserve the environment, improve federal benefit processing, promote manufacturing in the United States, improve health outcomes and lower costs for children in Medicaid, and to improve federal workforce development, job training, and reemployment programs; and for early childhood education, tax relief, investment in America's infrastructure, America's servicemembers and veterans, higher education, health care, investments in our nation's counties and schools, a farm bill, investments in water infrastructure and resources, pension reform, housing finance reform, national security, overseas contingency operations, terrorism risk insurance, postal reform, government reform and efficiency, legislation to improve voter registration and the voting experience in federal elections, improving federal forest management, financial transparency, and for the minimum wage. (Sec. 306) Authorizes a certain reserve fund for tax refo… | 2022-11-15T16:32:26Z | |
| 113-sconres-7 | 113 | sconres | 7 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade. | International Affairs | 2013-03-13 | 2013-03-13 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1793-1794) | Senate | Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] | KS | R | M000934 | 36 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should not sign the Arms Trade Treaty, and that, if he transmits the Treaty with his signature to the Senate, the Senate should not ratify it; and (2) until the Treaty has been signed by the President, received the advice and consent of the Senate, and has been the subject of implementing legislation by Congress, no federal funds should be appropriated or authorized to implement the Treaty, or any similar agreement, or to conduct activities relevant to the Treaty, or any similar agreement. | 2022-11-15T16:33:12Z | |
| 113-sconres-6 | 113 | sconres | 6 | A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. | Science, Technology, Communications | 2013-03-06 | 2013-03-06 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237-1238) | Senate | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | WY | R | B001261 | 15 | Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings. | 2022-11-15T16:34:04Z | |
| 113-sconres-5 | 113 | sconres | 5 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2013-03-05 | 2013-04-18 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. | 2022-11-15T16:32:25Z | |
| 113-sconres-4 | 113 | sconres | 4 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States. | Taxation | 2013-01-28 | 2013-01-28 | Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S333) | Senate | Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] | LA | R | V000127 | 19 | Express the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the interest of the United States. | 2022-11-15T16:33:24Z | |
| 113-sconres-1 | 113 | sconres | 1 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 2013, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | Congress | 2013-01-03 | 2013-01-03 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the counting of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States. | 2022-11-15T16:32:51Z | |
| 113-sconres-2 | 113 | sconres | 2 | A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. | Congress | 2013-01-03 | 2013-01-03 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 35 (112th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 36 (112th Congress), to authorize the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution. | 2022-11-15T16:32:51Z | |
| 113-sconres-3 | 113 | sconres | 3 | A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2013-01-03 | 2013-01-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Monday, January 21, 2013, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12:00 noon on Monday, January 21, 2013. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, January 4, 2013, through Saturday, January 5, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013. | 2022-11-15T16:34:37Z |
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