Friday, April 28, 2017

FEDERAL SENATE RESOLUTIONS 115th Congress (2017-2018) as of 042417




S.Con.Res.2 — A concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 6, 2017, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States.  Latest Action: 01/03/2017 Senate Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6-7, S23; text as passed Senate: CR S7, S23)  01/03/2017-6:07pm House On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H36)   01/03/2017 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

S.Con.Res.3 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.  Latest Action:  01/03/2017 Senate Referred to the Committee on the Budget.  01/04/2017 Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 1.  01/12/2017 Senate Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 26. (text as passed Senate: 01/11/17 CR S268-272) Message on Senate action sent to the House.  Received in the House.  01/13/2017 House On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 58). (text: CR H510)  Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

S.Con.Res.4 — A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.  Latest Action:  01/04/2017 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S62-65)

S.Con.Res.5 — A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 231st anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.  Latest Action:  01/17/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S344-345)

S.Con.Res.8 — A concurrent resolution clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President Donald J. Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.  Latest Action:  03/02/2017 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1584)

S.Con.Res.9 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.  Latest Action:  03/15/2017 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1848; text of measure as introduced: CR S1847-1848)

S.Con.Res.10 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next nuclear powered submarine of the United States Navy the "USS Los Alamos".  Latest Action:  03/21/2017 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1896)

S.Con.Res.11 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month.  Latest Action:  03/22/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.Con.Res.12 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.  Latest Action:  04/04/2017 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S.J.Res.1 — A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.  Latest Action:  01/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 03/08/2017 Senate Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1695; text: CR S1695) 03/09/2017 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. 03/09/2017-12:02pm House Received in the House. 03/15/2017-4:50pm House On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2063) 03/20/2017 Senate Presented to President.  03/31/2017 Signed by the President and Became Public Law No: 115-18. 

S.J.Res.2 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.  Latest Action:  01/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.J.Res.3 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year.  Latest Action:  01/04/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.J.Res.5 — A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.  Latest Action:  01/17/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.J.Res.6 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.  Latest Action:  01/20/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.J.Res.8 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.  Latest Action:  01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.J.Res.10 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by the Secretary of the Interior relating to stream protection.  Latest Action:  01/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

S.J.Res.12 — A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.  Latest Action:  01/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

S.J.Res.13 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients.  Latest Action:  01/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S.J.Res.14 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.  Latest Action:  01/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S494-497)

S.J.Res.16 — A joint resolution approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.  Latest Action:  02/01/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.J.Res.17 — A joint resolution approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act.  Latest Action:  02/01/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.J.Res.20 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.  Latest Action:  02/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

S.J.Res.31 — A joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against al-Qaeda, the Taliban, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, successor organizations, and associated forces.  Latest Action:  03/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.J.Res.34 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".  Latest Action:  03/07/2017 Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  03/23/2017 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94. (text: CR S1955)  03/23/2017-8:05pm House Received in the House.  03/28/2017-5:57pm House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2489)  03/30/2017 Senate Presented to President.  04/03/2017 Signed by the President and Became Public Law No: 115-22.

S.J.Res.40 — A joint resolution to provide limitations on the transfer of air-to-ground munitions from the United States to Saudi Arabia.  Latest Action:  04/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.Res.5 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel.  Latest Action:  01/03/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 

S.Res.6 — A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement.  Latest Action:  01/12/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

 

S.Res.10 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China.  Latest Action:  01/10/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S.Res.6 — A resolution objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and to all efforts that undermine direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement.  Latest Action:  01/12/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

S.Res.19 — A resolution denouncing the deadly attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, honoring the lives of the victims, offering condolences to their families, friends, and all those affected, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in responding to the incident.  Latest Action:  01/23/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S404; text as passed Senate: CR S404)

S.Res.24 — An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  Latest Action:  01/24/2017 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S454-455) (All Actions)

S.Res.25 — A resolution designating January 27, 2017, as a national day of remembrance for people of the United States who, during the Cold War, worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by the radiation exposure generated by the above ground nuclear weapons testing.  Latest Action:  01/24/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S455)

S.Res.38 — A resolution recognizing January 30, 2017, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".  Latest Action:  02/01/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S602-603)

S.Res.45 — A resolution designating February 2017 as "American Heart Month" and February 3, 2017, as "National Wear Red Day".  Latest Action:  02/10/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res.49 — A resolution declaring that achieving the primary goal of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease of the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer's disease by 2025 is an urgent national priority.  Latest Action:  02/06/2017 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S747-748)

S.Res.51 — A resolution recognizing the contributions of Federal employees and pledging to oppose efforts to reduce Federal workforce pay and benefits, eliminate civil service employment protections, undermine collective bargaining, and increase the use of non-Federal contractors for inherently governmental activities.  Latest Action:  02/06/2017 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S750-751)

S.Res.53 — An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Armed Services.  Latest Action:  02/07/2017 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S869) (All Actions)

S.Res.54 — A resolution expressing the unwavering commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.  Latest Action:  02/07/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S869-870)

S.Res.56 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should remain a global leader in welcoming and providing refuge to refugees and asylum seekers and that no person should be banned from entering the United States because of their nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender. Latest Action:  02/07/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S871; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S871-872)

S.Res.61 — A resolution calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States.  Latest Action:  02/15/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1220-1221)

 

S.Res.63 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week".  Latest Action:  02/16/2017 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1313)

 

S.Res.67 — A resolution expressing support for health and wellness coaches and for the designation of February 13, 2017, through February 19, 2017, as "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week".  Latest Action:  02/17/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1416; text of measure as passed: CR S1399)

 

S.Res.68 — A resolution raising awareness of modern slavery.  Latest Action:  03/07/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1647)

 

S.Res.69 — A resolution celebrating Black History Month.  Latest Action:  02/27/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1452-1453, S1454; text as passed Senate: CR S1452-1453)

 

S.Res.70 — A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and expressing the sense of the Senate that policies that discriminate against any individual based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion of that individual would be a repetition of the mistakes of Executive Order 9066 and contrary to the values of the United States.  Latest Action:  02/27/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1453)

 

S.Res.72 — A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 16-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.  Latest Action:  02/28/2017 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1505) (All Actions)

 

S.Res.73 — A resolution designating February 28, 2017, as "Rare Disease Day".  Latest Action:  02/28/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1505-1506)

 

S.Res.75 — A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the world.  Latest Action:  03/01/2017 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1542)

 

S.Res.76 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2017, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".  Latest Action:  03/15/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

 

S.Res.77 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.  Latest Action:  03/01/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1543; text as passed Senate: CR S1542-1543)

 

S.Res.78 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate recognizing 3 years of Russian military aggression in Ukraine.  Latest Action:  03/02/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1582-1583)

 

S.Res.84 — A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.  Latest Action:  03/08/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1695-1696; text of measure as introduced: CR S1693-1694)

 

S.Res.85 — A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to fulfill repeated promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest held United States civilian in our Nation's history.   Latest Action:  03/09/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1749-1750)

 

S.Res.87 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the ongoing conflict in Syria as it reaches its six-year mark in March, the ensuing humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, the resulting humanitarian and national security challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis.  Latest Action:  03/15/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1847; text of measure as introduced: CR S1846-1847)

 

S.Res.88 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.  Latest Action:  03/15/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1847)

 

S.Res.89 — A resolution supporting the designation of March 2017 as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month".  Latest Action:  03/15/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1849; text as passed Senate: CR 3/21/2017 S1897)

 

S.Res.90 — A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.  Latest Action:  03/21/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1895)

 

S.Res.91 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Professional Social Work Month in March 2017 and World Social Work Day on March 21, 2017.  Latest Action:  03/21/2017 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1895-1896)

 

S.Res.95 — A resolution designating March 22, 2017, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day".  Latest Action:  03/23/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1978-1979) 03/28/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. 

 

S.Res.96 — A resolution designating March 25, 2017, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".  Latest Action:  03/23/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1979-1980; text as passed Senate: CR S1979)

 

S.Res.99 — A resolution recognizing the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.  Latest Action:  03/27/2017 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 

S.Res.100 — A resolution condemning illegal Russian aggression in Ukraine on the three year anniversary of the annexation of Crimea.  Latest Action:  03/27/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 

S.Res.102 — A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries.  Latest Action:  03/29/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 

S.Res.103 — A resolution designating March 29, 2017, as "Vietnam Veterans Day".  Latest Action:  03/29/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

 

S.Res.105 — A resolution recognizing 2017 as the 100th anniversary of the creation of the 41st Division.  Latest Action:  03/30/2017 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 

S.Res.108 — A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the United States-Egypt partnership.  Latest Action:  04/03/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 

S.Res.109 — A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.  Latest Action:  04/04/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 

S.Res.110 — Shutdown Accountability Resolution.  Latest Action:  04/04/2017 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

 

S.Res.112 — A resolution designating April 5, 2017, as "Gold Star Wives Day".  Latest Action:  04/04/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

 

S.Res.114 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.  Latest Action:  04/05/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 

S.Res.115 — A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infrantry Division.  Latest Action:  04/05/2017 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

 

S.Res.116 — A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people.  Latest Action:  04/07/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.

 

S.Res.118 — A resolution condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.  Latest Action:  04/05/2017 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

 

S.Res.121 — A resolution designating April 11, 2017, as the "National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force".  Latest Action:  04/06/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 

S.Res.130 — A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.  Latest Action:  04/07/2017 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 

 

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