Sen. Al Franken

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District SD-MN
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 23

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US Congress 114th Congress

A resolution congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School. [SR-257]
A resolution congratulating Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver on their graduation from Ranger School. Recognizes the patriotism and historic contributions to the United States by Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver. Commends their character, courage, and tenacity as the first women to earn the Ranger tab signifying graduation from Ranger School. Congratulates them for their inspiring and ground breaking accomplishments.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Senate Committee On Armed Services Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6855) on 09/21/2015

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A resolution honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015. [SR-259]
A resolution honoring the bravery and heroism of those who selflessly prevented a deadly terrorist attack and saved countless lives while aboard a passenger train bound from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015. Honors the extraordinary courage and heroism of U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Spencer Stone, Oregon Army National Guard Specialist Aleksander Skarlatos, college student Anthony Sadler, French-American Mark Moogalian, British consultant Chris Norman, and Frenchman Damien A. who selflessly risked their lives to prevent a terrorist attack (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6818; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S6817) on 09/17/2015

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A resolution expressing support for the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program. [SR-267]
A resolution expressing support for the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program. Expresses the strong support of the Senate for the continuation of the Federal Perkins Loan program in order to provide educational opportunities to future generations of students who need low-cost financing to make their dreams of higher education possible.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S6941) on 09/24/2015

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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2015 as "National Principals Month". [SR-277]
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2015 as "National Principals Month". Recognizes October 2015 as National Principals Month, and honors the contribution of principals in elementary and secondary schools.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7127; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7125) on 10/05/2015

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A resolution designating October 2015 as "Filipino American History Month". [SR-283]
A resolution designating October 2015 as "Filipino American History Month". Designates October 2015 as Filipino American History Month. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: (1) a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 10/22/2015

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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". [SR-286]
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 11, 2015, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". Designates the week beginning on October 11, 2015, 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. Jack Reed Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7281; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7278-7279) on 10/08/2015

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A resolution condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015. [SR-287]
A resolution condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 individuals (sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers) in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015. Offers condolences to the families and friends of individuals who were murdered by an armed gunman on the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon, on October 1, 2015.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7476) on 10/22/2015

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the availability of high-quality childcare for working parents should be increased. [SR-292]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the availability of high-quality childcare for working parents should be increased. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Senate supports efforts to: (1) provide childcare assistance to each working family that needs it; (2) make childcare affordable; (3) ensure that childcare is available so that parents in the 24-hour economy can access high-quality care; (4) guarantee that each family eligible for childcare receives it by creating a system that expands with need; (5) improve the quality (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7473-7474) on 10/22/2015

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A resolution congratulating the Minnesota Lynx on their victory in the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Finals. [SR-297]
A resolution congratulating the Minnesota Lynx on their victory in the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Finals. Recognizes: (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and the state of Minnesota for supporting women's professional basketball.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7495; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7493) on 10/26/2015

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A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death. [SR-299]
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death. Commemorates the life of Yitzhak Rabin and extends deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and the people of Israel on the 20th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's death. Supports the close ties and special relationship between the people and governments of the United States and Israel. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the process of building a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S7597; Text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S7596-7597) on 10/28/2015

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