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A resolution urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for the presidential election on October 31, 2004.

Bill: 108-sres-352
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2004-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Appellate procedure
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Election administration
Election candidates
Europe
Free enterprise
Freedom of association
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Grievance procedures
Human rights
International agencies
Internet
Law
Libel and slander
Licenses
Mass media
NATO countries
Nongovernmental organizations
Opposition (Political science)
Political advertising
Political parties
Political persecution
Political violence
Press and politics
Prosecution
Radio
Rule of law
Science, Technology, Communications
Tax auditing
Taxation
Television
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) acknowledges and welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991; (2) recognizes that a precondition for the full integration of Ukraine into the Western community of nations, including as an equal member in institutions such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is its establishment of a democratic political system; (3) urges the Government of Ukraine to guarantee freedom of association and assembly, including the right of candidates, members of political parties, and others to freely assemble, to organize and conduct public events, and to exercise these and other rights free from intimidation or harassment; (4) urges the Government of Ukraine to meet its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratic elections; (5) urges the Ukrainian authorities to ensure the full transparency of election procedures before, during, and after the 2004 presidential elections; and (6) pledges its support and assistance to the Ukrainian people's establishment of a free and open democratic system, creation of a free market economy, and their country's assumption of a full and equal membership in the Western community of democracies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4917)
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4918)
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2004, as "Older Americans Month".

Bill: 108-sres-353
Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Social Welfare
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Designates May 2004 as Older Americans Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S6045)
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S6045)
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6045)
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6045)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5003-5004)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5004)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Abu Ghraib prison must be demolished to underscore the United States' abhorrence of the mistreatment of prisoners in Iraq.

Bill: 108-sres-354
Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Human rights
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval offenses
Military occupation
Military operations
Prisoners of war
Prisoners' rights
Prisons
Torture

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Abu Ghraib prison, also known as the Baghdad Central Detention Center, be completely demolished as an expression and symbolic gesture that the American people will not tolerate the past and current mistreatment of prisoners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5004)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4980, S4981)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Bill: 108-sres-355
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee chairmen
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional investigations
Congressional privileges and immunities
Drug abuse
Drugs and athletes
Evidence (Law)
Governmental investigations
Law
Members of Congress
Olympic games
Senate
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Sports and Recreation
Steroids

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, acting jointly, to provide to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency the documents subpoenaed by the Committee regarding the potential use of banned performance-enhancing drugs by U.S. Olympic sport athletes.

action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, acting jointly, to provide to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency the documents subpoenaed by the Committee regarding the potential use of banned performance-enhancing drugs by U.S. Olympic sport athletes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5025; text as passed Senate: CR S5025; text of measure as introduced: CR S5004)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5025; text as passed Senate: CR S5025; text of measure as introduced: CR S5004)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, urging a full and complete investigation to ensure justice is served, and expressing support for all Americans serving nobly in Iraq.

Bill: 108-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congress and military policy
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Democracy
Detention of persons
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Human rights
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval offenses
Military occupation
Military operations
President and foreign policy
Prisoners of war
Prisoners' rights
Prisons
Prosecution
Senate
Torture

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: 
Commends all Americans serving nobly abroad.
 
Condemns the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families.
 
Urges: (1) the Government of the United States to take appropriate measures to ensure that such acts do not occur in the future; and (2) that all individuals responsible for such acts be held accountable.
 
Expresses the belief that the appropriate Senate committees and the President should conduct a full investigation of the abuses alleged to have occurred at Abu Ghraib.

action_date: 2004-05-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commends all Americans serving nobly abroad.
 
Condemns the despicable acts at Abu Ghraib prison and joins with the President in expressing apology for the humiliation suffered by the prisoners in Iraq and their families.
 
Urges: (1) the Government of the United States to take appropriate measures to ensure that such acts do not occur in the future; and (2) that all individuals responsible for such acts be held accountable.
 
Expresses the belief that the appropriate Senate committees and the President should conduct a full investigation of the abuses alleged to have occurred at Abu Ghraib.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number: 86.
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 0. Record Vote Number: 86.
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Submitted in the Senate.
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of August 8 through August 14, 2004, as "National Health  Center Week".

Bill: 108-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2004-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Clinics
Community health services
Health
Health facilities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Designates the week of August 8 through August 14, 2004, as National Health Center Week.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Designates the week of August 8 through August 14, 2004, as National Health Center Week. 
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2004-07-06
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Designates the week of August 8 through August 14, 2004, as National Health Center Week. 
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7590-7592; text as passed Senate: CR S7591)
action_date: 2004-07-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7590-7592; text as passed Senate: CR S7591)
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5375-5376)
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5376)
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that no later than December 31, 2006, legislation should be enacted to provide every individual in the United States with the opportunity to purchase health insurance coverage that is the same as, or is better than, the health insurance coverage available to members of Congress, at the same or lower rates.

Bill: 108-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]
Introduced: 2004-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congress
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Government employees' health insurance
Health insurance
Insurance premiums
Legislation
Medical economics
Medically uninsured
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that legislation should be enacted by December 31, 2006, to provide every individual in the United States with the opportunity to purchase health insurance coverage that is the same as, or better than, the health insurance coverage available to members of Congress, at the same or lower rates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR C5376)
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 11 through April 17, 2004, as "Free Enterprise Education Week".

Bill: 108-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2004-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Business education
Commerce
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Free enterprise
Higher education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: 
Designates the week of April 11 through April 17, 2004, as Free Enterprise Education Week.

action_date: 2004-05-12
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates the week of April 11 through April 17, 2004, as Free Enterprise Education Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3581; text as passed Senate: CR S5381; text of measure as introduced: CR S5377)
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3581; text as passed Senate: CR S5381; text of measure as introduced: CR S5377)
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that legislative information shall be publicly available through the Internet.

Bill: 108-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2004-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional Research Service
Congressional agencies
Congressional information resources
Congressional publications
Congressional publicity
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
Internet
Legislation
Library of Congress
Science, Technology, Communications
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Library of Congress shall continue to provide and maintain a publicly accessible website for legislative documents; (2) the website shall provide access to as much information about legislative documents as is reasonably practicable; (3) the Library of Congress shall provide sufficient financial and personnel resources to maintain the website at modern standards of accessibility and usability; and (4) offices and personnel that develop and maintain congressional documents shall cooperate to the maximum extent practicable with the Library of Congress to ensure that the website has full and prompt access to all publicly available congressional documents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Ordered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 753.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-09-30
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5481)
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5481-5482)
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of National Marina Day and urging marinas to continue providing environmentally friendly gateways to boating.

Bill: 108-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2004-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boats and boating
Environmental Protection
Marine terminals
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) supports the goals of National Marina Day; and (2) urges U.S. marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating for the U.S. people.

action_date: 2004-07-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) supports the goals of National Marina Day; and (2) urges U.S. marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating for the U.S. people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7900; text as passed Senate: CR S7900)
action_date: 2004-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7900; text as passed Senate: CR S7900)
action_date: 2004-07-09
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-07-09
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5482)
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5482-5483)
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 16, 2004, as "World Food Prize Day".

Bill: 108-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2004-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural research
Agriculture and Food
Awards, medals, prizes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Food relief
Hunger
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-14
text: 
Designates October 16, 2004, as World Food Prize Day.
 
Commends the contributions made to the disciplines of agriculture and science toward the goal of eliminating world hunger.

action_date: 2004-05-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates October 16, 2004, as World Food Prize Day.
 
Commends the contributions made to the disciplines of agriculture and science toward the goal of eliminating world hunger.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5500; text as passed Senate: CR S5500; text of measure as introduced: CR S5499)
action_date: 2004-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5500; text as passed Senate: CR S5500; text of measure as introduced: CR S5499)
action_date: 2004-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning oil markets.

Bill: 108-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2004-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Cartels
Commerce
Consumer protection
Energy prices
Energy supplies
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Gasoline
International Affairs
OPEC countries
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Petroleum reserves
Price discrimination
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restrictive trade practices
Strategic materials

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-18
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) directly confront OPEC and challenge it to increase oil production immediately; (2) direct the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General to exercise vigorous oversight over the oil markets to protect the American people from price gouging and unfair practices at the gasoline pump; and (3) suspend deliveries of oil to the SPR and release 1,000,000 barrels of oil per day from the SPR for 30 days following the date of adoption of this resolution, and if necessary, for an additional 30 days beyond that. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5612)
action_date: 2004-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the detention of Tibetan political prisoners by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 108-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2004-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Diplomacy
Dissenters
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Political prisoners
Political violence
Tibet

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of the People's Republic of China is in violation of international human rights standards by detaining and mistreating Tibetans who engage in peaceful activities to protest China's occupation of Tibet or promote the preservation of a distinct Tibetan identity; (2) sustained international pressure on the Government of the People's Republic of China is essential to improve the human rights situation in Tibet and secure the release of Tibetan political prisoners; (3) the Government of the United States should raise the cases of Tenzin Delek and other Tibetan political prisoners in every meeting with officials from the People's Republic of China, and work with other governments concerned about human rights in Tibet and China to encourage the release of Tibetan political prisoners and promote systemic improvement of human rights in Tibet and China; and (4) the Government of the People's Republic of China should release all Tibetan political prisoners, including Tenzin Delek.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5808)
action_date: 2004-05-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5808-5809)
action_date: 2004-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate