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A concurrent resolution celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country.

Bill: 108-sconres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Public health
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: 
States that Congress: (1) applauds the Republic of South Africa for the remarkable transition to a democratic government and the tremendous progress achieved during ten years of majority rule; (2) looks forward to a continued partnership with South Africa focused on a sustained commitment to the health of South Africans; and (3) anticipates continued social development and economic growth in South Africa.

action_date: 2004-04-29
text: 

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

 
States that Congress: (1) applauds the Republic of South Africa for the remarkable transition to a democratic government and the tremendous progress achieved during ten years of majority rule; (2) looks forward to a continued partnership with South Africa focused on a sustained commitment to the health of South Africans; and (3) anticipates continued social development and economic growth in South Africa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-05-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5048; text as passed Senate: CR S5048)
action_date: 2004-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5048; text as passed Senate: CR S5048)
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-04-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4434-4435)
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4434-4435)
action_date: 2004-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress regarding the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.

Bill: 108-sconres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2004-04-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Desegregation in education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
History
Law
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress honoring the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. 
 
Encourages all people of the United States to recognize the importance of that decision. Declares that, by celebrating the anniversary, the Nation will be able to refresh and renew the importance of equality in society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4505)
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress regarding the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.

Bill: 108-sconres-102
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2004-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Desegregation in education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
History
Law
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress honoring the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. 
 
Encourages all people of the United States to recognize the importance of that decision. Declares that, by celebrating the anniversary, the Nation will be able to refresh and renew the importance of equality in society.

action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Congress honoring the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. 
 
Encourages all people of the United States to recognize the importance of that decision. Declares that, by celebrating the anniversary, the Nation will be able to refresh and renew the importance of equality in society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5024-5025)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5024-5025)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5023-5025)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5023-5025)
action_date: 2004-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4769-4770)
action_date: 2004-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the contribution of the women, symbolized by "Rosie the Riveter", who served on the homefront during World War II, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sconres-103
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2004-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Day care
Defense industries
Employee health benefits
Families
Health
History
Labor and Employment
Women
Women's employment
Women's rights
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: 
Honors the contributions of women whose service on the home front during World War II was instrumental in achieving an Allied victory. Recognizes the lasting legacy of equal employment opportunity and support for child care and health care that developed during the &quot;Rosie the Riveter&quot; era. Calls on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate the stories and accomplishments of women who served the nation as &quot;Rosies&quot; during World War II.

action_date: 2004-05-17
text: 

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

 
Honors the contributions of women whose service on the home front during World War II was instrumental in achieving an Allied victory. Recognizes the lasting legacy of equal employment opportunity and support for child care and health care that developed during the &quot;Rosie the Riveter&quot; era. Calls on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate the stories and accomplishments of women who served the nation as &quot;Rosies&quot; during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
action_date: 2004-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2004-05-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-05-18
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5554)
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5554)
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5554)
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5554)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4845)
action_date: 2004-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Kids Love a Mystery is a program that promotes literacy and should be encouraged.

Bill: 108-sconres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2004-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Books
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Literacy programs
Reading

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) Kids Love a Mystery is a program that helps promote literacy and reading and should be supported and encouraged; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation encouraging the people of the United States and interested groups to promote Kids Love a Mystery with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5004)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution designating the second week of March 2005 as "Extension Living Well Week".

Bill: 108-sconres-105
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2004-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural extension work
Agriculture and Food
Quality of life
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: 
Designates the second week of March 2005 as Extension Living Well Week. 
 
Encourages the people of the United States to take advantage of the educational opportunities that Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators provide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5095)
action_date: 2004-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of the 30th anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to support the use of science in governmental decision-making through such program.

Bill: 108-sconres-107
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2004-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional fellows
Decision making
Education
Engineering
Engineers
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Infrastructure
Policy sciences
Scholarships
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists in government

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and reaffirms a commitment to support the use of science in governmental decision-making through such Program.

action_date: 2004-05-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and reaffirms a commitment to support the use of science in governmental decision-making through such Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Received in the House.
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 S5381-5382; text as passed Senate: CR S5381-5382; 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 S5381-5382; text as passed Senate: CR S5381-5382; text of measure as introduced: CR S5377)
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Tinnitus Awareness Week.

Bill: 108-sconres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2004-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Federal aid to research
Health
Health education
Hearing disorders
Medical research
Noise
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Tinnitus Awareness Week. Encourages interested groups and affected persons to promote public awareness of tinnitus, the dangers of loud noise, and the importance of hearing protection for all individuals. Commits to continuing congressional support of innovative hearing health research through the National Institutes of Health, particularly through the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-05-13
text: Received in the House.
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 S5382; text as passed Senate: CR S5382; 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 S5382; text as passed Senate: CR S5382; text of measure as introduced: CR S5377)
action_date: 2004-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative stamp should be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its work to eradicate polio.

Bill: 108-sconres-111
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2004-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Fraternal organizations
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Poliomyelitis
Postage stamps
Social Welfare
Vaccination
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: 
Urges that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its effort to eradicate polio; (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued; and (3) the Rotary Clubs of the United States be commended for 100 years of volunteer service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5548)
action_date: 2004-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

Bill: 108-sconres-112
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2004-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Special days
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

action_date: 2004-07-22
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-09-07
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8806)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8806)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8806)
action_date: 2004-07-22
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8806)
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6107)
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of early diagnosis, proper treatment, and enhanced public awareness of Tourette Syndrome and supporting the goals and ideals of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-sconres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2004-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Nervous system diseases
Special months
Syndromes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: 
Recognizes the impact that Tourette Syndrome can have on people living with the disorder, the importance of an early diagnosis and proper treatment of the disorder, and the need for enhanced public awareness of the disorder. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.

action_date: 2004-10-11
text: 
Recognizes the impact that Tourette Syndrome can have on people living with the disorder, the importance of an early diagnosis and proper treatment of the disorder, and the need for enhanced public awareness of the disorder. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month (May 15 through June 15).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-12-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-11-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11329-11330)
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-10-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6108)
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6108)
action_date: 2004-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the United States.

Bill: 108-sconres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics
History
Reagan Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-07
text: 
Permits the use of the rotunda of the Capitol from June 9 until June 11, 2004, for the lying in state of the remains of the late Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, in recognition of his long and distinguished service.

action_date: 2004-06-07
text: 
Permits the use of the rotunda of the Capitol from June 9 until June 11, 2004, for the lying in state of the remains of the late Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, in recognition of his long and distinguished service.

action_date: 2004-06-09
text: 

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

 
Permits the use of the rotunda of the Capitol from June 9 until June 11, 2004, for the lying in state of the remains of the late Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, in recognition of his long and distinguished service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3829)
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3829)
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Mr. Ehlers asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2004-06-09
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3829)
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2004-06-08
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2004-06-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6485-6486; text as passed Senate: CR S6486; text of measure as introduced: CR S6502)
action_date: 2004-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6485-6486; text as passed Senate: CR S6486; text of measure as introduced: CR S6502)
action_date: 2004-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate