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A resolution expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Algeria on May 21, 2003.

Bill: 108-sres-198
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2003-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Algeria
Congress
Congressional tributes
Earthquakes
Emergency Management
Families
International agencies
International relief
Middle East and North Africa
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: 
Expresses: (1) condolences to the people of Algeria and particularly to the families of the victims and the survivors for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the earthquake that struck Algeria on May 21, 2003; (2) support for the people and to the Government of Algeria as they continue their efforts to rebuild their cities and their lives; and (3) support for humanitarian assistance provided by the United States Agency for International Development and other American and international relief organizations.
 
Recognizes the important role that is being performed by the United States and the international community in providing assistance to alleviate the suffering of the people of Algeria. 
Encourages a continued commitment by the United States and other countries and international organizations to the rebuilding of the earthquake-affected areas in Algeria.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9737)
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9737)
action_date: 2003-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending John E. Dolibois for dedication to his country, contributions to global education, and more than a half century of service to humanity.

Bill: 108-sres-199
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2003-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crimes against humanity
Education
Higher education
International Affairs
International courts
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
War crimes
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: 
Commends and appreciates John E. Dolibois for his lifetime of service and achievements in global education, understanding, and diplomacy for this country and the world community.

action_date: 2003-09-30
text: 

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

 
Commends and appreciates John E. Dolibois for his lifetime of service and achievements in global education, understanding, and diplomacy for this country and the world community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12205-12206)
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S12205-12206)
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12205-12206)
action_date: 2003-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12205-12206)
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2003-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should adopt a conference agreement on the child tax credit and on tax relief for military personnel.

Bill: 108-sres-200
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Costs
Families
Income tax
Legislative procedure
Military dependents
Military personnel
Tax credits
Tax refunds

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the committee of conference between the Senate and House of Representatives on H.R. 1308 should agree to a conference report before the August recess; (2) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain the provisions in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1308 concerning the refundability of the child tax credit; (3) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain the provisions in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1308 concerning the availability of the child tax credit for military families; (4) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain the provisions in the Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003; and (5) any conference report on H.R. 1308 should contain provisions to fully offset its cost.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9976)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of September 2003 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 108-sres-201
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2003-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Government publications
Government publicity
Health
Medical screening
Prostate cancer
Quality of care
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: 
Designates the month of September 2003 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Declares that the Federal Government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about the importance of screening methods and treatment of prostate cancer; (2) increase research funding that is commensurate with the burden of the disease so that the causes of, and improved screening, treatments, and a cure for, prostate cancer may be discovered; and (3) continue to consider ways for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer. 
Requests the President to call upon Americans, interested groups, and affected persons to promote awareness of prostate cancer, to take an active role in ending the devastating effects of prostate cancer on individuals, their families, and the economy, and to observe the month of September 2003 with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Legislative actions:
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; text of measure as introduced: CR S9977)
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; text of measure as introduced: CR S9977)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the genocidal Ukraine Famine of 1932-33.

Bill: 108-sres-202
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2003-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Europe
Famines
Former Soviet states
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
International Affairs
Ukraine
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the millions of innocent victims of the Soviet-engineered Ukraine Famine of 1932-33 should be solemnly remembered and honored on the 70th anniversary of the famine; (2) it condemns the callous disregard for human life, human rights, and manifestations of national identity that characterized the Stalinist policies that caused the Ukraine Famine; (3) it supports the efforts of the Government of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament) to publicly acknowledge and call greater international attention to the Ukraine Famine; and (4) an independent, democratic Ukraine, in which respect for the dignity of human beings is the cornerstone, offers the best guarantee that atrocities such as the Ukraine Famine never beset the Ukrainian people again.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10071)
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10071-10072)
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Vance Hartke, former United States Senator for the State of Indiana.

Bill: 108-sres-203
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2003-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Indiana
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the death of Honorable Vance Hartke, formerly a Senator from Indiana.

action_date: 2003-07-28
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 Honorable Vance Hartke, formerly a Senator from Indiana.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10076; text as passed Senate: CR S10076; text of measure as introduced: CR S10072)
action_date: 2003-07-28
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 S10076; text as passed Senate: CR S10076; text of measure as introduced: CR S10072)
action_date: 2003-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2003, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.

Bill: 108-sres-204
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2003-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-29
text: Calls for the President to designate the week of November 9-15, 2003, as National Veterans Awareness Week to emphasize educational programs for elementary and secondary school students regarding the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: 

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

 
Calls for the President to designate the week of November 9-15, 2003, as National Veterans Awareness Week to emphasize educational programs for elementary and secondary school students regarding the contributions and sacrifices of veterans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2003 S10867-10868; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2003 S10868)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/1/2003 S10867-10868; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2003 S10868)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10153)
action_date: 2003-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10153-10154)
action_date: 2003-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued on the subject of autism awareness.

Bill: 108-sres-205
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2003-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autism
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-30
text: 
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the Postal Service to issue, a commemorative postage stamp on the subject of autism awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10296)
action_date: 2003-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Dr. William R. ("Bill") Bright and commending his life as an example to succeeding generations.

Bill: 108-sres-206
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2003-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Christianity
Clergy
Congress
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-30
text: 
Honors the memory of Dr. William R. Bright (founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and the Global Pastors Network). Expresses condolences to his wife (Vonette Zachary Bright), their grandchildren, their sons (Zac and Brad), and their wives (Terry and Katherine).

action_date: 2003-07-30
text: 

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

 
Honors the memory of Dr. William R. Bright (founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and the Global Pastors Network). Expresses condolences to his wife (Vonette Zachary Bright), their grandchildren, their sons (Zac and Brad), and their wives (Terry and Katherine).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 7/31/2003 S10451-10452; text as passed Senate: CR 7/31/2003 S10452; text of measure as introduced: CR 7/31/2003 S10296-10297)
action_date: 2003-07-30
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 7/31/2003 S10451-10452; text as passed Senate: CR 7/31/2003 S10452; text of measure as introduced: CR 7/31/2003 S10296-10297)
action_date: 2003-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that it is not in order in a committee to ask questions regarding a presidential nominee's religious affiliation.

Bill: 108-sres-207
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2003-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional committees
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential appointments
Religion
Religious liberty
Senate
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: 
Amends rule XXVI (Committee procedure) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that in any proceeding of a committee considering a nomination made by the President of the United States to the Senate, it shall not be in order to ask any question of the nominee relating to his or her religious affiliation.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of improving American defenses against the spread of infectious diseases.

Bill: 108-sres-208
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2003-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Communicable diseases
Epidemics
Epidemiology
International Affairs
International cooperation
Medical education
Preventive medicine
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) field epidemiology training programs and related epidemic services and global surveillance programs should receive full support; (2) the President should require an annual national intelligence estimate on the global infectious disease threat and its implications for the United States; (3) the President should propose that the G-8 develop a foreign epidemiological specialists training program in the developing world; and (4) the international community should increase funding for the World Health Organization's (WHO) global disease surveillance capability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-09-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9027)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10687)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10687-10688)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring Woodstock, Vermont, native Hiram Powers for his extraordinary and enduring contributions to American sculpture.

Bill: 108-sres-209
Sponsor: Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT]
Introduced: 2003-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Sculpture
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: 
Recognizes Hiram Powers (a native of Woodstock, Vermont, who was commissioned by Congress to execute the statues of John Marshall, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson that stand today in the United States Capitol) for his enduring contributions to American sculpture.

action_date: 2003-09-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Hiram Powers (a native of Woodstock, Vermont, who was commissioned by Congress to execute the statues of John Marshall, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson that stand today in the United States Capitol) for his enduring contributions to American sculpture.

action_date: 2003-09-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Hiram Powers (a native of Woodstock, Vermont, who was commissioned by Congress to execute the statues of John Marshall, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson that stand today in the United States Capitol) for his enduring contributions to American sculpture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12024-12025;  text as passed Senate: CR S12024-12025)
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12024-12025;  text as passed Senate: CR S12024-12025)
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-09-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10688)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10688-10689)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that supporting a balance between work and personal life is in the best interest of national worker productivity, and that the President should issue a proclamation designating October of 2003 as "National Work and Family Month".

Bill: 108-sres-210
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2003-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Labor and Employment
Quality of life
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) reducing the conflict between work and family life should be a national priority; and (2) October should be designated as National Work and Family Month.

action_date: 2003-09-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) reducing the conflict between work and family life should be a national priority; and (2) October 2003 should be designated as National Work and Family Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/9/2003 S11260)
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/9/2003 S11260)
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11172)
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-09-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10689)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10689-10690)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the temporary entry provisions in the Chile and Singapore Free Trade Agreements.

Bill: 108-sres-211
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2003-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Chile
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latin America
Singapore

Summary:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that trade agreements are not the appropriate vehicle for enacting immigration-related laws or modifying current immigration policy and that future trade agreements to which the United States is a party and the legislation implementing them should not contain immigration-related provisions.

action_date: 2003-07-31
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 trade agreements are not the appropriate vehicle for enacting immigration-related laws or modifying current immigration policy and that future trade agreements to which the United States is a party and the legislation implementing them should not contain immigration-related provisions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2003 S10589; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2003 S10589; text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10690)
action_date: 2003-07-31
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 8/1/2003 S10589; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2003 S10589; text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10690)
action_date: 2003-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate