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A resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the Senate for the death of Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon and extending thoughts, prayers, and condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

Bill: 108-sres-227
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2003-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Governors
Indiana
Politicians' families
State legislators
State legislatures

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 
Extends condolences to the wife, children, and grandchildren of Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon, who died on September 13, 2003, and expresses gratitude for his services to the Nation in the Air Force, to the Indiana State Legislature, and as Governor. 

action_date: 2003-09-16
text: 

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

 
Extends condolences to the wife, children, and grandchildren of Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon, who died on September 13, 2003, and expresses gratitude for his services to the Nation in the Air Force, to the Indiana State Legislature, and as Governor. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S11587; text as passed Senate:  CR S11587; text of measure as introduced: CR S11577)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: S11587; text as passed Senate:  CR S11587; text of measure as introduced: CR S11577)
action_date: 2003-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation.

Bill: 108-sres-228
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Blacks
Compensation (Law)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Labor and Employment
Law
Minorities
Pension funds
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation. Encourages Major League Baseball to reach a fair compensation agreement with former players of the Negro Baseball Leagues who were excluded under Major League Baseball's 1997 pension plan.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11859)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-sres-229
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chronically ill
Health
Lung diseases
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11873; text as passed Senate: CR S11873; text of measure as introduced: CR S11859)
action_date: 2003-09-23
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 S11873; text as passed Senate: CR S11873; text of measure as introduced: CR S11859)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Rebiya Kadeer, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sres-230
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Conferences
Detention of persons
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Political prisoners
President and foreign policy

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 
Condemns and deplores the detention of Rebiya Kadeer (of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region) by the People's Republic of China and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.
 
Urges President Bush to: (1) take urgent steps to secure her release as soon as possible; and (2) demand her immediate release when he meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the APEC Conference.

action_date: 2003-10-02
text: 

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

 
Condemns and deplores the detention of Rebiya Kadeer (of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region) by the People's Republic of China and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.
 
Urges President Bush to: (1) take urgent steps to secure her release as soon as possible; and (2) demand her immediate release when he meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the APEC Conference.

action_date: 2003-10-03
text: 

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

 
Condemns and deplores the detention of Rebiya Kadeer (of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region) by the People's Republic of China and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.
 
Urges President Bush to: (1) take urgent steps to secure her release as soon as possible; and (2) demand her immediate release when he meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the APEC Conference.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12475-12476)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12475-12476)
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S11860)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate upon the death on September 3, 2003, of the late General Raymond G. Davis (United States Marine Corps, retired) and expressing the appreciation and admiration of the Senate for the unwavering commitment demonstrated by General Davis to his family, the Marine Corps, and the Nation.

Bill: 108-sres-232
Sponsor: Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Marines
Officer personnel
Retired military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 
Extends condolences to the family of General Raymond G. Davis (United States Marine Corps, retired) upon his death on September 3, 2003. Expresses appreciation and admiration for his unwavering commitment to his family, the Marine Corps, and the Nation.

action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 

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

 
Extends condolences to the family of General Raymond G. Davis (United States Marine Corps, retired) upon his death on September 3, 2003. Expresses appreciation and admiration for his unwavering commitment to his family, the Marine Corps, and the Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11873-11874; text as passed Senate: CR S11873-11874; text of measure as introduced:  S11860-11861)
action_date: 2003-09-23
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 S11873-11874; text as passed Senate: CR S11873-11874; text of measure as introduced:  S11860-11861)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Rochester, Minnesota A's American Legion baseball team for winning the 2003 National American Legion World Series.

Bill: 108-sres-233
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2003-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Minnesota
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 
Commends the Rochester, Minnesota A's for winning the 2003 National American Legion World Series.

action_date: 2003-09-23
text: 

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

 
Commends the Rochester, Minnesota A's for winning the 2003 National American Legion World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11874; text as passed Senate:  CR S11874; text of measure as introduced:  S11861)
action_date: 2003-09-23
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 S11874; text as passed Senate:  CR S11874; text of measure as introduced:  S11861)
action_date: 2003-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Detroit Shock on winning the Women's National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 108-sres-234
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2003-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: 
Congratulates the Detroit Shock on winning the 2003 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.

action_date: 2003-09-25
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Detroit Shock on winning the 2003 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12025-12026; text as passed Senate: CR S12025-12026; text of measure as introduced: CR  S12003)
action_date: 2003-09-25
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 S12025-12026; text as passed Senate: CR S12025-12026; text of measure as introduced: CR  S12003)
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of the late Herb Brooks and expressing the deepest condolences of the Senate to his family on his death.

Bill: 108-sres-235
Sponsor: Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN]
Introduced: 2003-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Hockey
Leadership
Olympic games
Senate
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: 
Pays tribute to Herb Brooks (who coached the 1980 U.S. Hockey team to the gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games).

action_date: 2003-09-26
text: 

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

 
Pays tribute to Herb Brooks (who coached the 1980 U.S. Hockey team to the gold medal at the 1980 Olympic Games). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12060)
action_date: 2003-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12060)
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12003)
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution Expressing the sense of the Senate that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to peace in the Middle East, and that such peace depends on institutions free from the taint of terrorism.

Bill: 108-sres-236
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2003-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: EBB Terrorism
Foreign leaders
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Peace negotiations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to the Middle East peace process and that such peace depends on the construction of independent, transparent, and accountable institutions free from the taint of terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-29
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12143)
action_date: 2003-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12143-12144)
action_date: 2003-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing regulations relating to the use of official equipment.

Bill: 108-sres-238
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2003-10-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional employees
Congressional officers
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress
Office equipment and supplies
Senate Rules and Administration
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: 
Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to issue regulations to authorize a Senator or officer or employee of the Senate to use official equipment for purposes incidental to the conduct of his or her official duties. Subjects the use to such terms and conditions as set forth in the regulations. 

action_date: 2003-10-02
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to issue regulations to authorize a Senator or officer or employee of the Senate to use official equipment for purposes incidental to the conduct of his or her official duties. Subjects the use to such terms and conditions as set forth in the regulations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12417-12418; text as passed Senate: CR S12387; text of measure as introduced: CR S12387)
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12417-12418; text as passed Senate: CR S12387; text of measure as introduced: CR S12387)
action_date: 2003-10-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 7, 2003, as "National Native American Veterans Day" to honor the service of Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of the United States.

Bill: 108-sres-239
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2003-10-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Federal-Indian relations
Military personnel
Minorities
Native Americans
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: 
 Designates November 7, 2003, as National Native American Veterans Day. Honors the service of Native Americans in the armed forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of the United States.

action_date: 2003-10-23
text: 

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

 
Designates November 7, 2003, as National Native American Veterans Day. Honors the service of Native Americans in the armed forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of the United States.

action_date: 2003-10-24
text: 

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

 
Designates November 7, 2003, as National Native American Veterans Day. Honors the service of Native Americans in the armed forces and the contribution of Native Americans to the defense of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13229; text as passed Senate: CR S13229)
action_date: 2003-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13229; text as passed Senate: CR S13229)
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12470)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12470-12471)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2003 as "National American Indian Heritage Month".

Bill: 108-sres-240
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2003-10-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Federal-Indian relations
Native Americans
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: 
Designates November 2003 as National American Indian Heritage Month.

action_date: 2003-10-23
text: 

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

 
Designates November 2003 as National American Indian Heritage Month.

action_date: 2003-10-24
text: 

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

 
Designates November 2003 as National American Indian Heritage Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13229; text as passed Senate: CR S13229)
action_date: 2003-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13229; text as passed Senate: CR S13229)
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-23
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12471)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12471)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Palestinian Authority.

Bill: 108-sres-241
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2003-10-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Foreign leaders
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Peace negotiations
Political violence
Terrorism
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) Chairman Yasser Arafat of the Palestinian Authority is not an agent for peace and the United States should not continue dialogue with him regarding Israeli-Palestinian peace; and (2) the United States should consider reducing future financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority if it fails to control groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad whose goal is to destroy Israel and the peace process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12471)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12471)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning the do-not-call registry.

Bill: 108-sres-242
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2003-10-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Appellate courts
Commerce
Congress
Congressional legal counsel
Constitutional law
Consumer protection
Directories
Freedom of speech
Government and business
Judicial opinions
Judicial review
Law
Parties to actions
Senate
Telemarketing

Summary:
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: 
States that the Senate strongly disapproves of the decision of the U.S. District Court in Mainstream Marketing Services, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission.
 
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to: (1) to intervene in any case brought to defend the constitutionality of the do-not-call registry; or (2) if unable to intervene, to file an amicus curiae brief in support of the constitutionality of the do-not-call registry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12471-12472)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12472)
action_date: 2003-10-03
text: Introduced in Senate