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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

Bill: 108-sres-302
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2004-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
EBB Terrorism
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should not legitimize or support the elections in Iran scheduled to take place on February 20, 2004, as such elections stifle the growth of the genuine deomocratic forces in Iran and do not serve the national security interest of the United States; (2) the support provided by the United States to Iran should be provided to the people of Iran, and not to any political figure who supports the preservation of the current regime; and (3) the policy of the United States should be to seek a genuine democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the people of Iran, will abandon terrorism, will protect human rights, and will live in peace and security with the international community. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1311)
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Carroll College Fighting Saints football team for winning the 2003 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national football championship game.

Bill: 108-sres-303
Sponsor: Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]
Introduced: 2004-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Montana
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: 
Commends the Carroll College Fighting Saints football team for winning the 2003 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national football championship game and recognizes the achievements of all of the players, coaches, support staff, and fans who were instrumental in helping Carroll College during the 2003 season.

action_date: 2004-02-12
text: 

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

 
Commends the Carroll College Fighting Saints football team for winning the 2003 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national football championship game and recognizes the achievements of all of the players, coaches, support staff, and fans who were instrumental in helping Carroll College during the 2003 season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1401-1402; text as passed Senate: CR S1402; text of measure as introduced: CR S1311)
action_date: 2004-02-12
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 S1401-1402; text as passed Senate: CR S1402; text of measure as introduced: CR S1311)
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should not support the February 20, 2004, elections in Iran and that the United States should advocate democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the Iranian people and will abandon terrorism.

Bill: 108-sres-304
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2004-02-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
EBB Terrorism
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should not support the elections in Iran scheduled to take place on February 20, 2004, as such elections stifle the growth of the democratic forces in Iran and do not serve the national security interest of the United States; (2) the support provided by the United States to Iran should be provided to the people of Iran; and (3) the policy of the United States should be to advocate a democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the people of Iran, will abandon terrorism, will protect human rights, and will live in peace and security with the international community. 

action_date: 2004-02-12
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) the United States should not support the elections in Iran scheduled to take place on February 20, 2004, as such elections stifle the growth of the democratic forces in Iran and do not serve the national security interest of the United States; (2) the support provided by the United States to Iran should be provided to the people of Iran; and (3) the policy of the United States should be to advocate a democratic government in Iran that will restore freedom to the people of Iran, will abandon terrorism, will protect human rights, and will live in peace and security with the international community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1415; text as passed Senate: CR S1415; text of measure as introduced: CR S1311-1312)
action_date: 2004-02-12
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 S1415; text as passed Senate: CR S1415; text of measure as introduced: CR S1311-1312)
action_date: 2004-02-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 14, 2004, as "National Donor Day".

Bill: 108-sres-305
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2004-02-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blood banks
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Health
Special days
Tissue banks

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-23
text: Designates February 14, 2004, as National Donor Day. Supports the goals and ideals of National Donor Day. Urges everyone to learn about the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donations and to discuss such donations with their families and friends.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1461)
action_date: 2004-02-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2, 2004, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 108-sres-306
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2004-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Books
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Parent and child
Reading
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-02-27
text: 
Designates March 2, 2004 as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to read. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2004-03-01
text: 

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

 
 Designates March 2, 2004 as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to read. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S1936)
action_date: 2004-03-01
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 S1936)
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1936)
action_date: 2004-03-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1936)
action_date: 2004-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1896)
action_date: 2004-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the county of Cumberland, North Carolina, its municipalities and community partners as they celebrate the 250th year of the existence of Cumberland County.

Bill: 108-sres-307
Sponsor: Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC]
Introduced: 2004-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
County politics and government
Government Operations and Politics
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: 
Honors the county of Cumberland, North Carolina, its municipalities, and other community partners for Cumberland County's 250th Anniversary Celebration.

action_date: 2004-03-12
text: 
Commemorates the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the county of Cumberland, North Carolina, its municipalities, and other community partners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2823-2824)
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2823-2824)
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S2823-2824)
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2005-2006)
action_date: 2004-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2004, as "Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy".

Bill: 108-sres-308
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2004-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
International Affairs
Sovereignty
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: 
Designates March 25, 2004, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. 

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 25, 2004, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2461)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2461)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2461)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2461)
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S2109-2110)
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning March 14, 2004 as "National Safe Place Week".

Bill: 108-sres-309
Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2004-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Child welfare
Families
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: 
Proclaims the week of March 14 through March 20, 2004 as National Safe Place Week. Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and interested groups to promote awareness of and volunteer involvement in the Safe Place Program and to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies 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.)

 
Proclaims the week of March 14 through March 20, 2004, as National Safe Place Week. Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and interested groups to promote awareness of and volunteer involvement in the Safe Place Program and to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S2758)
action_date: 2004-03-12
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 S2758)
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2757-2758)
action_date: 2004-03-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2757-2758)
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S2110)
action_date: 2004-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as law enforcement officers.

Bill: 108-sres-310
Sponsor: Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Disabled
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Law enforcement officers
Police
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Recognizes May 15, 2004, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
 


action_date: 2004-04-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 15, 2004 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.

action_date: 2004-04-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes May 15, 2004, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-04-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4380; text as passed Senate: CR S4380)
action_date: 2004-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4380; text as passed Senate: CR S4380)
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 475.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2004-04-22
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2233-2234)
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thadeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sres-311
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Catholic Church
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Detention of persons
Due process of law
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Freedom of association
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Most favored nation principle
Normal trade relations
Political prisoners
Religion
Religious liberty
Right to travel
Trade agreements
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
States that the Senate: (1) condemns the detention of Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; (2) condemns the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam; and (3) urges the Government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions for the broader relationship with the United States, including the United States-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement. 
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Father Ly a top concern; (2) reiterate its deep concern regarding the violation of Father Ly's and other prisoners' human rights; and (3) make it clear to the Government of Vietnam that the religious or political detention and human rights violations of Father Ly and other persons create obstacles to improved bilateral relations with the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2235)
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the bravery of the initial responders in the Baltimore Harbor water taxi accident of March 6, 2004.

Bill: 108-sres-312
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2004-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces reserves
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Fire fighters
Health
Marine safety
Maryland
Navy
Paramedical personnel
Passenger ships
Rescue work
Transportation and Public Works
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 
Pays tribute to the victims of the March 6, 2004 water taxi accident in Baltimore Harbor and expresses condolences to their families. Commends the initial responders to the accident for their bravery in rescuing passengers and their demonstrated commitment to saving lives.

action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 

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

 
Pays tribute to the victims of the March 6, 2004 water taxi accident in Baltimore Harbor and expresses condolences to their families. Commends the initial responders to the accident for their bravery in rescuing passengers and their demonstrated commitment to saving lives.


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 S2403-2404; text as passed Senate: CR S2403; text of measure as introduced: CR S2448)
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 S2403-2404; text as passed Senate: CR S2403; text of measure as introduced: CR S2448)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution

Bill: 108-sres-313
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2004-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Cultural relations
Data banks
Education
Educational exchanges
Electronic government information
Elementary and secondary education
Exchange of persons programs
Exhibitions
Foreign students
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Higher education
Immigrants
Immigration
International education
Internet
Language and languages
Refugees
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: 
People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Senate encouraging the active engagement of Americans in world affairs and urging the Secretary of State to coordinate with implementing partners in creating an online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2448-2449)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2449-2450)
action_date: 2004-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate