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A resolution expressing support for the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urging support and respect for free and fair elections in Sri Lanka.

Bill: 109-sres-311
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2005-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assassination
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Disaster relief
East Asia
Emergency Management
Extremist movements in politics
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
Peace negotiations
Sri Lanka
Tsunamis

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-14
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the people of Sri Lanka as they recover from the December 2004 tsunami, and the August 2005 assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakhsman Kadirgamar; and (2) the courageous decision by the government of Sri Lanka, following the assassination, to remain in discussions with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in an attempt to resolve peacefully the issues facing the people of Sri Lanka. 
 
Urges: (1) all parties in Sri Lanka to remain committed to the negotiating process; and (2) all outside parties to support a free democratic process in the scheduled November 2005 Sri Lankan elections, and to work to prevent extremist groups in Sri Lanka from interfering with that process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12770-12771)
action_date: 2005-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week should be established to increase awareness of methamphetamine and to educate the public on ways to help prevent the use of that damaging narcotic.

Bill: 109-sres-313
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Methamphetamine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 
 Calls for the establishment of a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week.

action_date: 2006-05-15
text: 

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

Calls for the establishment of a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S4567)
action_date: 2006-05-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S4567)
action_date: 2006-05-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4567)
action_date: 2006-05-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4567)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12852)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Thursday, November 17, 2005, as "Feed America Thursday".

Bill: 109-sres-314
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Charitable contributions
Food relief
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 
Designates Thursday, November 17, 2005, as Feed America Thursday.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 17, 2005, and to donate the money that they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization for the purpose of feeding the hungry.

action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 

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

 
Designates Thursday, November 17, 2005, as Feed America Thursday.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 17, 2005, and to donate the money that they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization for the purpose of feeding the hungry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12869; text as passed Senate: CR S12869; text of measure as introduced: CR S12852)
action_date: 2005-11-15
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 S12869; text as passed Senate: CR S12869; text of measure as introduced: CR S12852)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the arrival of Lewis and Clark at the Pacific Ocean.

Bill: 109-sres-315
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
History
Pacific States (U.S.)
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 
Commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of the arrival of the explorers Lewis and Clark at the Pacific Ocean. 

action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the bicentennial anniversary of the arrival of the explorers Lewis and Clark at the Pacific Ocean. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12869-12870; text as passed Senate: CR S12870; text of measure as introduced: CR S12852-12853)
action_date: 2005-11-15
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 S12869-12870; text as passed Senate: CR S12870; text of measure as introduced: CR S12852-12853)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations and other international organizations should not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.

Bill: 109-sres-316
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commerce
Diplomacy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
Internet
Negotiations
President and foreign policy
Privatization
Science, Technology, Communications
Trade negotiations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 
Calls on the President to: (1) oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the United Nations or any other international entity; and (2) advance the values of an open Internet in the broader trade and diplomatic conversations of the United States.
 
 Applauds the President for: (1) asserting that the United States has no present intention of relinquishing its historic leadership role in Internet governance; and (2) articulating a vision of the Internet that places privatization over politicization. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12853-12854)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

Bill: 109-sres-317
Sponsor: Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]
Introduced: 2005-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Identification devices
International Affairs
International cooperation
Internet
Names
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States and other responsible governments send clear signals to the marketplace that the current structure of oversight and management of the Internet's domain name and addressing service works, and will continue to deliver tangible benefits to Internet users worldwide in the future; and (2) the authoritative root zone server should remain physically located in the United States and the Secretary of Commerce should maintain oversight of ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) so that ICANN can continue to manage the day-to-day operation of the Internet's domain and addressing system, remain responsive to Internet stakeholders worldwide, and otherwise fulfill its core technical mission.

action_date: 2005-11-16
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States and other responsible governments send clear signals to the marketplace that the current structure of oversight and management of the Internet's domain name and addressing service works, and will continue to deliver tangible benefits to Internet users worldwide in the future; and (2) the authoritative root zone server should remain physically located in the United States and the Secretary of Commerce should maintain oversight of ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) so that ICANN can continue to manage the day-to-day operation of the Internet's domain and addressing system, remain responsive to Internet stakeholders worldwide, and otherwise fulfill its core technical mission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13063-13065; text as passed Senate: CR S13064-13065; text of measure as introduced: CR S12959-12960)
action_date: 2005-11-16
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 S13063-13065; text as passed Senate: CR S13064-13065; text of measure as introduced: CR S12959-12960)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 27, 2005, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 109-sres-318
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 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: 2005-11-17
text: 
Designates November 27, 2005, as &quot;Drive Safer Sunday.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13183)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending relief efforts in response to the earthquake in South Asia and urging a commitment by the United States and the international community to help rebuild critical infrastructure in the affected areas.

Bill: 109-sres-319
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Boundaries
Charities
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Earthquakes
Emergency Management
Families
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Homeless
Housing and Community Development
India
International agencies
International cooperation
International relief
Military civic action
Military personnel
Nongovernmental organizations
Orphans
Pakistan
Peace
Social Welfare
South Asia
U.S. Agency for International Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Commends U.S., international, Indian, and Pakistani efforts to assist the victims of the October 2005 earthquake in South Asia. 
 
Encourages further cooperation between Pakistan and India on relief operations and efforts to expand peace in the region. 
 
Urges: (1) the United States and the world community to reaffirm their commitment to additional support for relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the earthquake; and (2) continued attention by international donors and relief agencies to the needs of vulnerable populations in the stricken countries, particularly children who have been left parentless and homeless by the disaster. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13183-13184)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13184)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide.

Bill: 109-sres-320
Sponsor: Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crimes against humanity
Ethnic relations
Europe
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
International relief
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
President and foreign policy
Presidential messages
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Calls on the President: (1) to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and (2) in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide to accurately characterize the systematic annihilation of 1,500,000 Armenians as genocide and to recall the history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10661-10662)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13394-13395)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the life, achievements, and contributions of Alan A. Reich.

Bill: 109-sres-321
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Disabled

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Alan Reich, who was an inspirational figure in the disability community and devoted his life to civic involvement and efforts to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
 


action_date: 2005-12-12
text: 

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

 
Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Alan Reich, who was an inspirational figure in the disability community and devoted his life to civic involvement and efforts to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S13455)
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S13455)
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13455)
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13455)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13395-13396)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13396)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the trial, sentencing and imprisonment of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev.

Bill: 109-sres-322
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Human rights
Law
Prisoners
Prisoners' rights
Prisons
Prosecution
Russia
Sentences (Criminal procedure)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the criminal justice system in Russia has not accorded Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev fair treatment under the laws of the Russian Federation; (2) the Russian Federation's status among the democratic nations of the world would be greatly enhanced if Russian authorities were to take the necessary actions to dispel concerns that the criminal cases against Mr. Khodorkovsky, Mr. Lebedev, and their associates are politically motivated, the transfer of Mr. Khodorkovsky and Mr. Lebedev to prison camps thousands of kilometers from their homes represents a violation of the norms and practices of Russia law, and in cases dealing with perceived political threats to the authorities the judiciary of Russia is a dependent instrument of the Kremlin; and (3) Mr. Khodorkovsky and Mr. Lebedev should be transferred to penal facilities with locations that are consonant with the norms and general practices of Russia law. 

action_date: 2005-11-18
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 that: (1) the criminal justice system in Russia has not accorded Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev fair treatment under the laws of the Russian Federation; (2) the Russian Federation's status among the democratic nations of the world would be greatly enhanced if Russian authorities were to take the necessary actions to dispel concerns that the criminal cases against Mr. Khodorkovsky, Mr. Lebedev, and their associates are politically motivated, the transfer of Mr. Khodorkovsky and Mr. Lebedev to prison camps thousands of kilometers from their homes represents a violation of the norms and practices of Russia law, and in cases dealing with perceived political threats to the authorities the judiciary of Russia is a dependent instrument of the Kremlin; and (3) Mr. Khodorkovsky and Mr. Lebedev should be transferred to penal facilities with locations that are consonant with the norms and general practices of Russia law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13410; text as passed Senate: CR S13410; text of measure as introduced: CR S13396-13397)
action_date: 2005-11-18
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 S13410; text as passed Senate: CR S13410; text of measure as introduced: CR S13396-13397)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations and other international organizations should not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.

Bill: 109-sres-323
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commerce
Diplomacy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International agencies
Internet
Negotiations
President and foreign policy
Privatization
Science, Technology, Communications
Trade negotiations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Calls on the President to: (1) oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the United Nations or any other international entity; and (2) advance the values of an open Internet in the broader trade and diplomatic conversations of the United States.
 
 Applauds the President for: (1) asserting that the United States has no present intention of relinquishing its historic leadership role in Internet governance; and (2) articulating a vision of the Internet that places privatization over politicization. 

action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 
Calls on the President to: (1) oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the United Nations or any other international entity; (2) advance the values of an open Internet in the broader trade and diplomatic conversations of the United States; and (3) pursue a continuing and constructive dialogue with the international community on the Internet's future governance.
 
 Applauds the President for: (1) asserting that the United States has no present intention of relinquishing its historic leadership role in Internet governance; and (2) articulating a vision of the Internet that places privatization over politicization. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13410-13411; text as passed Senate: CR S13410-13411; text of measure as introduced: CR S13397)
action_date: 2005-11-18
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 S13410-13411; text as passed Senate: CR S13410-13411; text of measure as introduced: CR S13397)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami and the assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister and urging support and respect for free and fair elections in Sri Lanka.

Bill: 109-sres-324
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assassination
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Disaster relief
East Asia
Emergency Management
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
Peace negotiations
Sri Lanka
Tsunamis

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the people of Sri Lanka as they recover from the December 2004 tsunami, and the August 2005 assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakhsman Kadirgamar; and (2) the courageous decision by the government of Sri Lanka, following the assassination, to remain in discussions with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in an attempt to resolve peacefully the issues facing the people of Sri Lanka. 
 
Urges all parties in Sri Lanka to remain committed to the negotiating process.

action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the people of Sri Lanka as they recover from the December 2004 tsunami, and the August 2005 assassination of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakhsman Kadirgamar; and (2) the courageous decision by the government of Sri Lanka, following the assassination, to remain in discussions with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in an attempt to resolve peacefully the issues facing the people of Sri Lanka. 
 
Urges all parties in Sri Lanka to remain committed to the negotiating process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1530-1531)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13411-13412; text as passed Senate: CR S13411-13412; text of measure as introduced: CR S13397-13398)
action_date: 2005-11-18
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 S13411-13412; text as passed Senate: CR S13411-13412; text of measure as introduced: CR S13397-13398)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate