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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should ensure that Federal response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Katrina include consideration for animal rescue and care.

Bill: 109-sres-251
Sponsor: Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]
Introduced: 2005-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Alabama
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Floods
Health
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Pets
Protection of animals
Rescue work
Veterinary medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should ensure that the federal response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Katrina include consideration for animal rescue and care.

action_date: 2005-09-26
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 the President should ensure that the federal response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Katrina include consideration for animal rescue and care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10460; text as passed Senate: CR S10460; text of measure as introduced: CR S10440)
action_date: 2005-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10460; text as passed Senate: CR S10460; text of measure as introduced: CR S10440)
action_date: 2005-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Bicentennial Anniversary of Zebulon Montgomery Pike's explorations in the interior west of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-252
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colorado
History
Mountains
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special years
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Recognizes the year 2006 as the 200th anniversary of Zebulon Montgomery Pike's discoveries throughout the American West.

action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the year 2006 as the 200th anniversary of Zebulon Montgomery Pike's discoveries throughout the American West. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12870-12871)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S12870-12871)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12870-12871)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12870-12871)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10518)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 7, 2005, as "National 'It's Academic' Television Quiz Show Day".

Bill: 109-sres-253
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Educational television
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
Science, Technology, Communications
Secondary education
Special days
Television programs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Designates October 7, 2005, as &quot;National 'It's Academic' Television Quiz Show Day.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10518)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution marking the dedication of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Bill: 109-sres-254
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 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: 2005-09-28
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10601)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10601-10602)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the achievements of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Waterfowl Population Survey.

Bill: 109-sres-255
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ecological surveys
Environmental Protection
Hunting
Migratory bird conservation
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and contributions of, and expresses support for, the Waterfowl Population Survey Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Encourages the Service to increase partnerships to continue growth and development of the Program.

action_date: 2005-10-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the achievements and contributions of, and expresses support for, the Waterfowl Population Survey Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Encourages the Service to increase partnerships to continue growth and development of the Program.

action_date: 2005-10-31
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the achievements and contributions of, and expresses support for, the Waterfowl Population Survey Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Encourages the Service to increase partnerships to continue growth and development of the Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12065; text as passed Senate: CR S12065)
action_date: 2005-10-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12065; text as passed Senate: CR S12065)
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 259.
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10602)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Sandra Feldman.

Bill: 109-sres-256
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Public schools
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
 Recognizes the contributions of Sandra Feldman to public education. 

Mourns her death and expresses condolences to those who knew and loved her.

action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 

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

Recognizes the contributions of Sandra Feldman to public education. 

Mourns her death and expresses condolences to those who knew and loved her.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10622-10623; text as passed Senate: CR S10623; text of measure as introduced: CR S10602)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10622-10623; text as passed Senate: CR S10623; text of measure as introduced: CR S10602)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the spirit of Jacob Mock Doub and many young people who have contributed to encouraging youth to be physically active and fit, and expressing support for "National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day".

Bill: 109-sres-257
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Bicycles
Child health
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Health
Obesity
Physical fitness
Special days
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the health risks associated with childhood obesity; (2) the spirit of Jacob Mock &quot;Jack&quot; Doub and others who have been actively promoting physical activity to combat childhood obesity; and (3) Doub's contribution to encouraging youth to be physically active and fit, especially through bicycling.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday in October.
 


action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the health risks associated with childhood obesity; (2) the spirit of Jacob Mock &quot;Jack&quot; Doub and others who have been actively promoting physical activity to combat childhood obesity; and (3) Doub's contribution to encouraging youth to be physically active and fit, especially through bicycling.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday in October.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10623; text as passed Senate: CR S10623; text of measure as introduced: CR S10602-10603)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10623; text as passed Senate: CR S10623; text of measure as introduced: CR S10602-10603)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to commend Timothy Scott Wineman.

Bill: 109-sres-258
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
Commends Timothy S. Wineman, an employee of the Senate Disbursing Office, for his exemplary service to the United States Senate and the Nation. Expresses deep appreciation and gratitude for his long, faithful, and outstanding service.

action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 

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

 
Commends Timothy S. Wineman, an employee in the Senate Disbursing Office, for his exemplary service to the United States Senate and the Nation. Expresses deep appreciation and gratitude for his long, faithful, and outstanding service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10623; text as passed Senate: CR S10623; text of measure as introduced: CR S10603)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10623; text as passed Senate: CR S10623; text of measure as introduced: CR S10603)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-sres-259
Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alabama
Clinics
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Social Welfare
Veterans' hospitals
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
Commends the employees and volunteers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, who risked life and limb to assist veterans, staff, and their respective families who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10603)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10603)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for free and fair parliamentary elections in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Bill: 109-sres-260
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Azerbaijan
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Election administration
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Nongovernmental organizations
Opposition (Political science)
Parliamentary government
Political participation
Political parties
Political rights
Political violence
Right of assembly

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Calls upon the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee opposition party participation; and (3) guarantee freedom of speech and assembly. 
 
Calls upon the opposition parties to peacefully participate in such elections. 
 
Supports Council of Europe recommendations on amendments to the Unified Election Code of Azerbaijan to ensure equitable election commission representation of opposition and pro-government forces.
 
Urges the international community and domestic nongovernmental organizations to provide sufficient election observers.
 
Recognizes the need for establishment of an independent media. 

action_date: 2005-10-20
text: 

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

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11700)
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11700)
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11699-11700)
action_date: 2005-10-20
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11699-11700)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10759-10760)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the crisis of Hurricane Katrina should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back Federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-261
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Alabama
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disaster relief
Environmental Protection
Environmental health
Environmental justice
Environmental law enforcement
Environmental monitoring
Executive orders
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Industrial pollution
Law
Licenses
Louisiana
Mississippi
Public health
Regional planning
Storms

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Hurricane Katrina and other such disasters should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations; (2) state, local, and regional authorities must retain their authority for compliance and permitting of industrial and other facilities and their role in monitoring and cleanup; (3) testing, monitoring, cleanup, and recovery in areas of national emergency should be completed in a manner designed to protect public health and the environment, ensure habitability, and mitigate against the effects of future storms and in compliance with Executive Order 12898 (requires federal actions to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations); and (4) the federal rebuilding of the Gulf Region communities and economy should be a model of an integrated, diverse, and sustainable society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10760)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the statements of former Education Secretary William J. Bennett.

Bill: 109-sres-262
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2005-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Blacks
Cabinet officers
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Criminal statistics
Racism
Radio programs
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-30
text: 
 Condemns the reprehensible statements of September 28, 2005 by William J. Bennett, a former Secretary of Education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10805)
action_date: 2005-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-sres-263
Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2005-10-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alabama
Clinics
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Social Welfare
Veterans' hospitals
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Commends the employees and volunteers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, who risked life and limb to assist veterans, staff, and their respective families who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: 

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

 
Commends the employees and volunteers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, who risked life and limb to assist veterans, staff, and their respective families who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10911; text as passed Senate: CR S10911; text of measure as introduced: CR S10827)
action_date: 2005-10-03
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 S10911; text as passed Senate: CR S10911; text of measure as introduced: CR S10827)
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Indonesia in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Bali on October 1, 2005.

Bill: 109-sres-264
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bombings
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
East Asia
Ethnic relations
Extremist movements in politics
Government Operations and Politics
Indonesia
International cooperation
Minorities
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Political violence
Poverty
Prosecution
Religion
Religious liberty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-04
text: 
Condemns the October 2005 terrorist attacks in Bali, Indonesia, and expresses deepest sympathies to the people of Indonesia and the victims and their families. 
 
Expresses solidarity with the people of Indonesia in opposing extremism and pledges to remain shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Indonesia to bring the terrorists responsible for these and other acts of violence to justice.
 
Calls upon the international community to strengthen efforts to defeat terrorists and combat the social injustice and extremism that contributes to terrorism.

action_date: 2005-10-04
text: 

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

 
Condemns the October 2005 terrorist attacks in Bali, Indonesia, and expresses deepest sympathies to the people of Indonesia and the victims and their families. 
 
Expresses solidarity with the people of Indonesia in opposing extremism and pledges to remain shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Indonesia to bring the terrorists responsible for these and other acts of violence to justice.
 
Calls upon the international community to strengthen efforts to defeat terrorists and combat the social injustice and extremism that contributes to terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10998; text as passed Senate: CR S10998; text of measure as introduced: CR S10976)
action_date: 2005-10-04
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 S10998; text as passed Senate: CR S10998; text of measure as introduced: CR S10976)
action_date: 2005-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate