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A resolution honoring the Detroit Pistons on winning the National Basketball Association Championship on June 15, 2004.

Bill: 108-sres-380
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2004-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
Congress
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 
Congratulates the Detroit Pistons on winning the National Basketball Association World Championship on June 15, 2004, and recognizes all the players, coaches, support staff, and fans who were instrumental in this achievement.

action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Detroit Pistons on winning the National Basketball Association World Championship on June 15, 2004, and recognizes all the players, coaches, support staff, and fans who were instrumental in this achievement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6867-6869; text as passed Senate: CR S6869; text of measure as introduced: CR S6905)
action_date: 2004-06-16
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 S6867-6869; text as passed Senate: CR S6869; text of measure as introduced: CR S6905)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the accomplishments and significant contributions of Ray Charles to the world of music.

Bill: 108-sres-381
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2004-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Georgia
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 
Recognizes Ray Charles as one of the greatest American musicians of all time and honors him for his contributions to music, culture, community, and the United States.
 
Offers its appreciation to Ray Charles for sharing his musical gifts with the world.
 
Extends deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Ray Charles.

action_date: 2004-06-16
text: 

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

 

 
Recognizes Ray Charles as one of the greatest American musicians of all time and honors him for his contributions to music, culture, community, and the United States.
 
Offers its appreciation to Ray Charles for sharing his musical gifts with the world.
 
Extends deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Ray Charles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6907-6908; text as passed Senate: CR S6908; text of measure as introduced: CR S6905)
action_date: 2004-06-16
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 S6907-6908; text as passed Senate: CR S6908; text of measure as introduced: CR S6905)
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

Bill: 108-sres-382
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congressional sessions
Photography
Senate
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: 
Suspends specified provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on June 22, 2004.

action_date: 2004-06-17
text: 

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

 
Suspends specified provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on June 22, 2004.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 6/18/2004 S7027-7028; text as passed Senate: CR 6/18/2004  S7028; text of measure as introduced: CR 6/18/2004 S7023)
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 6/18/2004 S7027-7028; text as passed Senate: CR 6/18/2004  S7028; text of measure as introduced: CR 6/18/2004 S7023)
action_date: 2004-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the National Hockey League Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 108-sres-383
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2004-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Florida
Hockey
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 

 
Commends the Tampa Bay Lightning National Hockey League team for winning the 2004 Stanley Cup.
 
Recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in assisting the team to win the Stanley Cup and invites them to the Capitol Building to be honored.

action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 

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

 
Commends the Tampa Bay Lightning National Hockey League team for winning the 2004 Stanley Cup.
 
Recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in assisting the team to win the Stanley Cup and invites them to the Capitol Building to be honored.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7059; text as passed Senate: CR S7059; text of measure as introduced:  CR S7055-7056)
action_date: 2004-06-18
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 S7059; text as passed Senate: CR S7059; text of measure as introduced:  CR S7055-7056)
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7056)
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the development of self-government in Kosovo.

Bill: 108-sres-384
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2004-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arrest
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Displaced persons
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Ethnic relations
Europe
Foreign leaders
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
International cooperation
Kosovo
Law
Minorities
Montenegro
NATO military forces
Peace negotiations
Peacekeeping forces
Prosecution
Refugees
Repatriation
Right of property
Right to travel
Rule of law
Serbia
United Nations
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should: (1) intensify efforts to help Kosovo achieve the &quot;Standards&quot;, as set out by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in Kosovo and as further elaborated in the UNMIK (the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo), to bring about a stable, multiethnic, and democratic society in Kosovo; (2) further encourage Kosovo to become a factor for stability in the region by having good relations with its neighbors, and in particular, by engaging in dialogue with Belgrade; (3) encourage Belgrade to support the standards implementation process in Kosovo; (4) enhance efforts to provide support to KFOR (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led international security force in Kosovo), and to call upon the PISG (Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo) to ensure the security and freedom of movement for all the people of Kosovo, and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons; (5) urge all people in Kosovo to reject ethnic violence; (6) promote steps to develop the Kosovo economy through strengthened cooperation with the South Central Europe region and Euro-Atlantic institutions; and (7) call upon the leaders of the PISG, and upon the leaders of all political parties and communities of Kosovo to enhance their cooperation with UNMIK, KFOR, and the international community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056-7057)
action_date: 2004-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Bill: 108-sres-385
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2004-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Discrimination in education
Discrimination in employment
Discrimination in public facilities
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Legislation
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Religion
Religious liberty
Sex discrimination
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and commends all persons whose support and efforts led to passage of such Act.

action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and commends all persons whose support and efforts led to passage of such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7113-7114; text as passed Senate: CR S7114; text of measure as introduced: CR S7111)
action_date: 2004-06-21
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 S7113-7114; text as passed Senate: CR S7114; text of measure as introduced: CR S7111)
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of June 21, 1964, the day civil rights organizers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner gave their lives in the struggle to guarantee the right to vote for every citizen of the United States, and encouraging all Americans to observe the anniversary of the deaths of the 3 men by committing themselves to ensuring equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal justice for all people.

Bill: 108-sres-386
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2004-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Murder
Racial discrimination
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of June 21, 1964, the day civil rights organizers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner gave their lives.
 
Encourages all people of the United States to observe the anniversary of the deaths of the three men by committing themselves to the fundamental principles of freedom, equality, and democracy.

action_date: 2004-06-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of June 21, 1964, the day civil rights organizers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner gave their lives.
 
Encourages all people of the United States to observe the anniversary of the deaths of the three men by committing themselves to the fundamental principles of freedom, equality, and democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7113-7114; text as passed Senate: CR S7114; text of measure as introduced: CR S7111)
action_date: 2004-06-21
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 S7113-7114; text as passed Senate: CR S7114; text of measure as introduced: CR S7111)
action_date: 2004-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

Bill: 108-sres-387
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2004-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Legislation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Wilderness areas

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Wilderness Act on September 3, 1964.
 
Recognizes and applauds the extraordinary work of the individuals and organizations involved in building the National Wilderness Preservation System.
 
Expresses gratitude for the tremendous asset the United States has been able to pass along as a gift to future people of the United States.

action_date: 2004-12-08
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Wilderness Act on September 3, 1964.
 
Recognizes and applauds the extraordinary work of the individuals and organizations involved in building the National Wilderness Preservation System.
 
Expresses gratitude for the tremendous asset the United States has been able to pass along as a gift to future people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12018-12019)
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-12-08
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-09-29
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-748.
action_date: 2004-09-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9774-9775)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7193-7194)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7194)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of The Pennsylvania State University.

Bill: 108-sres-388
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2004-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural colleges
Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Colleges
Education
Higher education
Pennsylvania
Public schools

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: 
Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of The Pennsylvania State University and congratulates its faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends on the occasion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7195)
action_date: 2004-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to prostate cancer information.

Bill: 108-sres-389
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2004-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Chemotherapy
Communication in medicine
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Hormones
Medical screening
Medical tests
Prostate cancer
Radiotherapy
Surgery

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: 
Commends national and community organizations and health care providers for supplying information concerning the importance of screening for prostate cancer and the treatment options. Declares that the Federal Government and the States should ensure that health care providers supply patients with appropriate information and tools necessary to receive readily understandable information about all medically efficacious screening and treatments for prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-10-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S11018)
action_date: 2004-10-10
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 S11018)
action_date: 2004-10-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11017-11019)
action_date: 2004-10-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11017-11019)
action_date: 2004-09-22
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/24/2004 S7325)
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 6/24/2004 S7325-7326)
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 9, 2004, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day".

Bill: 108-sres-390
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2004-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Fetal alcohol syndrome
Health
Health education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: 
Designates September 9, 2004, as National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day.

action_date: 2004-06-23
text: 

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

 
Designates September 9, 2004, as National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 6/24/2004 S7346-7347; text as passed Senate: CR 6/24/2004 S7347; text of measure as introduced: CR 6/24/2004 S7326)
action_date: 2004-06-23
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 6/24/2004 S7346-7347; text as passed Senate: CR 6/24/2004 S7347; text of measure as introduced: CR 6/24/2004 S7326)
action_date: 2004-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the second week of December 2004 as "Conversations Before the Crisis Week".

Bill: 108-sres-391
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2004-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Communication in medicine
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Health education
Living wills
Special weeks
Terminal care

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: 
Designates the second week of December 2004 as &quot;Conversations Before the Crisis Week&quot;. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7483)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 6/25/2004 S7483-7484)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of United States policy for a Middle East peace process.

Bill: 108-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2004-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Boundaries
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
EBB Terrorism
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Military withdrawal
Palestinians
Peace
Refugees
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) endorses the principles and practices of U.S. policy in the Middle East and ongoing actions toward realizing the vision of an Israeli and a Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security; and (2) supports efforts to continue working with others in the international community to build the capacity and will of Palestinian institutions to fight terrorism and prevent the areas from which Israel has withdrawn from posing a threat to the security of Israel. 

action_date: 2004-06-24
text: 

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

 
States that the Senate: (1) endorses the principles and practices of U.S. policy in the Middle East and ongoing actions toward realizing the vision of an Israeli and a Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security; and (2) supports efforts to continue working with others in the international community to build the capacity and will of Palestinian institutions to fight terrorism and prevent the areas from which Israel has withdrawn from posing a threat to the security of Israel. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 3. Record Vote Number: 151. (consideration: CR S7395-7397; text as passed Senate: CR S7396; text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7485)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 3. Record Vote Number: 151.(consideration: CR S7395-7397; text as passed Senate: CR S7396; text of measure as introduced: CR 6/25/2004 S7485)
action_date: 2004-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate