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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government should support the human rights and dignity of all persons with disabilities by pledging support for the drafting and working toward the adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the United Nations General Assembly to augment the existing United Nations human rights system, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sconres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2003-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Disabled
Discrimination against the disabled
Human rights
International law
Law
Legislation
Treaties
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: 
Urges: (1) the United States to play a leading role in the drafting of a thematic United Nations (UN) convention that affirms the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities, and that, among other things, is consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the United States Constitution, and other rights enjoyed by U.S. citizens with disabilities; and (2) the President to instruct the Secretary of State to send to the UN Ad Hoc Committee meetings a U.S. delegation that includes individuals with disabilities who are recognized leaders in the U.S. disability rights movement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7643-7644)
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7644)
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring and congratulating chambers of commerce for their efforts that contribute to the improvement of communities and the strengthening of local and regional economies.

Bill: 108-sconres-53
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2003-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chambers of commerce
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Honors and congratulates chambers of commerce for their efforts that contribute to the improvement of their communities and the strengthening of their local and regional economies.
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: 

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

 
Honors and congratulates chambers of commerce for their efforts that contribute to the improvement of their communities and the strengthening of their local and regional economies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-21
text: Star Print ordered on on the reported concurrent resolution.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-07-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6919; text as passed Senate: CR S6919)
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6919; text as passed Senate: CR S6919)
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 212.
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-17
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7730-7731)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sconres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Introduced: 2003-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Commends Medgar Wiley Evers (a pioneer in the fight for racial justice) and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams (the first female to chair the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) for their lives and accomplishments.
Designates June 9 through 16, 2003, as the Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends Medgar Wiley Evers (a pioneer in the fight for racial justice) and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams (the first female to chair the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), for their lives and accomplishments.
Designates June 9 through 16, 2003, as the Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7738-7739; text as passed Senate: CR S7738-7739; text of measure as introduced: CR S7731)
action_date: 2003-06-11
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 S7738-7739; text as passed Senate: CR S7738-7739; text of measure as introduced: CR S7731)
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the policy of the United States at the 55th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.

Bill: 108-sconres-55
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2003-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Conferences
Diplomacy
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental monitoring
Environmental research
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Import restrictions
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
International law
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine parks and reserves
Marine resources conservation
Meat
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Research
Science, Technology, Communications
Treaties
Whales
Whaling
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) at the 55th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission the United States should remain firmly opposed to commercial whaling, and take other specified related steps; (2) at the 13th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, the United States should oppose all efforts to reopen international trade in whale meat or to downlist any whale population; and (3) the United States should make full use of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, relevant international laws and agreements, and other appropriate mechanisms to implement these goals.
 
Urges the United States to take appropriate steps to convince foreign countries whose nationals are engaging in trade in whale meat or a taking which diminishes the effectiveness of the Convention to cease such trade or taking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7845-7846)
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a great American hero.

Bill: 108-sconres-56
Sponsor: Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Government Operations and Politics
History
Marines
Military history
Officer personnel
Postage stamps
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone (the first recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded in World War II, and the only enlisted Marine in that war to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, and the Purple Heart).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8764)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8764-8765)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring Dr. Norman Christopher Francis, president of Xavier University of Louisiana, for his longstanding dedication and service specific to Xavier University and to education as a whole.

Bill: 108-sconres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
College administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Discrimination in education
Education
Higher education
Louisiana

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Honors Dr. Norman Christopher Francis, president of Xavier University of Louisiana, for his steadfast commitment and dedication to education and commends him for recognizing the need for diversity in education. Expresses the hope that Dr. Francis will continue to be a leader of the best and brightest students and educators.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8765)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8765)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Resolution raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by urging the establishment of January 2004 as National Stalking Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-sconres-58
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Police
Public prosecutors
Special months
Stalking
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 
Urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of that Month. 

action_date: 2003-10-30
text: 
Urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking. 

action_date: 2003-11-03
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on October 30, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-12-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-11-04
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-11-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13836; text of measure as reported in Senate; CR S13836; text as passed Senate: CR S13836)
action_date: 2003-11-03
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.(consideration: CR S13836; text of measure as reported in Senate; CR S13836; text as passed Senate: CR S13836)
action_date: 2003-10-30
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.
action_date: 2003-10-30
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hagel with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-30
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hagel with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-10-30
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9912)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.

Bill: 108-sconres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chronically ill
Health
Lung diseases
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 108-sconres-60
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2003-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Health
Men
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 
Resolves that the Congress supports National Men's Health Week. Requests that the President call on the American public and interested groups to observe National Men's Health Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi.

Bill: 108-sconres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Art
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
History

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Requests the President to issue a proclamation commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi, who painted and decorated the interior of the U.S. Capitol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9977)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9977)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Korean War veterans.

Bill: 108-sconres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
History
Korean War, 1950-1953

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Expresses: (1) appreciation for the accomplishments of our Korean War veterans; (2) commitment to the ideals of freedom, peace, and democracy on the Korean Peninsula; and (3) commitment to preserving the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Korean War and to educating future generations about their achievements.

action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 

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

 
Expresses: (1) appreciation for the accomplishments of our Korean War veterans; (2) commitment to the ideals of freedom, peace, and democracy on the Korean Peninsula; and (3) commitment to preserving the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Korean War and to educating future generations about their achievements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S9988; text as passed Senate:  CR S9988)
action_date: 2003-07-25
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 S9988; text as passed Senate:  CR S9988)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of  Vice President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003.

Bill: 108-sconres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2003-09-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bush Administration
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Senate Rules and Administration
Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-02
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to use the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003. 

action_date: 2003-09-02
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to use the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003. 

action_date: 2003-09-05
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to use the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text:  CR H7995)
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text:  CR H7995)
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration:  CR H7995)
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-09-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-09-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10985-10986; text as passed Senate: CR S10986; text of measure as introduced: CR S10973)
action_date: 2003-09-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10985-10986; text as passed Senate: CR S10986; text of measure as introduced: CR S10973)
action_date: 2003-09-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution to commend members of the United States Armed Forces for their services to the United States in the liberation of Iraq, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sconres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA]
Introduced: 2003-09-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congressional tributes
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military intervention
Military occupation
Military operations
Military personnel
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: 
Commends members of the armed forces for their role and service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to honor those who fell in the line of duty during such Operation.
 
Commends the families of personnel deployed to the Middle East for such Operation for their role and sacrifices in supporting such servicemembers.
 
Expresses deep condolences to the families of the men and women who lost their lives during the conflict in Iraq.

action_date: 2003-09-05
text: 

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

 
Commends members of the armed forces for their role and service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to honor those who fell in the line of duty during such Operation.
 
Commends the families of personnel deployed to the Middle East for such Operation for their role and sacrifices in supporting such servicemembers.
 
Expresses deep condolences to the families of the men and women who lost their lives during the conflict in Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-09-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11171; text as passed Senate: CR S11171; text of measure as introduced: CR S11169-11170)
action_date: 2003-09-05
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 S11171; text as passed Senate: CR S11171; text of measure as introduced: CR S11169-11170)
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Introduced in Senate