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A resolution commemorating and honoring President Boris Trajkovski.

Bill: 108-sres-314
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2004-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Aviation safety
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
European Union
Foreign leaders
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Macedonia
NATO countries
Peace treaties
Rule of law
Transportation and Public Works
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 
Commemorates and honors the late Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski (who was killed with eight others in a February 2004 plane crash) by: (1) offering condolences to the people of Macedonia, the family of President Trajkovski, and the families of the other crash victims; (2) recognizing the courageous leadership and significant role that President Trajkovski played in efforts to promote peace, stability, and reform, including his work to secure the 2001 Ohrid Framework Agreement; and (3) encouraging the Macedonian government to continue efforts to implement the Ohrid Peace Agreement and to move forward with reforms necessary to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union.

action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 

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

 
Commemorates and honors the late Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski (who was killed with eight others in a February 2004 plane crash) by: (1) offering condolences to the people of Macedonia, the family of President Trajkovski, and the families of the other crash victims; (2) recognizing the courageous leadership and significant role that President Trajkovski played in efforts to promote peace, stability, and reform, including his work to secure the 2001 Ohrid Framework Agreement; and (3) encouraging the Macedonian government to continue efforts to implement the Ohrid Peace Agreement and to move forward with reforms necessary to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2456-2457; text as passed Senate: CR S2457; text of measure as introduced: CR S2450)
action_date: 2004-03-09
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 S2456-2457; text as passed Senate: CR S2457; text of measure as introduced: CR S2450)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 8, 2004, as "International Women's Day".

Bill: 108-sres-315
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2004-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Human rights
Sex discrimination
Special days
Violence
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 
Designates March 8, 2004 as International Women's Day. 
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) ending discrimination and violence against women; (2) ensuring the safety and welfare of women; and (3) pursuing policies that guarantee the basic rights of women.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day with appropriate programs and activities.

action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 

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

 
Designates March 8, 2004 as International Women's Day. 
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) ending discrimination and violence against women; (2) ensuring the safety and welfare of women; and (3) pursuing policies that guarantee the basic rights of women.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2457-2459; text as passed Senate: CR S2459; text of measure as introduced: CR S2450)
action_date: 2004-03-09
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 S2457-2459; text as passed Senate: CR S2459; text of measure as introduced: CR S2450)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2004 as "Financial Literacy Month."

Bill: 108-sres-316
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2004-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Financial planning
Personal budgets
Saving and investment
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 
States that the Senate designates April 2004 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may be associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances.

action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 

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

 
States that the Senate designates April 2004 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may be associated with a lack of understanding about personal finances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459-2461; text as passed Senate: CR S2460-2461; text of measure as introduced: CR S2450-2451)
action_date: 2004-03-09
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 S2459-2461; text as passed Senate: CR S2460-2461; text of measure as introduced: CR S2450-2451)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, supporting programs for increased research and improved treatment of autism, and improving training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

Bill: 108-sres-317
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2004-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autism
Child development
Child health
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Disabled
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Employee training
Epidemiology
Families
Federal aid to education
Federal aid to research
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Labor and Employment
Medical research
Parents
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Secondary education
Special education
Special months
Teacher supply and demand

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: 
Supports the establishment of April as National Autism Awareness Month.
 
Recognizes and commends the parents and relatives of children with autism for their sacrifice and dedication in providing for the special needs of such children.
 
Supports the goal of increasing Federal funding for aggressive research to: (1) learn the root causes of autism; (2) identify the best methods of early intervention and treatment; (3) expand programs for individuals with autism; and (4) promote understanding of the special needs of people with autism.
 
Commends the Department of Health and Human Services for swift implementation of the Children's Health Act of 2000, particularly for establishing Centers of Excellence for autism-related research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.
 
Stresses the need for early intervention services after a child has been diagnosed with autism.
 
Supports the Federal Government's commitment to provide States with 40 percent of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
 
Recognizes the shortage of appropriately trained teachers to teach special needs students, including those with autism.
 
Recognizes the importance of worker training programs tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled persons, including those with autism. Notes that people with autism can be productive members of the workforce with appropriate support, training, and early intervention services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2561)
action_date: 2004-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.

Bill: 108-sres-318
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2004-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asians
Government Operations and Politics
Hinduism
Holidays
India
Postage stamps
Religion
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728)
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/12/2004 S2728)
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the deadly terrorist attacks against the people of Spain that occurred on March 11, 2004.

Bill: 108-sres-319
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Bombings
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
Embassies
Europe
International cooperation
Spain
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: 
 Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses the outrage and shock of the people of the United States over the terrorist attacks that occurred in and around Madrid, Spain on March 11, 2004; (2) joins with President Bush in expressing its deepest condolences and pledges to remain shoulder to shoulder with the people of Spain in the war on terrorism; (3) expresses its strong solidarity with the people of Spain during their difficult hour, and its deep condolences to the families of the victims of these despicable terrorist attacks; (4) calls on all nations to join with the United States in condemning the monstrous attacks on the innocent people of Spain and in attempting to identify the perpetrators of the attacks and bring them to account; (5) expresses its readiness to consult with representatives of King Juan Carlos, President Jose Maria Aznar, the Spanish government, the Spanish Cortes, and other public authorities about joint efforts to combat terrorism more effectively; (6) commends the United States Embassy in Madrid for its prompt offers of assistance to the Government of Spain, and for its efforts to determine the welfare and whereabouts of United States citizens who may have been affected by the terrorist attacks; and (7) urges the executive branch to continue to provide all possible assistance to Spain in order to identify and bring to account the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks that occurred on March 11, 2004, in Madrid and of other terrorist attacks against the people of Spain. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 43. (consideration: CR S2641-2643; text as passed Senate: CR S2643; text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728-2729)
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 96 - 0. Record Vote Number: 43.(consideration: CR S2641-2643; text as passed Senate: CR S2643; text of measure as introduced: CR 3/12/2004 S2728-2729)
action_date: 2004-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of March 7 through March 13, 2004, as "National Patient Safety Awareness Week".

