A resolution recognizing the heroic efforts of firefighters and military personnel in the United States to contain numerous wildfires that have affected tens of thousands of people.
2012-07-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5024; text as passed Senate: CR S5024; text of measure as introduced: CR S5050)
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable E. James Abdnor, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.
2012-05-25: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
A resolution designating July 28, 2012, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".
2012-06-18: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4250)
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, acknowledging the dedication of foster care parents, advocates, and workers, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
2012-06-04: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3689-3690)
A resolution recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our Nation.
2012-05-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3177-3178; ; text as passed Senate: CR S3177-3178; text of measure as introduced: CR S3176)
A resolution designating June 27, 2012, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day".
2012-05-24: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3658-3659)
A resolution designating April 20 through 22, 2012, as "Global Youth Service Day".
2012-04-17: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452-2453; text as passed Senate: CR S2452-2453; text of measure as introduced: CR S2399-2400)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
2012-03-29: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2259)
A resolution designating April 2012 as "Financial Literacy Month".
2012-03-28: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2184-2185; text as passed Senate: CR S2184-2185; text of measure as introduced: CR S2171-2172)
Amend the title so as to read: `Condemning Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army for committing crimes against humanity and mass atrocities, and supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government and governments and regional organizations in central Africa to remove Joseph Kony and Lord's Resistance Army commanders from the battlefield.'.
2012-08-02: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6009-6010)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
2012-03-20: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1850)
A resolution recognizing the 191st anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
2012-03-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1761; text as passed Senate: CR S1761; text of measure as introduced: CR S1741)
A resolution commemorating and honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families as the official combat mission in Iraq draws to a close.
2011-12-17: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8759-8760; text as passed Senate: CR S8759; text of measure as introduced: CR H8775-8776)
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
2011-12-15: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8690-8691)
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
2011-11-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619-7620)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
2011-11-16: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7629-7630; text as passed Senate: CR S7629-7630; text of measure as introduced: CR S7619)
A resolution designating 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and congratulating Girl Scouts of the USA on its 100th anniversary.
2012-03-12: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1580-1581)
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
2011-11-16: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7605)
A resolution designating September 2011 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
2011-09-23: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934-5935; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950-5951)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that funding for the Federal Pell Grant program should not be cut in any deficit reduction program.
2011-09-22: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5919)