A resolution designating the week of September 12, 2016, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". [SR-559]
A resolution designating the week of September 12, 2016, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". Designates the week of September 12, 2016, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. Commends direct support professionals for being integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.
SR-559: A resolution designating the week of September 12, 2016, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5727; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5725) on 09/14/2016
A resolution designating January 2015 as "National Blood Donor Month". [SR-56]
A resolution designating January 2015 as "National Blood Donor Month". Designates January 2015 as National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness 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
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SR-56: A resolution designating January 2015 as "National Blood Donor Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S660) on 01/29/2015
SR-561: A resolution supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5848) on 09/15/2016
You have voted SR-561: A resolution supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan..
SR-565: A resolution designating the week beginning September 12, 2016, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Voice Vote. (consideration: Cr S5868; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5850) on 09/15/2016
SR-576: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2016 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6089; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6083-6084) on 09/26/2016
You have voted SR-576: A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2016 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"..
No Vote No Recess Resolution [SR-581]
No Vote No Recess Resolution Prohibits the Senate, between September 27, 2016, and the end of the 114th Congress, from adjourning, remaining adjourned, or recessing for more than two days and convening solely in a pro forma session unless, by the beginning of the adjournment or the pro forma session, it has taken action on any presidential nomination for a position as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by: holding a hearing and a vote on the nomination in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and holding a confirmation vote on it in the full Senate.
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SR-581: No Vote No Recess Resolution
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6143) on 09/27/2016
A resolution commemorating 100 years of health care services provided by Planned Parenthood. [SR-590]
A resolution commemorating 100 years of health care services provided by Planned Parenthood. Expresses support for the preventive services that Planned Parenthood Federation of America doctors, nurses, and staff provide to patients. Recognizes that Planned Parenthood is a safety net provider that reaches medically underserved people. Declares that Planned Parenthood should not be defunded, attacked, or discriminated against for being a women's health care provider.
SR-590: A resolution commemorating 100 years of health care services provided by Planned Parenthood.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S6273-6274; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6273) on 09/29/2016
SR-63: A resolution congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl XLIX.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Senate Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S798) on 02/04/2015
SR-632: A resolution supporting a transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy to help consumers, support the economy and national security of the United States, and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. (text Of Measure As Introduced In Senate: Cr S6842) on 12/07/2016
You have voted SR-632: A resolution supporting a transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy to help consumers, support the economy and national security of the United States, and avoid the worst impacts of climate change..