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A resolution admonishing the statements made by President Hugo Chavez at the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2006, and the undemocratic actions of President Chavez.

Bill: 109-sres-607
Sponsor: Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Latin America
Political persecution
United Nations
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Condemns: (1) the statements made by President Hugo Chavez at the U.N. General Assembly on September 20, 2006; and (2) the undemocratic actions of President Chavez.

action_date: 2006-12-06
text: 

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

 
Condemns: (1) the statements made by President Hugo Chavez at the U.N. General Assembly on September 20, 2006; and (2) the undemocratic actions of President Chavez.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 12/7/2006 S11388)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 12/7/2006 S11388)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11388-11389)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11388-11389)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10756)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 20 years of educational endeavors provided by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Bill: 109-sres-608
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational associations
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Recognizes, on its 20th anniversary, the national role of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and champion for Hispanic higher education.
 
Applauds Hispanic Serving Institutions for providing quality educational opportunities for all Hispanic and other students attending their institutions.
 
Urges those providing and supporting Hispanic higher education to continue to recruit, retain, educate, and graduate students who might not otherwise pursue higher education. 

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes, on its 20th anniversary, the national role of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and champion for Hispanic higher education.
 
Applauds Hispanic Serving Institutions for providing quality educational opportunities for all Hispanic and other students attending their institutions.
 
Urges those providing and supporting Hispanic higher education to continue to recruit, retain, educate, and graduate students who might not otherwise pursue higher education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11100)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11100)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10756-10757)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10757)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the children's charities, youth-serving organizations, and other nongovernmental organizations committed to enriching and bettering the lives of children and designating the week of September 24, 2006, as "Child Awareness Week".

Bill: 109-sres-609
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charities
Congressional tributes
Families
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Youth
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Designates the week of September 24, 2006, as Child Awareness Week. Recognizes children's charities and youth-serving organizations for their efforts.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of September 24, 2006, as Child Awareness Week. Recognizes children's charities and youth-serving organizations for their efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11100-11101)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11100-11101)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S1057)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 5 through February 9, 2007, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week".

Bill: 109-sres-612
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2006-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Rape
Sex crimes
Social life and customs
Special weeks
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: 
Designates the week of February 5, 2007, as &quot;National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10925)
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and work of William Wilberforce and commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain.

Bill: 109-sres-613
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Europe
History
Legislators
Slavery
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: 
Honors the life and work of William Wilberforce (British slave trade abolitionist) and commemorates the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain.

action_date: 2006-12-06
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and work of William Wilberforce (British slave trade abolitionist) and commemorates the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 12/7/2006 S11385)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 12/7/2006 S11385)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11385)
action_date: 2006-12-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/7/2006 S11385)
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10925)
action_date: 2006-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the firefighters and other public servants who responded to the devastating Esperanza Incident fire in southern California in October 2006.

Bill: 109-sres-614
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2006-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arrest
Arson
California
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Fire fighters
Flight crews
Forest fires
Health
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: 
Recognizes and honors: (1) all of the firefighters who responded to the devastating Esperanza Incident fire in southern California in October 2006; and (2) all others, including emergency, law enforcement, and medical personnel and aircraft crews, who contributed to controlling the fire, keeping Californians safe, and finding and arresting the suspected arsonist.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors: (1) all of the firefighters who responded to the devastating Esperanza Incident fire in southern California in October 2006; and (2) all others, including emergency, law enforcement, and medical personnel and aircraft crews, who contributed to controlling the fire, keeping Californians safe, and finding and arresting the suspected arsonist. 
 
Commends the firefighters and other personnel who responded to the fire for dedicated service to the people of California. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11101)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11101)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10973)
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 26, 2006, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 109-sres-615
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2006-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Citizens band radio
Clergy
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Driver education
Education
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Police
Religion
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Students
Thanksgiving Day
Traffic accidents and safety
Truck drivers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Designates November 26, 2006, as &quot;Drive Safer Sunday.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11075)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11075)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the Majority Leader and one staff member to travel to Mexico for the inauguration of the new President of Mexico scheduled for December 2, 2006.

Bill: 109-sres-616
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional employees
Congressional leadership
Congressional travel
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Latin America
Members of Congress
Mexico
Presidential inaugurations
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Authorizes the Majority Leader and one staff member to travel to Mexico for the inauguration of the new President of Mexico scheduled for December 2, 2006.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Majority Leader and one staff member to travel to Mexico for the inauguration of the new President of Mexico scheduled for December 2, 2006.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11095; text as passed Senate: CR S11095; text of measure as introduced: CR S11075)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11095; text as passed Senate: CR S11095; text of measure as introduced: CR S11075)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2006 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-617
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2006-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Georgia
Health education
Lung cancer
Medical research
Medical tests
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Designates November 2006 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) advancing lung cancer research and early detection, particularly the Lung Cancer Alliance of Georgia's goal of significantly increasing the 5-year survival rate of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States to 50% within 10 years; and (2) working with all federal agencies involved in cancer research to develop a coordinated road map for accomplishing that goal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11075)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11075-11076)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 26, 2006, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 109-sres-618
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2006-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Citizens band radio
Clergy
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Driver education
Education
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Police
Religion
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Students
Thanksgiving Day
Traffic accidents and safety
Truck drivers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Designates November 26, 2006, as &quot;Drive Safer Sunday.&quot;

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety.
 
Designates November 26, 2006, as Drive Safer Sunday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11102-11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11102-11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11076)
action_date: 2006-11-16
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 S11102-11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11102-11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11076)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues and that Congress should act to end discrimination against citizens of the United States who live with mental illness by making legislation relating to mental health parity a priority for the 110th Congress.

Bill: 109-sres-619
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2006-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congress
Ex-Members of Congress
Health insurance
Legislation
Mental health services
Mental illness
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; and (2) Congress should act to end discrimination against U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by enacting legislation to provide for coverage of mental health benefits with respect to health insurance coverage.
 

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; and (2) Congress should act to end discrimination against U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by enacting legislation to provide for coverage of mental health benefits with respect to health insurance coverage.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11076)
action_date: 2006-11-16
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 S11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11076)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2006 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-620
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2006-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Georgia
Health education
Lung cancer
Medical research
Medical tests
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Designates November 2006 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) advancing lung cancer research and early detection, particularly the Lung Cancer Alliance of Georgia's goal of significantly increasing the 5-year survival rate of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States to 50% within 10 years; and (2) working with all federal agencies involved in cancer research to develop a coordinated road map for accomplishing that goal.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates November 2006 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) advancing lung cancer research and early detection, particularly the Lung Cancer Alliance of Georgia's goal of significantly increasing the 5-year survival rate of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States to 50% within 10 years; and (2) working with all federal agencies involved in cancer research to develop a coordinated road map for accomplishing that goal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11076-11077)
action_date: 2006-11-16
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 S11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11076-11077)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 5 through February 9, 2007, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week".

Bill: 109-sres-621
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2006-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Rape
Sex crimes
Social life and customs
Special weeks
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Designates the week of February 5-February 9, 2007, as &quot;National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.&quot;

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of February 5-February 9, 2007, as &quot;National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11077)
action_date: 2006-11-16
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 S11103; text as passed Senate: CR S11103; text of measure as introduced: CR S11077)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a "National Children and Families Day", as established by the National Children's Museum, on the fourth Saturday of June.

Bill: 109-sres-622
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]
Introduced: 2006-12-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child development
Child welfare
Families
Parent and child
Quality of life
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a &quot;National Children and Families Day,&quot; as established by the National Children's Museum, on the fourth Saturday of June.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11199)
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Tom Carr, Congressional Research Service Analyst, and extending the condolences of the Senate on the occasion of his death.

Bill: 109-sres-623
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2006-12-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional Research Service
Congressional agencies
Congressional information resources
Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Federal libraries
Government Operations and Politics
Legislative procedure
Library of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: 
 Honors the life and achievements of Congressional Research Service Analyst Tom Carr.
 
Expresses the Senate's profound sorrow upon the occasion of Mr. Carr's death, and extends heartful condolences to those who survive him: his wife Mary (Mimi), his sons Thomas and John, his mother Carswella, and his 9 brothers and sisters.
 
Expresses the appreciation and respect of the Senate for Mr. Carr's exemplary record as an analyst for Congress.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11200)
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Introduced in Senate