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A resolution recognizing 2005 as the year of the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Science Society of America.

Bill: 109-sres-265
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2005-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural conservation
Agricultural research
Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Environmental Protection
Farm produce
Hunger
Quality of life
Science, Technology, Communications
Special years
Sustainable agriculture

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: 
Recognizes 2005 as the 50th Anniversary year of the Crop Science Society of America, and commends the Society for 50 years of dedicated service to advance crop science.
 
 Acknowledges the Society's promise to continue to enrich the lives of all citizens by improving stewardship of the environment, combating world hunger, and enhancing the quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11142)
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of October 2005, as "Family History Month"

Bill: 109-sres-266
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2005-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Genealogy
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: 
Designates the month of October 2005 as Family History Month.

action_date: 2005-10-05
text: 

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

Designates the month of October 2005 as Family History Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11166; text as passed Senate: CR S11166; text of measure as introduced: CR S11142)
action_date: 2005-10-05
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 S11166; text as passed Senate: CR S11166; text of measure as introduced: CR S11142)
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in State of New Hampshire v. Anne Miller, Mary Lee Sargent, Jessica Ellis, Lynn Chong, Donald Booth, Eileen Reardon

Bill: 109-sres-267
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Carol Carpenter and other employees of Senator Judd Gregg's office from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the cases of State of New Hampshire v. Anne Miller, Mary Lee Sargent, Jessica Ellis, Lynn Chong, Donald Booth, and Eileen Reardon, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carol Carpenter and such employees in connection with the cases.

action_date: 2005-10-05
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Carol Carpenter and other employees of Senator Judd Gregg's office from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the cases of State of New Hampshire v. Anne Miller, Mary Lee Sargent, Jessica Ellis, Lynn Chong, Donald Booth, and Eileen Reardon, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carol Carpenter and such employees in connection with the cases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11166; text as passed Senate: CR S11166; text of measure as introduced: CR S11142-11143)
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11166; text as passed Senate: CR S11166; text of measure as introduced: CR S11142-11143)
action_date: 2005-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski.

Bill: 109-sres-268
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Monuments and memorials
Native Americans
Postage stamps
Sculpture
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski in designing and creating the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
 
Urges the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Ziolkowski and the creation of the Crazy Horse Memorial. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2005 S11237-11238)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" should be established.

Bill: 109-sres-269
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Special days
Veterans Day
Vietnam veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that a &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot; should be established to honor those members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2005 S11238)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/07/2005 S11238)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the International Monetary Fund should investigate whether China is manipulating the rate of exchange between the Chinese yuan and the United States dollar.

Bill: 109-sres-270
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Balance of payments
China
East Asia
Foreign exchange
International monetary system
Restrictive trade practices

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should instruct the U.S. Executive Director to the International Monetary Fund to bring a general complaint under the International Monetary Fund's Articles of Agreement against the People's Republic of China (PRC) for manipulating the rate of exchange of its currency against other currencies to gain an unfair trade advantage and to prevent effective balance of payment adjustments. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2005 S11238-11239)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 16, 2005, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 109-sres-271
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civics education
Congress
Ethics
Government Operations and Politics
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Designates the week beginning October 16, 2005, as National Character Counts Week.

action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 

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

Designates the week beginning October 16, 2005, as National Character Counts Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11332-11333; text as passed Senate: CR S11332-11333; text of measure as introduced: CR S11326-11327)
action_date: 2005-10-07
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 S11332-11333; text as passed Senate: CR S11332-11333; text of measure as introduced: CR S11326-11327)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11327)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

Bill: 109-sres-272
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
District courts
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Lawyers
Local officials
Minorities
Minorities in government
New York City
New York State
State legislators
Women
Women in government

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Commends the late Constance Baker Motley, the first African-American woman appointed and confirmed for a federal judgeship and the former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, for her service on the court and her lifelong commitment to civil rights and social justice.

action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 

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

 
Commends the late Constance Baker Motley, the first African-American woman appointed and confirmed for a federal judgeship and the former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, for her service on the court and her lifelong commitment to civil rights and social justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11333-11334; text as passed Senate: CR S11334; text of measure as introduced: CR S11328)
action_date: 2005-10-07
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 S11333-11334; text as passed Senate: CR S11334; text of measure as introduced: CR S11328)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United Nations and other international organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.

Bill: 109-sres-273
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2005-10-17 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: 2005-10-17
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: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11439-11440)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 6, 2006 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week".

Bill: 109-sres-275
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Rape
Sex crimes
Social life and customs
Special weeks
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Designates the week of February 6, 2006, as &quot;National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.&quot;

action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of February 6, 2006, as &quot;National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13509; text as passed Senate: CR S13509)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13509; text as passed Senate: CR S13509)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11482)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11482)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the attachment therapy technique know as rebirthing is a dangerous practice and should be prohibited.

Bill: 109-sres-276
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety
Childbirth
Families
Government Operations and Politics
State laws
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) rebirthing, an attachment therapy technique that reenacts the birth process by physically restraining a child and forcing the child to emerge unaided, is dangerous, potentially life-threatening, and unsupported by scientific evidence; and (2) each state should enact laws prohibiting the use of rebirthing techniques.

action_date: 2005-10-18
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) rebirthing, an attachment therapy technique that reenacts the birth process by physically restraining a child and forcing the child to emerge unaided, is dangerous, potentially life-threatening, and unsupported by scientific evidence; and (2) each state should enact laws prohibiting the use of rebirthing techniques.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11499-11501; text as passed Senate: CR S11500-11501; text of measure as introduced: CR S11482)
action_date: 2005-10-18
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 S11499-11501; text as passed Senate: CR S11500-11501; text of measure as introduced: CR S11482)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 109-sres-277
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Signs and symbols
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Red Ribbon Week (October 23-October 31).
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live a drug-free life; and (2) the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.

action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of Red Ribbon Week (October 23-October 31).
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live a drug-free life; and (2) the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11497-11498; text as passed Senate: CR S11498; text of measure as introduced: CR S11483)
action_date: 2005-10-18
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 S11497-11498; text as passed Senate: CR S11498; text of measure as introduced: CR S11483)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of October 23, 2005, through October 29, 2005, as "National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week".

Bill: 109-sres-278
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Environmental Protection
Families
Health
Lead poisoning
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Designates the week of October 23-October 29, 2005, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of October 23-October 29, 2005, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11498; text as passed Senate: CR S11498; text of measure as introduced: CR S11483)
action_date: 2005-10-18
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 S11498; text as passed Senate: CR S11498; text of measure as introduced: CR S11483)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony in State of Mississippi v. Edward Statecum.

Bill: 109-sres-279
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional privileges and immunities
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Authorizes Kim Coalter, an employee in the office of Senator Thad Cochran, to testify in the case of state of Mississippi v. Edward Statecum, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.

action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 

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

 
Authorizes Kim Coalter, an employee in the office of Senator Thad Cochran, to testify in the case of state of Mississippi v. Edward Statecum, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11499; text as passed Senate: CR S11499; text of measure as introduced: CR S11483)
action_date: 2005-10-18
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 S11499; text as passed Senate: CR S11499; text of measure as introduced: CR S11483)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool", a national celebration of after school programs.

Bill: 109-sres-280
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2005-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
School-age child care
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.

action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 

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

Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11596; text as passed Senate: CR S11596; text of measure as introduced: CR S11579)
action_date: 2005-10-19
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 S11596; text as passed Senate: CR S11596; text of measure as introduced: CR S11579)
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring and thanking James Patrick Rohan.

Bill: 109-sres-281
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Commemorations
Congressional agencies
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 
Declares that the Senate honors and thanks James Patrick Rohan and his wife, Cecilia, and children, Ben, Natalie, Eric and David, and his entire family, for a lifelong professional commitment of service to the U.S. Capitol Police and Congress.

action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate honors and thanks James Patrick Rohan and his wife, Cecilia, and children, Ben, Natalie, Eric and David, and his entire family, for a lifelong professional commitment of service to the U.S. Capitol Police and Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11596; text as passed Senate: CR S11596; text of measure as introduced: CR S11579)
action_date: 2005-10-19
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 S11596; text as passed Senate: CR S11596; text of measure as introduced: CR S11579)
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate