SR-157: A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its ten members-Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam-have worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2778-2780) on 05/04/2017
You have voted SR-157: A resolution recognizing that for 50 years, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its ten members-Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam-have worked toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia..
SR-156: A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 05/22/2017
You have voted SR-156: A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system..
SR-155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work in cooperation with the international community and continue to exercise global leadership to address the causes and effects of climate change, and for other purposes.
Summary of S. RES. 155: Climate Change
The bill expresses the Senate's view that the United States should work with other countries to address the causes and effects of climate change. It highlights the impact of climate change on health, agriculture, and the environment, as well as the commitments made under international agreements like the Paris Agreement. The bill emphasizes the importance of taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to clean energy, and protect national security interests affected by climate change.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2776-2777) on 05/04/2017
You have voted SR-155: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work in cooperation with the international community and continue to exercise global leadership to address the causes and effects of climate change, and for other purposes..
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. [SR-159]
[Crime ]
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[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Recognizes that National Sexual Assault Awareness Month provides an opportunity for sexual violence education and sexual assault prevention, treatment, and prosecution. Calls for: (1) acknowledging survivors and commending volunteers and professionals who assist them; (2) recognizing and applauding national and community organizations and private sector supporters;
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SR-159: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2803; Consideration: Cr S2314; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2802-2803) on 05/08/2017
Personal Care Products Safety Act [S.1113]
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[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Animals ]
Personal Care Products Safety Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require cosmetics companies to register their facilities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to submit to the FDA cosmetic ingredient statements that include the amounts of a cosmetic's ingredients. Companies must pay a facility registration fee based on their annual gross sales of cosmetics. The collected fees can only be used for cosmetic safety activities. If the FDA determines that a cosmetic has a reasonable probability of causing serious
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S.1113: Personal Care Products Safety Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2918-2919) on 05/11/2017
S.1114: A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order laying a foundation for discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, women, religious minorities, and others under the pretext of religious freedom.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2919-2920) on 05/11/2017
You have voted S.1114: A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order laying a foundation for discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, women, religious minorities, and others under the pretext of religious freedom..
SR-164: A resolution recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as "National Senior Corps Week".
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 05/16/2017
You have voted SR-164: A resolution recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as "National Senior Corps Week"..
SR-163: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2968; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2968) on 05/16/2017
You have voted SR-163: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States..
No Windfalls for Government Service Act [S.13]
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[Ethics ]
No Windfalls for Government Service Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a $1 million lifetime limitation on the nonrecognition of a taxpayer's gains from the sale of property pursuant to a certificate of divesture to comply with conflict-of-interest requirements for certain federal government positions.
S.13: No Windfalls for Government Service Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/03/2017