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A resolution honoring the life of and expressing the condolences of the Senate on the passing of Dr. Richard Errett Smalley.

Bill: 109-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2005-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Nanotechnology
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 
Declares that the Senate honors the life and accomplishments of Dr. Richard Errett Smalley, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and expresses its condolences on his passing.

action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate honors the life and accomplishments of Dr. Richard Errett Smalley, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and expresses its condolences on his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12280; text as passed Senate: CR S12280; text of measure as introduced: CR S12252-12253)
action_date: 2005-11-02
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 S12280; text as passed Senate: CR S12280; text of measure as introduced: CR S12252-12253)
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution marking the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Bill: 109-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2005-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Ex-Members of Congress
Islands
National lakeshores
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Senate
Water Resources Development
Wilderness areas
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 
Recognizes the Honorable Gaylord Nelson's environmental legacy and celebrates the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness within the Apostle Islands (Wisconsin) National Lakeshore.

action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the Honorable Gaylord Nelson's environmental legacy and celebrates the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness within the Apostle Islands (Wisconsin) National Lakeshore. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12280-12281; text as passed Senate: CR S12281; text of measure as introduced: CR S12253)
action_date: 2005-11-02
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 S12280-12281; text as passed Senate: CR S12281; text of measure as introduced: CR S12253)
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Thursday, November 17, 2005, as "Feed America Thursday".

Bill: 109-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2005-11-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Charitable contributions
Food relief
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 
Designates Thursday, November 17, 2005, as Feed America Thursday. 
 
Requests the President to call on Americans to sacrifice two meals that day and to donate the money not spent to religious or charitable organizations to feed the hungry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12358)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12358)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express support for the goals of National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 109-sres-299
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2005-11-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Adoption
Families
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 
Recognizes November 2005 as National Adoption Month.

action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 

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

Recognizes November 2005 as National Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12372; text as passed Senate: CR S12372; text of measure as introduced: CR S12358)
action_date: 2005-11-03
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 S12372; text as passed Senate: CR S12372; text of measure as introduced: CR S12358)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Henry Ku'ualoha Giugni, former Sergeant-at-Arms of the United States Senate.

Bill: 109-sres-300
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-11-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional officers
Congressional tributes
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Henry Giugni, former Sergeant-at-Arms of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 3, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Henry Giugni.
 

 

action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Henry Giugni, former Sergeant-at-Arms of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on November 3, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Henry Giugni.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12372-12373; text as passed Senate: CR S12373; text of measure as introduced: CR S12359)
action_date: 2005-11-03
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 S12372-12373; text as passed Senate: CR S12373; text of measure as introduced: CR S12359)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.

Bill: 109-sres-301
Sponsor: Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI]
Introduced: 2005-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Anniversaries
Birds
Environmental Protection
Environmental protection groups
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.

action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.

action_date: 2006-07-11
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the National Audubon Society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7357; text as passed Senate: CR S7357)
action_date: 2006-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7357; text as passed Senate: CR S7357)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12534-12535)
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12535)
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the impact of medicaid reconciliation legislation on the health and well-being of children.

Bill: 109-sres-302
Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Budget reconciliation
Case management
Child health
Coinsurance
Congress
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Finance and Financial Sector
Foster home care
Health insurance
Insurance premiums
Legislation
Medicaid
Medical savings accounts
Poor children
Social Welfare
Welfare eligibility

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the conferees for any budget reconciliation bill of the 109th Congress shall not report a reconciliation bill that would: (1) allow States to reduce coverage for medically necessary health care for poor or low-income children or impose premiums, deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance on them; (2) reduce coverage of, or payment for, medical case management services under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act for children in foster care, including targeted case management services; or (3) allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake any Health Opportunity Account demonstrations involving such children. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12689-12690)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12690-12692)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the Government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the Ken Saro-Wiwa case, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-303
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Business ethics
Capital punishment
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Compensation (Law)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Dissenters
Due process of law
Energy
Environmental Protection
Firearms
Human rights
Judicial review
Law
Military training
Nigeria
Petroleum industry
Political persecution
Standards
United Nations
Water Resources Development
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Urges the government of Nigeria to conduct a thorough judicial review of the trial of the Ogoni 9 and to provide just compensation to the survivors of the Ogoni 9 if a miscarriage of justice is found.
 
 Urges the government of Nigeria, international donors, and international oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to increase assistance to improve the lives of the Ogoni and other affected communities and for pollution abatement and cleanup in the Niger Delta region.
 
Urges the government of Nigeria to ensure that the security forces receive training in international standards on the use of force and firearms.
 
Calls upon the Department of State to seek to ensure that American oil companies operating in the Niger Delta comply, at a minimum, with the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights. 
 
Urges the Secretary General of the United Nations to institute a ten-year follow-up mission to Ogoniland. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12692)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12692)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to designate the period beginning on November 1, 2005 and ending on October 31, 2006 as the Year of Polio Education.

Bill: 109-sres-304
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorations
Education
Families
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Poliomyelitis
Special years
Vaccination

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Designates the period from November 1, 2005, through October 31, 2006, as the Year of Polio Education. 

action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 
Designates the period from November 1, 2005, through October 31, 2006, as the Year of Polio Education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S13417)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S13417)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13417)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13417)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12693)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12693)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Veterans Day 2005.

Bill: 109-sres-305
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Veterans Day

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Veterans Day 2005 shall be commemorated with appropriate tributes to all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, especially to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

action_date: 2005-11-10
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 Veterans Day 2005 shall be commemorated with appropriate tributes to all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, especially to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12703-12707; text as passed Senate: CR S12707; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
action_date: 2005-11-10
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 S12703-12707; text as passed Senate: CR S12707; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that Veterans Day is a day to honor all veterans of the Army and to support the Army Freedom Team Salute's mission to recognize the unsung heroes who have served this country.

Bill: 109-sres-306
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Veterans Day

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Recognizes November 11, 2005, Veterans Day, as a day to honor all Army veterans.
 
Supports the Army Freedom Team Salute's mission to recognize the unsung heroes who have served this country.

action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 

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

 
Recognizes November 11, 2005, Veterans Day, as a day to honor all Army veterans.
 
Supports the Army Freedom Team Salute's mission to recognize the unsung heroes who have served this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12707-12708; text as passed Senate: CR S12708; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
action_date: 2005-11-10
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 S12707-12708; text as passed Senate: CR S12708; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome of World War II.

Bill: 109-sres-307
Sponsor: Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
History
Philippines
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Reaffirms, recognizes, and honors the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of American democracy and important contribution to the victorious outcome of World War II.

action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 

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

 
Reaffirms, recognizes, and honors the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of American democracy and important contribution to the victorious outcome of World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12708; text as passed Senate: CR S12708; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
action_date: 2005-11-10
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 S12708; text as passed Senate: CR S12708; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating 2006 as the "Year of Study Abroad".

Bill: 109-sres-308
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorations
Educational exchanges
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign students
Higher education
International Affairs
International education
Secondary education
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Designates 2006 as the Year of Study Abroad.

Encourages: (1) secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, businesses, and government programs to promote and expand study abroad opportunities; and (2) the people of the United States to support such initiatives and observe such Year.

action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 

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

Designates 2006 as the Year of Study Abroad.

Encourages: (1) secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, businesses, and government programs to promote and expand study abroad opportunities; and (2) the people of the United States to support such initiatives and observe such Year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12708-12709; text as passed Senate: CR S12709; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694-12695)
action_date: 2005-11-10
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 S12708-12709; text as passed Senate: CR S12709; text of measure as introduced: CR S12694-12695)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the tenth anniversary of his death.

Bill: 109-sres-310
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Assassination
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Honors the historic role of Yitzhak Rabin for his distinguished service to the people of Israel and extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and the people of Israel on the tenth anniversary of his death.
 
 Reiterates continued support for the close ties and special relationship between the United States and Israel. 
 
Expresses admiration for Yitzhak Rabin's legacy and reaffirms the commitment to building a just and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors. 
 
Condemns all acts of terrorism. 
 
Reaffirms the sacred principle that democratic leaders and governments must be changed only by the democratically-expressed will of the people. 

action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 

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

 
Honors the historic role of Yitzhak Rabin for his distinguished service to the people of Israel and extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and the people of Israel on the tenth anniversary of his death.
 
 Reiterates continued support for the close ties and special relationship between the United States and Israel. 
 
Expresses admiration for Yitzhak Rabin's legacy and reaffirms the commitment to building a just and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors. 
 
Condemns all acts of terrorism. 
 
Reaffirms the sacred principle that democratic leaders and governments must be changed only by the democratically-expressed will of the people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12710; text as passed Senate: CR S12710; text of measure as introduced: CR S12695-12696)
action_date: 2005-11-10
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 S12710; text as passed Senate: CR S12710; text of measure as introduced: CR S12695-12696)
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in Senate