Bill: 108-sres-320
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL]
Introduced: 2004-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Health
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical malpractice
Quality of care
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: 
Designates the week of March 7 through 13, 2004 as National Patient Safety Awareness Week.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.

action_date: 2004-03-12
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of March 7 through 13, 2004 as National Patient Safety Awareness Week.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2757; text as passed Senate: CR S2757; text of measure as introduced: CR S2802)
action_date: 2004-03-12
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 S2757; text as passed Senate: CR S2757; text of measure as introduced: CR S2802)
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the loyal service and outstanding contributions of J. Robert Oppenheimer to the United States and calling on the Secretary of Energy to observe the 100th anniversary of Dr. Oppenheimer's birth with appropriate programs at the Department of Energy and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Bill: 108-sres-321
Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Introduced: 2004-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Energy
Energy
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Laboratories
New Mexico
Nuclear energy
Nuclear energy research
Nuclear physics
Nuclear research
Nuclear weapons
Physics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Scientists in government

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: 
Recognizes J. Robert Oppenheimer's service to the United States and his outstanding contributions to theoretical physics, the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the development of nuclear energy, and the defense and security of the United States.
 
Calls on the Secretary of Energy to observe the 100th anniversary of the birth of J. Robert Oppenheimer with appropriate ceremonies, activities, or programs at the Department of Energy and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

action_date: 2004-06-24
text: 

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

 
Recognizes J. Robert Oppenheimer's service to the United States and his outstanding contributions to theoretical physics, the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the development of nuclear energy, and the defense and security of the United States.
 
Calls on the Secretary of Energy to observe the 100th anniversary of the birth of J. Robert Oppenheimer with appropriate ceremonies, activities, or programs at the Department of Energy and the Los Alamos National Laboratory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 6/25/2004 S7496; text as passed Senate: CR 6/25/2004 S7496)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 6/25/2004 S7496; text as passed Senate: CR 6/25/2004 S7496)
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-275.
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-275.
action_date: 2004-04-28
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2802)
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2004, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 108-sres-322
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2004-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Airborne troops
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-22
text: 
Designates August 16, 2004 as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on Federal, State, and local administrators and the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2004 as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on Federal, State, and local administrators and the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2004-07-06
text: 

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

 
Designates August 16, 2004 as National Airborne Day (to recognize the airborne forces of the U.S. Armed Forces).
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on Federal, State, and local administrators and the people of the United States to observe National Airborne Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7590-7592; text as passed Senate: CR S7590-7591)
action_date: 2004-07-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7590-7592; text as passed Senate: CR S7590-7591)
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2865-2866)
action_date: 2004-03-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2866)
action_date: 2004-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize legal representation in United States of America v. Elena Ruth Sassower.

Bill: 108-sres-323
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-03-23 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
Law
Members of Congress
Senate
Subpoena
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-23
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent certain named Senators, their employees, and any other Member, officer, or employee subpoenaed in the case of United States of America v. Elena Ruth Sassower, with respect to their testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities.

action_date: 2004-03-23
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent certain named Senators, their employees, and any other Member, officer, or employee subpoenaed in the case of United States of America v. Elena Ruth Sassower, with respect to their testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3046-3047; text as passed Senate: CR S3046-3047; text of measure as introduced: CR S3003)
action_date: 2004-03-23
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 S3046-3047; text as passed Senate: CR S3046-3047; text of measure as introduced: CR S3003)
action_date: 2004-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to the extraordinary contributions resulting from the Hubble Space Telescope to scientific research and education, and to the need to reconsider future service missions to the Hubble Space Telescope.

Bill: 108-sres-324
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2004-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Astronauts
Astronomy
Federal advisory bodies
Government Operations and Politics
Maintenance and repair
Planning
Space activities
Space shuttles
Space stations
Telescopes

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: 
Recognizes the extraordinary contributions resulting from the Hubble Space Telescope to scientific research and education.
 
Recommends that the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) appoint an independent panel of expert scientists and engineers inside and outside of NASA to examine all possible options for safely carrying out the planned servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. 
 
Expresses the strong sentiment of the House of Representatives that NASA should continue all planning, preparation, and astronaut training activities for the SM-4 servicing mission without interruption until: (1) the expert panel issues its report; and (2) NASA provides a timetable of compliance with a recommendation of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report which calls for a fully autonomous capability for all missions, since such compliance will allow both a Hubble servicing mission and missions to the International Space Station to be carried out safely.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3191-3192)
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3192)
action_date: 2004-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate