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A resolution to set standards for the naming of any part of the Senate wing of the Capitol Building Complex.

Bill: 108-sres-180
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2003-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Commemorations
Congressional office buildings
Names
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Prohibits the Senate from naming any portion of the Senate wing of the Capitol Building Complex after any person unless five years have passed since the person's death.
Limits such naming to a 25-year period beginning on the enactment of the Act or resolution that established the name, with the exception that, existing named areas shall cease 25 years after the adoption of this resolution.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8366-8367)
action_date: 2003-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating all New Yorkers on the occasion of their first Kentucky Derby victory and the subsequent Preakness Stakes victory with New York-bred gelding, Funny Cide.

Bill: 108-sres-181
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2003-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Horse racing
New York State
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: 
Congratulates Sackatoga Stables for Funny Cide's victories at the 129th Kentucky Derby and the 128th Preakness Stakes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8445)
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the American Dental Association for establishing the "Give Kids a Smile" program, emphasizing the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.

Bill: 108-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2003-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Child health
Congress
Congressional tributes
Dental care
Dentists
Families
Health
Medical associations
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: 
Resolves that the Senate: (1) congratulates the American Dental Association for establishing the &quot;Give Kids a Smile&quot; program; (2) emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children; and (3) thanks the thousands of dentists who volunteered their time to treat an estimated one million children on February 21, 2003.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8445)
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8445)
action_date: 2003-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating 50 years of adjudication under the McCarran Amendment of rights to the use of water.

Bill: 108-sres-183
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2003-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Federal-state relations
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability
Law
Legislation
State laws
Supreme Court decisions
Water rights
Water use
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: 
Reaffirms the policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment (which waived the sovereign immunity of the United States so that it could be joined in comprehensive State general adjudications of the rights to use water) that have been recognized by Supreme Court decisions. Recognizes that, as a matter of practice, the United States should adhere and defer to State water law.
 
Commends Western States that maintain comprehensive systems for the quantification of rights to use water for all beneficial purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-10-15
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-271.
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8574-8575)
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8575)
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to raising awareness and encouraging education about safety on the Internet and supporting the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.

Bill: 108-sres-185
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2003-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Crime and Law Enforcement
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Internet
Pornography
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Special months
Teachers
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) National Internet Safety Month provides an opportunity to educate the public on the dangers of the Internet and the importance of being safe and responsible online; (2) national and community organizations should be recognized and applauded for their work in promoting awareness of such dangers and providing information on developing critical thinking and decision-making skills to be safe online; and (3) Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, educators, and volunteers should increase their efforts to raise awareness of online safety.
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) National Internet Safety Month provides an opportunity to educate the public on the dangers of the Internet and the importance of being safe and responsible online; (2) national and community organizations should be recognized and applauded for their work in promoting awareness of such dangers and providing information on developing critical thinking and decision-making skills to be safe online; and (3) Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, educators, and volunteers should increase their efforts to raise awareness of online safety.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8599-8600; text as passed Senate: CR S8599-8600; text of measure as introduced: CR S8577)
action_date: 2003-06-25
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 S8599-8600; text as passed Senate: CR S8599-8600; text of measure as introduced: CR S8577)
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending August Hiebert for his service to the Alaska Communications Industry.

Bill: 108-sres-186
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2003-06-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alaska
Congress
Congressional tributes
Radio broadcasting
Radio stations
Science, Technology, Communications
Television broadcasting
Television stations

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: 
Commends Augie Hiebert (who founded Alaska's first television station and established Alaska's first FM radio station) for his service to the communications industry in Alaska and the world and for bringing the best of broadcasting to the Alaskan people.

action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 

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

 
Commends Augie Hiebert (who founded Alaska's first television station and established Alaska's first FM radio station) for his service to the communications industry in Alaska and the world and for bringing the best of broadcasting to the Alaskan people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8815; text of measure as introduced: CR S8577)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8815; text of measure as introduced: CR S8577)
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Submitted in the Senate and ordered held at desk.
action_date: 2003-06-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the centenary of the Rhodes Scholarships in the United States and the establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation.

Bill: 108-sres-187
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Europe
Foreign leaders
Foreign students
Foundations
Higher education
Scholarships
Social Welfare
South Africa
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: 
Celebrates the centenary of the Rhodes Scholarships in the United States. Welcomes the establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and shares the Foundation's commitment to support initiatives aimed at increasing educational opportunities, fostering leadership, and promoting human resource development throughout Africa. Affirms the support of the United States for these worthy goals throughout the sub-Saharan region.

action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the centenary of the Rhodes Scholarships in the United States. Welcomes the establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and shares the Foundation's commitment to support initiatives aimed at increasing educational opportunities, fostering leadership, and promoting human resource development throughout Africa. Affirms the support of the United States for these worthy goals throughout the sub-Saharan region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8815-8816; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763)
action_date: 2003-06-27
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 S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8815-8816; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. former Mayor of the City of Atlanta, and extending the condolences of the Senate on his death.

Bill: 108-sres-188
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Government Operations and Politics
Mayors

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. Recognizes his legendary compassion as a civil rights leader. Extends the condolences of the Senate to the Jackson family and the city of Atlanta on his death.

action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. Recognizes his legendary compassion as a civil rights leader. Extends the condolences of the Senate to the Jackson family and the city of Atlanta on his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8816; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763)
action_date: 2003-06-27
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 S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8816; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution electing Doctor Barry C. Black, of Baltimore, Maryland, as Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-189
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional chaplains
Religion
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Elects Doctor Barry C. Black, of Baltimore, Maryland, as Chaplain of the United States Senate.
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Elects Doctor Barry C. Black, of Baltimore, Maryland, as Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8845; text as passed Senate: CR S8845; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8845; text as passed Senate: CR S8845; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate.
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending General Eric Shinseki of the United States Army for his outstanding service and commitment to excellence.

Bill: 108-sres-190
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2003-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Congress
Congressional tributes
Officer personnel
Retired military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: 
Commends General Eric Shinseki (the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff who retired from active military duty in June 2003 after 37 years of service) for his dedication to service and for his lifetime of commitment to excellence.

action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 

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

 
Commends General Eric Shinseki (the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff who retired from active military duty in June 2003 after 37 years of service) for his dedication to service and for his lifetime of commitment to excellence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8816; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763-8764)
action_date: 2003-06-27
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 S8815-8816; text as passed Senate: CR S8816; text of measure as introduced: CR S8763-8764)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8764)
action_date: 2003-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable J. Strom Thurmond, former United States Senator and President Pro Tempore Emeritus from the State of South Carolina.

Bill: 108-sres-191
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Senate
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Honorable J. Strom Thurmond, former Senator and President Pro Tempore Emeritus from South Carolina.

action_date: 2003-06-27
text: 

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

 
Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of the Honorable J. Strom Thurmond, former Senator and President Pro Tempore Emeritus from South Carolina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8833-8837; text as passed Senate: CR S8833; text of measure as introduced: CR S8865)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8833-8837; text as passed Senate: CR S8833; text of measure as introduced: CR S8865)
action_date: 2003-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
An executive resolution to discharge the David W. McKeague nomination.

Bill: 108-sres-192
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Appellate courts
Congressional committees (Senate)
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Presidential appointments
Senate Judiciary
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: 
Discharges the Committee on the Judiciary from further consideration of the nomination of David W. McKeague, of Michigan, to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8897)
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
An executive resolution to discharge the Susan Bieke Neilson nomination.

Bill: 108-sres-193
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Appellate courts
Congressional committees (Senate)
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Presidential appointments
Senate Judiciary
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: 
Discharges the Committee on the Judiciary from further consideration of the nomination of Susan Bieke Neilson, of Michigan, to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8897)
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
An executive resolution to discharge the Henry W. Saad nomination.

Bill: 108-sres-194
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Appellate courts
Congressional committees (Senate)
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Presidential appointments
Senate Judiciary
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: 
Discharges the Committee on the Judiciary from further consideration of the nomination of Henry W. Saad, of Michigan, to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8897)
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
An executive resolution to discharge the Richard A. Griffin nomination.

Bill: 108-sres-195
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-07-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Appellate courts
Congressional committees (Senate)
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Presidential appointments
Senate Judiciary
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: 
Discharges the Committee on the Judiciary from further consideration of the nomination of Richard A. Griffin, of Michigan, to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Executive Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8897)
action_date: 2003-07-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 14, 2003, as " National Children's Memorial Day".

Bill: 108-sres-196
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2003-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Death
Families
Infant mortality
Special days
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: 
Designates December 14, 2003, as National Children's Memorial Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate:  CR S9988)
action_date: 2003-07-25
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 S9988)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S9988)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S9988)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9505)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9505)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: (text of measure as introduced: CR S9505)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in State of Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, Andrew M. Bennett, Christopher J. Friedman, Andrew Jonathan Tirman, Carolyn Elizabeth Bninski, Melissa Noelle Rossman, Rachael Esther Kaplan.

Bill: 108-sres-197
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-07-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: 
Authorizes: (1) employees of Senator Allard's office from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the cases of State of Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, Andrew M. Bennett, Christopher J. Friedman, Andrew Jonathan Tirman, Carolyn Elizabeth Bninski, Melissa Noelle Rossman, Rachael Esther Kaplan, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such employees in connection with the testimony and document production.

action_date: 2003-07-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) employees of Senator Allard's office from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the cases of State of Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, Andrew M. Bennett, Christopher J. Friedman, Andrew Jonathan Tirman, Carolyn Elizabeth Bninski, Melissa Noelle Rossman, Rachael Esther Kaplan, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent such employees in connection with the testimony and document production.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9512; text as passed Senate: CR S9512; text of measure as introduced: CR S9504-9505)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9512; text as passed Senate: CR S9512; text of measure as introduced: CR S9504-9505)
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
action_date: 2003-07-16
text: Introduced in Senate