Sen. John Cornyn

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Party Republican
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Bills Introduced 409

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Wounded Warrior Tax Equity Act of 2011 [S.993]
Wounded Warrior Tax Equity Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prevent any extension of the tax collection period after assessment for taxpayers who are members of the Armed Forces due to a hospitalization for combat zone injuries.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/12/2011

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A concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. [SCR-13]
Honors the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are serving or have served in Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn. Calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members and veterans and to hold them in a special place of honor, both now and in the future.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 06/24/2011

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A concurrent resolution declaring that it is the policy of the United States to support and facilitate Israel in maintaining defensible borders and that it is contrary to United States policy and national security to have the borders of Israel return to the armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967. [SCR-23]
States that: (1) it is U.S. policy to support Israel in maintaining secure, recognized, and defensible borders; and (2) it is contrary to U.S. policy and our national security to have Israel's borders return to the armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3694) on 06/09/2011

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel. [SCR-34]
Mourns the loss of Vaclav Havel and offers condolences to the Havel family and the people of the Czech Republic. Recognizes Vaclav Havel's: (1) courage and commitment to democratic values in the face of communist repression, (2) historical legacy in defeating communism and building a democratic Europe, and (3) solidarity with democratic dissidents throughout the world and support for the expansion of freedom, including in Belarus, Iran, Cuba, and Burma. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the causes of freedom, democracy, and human (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 01/31/2012

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived. [SCR-50]
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should continue working to implement the position of the United States on Internet governance that articulates the consistent and unequivocal policy of the United States to promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder model that governs the Internet today.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Mrs. Blackburn Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/05/2012

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A concurrent resolution honoring the victims of the Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting and condemning the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado. [SCR-53]
Condemns the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed. Expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of the wounded. Applauds the hard work and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of officials and others who offered support and assistance. Honors the resilience of the community of Aurora and Colorado.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5309) on 07/24/2012

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A concurrent resolution stating that it is the policy of the United States to oppose the sale, shipment, performance of maintenance, refurbishment, modification, repair, and upgrade of any military equipment from or by the Russian Federation to or for the Syrian Arab Republic. [SCR-54]
Opposes: (1) the sale, shipment, maintenance, or upgrade of any military equipment from or by the government of the Russian Federation to or for the government of the Syrian Arab Republic; and (2) any effort by the Russian government to increase or maintain the Syrian government's military capabilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Cornyn Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S5401) on 07/25/2012

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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States. [SCR-61]
Express the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the interest of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Referred To The Committee On Finance. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7687) on 12/06/2012

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Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [SJR-10]
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar year unless Congress, by a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess over such (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S8565-8567) on 12/14/2011

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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. [SJR-12]
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2956) on 05/12/2011

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