A resolution relative to the death of Paul Laxalt, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Nevada. [SR-609]
A resolution relative to the death of Paul Laxalt, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Nevada. Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Paul Laxalt, former Member of the Senate. Extends deepest condolences and gratitude to his family. Honors Paul Laxalt's legacy, life, service to the Senate, and commitment to the people of Nevada and the United States. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on August 16, 2018, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect
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SR-609: A resolution relative to the death of Paul Laxalt, the former Governor and Senator of the State of Nevada.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/20/2018
SR-615: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin and the contributions of Aretha Franklin to music, civil rights, and the City of Detroit.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 08/22/2018
You have voted SR-615: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin and the contributions of Aretha Franklin to music, civil rights, and the City of Detroit..
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona. [SR-619]
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona. Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on August 27, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.
SR-619: A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from the State of Arizona.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 08/27/2018
SR-139: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S8276-8277; Text: Cr S8277) on 12/21/2017
You have voted SR-139: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights..
Agricultural Export Promotion Act of 2018 [S.3407]
Agricultural Export Promotion Act of 2018 This bill establishes the United States Agricultural Export Promotion Fund and requires the Department of the Treasury to transfer to the fund an amount equivalent to certain duties imposed on imported goods under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 or the Trade Act of 1974. The amounts in the fund must be available to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), without further appropriation, for carrying out activities of the Foreign Market Development Program, the Market Access Program, and the Technical Assistance
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S.3407: Agricultural Export Promotion Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 09/04/2018
Women's Pension Protection Act of 2018 [S.3436]
Women's Pension Protection Act of 2018 This bill amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to: (1) extend spousal consent requirements that currently apply to defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution pension plans, and (2) allow certain long-term part-time workers to participate in pension plans that include either a qualified cash or deferred arrangement or a salary reduction agreement. Financial product or service providers who sell retirement financial products or services must provide purchasers of their
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S.3436: Women's Pension Protection Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 09/12/2018
SR-633: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 09/18/2018
You have voted SR-633: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization..