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A resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab Americans, Muslim Americans, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans.

Bill: 108-sres-133
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2003-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Arab Americans
Asian American ethnic groups
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation
Ethnic relations
Hate crimes
Minorities
Muslims
Prejudice
Prosecution
Racial discrimination
Racial violence
Racism
Religion
Religious liberty
Sikhs
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: 
Declares that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Arab-Americans, Muslim-Americans, Sikh-Americans, and South Asian-Americans, should be protected.
 
Condemns bigotry and acts of violence against such people and calls upon local, State, and Federal law enforcement authorities to prevent and investigate and prosecute such bias-motivated crimes.

action_date: 2003-05-22
text: 

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

 
Declares that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Arab-Americans, Muslim-Americans, Sikh-Americans, and South Asian-Americans, should be protected.
 
Condemns bigotry and acts of violence against such people and calls upon local, State, and Federal law enforcement authorities to prevent and investigate and prosecute such bias-motivated crimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:  CR S7070)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text:  CR S7070)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S7069-7070)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S7069-7070)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5788)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5788-5789)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Newdow v. Eagen, et al.

Bill: 108-sres-134
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Allegiance
Church and state
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Commemorations
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional officers
Constitutional law
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Flags
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Oaths
Parties to actions
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent all Senate defendants in the case of Newdow v. Eagen, et al.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on May 8, 2003. The summary of the version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent all Senate defendants in the case of Newdow v. Eagen, et al.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5978; text as passed Senate: CR S5978; text of measure as introduced: CR S5973)
action_date: 2003-05-08
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 S5978; text as passed Senate: CR S5978; text of measure as introduced: CR S5973)
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.

Bill: 108-sres-135
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Appropriations
Black history
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Commemorations
District of Columbia
Economics and Public Finance
Historic sites
History
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5973)
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring James A. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bill: 108-sres-137
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Cultural centers
District of Columbia
Law
Performing arts
Trusts and trustees

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Commends Jim Johnson for his extraordinary achievements as Chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on May 8, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends Jim Johnson for his extraordinary achievements as Chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-12
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5978-5979; text as passed Senate: CR S5979; text of measure as introduced: CR S5973)
action_date: 2003-05-08
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 S5978-5979; text as passed Senate: CR S5979; text of measure as introduced: CR S5973)
action_date: 2003-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the people of Qatar for their cooperation in supporting United States Armed  Forces  and the armed forces of coalition countries during the recent military action in Iraq, and welcoming His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to the United States.

Bill: 108-sres-139
Sponsor: Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Qatar

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: 
Expresses thanks to the Qatar people for their support of U.S. armed forces and the armed forces of coalition countries during the recent military action in Iraq.
 
Welcomes His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to the United States and looks forward to broadening and deepening the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Qatar.

action_date: 2003-05-09
text: 

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

 
Expresses thanks to the Qatar people for their support of U.S. armed forces and the armed forces of coalition countries during the recent military action in Iraq.
 
Welcomes His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, to the United States and looks forward to broadening and deepening the friendship and cooperation between the United States and Qatar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6010-6011; text as passed Senate: CR S6011; text of measure as introduced: CR S6003-6004)
action_date: 2003-05-09
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 S6010-6011; text as passed Senate: CR S6011; text of measure as introduced: CR S6003-6004)
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of August 10, 2003, as "National Health Center Week".

Bill: 108-sres-140
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2003-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Clinics
Community health services
Health
Health facilities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Designates the week of August 10, 2003, as National Health Center Week.
action_date: 2003-07-10
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of August 10, 2003, as National Health Center Week. 

action_date: 2003-07-15
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of August 10, 2003, as National Health Center Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9431-9432; text as passed Senate: CR S9432)
action_date: 2003-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9431-9432; text as passed Senate: CR S9432)
action_date: 2003-07-10
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
action_date: 2003-07-10
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-10
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-10
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6004)
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6004)
action_date: 2003-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing "Inventing Flight: The Centennial Celebration", a celebration in Dayton, Ohio of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight.

Bill: 108-sres-141
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2003-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aeronautics
Air travel
Aircraft
Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Exhibitions
History
Inventions
Ohio
Science, Technology, Communications
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-12
text: Recognizes "Inventing Flight: The Centennial Celebration," a celebration in Dayton, Ohio, of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on May 12, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes "Inventing Flight: The Centennial Celebration," a celebration in Dayton, Ohio, of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7862; text as passed Senate: CR S7862; text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2004 S10586)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7862; text as passed Senate: CR S7862; text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2004 S10586)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6030-6031)
action_date: 2003-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Russell B. Long, former United States Senator for the State of Louisiana .

Bill: 108-sres-142
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Louisiana
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on May 13, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of Honorable Russell B. Long, formerly a Senator from Louisiana.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of Honorable Russell B. Long, formerly a Senator from Louisiana.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6144; text of measure as introduced: CR S6142)
action_date: 2003-05-13
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 S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6144; text of measure as introduced: CR S6142)
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering and honoring the victims of the bus crash near Carrollton, Kentucky, fifteen years ago on May 14, 1988.

Bill: 108-sres-143
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2003-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alcohol
Amusement parks
Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Drug abuse
Drunk driving
Families
Kentucky
Ohio
Religion
Sports and Recreation
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works
Victims of crimes
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Remembers and honors the victims of the 1988 bus crash near Carrollton, Kentucky, and their families on May 14, 2003, the 15th anniversary of the deadliest drunk driving crash in U.S. history.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6264)
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should declare its support for the right of the people of Kosova to determine their political future once Kosova has made requisite progress, as defined by United Nations benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections.

Bill: 108-sres-144
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2003-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Ethnic relations
Europe
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Kosovo
Minorities
Political violence
Recognition (International law)
Religion
Religious liberty
Sovereignty
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Declares the sense of the Senate that the United States should: (1) recognize the danger that an unnecessary delay in the resolution of Kosova's final status would pose for the political and economic viability of Kosova and the stability of Southeast Europe; (2) publicly support the goal of a democratic government in Kosova in which human rights, including the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, are respected; (3) call for holding a referendum, under international supervision, on the future status of Kosova, once it has made further progress in developing institutions of democratic self-government, establishing the rule of law, facilitating the return and reintegration of refugees into local communities, and protecting ethnic minorities, in accordance with the benchmarks established by the United Nations; (4) work in conjunction with the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and other international organizations to assist Kosova to meet the UN benchmarks that are the necessary conditions for holding a referendum on the future status of Kosova and to facilitate the implementation of the form of government determined by the people of Kosova; and (5) continue to provide assistance, trade, and other programs to encourage the further development of democracy and a free market economic system in Kosova.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6514-6515)
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6515-6517)
action_date: 2003-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2003, as "National Safety Month".

Bill: 108-sres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL]
Introduced: 2003-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Anniversaries
Commerce
Emergency Management
Federal incorporation
Government Operations and Politics
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Designates June 2003 as National Safety Month in recognition of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the National Safety Council and the 50th anniversary of the Council's congressional charter.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on May 19, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates June 2003 as National Safety Month in recognition of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the National Safety Council and the 50th anniversary of the Council's congressional charter.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S7070; text:  CR S7070)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S7070; text:  CR S7070)
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-05-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S6632-6633)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6633)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the establishment of an international tribunal to prosecute crimes against humanity committed by Fidel Castro Ruz and other Cuban political and military leaders.

Bill: 108-sres-146
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Amnesties
Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Cuba
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Indictments
International courts
International organization
Law
Political persecution
Privileges and immunities

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Fidel Castro Ruz and Raul Castro Ruz are guilty of grave violations of international law and crimes against humanity and should be held legally and financially accountable for such violations and crimes; (2) the President and Secretary of State should work with members of the Organization of American States (OAS), the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and other international organizations to establish a special tribunal to prosecute Fidel Castro Ruz, Raul Castro Ruz, and other political and military Cuban leaders who have committed crimes against humanity; (3) the President should not agree to an arrangement whereby Fidel Castro Ruz and Raul Castro Ruz would relinquish control of Cuba in exchange for immunity from prosecution for such crimes; and (4) the United States should continue to strengthen programs and groups that foster democratic progress and the development of a civil society in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6715-6716)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of John Jenkel v. Bill Frist.

Bill: 108-sres-147
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2003-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Law
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Bill Frist in the case of John Jenkel v. Bill Frist.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on May 20, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Bill Frist in the case of John Jenkel v. Bill Frist.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S6657; text as passed Senate: CR S6657; text of measure as introduced: CR S6716)
action_date: 2003-05-20
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 S6657; text as passed Senate: CR S6657; text of measure as introduced: CR S6716)
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate