Sen. Heidi Heitkamp

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Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 42

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US Congress 113th Congress

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization. [SR-498]
Reaffirms the support of the Senate for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival. Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel. Calls on Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to dissolve the unity governing arrangement with Hamas and condemn the attacks on Israel.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S4626) on 07/17/2014

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A resolution concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents. [SR-502]
Affirms that all children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent family. Recognizes the importance of ensuring that international adoptions of all children are conducted in an ethical and transparent manner. Expresses concern over the impact on children and families caused by the current suspension of exit permit issuance within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Requests that such government: (1) resume processing adoption cases and issuing exit permits via the Ministry of Gender and Family's Interministerial Adoption Committee and Directorate (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Resolution Agreed To In Senate With An Amendment And An Amended Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr 8/1/2014 S5313--5314; Text As Passed Senate: Cr 8/1/2014 S5313-5313) on 07/31/2014

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A resolution commemorating the 125th anniversary of North Dakota's Statehood. [SR-528]
Congratulates the state of North Dakota and its citizens on the 125th anniversary of its admission to the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5069-5070; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5067) on 07/29/2014

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A resolution relative to the death of James M. Jeffords, former United States Senator for the State of Vermont. [SR-539]
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable James M. Jeffords, former member of the United States Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns September 9, 2014, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Jeffords.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5461; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5436) on 09/09/2014

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A resolution designating November 1, 2014, as National Bison Day. [SR-543]
Designates November 1, 2014, as National Bison Day.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5725) on 09/17/2014

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A resolution designating the year of 2014 as the "International Year of Family Farming". [SR-544]
Designates the year 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming, congratulates family farmers, recognizes the role they play in the economic and social well-being of the United States and the world, and advocates for the protection of the viability of family farms.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S5592; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S5590) on 09/15/2014

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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 October 26, 2014, as Day of the Deployed. [SR-549]
Designates October 26, 2014, as Day of the Deployed. Honors the deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp 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 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. [SR-580]
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6220) on 11/20/2014

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A resolution recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States. [SR-588]
Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of U.S. communities, (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States, (3) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (4) rural health care providers are integral to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6221; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6211) on 11/20/2014

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