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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf region as a result of human rights violations.

Bill: 109-sres-494
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Arabs
Christianity
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ethnic relations
Human rights
Immigration
International agencies
Jews
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Negotiations
Palestinians
Peace treaties
Persian Gulf
Refugees
Religion
Religious liberty
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States deplores the past and continuing violation of the human rights and religious freedoms of minority populations in Arab and Muslim countries throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf; and (2) with respect to Jews, Christians, and other displaced populations from countries in the region any comprehensive Middle East peace agreement must resolve all outstanding issues, including the legitimate rights of all Middle East refugees.
 
Urges the President to instruct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations and all U.S. representatives in bilateral and multilateral fora that, when the United States considers resolutions that refer to Middle East refugees, the U.S. delegation should ensure that: (1) relevant text refers to multiple refugee populations that have been caused by the Arab-Israeli conflict; and (2) any explicit reference to the resolution of the Palestinian refugee issue is matched by a similar reference to the resolution of the issue of Jewish, Christian, and other refugees from Arab countries.
 
 Urges the President to make clear that the United States supports the position that, as an integral part of any comprehensive peace, the issue of refugees and the mass violations of human rights of minorities in Arab and Muslim countries throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf must be resolved in a manner that includes: (1) consideration of the legitimate rights of all refugees displaced from Arab countries; and (2) recognition of the losses incurred by Jews, Christians, and other minority groups as a result of the Arab-Israeli conflict. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5257-5259)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 8, 2006, as the day of a National Vigil for Lost Promise.

Bill: 109-sres-495
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2006-05-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 
Designates June 8, 2006, as the day of a National Vigil for Lost Promise.
 
 Encourages: (1) young people to choose to live a drug-free life; (2) people to work to stop drug abuse before it starts and remain vigilant against the far reaching loss of promise caused by deaths from drug abuse; and (3) U.S. citizens to remember on such day the lost promise of youth caused by drug abuse.

action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 

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

 
Designates June 8, 2006, as the day of a National Vigil for Lost Promise.
 
 Encourages: (1) young people to choose to live a drug-free life; (2) people to work to stop drug abuse before it starts and remain vigilant against the far reaching loss of promise caused by deaths from drug abuse; and (3) U.S. citizens to remember on such day the lost promise of youth caused by drug abuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5272; text as passed Senate: CR S5272; text of measure as introduced: CR S5259)
action_date: 2006-05-25
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 S5272; text as passed Senate: CR S5272; text of measure as introduced: CR S5259)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Kansas City Kansas Community College Debate Team for their National Championship victories.

Bill: 109-sres-496
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2006-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Community colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Kansas
Public speaking

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: 
Commends the extraordinary contributions of the Kansas City Kansas Community College debate team to the city of Kansas City, Kansas, and the state of Kansas.
 
Congratulates the team for their national championship victories.

action_date: 2006-05-26
text: 

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

 
Commends the extraordinary contributions of the Kansas City Kansas Community College debate team to the city of Kansas City, Kansas, and the state of Kansas.
 
Congratulates the team for their national championship victories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5397; text as passed Senate: CR S5397; text of measure as introduced: CR S5392)
action_date: 2006-05-26
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 S5397; text as passed Senate: CR S5397; text of measure as introduced: CR S5392)
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Edward Roy Becker, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Bill: 109-sres-497
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Appellate courts
Congressional tributes
Judges
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Edward Roy Becker (Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit) and extends condolences to his family and friends. 

action_date: 2006-05-26
text: 

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

Honors the life and accomplishments of Edward Roy Becker (Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit) and extends condolences to his family and friends. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5397-5398; text as passed Senate: CR S5397-5398; text of measure as introduced: CR S5392)
action_date: 2006-05-26
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 S5397-5398; text as passed Senate: CR S5397-5398; text of measure as introduced: CR S5392)
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning May 21, 2006, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Week".

Bill: 109-sres-498
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2006-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorations
Hurricanes
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: 
Expresses support for the President's goals in proclaiming the week beginning May 21, 2006, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5392-5393)
action_date: 2006-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 9, 2006, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day".

Bill: 109-sres-499
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2006-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alcohol and women
Drug abuse
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Health
Pregnant women
Special days
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-05
text: 
Designates September 9, 2006, as National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 

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

 
Designates September 9, 2006, as National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S7443)
action_date: 2006-07-12
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 S7443)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7442-7443)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7442-7443)
action_date: 2006-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5432)
action_date: 2006-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Lacrosse Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-501
Sponsor: Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]
Introduced: 2006-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 
Congratulates the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I National Championship.

action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5510; text as passed Senate: CR S5510; text of measure as introduced: CR S5508)
action_date: 2006-06-06
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 S5510; text as passed Senate: CR S5510; text of measure as introduced: CR S5508)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating all the contestants of the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Bill: 109-sres-502
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2006-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
English language
Government Operations and Politics
New Jersey
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 
Congratulates all of the contestants of the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates all of the contestants of the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5510-5511; text as passed Senate: CR S551; text of measure as introduced: CR S5508-5509)
action_date: 2006-06-06
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 S5510-5511; text as passed Senate: CR S551; text of measure as introduced: CR S5508-5509)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia, expressing the condolences of the American people to the families of the victims, and urging assistance to those affected.

Bill: 109-sres-503
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Earthquakes
East Asia
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Indonesia
International relief
Military civic action
Nongovernmental organizations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: 
Mourns the loss of life and suffering caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia.
 
Expresses the condolences of the American people to the families, communities, and government of the victims.
 
Expresses sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of people who have been seriously affected.
 
Commends relief efforts.
 
Urges the provision of all appropriate U.S. assistance to those affected.
 
Recognizes the role of the Indonesian government in providing assistance and promoting recovery.

action_date: 2006-06-09
text: 

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

 
Mourns the loss of life and suffering caused by the earthquake that occurred on May 27, 2006, in Indonesia.
 
Expresses the condolences of the American people to the families, communities, and government of the victims.
 
Expresses sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of people who have been seriously affected.
 
Commends the international humanitarian response to the earthquake by the governments of many countries, the United Nations and other international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations.
 
Expresses gratitude and respect for the work of all individuals providing aid, including U.S. civilian and military personnel. 
 
Urges the President and the U.S. government to provide all appropriate assistance to the government of Indonesia and people of the affected region.
 
Recognizes the lead role of the Indonesian government in providing assistance and promoting recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5685; text as passed Senate: CR S5685)
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5685; text as passed Senate: CR S5685)
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5604)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

Bill: 109-sres-505
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Members of Congress
Photography
Senate
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit an official photograph to be taken of Members of the U.S. Senate on June 13, 2006.

action_date: 2006-06-08
text: 

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

 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit an official photograph to be taken of Members of the U.S. Senate on June 13, 2006.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5674; text as passed Senate: CR S5674; text of measure as introduced: CR S5671-5672)
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5674; text as passed Senate: CR S5674; text of measure as introduced: CR S5671-5672)
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to designate the period beginning on June 5, 2006, and ending on June 8, 2006, as "National Health IT Week".

Bill: 109-sres-506
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2006-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health information systems
Information technology
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: 
Designates June 5-June 8, 2006, as National Health IT Week.

action_date: 2006-06-08
text: 

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

 
Designates June 5-June 8, 2006, as National Health IT Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5674-5675; text as passed Senate: CR S5675; text of measure as introduced: CR S5672)
action_date: 2006-06-08
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 S5674-5675; text as passed Senate: CR S5675; text of measure as introduced: CR S5672)
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 5 through November 11, 2006, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.

Bill: 109-sres-507
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Designates the week of November 5-November 11, 2006, as National Veterans Awareness Week.

action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of November 5-November 11, 2006, as National Veterans Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S7442)
action_date: 2006-07-12
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 S7442)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7442)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7442)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5811)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5811)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 20, 2006 as "National Mammography Day".

Bill: 109-sres-508
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Mammography
Special days
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Designates October 20, 2006, as National Mammography Day.

action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 

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

 
Designates October 20, 2006, as National Mammography Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S7442)
action_date: 2006-07-12
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 S7442)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7442)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7442)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5812)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5812)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 21, 2006, as "National Professional Medical Coder Day", in honor of the dedication and continued service of professional medical coders to the Nation.

Bill: 109-sres-509
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Medical personnel
Medical records
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Designates June 21, 2006, as National Professional Medical Coder Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5812-5813)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5813)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the period beginning on June 28, 2006, and ending on July 5, 2006, as "National Clean Beaches Week", supporting the goals and ideals of that week, and recognizing the considerable value and role of beaches in the culture of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-510
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Beaches
Environmental Protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Pollution control
Special weeks
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Designates the period between June 28 and July 5, 2006, as National Clean Beaches Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5813-5814)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5814)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and supporting Radio Al Mahaba, the 1st and only radio station for the women of Iraq.

Bill: 109-sres-511
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Radio stations
Science, Technology, Communications
Women
Women in public life
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Commends Radio Al Mahaba's efforts to provide the women of Iraq with an opportunity to exercise their freedom of speech, and be included in, and informed of, Iraq's reconstruction.
 
 Supports Radio Al Mahaba's mission, and urges Radio Al Mahaba to continue its important efforts to help create an open, free, and democratic society in Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5814)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate