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A resolution relative to the death of Jacob Chic  Hecht, former United States Senator for the State of Nevada.

Bill: 109-sres-481
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Nevada
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jacob Chic Hecht, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 16, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Hecht. 

action_date: 2006-05-16
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 the Honorable Jacob Chic Hecht, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 16, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Hecht. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4645; text as passed Senate: CR S4645; text of measure as introduced: CR S4626)
action_date: 2006-05-16
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 S4645; text as passed Senate: CR S4645; text of measure as introduced: CR S4626)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room.

Bill: 109-sres-482
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2006-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Nurses
Quality of care
Special days
Surgeons
Surgery

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideal of an annual National Time-Out Day as designated by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.
 
Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to protect patient safety.

action_date: 2006-06-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideal of an annual National Time-Out Day as designated by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.
 
Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to protect patient safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5985)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5985)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5985)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5985)
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4710-4711)
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of oral health, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-483
Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Introduced: 2006-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Continuing education
Dental care
Dentistry
Dentists
Education
Higher education
Medical education
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: 
Declares that access to oral health care services and the prevention of oral health care disease is integral to achieving and maintaining good health.
 
Recognizes the Academy of General Dentistry for promoting high standards of training and professionalism in the field of primary dental care and helping to address the treatment and prevention of oral health disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4807)
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and calling on the United Nations Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma.

Bill: 109-sres-484
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2006-05-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: ASEAN countries
Administration of justice
Burma
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Dissenters
East Asia
Ethnic groups
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Military regimes
Minorities
Political prisoners
Regionalism (International organization)
Rule of law
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate to: (1) condemn the military junta in Burma for its campaign of terror against ethnic minorities; (2) call on the United States and other democracies to continue to work with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to promote democracy, human rights and justice in Burma; and (3) call on the United States to lead a U.N. Security Council effort to pass a binding, non-punitive resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience in Burma, condemning these atrocities, and supporting democracy, human rights and justice in Burma. 

action_date: 2006-05-18
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 to: (1) condemn the military junta in Burma for its campaign of terror against ethnic minorities; (2) call on the United States and other democracies to continue to work with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to promote democracy, human rights and justice in Burma; and (3) call on the United States to lead a U.N. Security Council effort to pass a binding, non-punitive resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience in Burma, condemning these atrocities, and supporting democracy, human rights and justice in Burma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4816-4817; text as passed Senate: CR S4816-4817; text of measure as introduced: CR S4808)
action_date: 2006-05-18
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 S4816-4817; text as passed Senate: CR S4816-4817; text of measure as introduced: CR S4808)
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning the value of family planning for American women.

Bill: 109-sres-485
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Access to health care
Contraceptives
Family planning and birth control
Pregnancy
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Calls for Congress to: (1) help women, regardless of income, avoid unintended pregnancy and abortion through access to affordable contraception; and (2) support programs and policies that make it easier for women to obtain contraceptives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4896)
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2006 as "National Internet Safety Month".

Bill: 109-sres-486
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Community organization
Electronic mail systems
Families
Internet
Parent and child
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Designates June 2006 as National Internet Safety Month. Calls on Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, educators, community leaders, parents, and volunteers to increase their efforts to raise the level of awareness for the need for online safety in the United States.

action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2006 as National Internet Safety Month. Commends national and community organizations for promoting awareness of the dangers of the Internet and for providing information and training that develops critical thinking and decision-making skills needed to use the Internet safely. Calls on Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, educators, community leaders, parents, and volunteers to increase their efforts to raise the level of awareness for the need for online safety in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4915-4916; text as passed Senate: CR S4915-4916; text of measure as introduced: CR S4896-4897)
action_date: 2006-05-22
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 S4915-4916; text as passed Senate: CR S4915-4916; text of measure as introduced: CR S4896-4897)
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with regard to the importance of Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health.

Bill: 109-sres-487
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to health facilities
Health education
Health surveys
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical statistics
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Special weeks
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women and highlight racial disparities in the rates of these diseases.
 
Calls for: (1) people to use Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women; and (2) women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day on May 15, 2006, by receiving preventive screenings from their health care providers. 

action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women and highlight racial disparities in the rates of these diseases.
 
Calls for: (1) people to use Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women; and (2) women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day on May 15, 2006, by receiving preventive screenings from their health care providers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4916; text as passed Senate: CR S4916; text of measure as introduced: CR S4897)
action_date: 2006-05-22
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 S4916; text as passed Senate: CR S4916; text of measure as introduced: CR S4897)
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

Bill: 109-sres-488
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Colleges
Computer crimes
Computer networks
Computer security measures
Computer software
Computer viruses
Copyright
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Education
Educational technology
Higher education
Intellectual property
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that colleges and universities should continue to: (1) take a leadership role in educating students regarding the detrimental consequences of online infringement of intellectual property rights; and (2) take steps to deter and eliminate unauthorized peer-to-peer computer use by warning students of the risks of such use and educating them concerning the value of intellectual property.

action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that colleges and universities should continue to take: (1) a leadership role in educating students regarding the detrimental consequences of online infringement of intellectual property rights; and (2) steps to deter and eliminate unauthorized peer-to-peer computer use by warning students of the risks of such use and educating them concerning the value of intellectual property.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4916-4917; text as passed Senate: CR S4916-4917; text of measure as introduced: CR S4897)
action_date: 2006-05-22
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 S4916-4917; text as passed Senate: CR S4916-4917; text of measure as introduced: CR S4897)
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Lloyd Bentsen, distinguished member of the United States Senate.

Bill: 109-sres-489
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Senate
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Declares that the Senate honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Lloyd Bentsen, a former member of the United States Senate. Extends its warmest sympathies to his family members and friends.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 23, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bentsen. 

action_date: 2006-05-23
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 legacy of the Honorable Lloyd Bentsen, a former member of the United States Senate. Extends its warmest sympathies to his family members and friends.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on May 23, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Bentsen. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)
action_date: 2006-05-23
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 S5027-5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4971)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Lannak v. Biden, et al.

Bill: 109-sres-490
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Law
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. Carper in the case of 
Lannak v. Biden, et al
. 

action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. Carper in the case of 
Lannak v. Biden, et al
. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4972)
action_date: 2006-05-23
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 S5029; text as passed Senate: CR S5029; text of measure as introduced: CR S4972)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist, and commemorating the 65th anniversary of his death on June 29, 1941.

Bill: 109-sres-491
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alliances
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Entertainers
Europe
Foreign leaders
International Affairs
Music
Poland
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Recognizes: (1) Ignacy Jan Paderewski's accomplishments as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist and his invaluable efforts in forging close ties between Poland and the United States, on the 65th anniversary of his death; and (2) Poland as an ally and strong partner in the war against terrorism.

action_date: 2006-06-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) Ignacy Jan Paderewski's accomplishments as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist and his invaluable efforts in forging close ties between Poland and the United States, on the 65th anniversary of his death; and (2) Poland as an ally and strong partner in the war against terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5899)
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5899)
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5898-5899)
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5898-5899)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5123-5124)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5124)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Members from using charitable foundations for personal gain.

Bill: 109-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Charities
Conflict of interests
Congressional employees
Congressional ethics
Congressional publicity
Foundations
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress
Senate rules and procedure
Social Welfare
Tax-exempt organizations
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Amends Rule XXXVII (Conflict of Interest) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit Members of the Senate from using any charitable tax-exempt organization for personal or political gain.
 
Specifies conditions under which a Senator shall be considered to have used such organization for such purpose.
 
Requires Senators and their employees to disclose to the Secretary of the Senate the identity of any person who makes to such an organization a contribution of over $200 and of which such Member or employee knows.
 
Requires the Secretary to make such disclosures public.
 
Authorizes the Select Committee on Ethics to grant a waiver to Members with respect to this Act in the case of an organization over whose affairs the Member's spouse, but not the Member, is in a position to exercise substantial influence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5124)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5124-5125)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to establish immediately a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, as recommended by international Judge Peter Cory as part of the Western Park agreement and a way forward for the Northern Ireland Peace Process.

Bill: 109-sres-493
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional hearings
Congressional tributes
Congressional witnesses
Conspiracy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Europe
Families
Government Operations and Politics
House International Relations
Human rights
Ireland
Law
Lawyers
Legislation
Murder
Northern Ireland
Paramilitary forces
Peace
Political violence
Treaties
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Calls on the government of the United Kingdom to reconsider its position on the Patrick Finucane case and establish an independent public judicial inquiry into the murder of Patrick Finucane. 
 
Commends Finucane family members for their courageous campaign to seek the truth in this case of collusion. 
 
Welcomes the passage of a resolution by the Dail Eireann on March 8, 2006, calling for the establishment of an independent public judicial inquiry into the Finucane murder as the Irish government's most recent expression of support for the Finucane family.
 
 Acknowledges the U.S. Helsinki Commission for their work in highlighting this case.
 
Supports the efforts of The Honorable Mitchell Reiss, President Bush's special envoy for the Northern Ireland Peace Process, in pushing for the full implementation of the Weston Park Agreement and the establishment of an independent judicial inquiry into the murder of Patrick Finucane.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5125-5126)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate