Sen. Christopher Coons

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US Congress 113th Congress

A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2014, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week. [SR-547]
Recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving institutions across the United States. Designates the week beginning September 14, 2014, 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 Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5650; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5635) on 09/16/2014

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A resolution designating November 29, 2014, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. [SR-548]
Designates November 29, 2014, as Small Business Saturday. Expresses support for efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of such businesses on the U.S. economy.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5650; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5635) on 09/16/2014

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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2014, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. [SR-556]
Designates the week beginning on October 12, 2014, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. Reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5720; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5704-5705) on 09/17/2014

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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2014, as "National Chemistry Week". [SR-559]
Designates the week beginning on October 19, 2014, as National Chemistry Week. Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to encourage youth to pursue careers in such fields.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5720; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5705-5706) on 09/17/2014

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development. [SR-562]
Expresses the sense of the Senate that legislation regarding Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts or that may lead to their use by the federal government should receive congressional scoring treatment making it more likely that the legislation will be scored as budget neutral. Supports allowing future discretionary spending savings to be counted against the mandatory spending attributed to entering into the contracts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Referred To The Committee On The Budget. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5796) on 09/18/2014

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A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. [SR-573]
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5880; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5799-5800) on 09/18/2014

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A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2014, as "National Estuaries Week". [SR-574]
Designates the week of September 20-September 27, 2014, as National Estuaries Week. Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and the nation's economic well-being and prosperity.Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5880; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5800) on 09/18/2014

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A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world's poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. [SR-578]
Commends the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI Alliance), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, implementing countries, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines. Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance. Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 12/04/2014

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A resolution designating November 30, 2014, as "Drive Safer Sunday". [SR-583]
Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, motorists, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety. Designates November 30, 2014, Drive Safer Sunday.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher Coons Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6220) on 11/20/2014

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A resolution calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes. [SR-586]
Calls on the government of Burma to: develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace and development under equitable application of the rule of law; end all forms of persecution and discrimination of the Rohingya people, and ensure respect for internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups within Burma; respect the Rohingya's right to self-identification, redraft the Citizenship Law of 1982 so that it conforms to internationally recognized legal standards, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Foreign Relations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 12/04/2014

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