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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-223
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2005-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Life insurance
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;National Life Insurance Awareness Month.&quot;

action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;National Life Insurance Awareness Month.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9316-9317; text as passed Senate: CR S9317; text of measure as introduced: CR S9309)
action_date: 2005-07-28
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 S9316-9317; text as passed Senate: CR S9317; text of measure as introduced: CR S9309)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate supporting the establishment of September as Campus Fire Safety Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-224
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Building laws
Commemorations
Emergency Management
Fire prevention
Higher education
Housing and Community Development
Smoke detectors
Special months
Student housing

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Supports the establishment of September as Campus Fire Safety Month.

Encourages administrators and municipalities across the country to provide educational programs to all students during September and throughout the school year.

Encourages administrators and municipalities to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing and take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire supression and detection systems and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9537)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of November 2005 as the "Month of Global Health".

Bill: 109-sres-225
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Families
Health
Preventive medicine
Special months
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Designates the month of November 2005 as the Month of Global Health. 
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to ensuring that children around the world receive the interventions necessary for survival as an integral component of efforts to improve global health.

action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 

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

 
Designates the month of November 2005 as the Month of Global Health. 
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to ensuring that children around the world receive the interventions necessary for survival as an integral component of efforts to improve global health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11499)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11499)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11499)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11499)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9537)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9537)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Bill: 109-sres-226
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Azerbaijan
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Election administration
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Opposition (Political science)
Parliamentary government
Political participation
Political parties
Political rights
Political violence
Right of assembly

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly. 
 
Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections. 
 
Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.
 
Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers.
 
Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9538)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution pledging continued support for international hunger relief efforts and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government should use resources and diplomatic leverage to secure food aid for countries that are in need of further assistance to prevent acute and chronic hunger.

Bill: 109-sres-227
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Developing countries
Diplomacy
Food relief
Hunger
International relief
Poverty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Encourages expanded efforts to alleviate hunger in developing countries, and pledges to support international hunger relief efforts.
 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should use financial and diplomatic resources to work with other donors to ensure that food aid programs receive all necessary funding and supplies; and (2) food aid should be provided in conjunction with measures to alleviate hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9538-9539)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it should be a goal of the United States to reduce the amount of oil projected to be imported in 2025 by 40 percent and that the President should take measures to reduce the dependence of the United States on foreign oil

Bill: 109-sres-228
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Energy conservation
Energy consumption
Energy security
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Imports
International competitiveness
Job creation
Labor and Employment
Legislation
Manufacturing industries
Petroleum

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) it should be a goal of the United States to reduce the amount of foreign oil that will be imported in 2025 by 40 percent from the amount the Energy Information Administration estimates will be imported in that year; (2) the President should take specified measures to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil by developing and implementing certain measures to reduce oil in end-uses throughout the U.S. economy; and (3) the President should report to Congress on progress made, according to the most recent edition of the Annual Energy Outlook published by the Energy Information Administration, toward the goal of reducing dependence on foreign oil imports by 2025.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9539)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of September 2005 as "National Preparedness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-229
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Emergency Management
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Designates the month of September 2005 as National Preparedness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9539-9540)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9540)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2005 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-230
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Medical research
Medical screening
Prostate cancer
Quality of care
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Designates September 2005 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Declares that it is critical to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to and the quality of health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2005 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Declares that it is critical to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to and the quality of health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9583; text as passed Senate: CR S8583; text of measure as introduced: CR S8540)
action_date: 2005-07-29
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 S9583; text as passed Senate: CR S8583; text of measure as introduced: CR S8540)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the Transitional National Assembly of Iraq to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights.

Bill: 109-sres-231
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Equality before the law
Estates (Law)
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Legislative bodies
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Political participation
Religion
Religious liberty
Right of property
Women
Women in public life
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Commends the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (2) the importance of ensuring women's rights in all legislation, with special attention to preserving women's equal rights under family, property, and inheritance laws.
 
Encourages Iraq's Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) the continued participation of women in the Iraqi National Assembly and in all levels of the government; and (2) the efforts of Iraqi women to fully participate in a democratic Iraq. 

action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 

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

 
Commends the Iraqi people's progress toward establishment of a representative democratic government. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of ensuring women in Iraq have equal rights under the law and in society; and (2) the importance of ensuring women's rights in all legislation, with special attention to preserving women's equal rights under family, property, and inheritance laws.
 
Encourages Iraq's Transitional National Assembly to adopt a constitution that grants women equal rights under the law and to work to protect such rights. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) the continued participation of women in the Iraqi National Assembly and in all levels of the government; and (2) the efforts of Iraqi women to fully participate in a democratic Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9583-9584; text as passed Senate: CR S9583-9584; text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)
action_date: 2005-07-29
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 S9583-9584; text as passed Senate: CR S9583-9584; text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to ensuring the continued effectiveness of the Act in protecting the voting rights of all citizens of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-232
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2005-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: 
Observes and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to advancing the legacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Act in protecting the voting rights of all citizens of the United States.

Encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9541)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9541)
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, commending the resiliency of the people of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery efforts.

Bill: 109-sres-233
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-09-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Floods
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina; (2) commends the resiliency and courage of the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama; and (3) commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the people of such states in the relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.

action_date: 2005-09-06
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses the condolences of the Nation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina; (2) commends the resiliency and courage of the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama; and (3) commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the people of such states in the relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 221. (consideration: CR S9630-9631; text as passed Senate: CR S9631; text of measure as introduced: CR S9691)
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 0. Record Vote Number: 221.(consideration: CR S9630-9631; text as passed Senate: CR S9631; text of measure as introduced: CR S9691)
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-234
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-09-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Law
Supreme Court justices

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 

 
Acknowledges Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's lifelong service to the United States. Commends his 33-year tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court and his many accomplishments as Chief Justice. Extends sympathy to his family and friends.

action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 

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

 

 
Acknowledges Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's lifelong service to the United States. Commends his 33-year tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court and his many accomplishments as Chief Justice. Extends sympathy to his family and friends.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 222. (consideration: CR S9707-9708; text as passed Senate: CR S9708; text of measure as introduced: CR S9737-9738)
action_date: 2005-09-07
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 - 0. Record Vote Number: 222.(consideration: CR S9707-9708; text as passed Senate: CR S9708; text of measure as introduced: CR S9737-9738)
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to permit the solicitation of donations in Senate buildings for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-sres-235
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2005-09-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Alabama
Charitable contributions
Congressional employees
Congressional office buildings
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Members of Congress
Mississippi
Nonprofit organizations
Senate
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 
Permits a Senator or employee of the Senate to: (1) solicit another Senator or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings for nonmonetary donations for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2005-09-07
text: 

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

 
Permits a Senator or employee of the Senate to: (1) solicit another Senator or employee of the Senate within Senate buildings for nonmonetary donations for the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9738; text as passed Senate: CR S9738; text of measure as introduced: CR S9738)
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9738; text as passed Senate: CR S9738; text of measure as introduced: CR S9738)
action_date: 2005-09-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-236
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2005-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Lung diseases
Medical research
Nonprofit organizations
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the work of the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis; and (2) designation of an Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.

action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the work of the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis and its partner organizations for their efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for individuals who suffer from the disease; and (2) designation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week.
 
Congratulates the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis for its efforts to educate the public about the disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5284)
action_date: 2006-05-25
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 S5284)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5283-5284)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5283-5284)
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9989)
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9989-9990)
action_date: 2005-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate