Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, Senator from Hawaii. Declares that when the Senate adjourns December 18, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 621 (112th)passed

A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Newtown, Connecticut, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

United States · United States Congress · 17 December 2012

Condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, and recognizes that the healing process will be long and difficult for the entire community. Honors the selfless, dedicated service of: (1) the teachers, school administrators, school support staff, medical professionals, and others in the greater Newtown community; (2) the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded; and (3) the law enforcement officials who continue to investigate the attack. States that the Senate remains committed to working together to help prevent such tragedies from ever happening again.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 617 (112th)passed

A resolution congratulating the recipient of the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2012

Congratulates Johnny Manziel for winning the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 618 (112th)passed

A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2012

Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States to stand up for freedom and the principles of the Constitution.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 612 (112th)passed

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Arlen Specter, distinguished former Senator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2012

Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses profound sorrow at the death of the Honorable Arlen Specter, a former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania; and (2) conveys its condolences to his family. Declares that when the Senate adjourns December 10, 2012, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Arlen Specter.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 61 (112th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the economic interest of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2012

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.

Bill· SS. 3661 (112th)referred

Space Exploration Sustainability Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2012

Space Exploration Sustainability Act - Amends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 to make it: (1) a long-term goal for the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) to sustainably expand permanent human presence beyond low-Earth orbit and to expand economic activity in space, and (2) a key objective of the United States to expand throughout cis-lunar space (the region of space from the Earth out to and including the region around the surface of the Moon) and beyond. Requires the Administrator of NASA to submit to Congress a strategy for achieving the long-term goal of sustainably expanding a human presence beyond low-Earth orbit through robust use of cis-lunar space. Instructs NASA to proceed with the utilization of the International Space Station, technology development, and follow-on transportation systems, including the space launch system and the multi-purpose crew vehicle.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 610 (112th)passed

A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2012

Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Graduate Research Fellowship Program of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Continues to recognize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduate education in this country as central to the competitiveness of our workforce and our country's international leadership and economic prosperity.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 609 (112th)passed

A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of United States citizen Alan Phillip Gross from detention in Cuba and urging the Government of Cuba to address his medical issues.

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2012

Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of U.S. citizen Alan Phillip Gross. Urges the government of Cuba to provide all appropriate diagnostic and medical treatment to address the full range of medical issues facing Mr. Gross and to allow him to choose a doctor to provide him with an independent medical assessment.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 607 (112th)passed

A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable George McGovern, former United States Senator and Congressman from the State of South Dakota.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 2012

Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret of the passing of the Honorable George McGovern, a former U.S. Senator and Member of the House of Representatives from South Dakota. Extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. Declares that when the Senate adjourns November 30, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of George McGovern.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 604 (112th)passed

A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Warren B. Rudman, former United States Senator for the State of New Hampshire.

United States · United States Congress · 29 November 2012

Declares that the Senate has received with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the passing of the Honorable Warren B. Rudman, a former Senator from New Hampshire. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 29, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Rudman.

Bill· SS. 3646 (112th)referred

Afghan Women and Girls Security Promotion Act of 2012

United States · United States Congress · 28 November 2012

Afghan Women and Girls Security Promotion Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to submit to the congressional defense and foreign relations committees a Department of Defense (DOD) strategy to promote the security of Afghan women during the security transition process. Requires such strategy to include a strategy to: (1) monitor and respond to changes in women's security conditions in areas undergoing transition, (2) increase gender awareness and responsiveness among Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP) personnel, and (3) increase the number of female members of the ANA and ANP. Directs the Secretary to include in each report on progress toward security and stability in Afghanistan (as required under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008) a description of actions taken to implement the above strategy.

Bill· SS. 3639 (112th)referred

ACHIEVE Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 November 2012

Assisting Children and Helping them Improve their Educational Value for Employment Act or the ACHIEVE Act - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a nonimmigrant W-1 visa for an alien whose status in the United States is on a conditional basis and who: was younger than 14 years old upon entering the United States; has maintained a continuous physical presence in the United States during the five-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; initially entered the United States on a date that was prior to the date that was five years prior to the date of the enactment of the this Act; has been a person of good moral character; is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds; has not been convicted of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor under federal or state law punishable by imprisonment for more than 30 days; has not ordered or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; has earned a U.S. high school diploma or obtained a U.S. general education development certificate and is enlisted, or is intending to enlist in the Armed Forces, is admitted as a student to a U.S. institution of higher education, has earned a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree from an institution of higher education, or has served for at least four years in the Armed Forces; has never been under a final administrative or judicial order of exclusion, deportation, or removal, unless he or she remained in the United States under the color of law after the order was issued, or received the order before reaching age 16; and was younger than 29 years old on the date of the enactment of the this Act, or in the case of an alien who had earned a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree prior to such date of enactment from an institution of higher education, was younger than 32 years of age on such date of enactment; Establishes a nonimmigrant W-2 visa for an alien whose status in the United States is on a conditional basis and who: was in W-1 status for at least six years, has not violated any of the requirements of such status, has not become a public charge, and has not abandoned his or her U.S. residence; before or during such period of conditional nonimmigrant status obtained a bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education and, if such degree was obtained before the alien was granted such status, was employed in the United States for at least four years, served at least four years in the Armed Forces, or obtained an associate's degree from an institution of higher education, or a substantially equivalent degree from an accredited technical or vocational school, and was employed in the United States for at least 30 months; and has an offer of employment in the United States, is employed in the United States, or is pursuing a graduate degree at an institution of higher education. Establishes a nonimmigrant W-3 visa for an alien who: was in W-1 status for at least six years and in W-2 status for at least four years, and during both such periods was in compliance with all status requirements, did not become a public charge, and did not abandon his or her U.S. residence; and while in W-2 status was employed in the United States for a period of 36 months, or was enrolled in a graduate degree program at an institution of higher education or obtained a graduate degree from an institution of higher education. Sets forth provisions regarding the admission and cancellation of removal of W-visa nonimmigrants. States that: W-1 status shall be valid for six years and may not renewed or extended, W-2 status shall be valid for four years; and W-3 status shall be valid for five years and may renewed for an unlimited number of four-year periods. Amends the federal criminal code to provide that any person who files a fraudulent application, or makes or uses any related false writing or document, for any benefit under the this Act shall be: fined or imprisoned for up to five years, or both; placed into the immigration status that the person had before his or her initial W-visa application; and subject to immediate removal proceedings. Makes W-visa nonimmigrants eligible for Armed Forces enlistment.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 599 (112th)passed

A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 15 November 2012

Expresses unwavering commitment to the security of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and supports its inherent right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism. Reiterates that Hamas must end Gaza-linked terrorist rocket and missile attacks against Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to accept previous agreements between Israel and the Palestinians. Urges the U.N. Security Council to condemn the recent spike in Gaza-linked terrorist missile attacks against Israel. Encourages the President to continue to work diplomatically with the international community to prevent Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorist organizations from retaining or rebuilding the capability to launch rockets and missiles against Israel.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 595 (112th)passed

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.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2012

Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family.