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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Blue Star Service Banner and the Gold Star.

Bill: 108-sconres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]
Introduced: 2003-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Mass media
Military dependents
Military personnel
Science, Technology, Communications
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Honors, and calls on all Americans to honor, the men and women of the U.S. armed forces and their families.
Encourages those families to proudly display the Blue Star Service Banner (symbolizing military service of a family member) or, if a family member has died during such service, the Gold Star.
Calls upon the media to recognize the importance and symbolism of the Banner.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on April 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors, and calls on all Americans to honor, the men and women of the U.S. armed forces and their families.
Encourages those families to proudly display the Blue Star Service Banner (symbolizing military service of a family member) or, if a family member has died during such service, the Gold Star.
Calls upon the media to recognize the importance and symbolism of the Banner.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5394-5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5387)
action_date: 2003-04-11
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 S5394-5395; text as passed Senate: CR S5395; text of measure as introduced: CR S5387)
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing support for the celebration of Patriot's Day and honoring the Nation's first patriots.

Bill: 108-sconres-37
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2003-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: American Revolution
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Patriotism
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Expresses support for the annual celebration of Patriot's Day on April 19.
Recognizes the dedication to freedom demonstrated by the Nation's first patriots during the earliest days of the Battle for Independence in April 1775. Honors those first patriots who lost their lives in defense of liberty and freedom.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since being introduced in the Senate on April 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the annual celebration of Patriot's Day on April 19.
Recognizes the dedication to freedom demonstrated by the Nation's first patriots during the earliest days of the Battle for Independence in April 1775. Honors those first patriots who lost their lives in defense of liberty and freedom.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5391-5392; text as passed Senate: CR S5391-5392; text of measure as introduced: CR S5387)
action_date: 2003-04-11
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 S5391-5392; text as passed Senate: CR S5391-5392; text of measure as introduced: CR S5387)
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 108-sconres-38
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2003-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Provides for a recess or an adjournment of: (1) the Senate on April 11 or 12, 2003, until April 28, 2003, or until Members are notified to reassemble; and (2) the House on any legislative day from April 12, 2003, through April 18, 2003, until April 29, 2003, or until Members are notified to reassemble.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on April 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Provides for a recess or an adjournment of: (1) the Senate on April 11 or 12, 2003, until April 28, 2003, or until Members are notified to reassemble; and (2) the House on any legislative day from April 12, 2003, through April 18, 2003, until April 29, 2003, or until Members are notified to reassemble.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text:  CR H3404)
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text:  CR H3404)
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration:  CR H3404)
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-04-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5397; text as passed Senate: CR S5397; text of measure as introduced: CR S5388)
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5397; text as passed Senate: CR S5397; text of measure as introduced: CR S5388)
action_date: 2003-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of St. Tammany Day on May 1, 2003, as a national day of recognition for Tamanend and the values he represented.

Bill: 108-sconres-39
Sponsor: Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2003-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
History
Louisiana
Minorities
Native Americans
Religion
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of St. Tammany Day as a national day of recognition for Amerindian Tamanend (a sachem of the Lenni Lenape) and the values he represented.
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on April 29, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of St. Tammany Day as a national day of recognition for Amerindian Tamanend (a sachem of the Lenni Lenape) and the values he represented.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5497; text as passed Senate: CR S5497; text of measure as introduced: CR S5497)
action_date: 2003-04-29
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 S5497; text as passed Senate: CR S5497; text of measure as introduced: CR S5497)
action_date: 2003-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution designating August 7, 2003, as "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

Bill: 108-sconres-40
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2003-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Special days
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Designates August 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day (to demonstrate support for the Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit).
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: 

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

 
Designates August 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day (to demonstrate support for the Order of the Purple Heart for Military Support). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S9987; text as passed Senate:  CR S9987)
action_date: 2003-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S9987; text as passed Senate:  CR S9987)
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2003-07-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5613)
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution directing Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans.

Bill: 108-sconres-41
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2003-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Comprehensive health care
Congress
Cost effectiveness
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Health facilities
Health insurance
Health insurance continuation
Housing and Community Development
Legislation
Long-term care
Long-term care insurance
Medical economics
Medical personnel
Medically uninsured
Mental health services
Patients' rights
Preventive medicine
Quality of care
Rural health
Urban affairs
Urban areas

Summary:
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Directs Congress to enact legislation by October 2005 to guarantee that every person in the United States, regardless of income, age, or employment or health status, has access to health care that: (1) is affordable and that removes financial barriers to needed care; (2) is as cost efficient as possible; (3) provides comprehensive benefits; (4) promotes prevention and early intervention; (5) includes parity for mental health and other services; (6) eliminates disparities in access to quality health care; (7) addresses the needs of people with special health care needs and underserved populations in rural and urban areas; (8) promotes quality and better health outcomes; (9) addresses the need to have adequate numbers of qualified health care practitioners; (10) provides adequate and timely payments; (11) fosters a strong network of health care facilities; (12) ensures continuity of coverage and continuity of care; (13) maximizes consumer choice of health care providers and practitioners; and (14) is easy for patients, providers, and practitioners to use and reduces paperwork.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5613-5614)
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5614)
action_date: 2003-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok Tong, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing gratitude to the Government of Singapore for its strong cooperation with the United States in the campaign against terrorism, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.

Bill: 108-sconres-42
Sponsor: Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]
Introduced: 2003-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
EBB Terrorism
East Asia
Foreign leaders
International cooperation
September 11, 2001
Singapore
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok Tong, to the United States.
 
Expresses the gratitude of Congress to the Government of Singapore for its expressions of sympathy and support after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and its demonstrated willingness to fully cooperate with the United States in the global campaign against terrorism.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.

action_date: 2003-05-06
text: 

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

 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok Tong, to the United States.
 
Expresses the gratitude of Congress to the Government of Singapore for its expressions of sympathy and support after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and its demonstrated willingness to fully cooperate with the United States in the global campaign against terrorism.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-05-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5791-5792; text as passed Senate: CR S5791; text of measure as introduced: CR S5789)
action_date: 2003-05-06
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 S5791-5792; text as passed Senate: CR S5791; text of measure as introduced: CR S5789)
action_date: 2003-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to our Nation.

Bill: 108-sconres-44
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2003-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Asian American ethnic groups
Congress
Congressional tributes
Indigenous peoples
Minorities
Pacific Islanders
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Asian Pacific Heritage Month and recognizes the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States.

action_date: 2003-05-19
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of Asian Pacific Heritage Month and recognizes the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-05-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text:  CR S6638)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text:  CR S6638)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration:  CR S6637-6638)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration:  CR S6637-6638)
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6264)
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6264-6265)
action_date: 2003-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing appreciation to the Government of Kuwait for the medical assistance it provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for the additional humanitarian aid provided by the Government and people of Kuwait, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sconres-45
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2003-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Burns
Child health
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Families
Health
Infrastructure
International relief
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Kuwait
Middle East and North Africa
Orphans
Rehabilitation of the disabled
War casualties
War relief
Water Resources Development
Water supply
Wounds

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: 
Expresses gratitude and commends the Government of Kuwait for its magnanimity in receiving Ali Ismaeel Abbas (who suffered severe burns and lost both arms on March 29, 2003), for providing Ali life-saving medical care and undertaking to provide for his long-term recuperation and rehabilitation, and for providing medical assistance, water, and other humanitarian aid to its neighbors.
 
Expresses confidence that such humanitarian action will not only help heal the wounds of Ali, but will also restore comity between Kuwait and Iraq and within the region and deepen the friendship between the Kuwaiti peoples and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S6633)
action_date: 2003-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the outstanding efforts of the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II from December 25, 1941, to April 1, 1946.

Bill: 108-sconres-47
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2003-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil-military relations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Food service
History
Nebraska
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Recognizes the outstanding efforts of the individuals and communities involved with the North Platte Canteen to dispense food and good cheer to the approximately six million members of the U.S. armed forces who traveled through North Platte, Nebraska, on troop trains from December 25, 1941, to April1, 1946, during World War II.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S7160)
action_date: 2003-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution designating the week of June 9, 2003, as National Oceans Week and urging the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate recognition, programs, ceremonies, and activities to further ocean literacy, education, and exploration.

Bill: 108-sconres-49
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2003-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Ocean
Special weeks
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Designates the week of June 9, 2003, as National Oceans Week.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced on June 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the week of June 9, 2003, as National Oceans Week.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-06-10
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7558-7559)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7558-7559)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7558-7559)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7558-7559)
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7404)
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National Truck Safety Month to raise public awareness about the contributions, responsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the Nation's highways safer.

Bill: 108-sconres-50
Sponsor: Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO]
Introduced: 2003-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Special months
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works
Truck drivers
Trucks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Calls for the establishment of a National Truck Safety Month to raise public awareness about the contributions, responsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the Nation's highways safer.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7556)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes.

Bill: 108-sconres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Introduced: 2003-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Commends Medgar Wiley Evers (a pioneer in the fight for racial justice) and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams (the first female to chair the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) for their lives and accomplishments.
Designates June 9 through 16, 2003, as the Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7556)
action_date: 2003-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate