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A resolution recognizing July 1, 2005, as the 100th Anniversary of the Forest Service.

Bill: 109-sres-181
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2005-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Agriculture
Forest conservation
Forest management
Government Operations and Politics
National forests
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: 
Recognizes July 1, 2005, as the 100th anniversary of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and commends the Forest Service for 100 years of dedicated service managing the forests of the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2005-06-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes July 1, 2005, as the 100th anniversary of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and commends the Forest Service for 100 years of dedicated service managing the forests of the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7329; text as passed Senate: CR S7329; text of measure as introduced: CR S7319)
action_date: 2005-06-23
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 S7329; text as passed Senate: CR S7329; text of measure as introduced: CR S7319)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.

Bill: 109-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2005-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Chemotherapy
Child health
Clinical trials
Curricula
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Families
Federal aid to research
Health counseling
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
Pharmaceutical research
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: 
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness of cancer in children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7538)
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7538)
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Migratory Bird Commission on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary and the first day of sale of the 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.

Bill: 109-sres-183
Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Introduced: 2005-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animals
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Hunting
Law
Licenses
Migratory bird conservation
Sports and Recreation
User charges
Wildlife refuges

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and contributions of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary and the first day of sale of the 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and expresses strong support for the continued success of the Stamp. 
 
Encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in its efforts to broaden understanding of, and appreciation for, the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to the National Wildlife Refuge System and to conservation.

action_date: 2005-06-28
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 the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission on the occasion of its 72nd anniversary and the first day of sale of the 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and expresses strong support for the continued success of the Stamp. 
 
Encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in its efforts to broaden understanding of, and appreciation for, the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to the National Wildlife Refuge System and to conservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7539-7540; text as passed Senate: CR S7540; text of measure as introduced: CR S7538-7539)
action_date: 2005-06-28
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 S7539-7540; text as passed Senate: CR S7540; text of measure as introduced: CR S7538-7539)
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding manifestations of anti-Semitism by United Nations member states and urging action against anti-Semitism by United Nations officials, United Nations member states, and the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-184
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-06-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Antisemitism
Arab countries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
History
Human rights
International agencies
International broadcasting
International cooperation
International law
Islamic countries
Israel
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Political violence
Racism
Religion
Religious liberty
Science, Technology, Communications
Treaties
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: 
 Welcomes recent attempts by the U.N. Secretary General to address the issue of anti-Semitism, and calls on the United Nations to condemn anti-Semitic statements in its meetings and hold member states accountable for such statements. 
 
Urges the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to develop and implement Holocaust education programs as part of an effort against anti-Semitism and racial, religious, and ethnic intolerance. 
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should direct the Secretary of State to: (1) include in the Department of State's annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and annual Report on International Religious Freedom information on activities at the United Nations and its constituent bodies relating to anti-Semitism by each of the countries included in these reports; and (2) use projects funded through the Middle East Partnership Initiative and U.S. overseas broadcasts to educate Arab and Muslim countries about anti-Semitism, religious intolerance, and incitement to violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7641)
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7641-7642)
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding reform of the United Nations.

Bill: 109-sres-185
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional-executive relations
Department of State
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International employees
Legislation
Senate
Treaty-making power
United Nations
United Nations finances
United Nations structure
Whistle blowing

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Declares that: (1) a reformed United Nations (UN) can play an important role in promoting global peace and security; and (2) UN oversight must be improved, including implementation of whistleblower protections.
 
Reaffirms that United Nations Security Council reform would constitute a treaty revision of the UN Charter requiring an affirmative two-thirds majority vote in the Senate, and declares that UN reforms must be implemented before the Senate will consider changes to the UN Charter.
 
States that the United Nations Human Rights Commission should be abolished and replaced by a United Nations Human Rights Council or other body composed of governments committed to upholding human rights. 
 
Urges the Secretary of State to consult regularly with the Senate as deliberations on UN reform progress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 7/1/2005 S7867)
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the importance of a national weekend of prayer for the victims of genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur, Sudan, and expressing the sense of the Senate that July 15 through July 17, 2005, should be designated as a national weekend of prayer and reflection for the people of Darfur.

Bill: 109-sres-186
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2005-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Genocide
Human rights
International Affairs
Peace
Religion
Special days
Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) that the weekend of July 15-July 17, 2005, should be designated as a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for the people of Darfur, Sudan; and (2) urging U.S. churches, synagogues, mosques, and religious institutions to consider the people of Darfur in their activities and to observe the National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection with appropriate activities and services.

action_date: 2005-07-01
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: (1) that the weekend of July 15-July 17, 2005, should be designated as a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for the people of Darfur, Sudan; and (2) urging U.S. churches, synagogues, mosques, and religious institutions to consider the people of Darfur in their activities and to observe the National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection with appropriate activities and services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7924-7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7913-7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
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 S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7924-7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7913-7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the taking of video images in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

Bill: 109-sres-187
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2005-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Broadcasting of legislative proceedings
Cable television
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Motion pictures
Science, Technology, Communications
Senate
Senate rules and procedure
Video tape recording

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 
Suspends provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the C-SPAN television network to take video images of the Senate Chamber, during a period the Senate is in recess, solely for inclusion in a documentary on the history of the Capitol which the network is preparing.

action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 

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

 
Suspends provisions of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the C-SPAN television network to take video images of the Senate Chamber, during a period the Senate is in recess, solely for inclusion in a documentary on the history of the Capitol which the network is preparing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
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 S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of LaFreniere v. Congress of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-188
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Law
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel, in conjunction with counsel for the House of Representatives, to represent Congress in the case of LaFreniere v. Congress of the United States.

action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel, in conjunction with counsel for the House of Representatives, to represent Congress in the case of LaFreniere v. Congress of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
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 S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Michael Campbell for his victory in the U.S. Open golf tournament and celebrating the relationship between the United States and New Zealand.

Bill: 109-sres-189
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2005-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Golf
History
New Zealand
Oceania
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 
Commends Michael Campbell of New Zealand for winning the U.S. Open golf tournament.
 

 
Recognizes the victory as an opportunity to highlight the strong relationship and foster greater collaboration and friendship between the United States and New Zealand.
 
Expresses arohanui to the peoples of Aotearoa, our friends in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 

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

 
Commends Michael Campbell of New Zealand for winning the U.S. Open golf tournament.
 

 
Recognizes the victory as an opportunity to highlight the strong relationship and foster greater collaboration and friendship between the United States and New Zealand.
 
Expresses arohanui to the peoples of Aotearoa, our friends in the Land of the Long White Cloud.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
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 S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A bill recognizing the 100th anniversary of Mesa Verde National Park.

Bill: 109-sres-190
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Colorado
National parks
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of Mesa Verde National Park in 2006. Urges all U.S. citizens to join in the Centennial Celebration of Mesa Verde National Park by participating in the many activities planned throughout that year.

action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of Mesa Verde National Park in 2006. Urges all U.S. citizens to join in the Centennial Celebration of Mesa Verde National Park by participating in the many activities planned throughout that year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925-7926; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
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 S7924-7926; text as passed Senate: CR S7925-7926; text of measure as introduced: CR S7914)
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor.

Bill: 109-sres-191
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Law
Supreme Court justices
Women
Women professionals

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 
Recognizes and pays tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

action_date: 2005-07-01
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and pays tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7943; text as passed Senate: CR S7943; text of measure as introduced: CR S7915)
action_date: 2005-07-01
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 S7943; text as passed Senate: CR S7943; text of measure as introduced: CR S7915)
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming that the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees the freedom of the press and asserting that no purpose is served by sentencing journalists Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper, nor any similarly situated journalists, to prison for maintaining the anonymity of confidential sources.

Bill: 109-sres-192
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2005-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Confidential communications
Constitutional law
Contempt of court
Crime and Law Enforcement
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Imprisonment
Law
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: 
Affirms that the first amendment of the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press. Proclaims that no purpose is served by imprisoning journalists Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper (who face prison sentences for contempt for refusing to disclose confidential sources).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7996)
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Gaylord A. Nelson, former United States Senator for the State of Wisconsin.

Bill: 109-sres-194
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Senate
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Gaylord A. Nelson, a former member of the United States Senate from Wisconsin.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 11, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Nelson.

action_date: 2005-07-11
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 Gaylord A. Nelson, a former member of the United States Senate from Wisconsin.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 11, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Nelson.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8088-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
action_date: 2005-07-11
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 S8088-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S7997)
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate