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A resolution making minority appointments to certain Senate committees for the 108th Congress.

Bill: 108-sres-20
Sponsor: Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]
Introduced: 2003-01-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees
Joint Economic
Members of Congress
Senate Aging
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Appropriations
Senate Armed Services
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Budget
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Environment and Public Works
Senate Ethics
Senate Finance
Senate Foreign Relations
Senate Governmental Affairs
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Indian Affairs
Senate Intelligence
Senate Judiciary
Senate Rules and Administration
Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Makes minority party appointments to the Joint Economic Committee and the following Senate Committees for the 108th Congress: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (5) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (6) Energy and Natural Resources; (7) Environment and Public Works; (8) Finance; (9) Foreign Relations; (10) Governmental Affairs; (11) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (12) Judiciary; (13) Rules and Administration; (14) Small Business and Entrepreneurship; (15) Veterans' Affairs; (16) Aging; (17) Budget; (18) Ethics; (19) Indian Affairs; and (20) Intelligence.
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the Senate on January 15, 2003.)

Makes minority party appointments to the Joint Economic Committee and the following Senate Committees for the 108th Congress: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (5) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (6) Energy and Natural Resources; (7) Environment and Public Works; (8) Finance; (9) Foreign Relations; (10) Governmental Affairs; (11) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (12) Judiciary; (13) Rules and Administration; (14) Small Business and Entrepreneurship; (15) Veterans' Affairs; (16) Aging; (17) Budget; (18) Ethics; (19) Indian Affairs; and (20) Intelligence.
Specifies that salary allocation for each Senate committee and subgroup shall reflect the level set forth in the Senate Joint Leadership letter.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S842-843; text as passed Senate:  CR S843; text of measure as introduced:  CR S866)
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S842-843; text as passed Senate:  CR S843; text of measure as introduced:  CR S866)
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd for his service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Byrd as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]
Introduced: 2003-01-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate rules and procedure
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Expresses the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd for his service as President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate. Designates Senator Byrd as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the U.S. Senate.
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the Senate on January 15, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.
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Expresses the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd for his service as President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate. Designates Senator Byrd as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the U.S. Senate.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S843; text as passed Senate: CR S843; text of measure as introduced:  CR S866)
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S843; text as passed Senate: CR S843; text of measure as introduced:  CR S866)
action_date: 2003-01-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Bill: 108-sres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2003-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance
Compensatory education
Economics and Public Finance
Education of the disadvantaged
Educational accountability
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Families
Federal aid to education
Housing and Community Development
Rural education
School districts
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-16
text: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Secretary of Education should provide the maximum flexibility possible in assisting predominantly rural States and school districts in meeting the unique challenges presented to them by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLBA); (2) the President's FY 2004 budget should request the full levels of funding authorized under NCLBA for all programs, including the Rural Education Achievement Program; and (3) if the President does not request and Congress does not provide full funding for NCLBA in FY 2004, Congress should suspend the enforcement of the implementation of NCLBA requirements until full funding is provided.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S1085)
action_date: 2003-01-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1085-1086)
action_date: 2003-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit relating to the admissions policy of the University of Michigan.

Bill: 108-sres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]
Introduced: 2003-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Affirmative action programs
Appellate courts
Civil actions and liability
College administration
Congress
Congressional legal counsel
Higher education
Judicial review
Law
Minorities
Parties to actions
Reverse discrimination in education
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-16
text: Expresses strong support for the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Grutter v. Bollinger. Instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in that case in the name of the Senate and to defend the constitutionality of the University of Michigan's admissions policy to ensure a diverse student body.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S1086-1087)
action_date: 2003-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning May 4, 2003, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".

Bill: 108-sres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2003-01-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Correctional personnel
Crime and Law Enforcement
Labor and Employment
Prison administration
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-21
text: Designates the week beginning May 4, 2003, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on January 21, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the week beginning May 4, 2003, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S3642)
action_date: 2003-03-12
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 S3642)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3642)
action_date: 2003-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3642)
action_date: 2003-01-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1250)
action_date: 2003-01-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 2003 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 108-sres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2003-01-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Labor and Employment
Mentoring
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-23
text: Designates January 2003 as National Mentoring Month.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the Senate on January 23, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates January 2003 as National Mentoring Month.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1757)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1757)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1757)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1757)
action_date: 2003-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1494)
action_date: 2003-01-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1494)
action_date: 2003-01-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team for winning Super Bowl XXXVII.

Bill: 108-sres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2003-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Florida
Football
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Commends the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team for winning Super Bowl XXXVII.
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the Senate on January 28, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team for winning Super Bowl XXXVII.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1686; text as passed Senate: CR S1686; text of measure as introduced: CR S1685)
action_date: 2003-01-28
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 S1686; text as passed Senate: CR S1686; text of measure as introduced: CR S1685)
action_date: 2003-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Bill: 108-sres-27
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Intelligence for the 108th Congress.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on January 29, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Intelligence for the 108th Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1752-1753)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Roberts. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Committee on Intelligence. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Roberts. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Committee on Intelligence ordered to be reported an original measure.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations weapons inspectors should be given sufficient time for a thorough assessment of the level of compliance by the Government of Iraq with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441 (2002) and that the United States should seek a United Nations Security Council resolution specifically authorizing the use of force before initiating any offensive military operations against Iraq.

Bill: 108-sres-28
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Arabs
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control verification
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomacy
Europe
Foreign leaders
International cooperation
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Palestinians
Peace
Political violence
Terrorism
United Nations
War
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) United Nations (UN) weapons inspectors should be given sufficient time to carry out the inspections that are necessary for an assessment of the level of compliance by the Government of Iraq with UN Security Council Resolution 1441 (2002); (2) the United States and other member nations of the UN Security Council should work together to exhaust all peaceful and diplomatic means for disarming Iraq before launching an invasion of Iraq; (3) international emissaries (including European and Arab leaders) should be given time to persuade Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq voluntarily and avert war; (4) before initiating any offensive military operations in Iraq to enforce Resolution 1441, the United States should seek authorization for the use of force from the UN Security Council; (5) the United States should re-engage in the Middle East peace process in an effort to end the violence between Israel and the Palestinians; and (6) the United States should redouble its efforts to secure the U.S. homeland in light of the growing number of intelligence assessments highlighting U.S. vulnerability for further terrorist attacks.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1753)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution demanding the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.

Bill: 108-sres-29
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
East Asia
History
Hostages
Maritime law
Military intelligence
Military personnel
North Korea
Transportation and Public Works
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Demands the return to the United States Navy of the USS Pueblo which was attacked and captured by the North Korean Navy on January 23, 1968.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1753)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should designate the week beginning September 14, 2003, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 108-sres-30
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black colleges
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Requests the President to designate the week beginning September 14, 2003, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: 

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

 
Requests the President to designate the week beginning September 14, 2003, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2003 S10867-10868; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2003 S10867-10868)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/1/2003 S10867-10868; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2003 S10867-10868)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1754)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2003, as "National Civic Participation Week".

Bill: 108-sres-31
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Citizen participation
Government Operations and Politics
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Designates the week of September 11 through 17, 2003, as National Civic Participation Week.
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon interested organizations and the people of the United States to promote programs and activities that take full advantage of the technological resources available in fostering civic participation through the dissemination of information.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1754)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the actions the President should take before any use of military force against Iraq without the broad support of the international community.

Bill: 108-sres-32
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control verification
Congress
Government Operations and Politics
International cooperation
International law
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
United Nations
War and emergency powers
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Expresses the sense of the Senate that, before the President uses military force against Iraq without broad international support, the President should: (1) provide full support to the United Nations weapons inspectors to facilitate their ongoing disarmament work; and (2) obtain approval by Congress of new legislation authorizing the President to use all necessary means, including the use of military force, to disarm Iraq.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1755)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the gratitude of the United States Senate for the service of Arthur J. Rynearson, Deputy Legislative Counsel of the United States Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-33
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional tributes
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Commends Arthur J. Rynearson for his more than 26 years of faithful and exemplary service to the United States Senate and the nation. Expresses the Senate's deep appreciation and gratitude for his long, faithful, and outstanding service.
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on January 29, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends Arthur J. Rynearson for his more than 26 years of faithful and exemplary service to the United States Senate and the Nation. Expresses the Senate's deep appreciation and gratitude for his long, faithful, and outstanding service.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1757-1758; text as passed Senate: CR S1758; text of measure as introduced: CR S1755)
action_date: 2003-01-29
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 S1757-1758; text as passed Senate: CR S1758; text of measure as introduced: CR S1755)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the emergency first responders and communities which are the front lines of the Nation's homeland defense.

Bill: 108-sres-34
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2003-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil defense
Commemorations
Congress
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economics and Public Finance
Emergency medicine
Federal aid to law enforcement
Federal-local relations
Fire departments
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Law
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Paramedical personnel
Public health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Calls for full funding of all traditional first responder programs and appropriate substantial additional resources to assist local communities and first responders in making the Nation's homeland defense as strong as possible.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1754)
action_date: 2003-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Bill: 108-sres-35
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2003-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 108th Congress.
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on January 30, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 108th Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1836-1837)
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Shelby. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Shelby. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure.
action_date: 2003-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate