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A resolution designating May 11, 2006, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide.

Bill: 109-sres-431
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restoration ecology
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Designates May 11, 2006, as Endangered Species Day. 
 
Encourages: (1) educational entities to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching students about threats to, and the restoration of, endangered species; and (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on educational information for use in schools.

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Designates May 11, 2006, as Endangered Species Day. 
 
Encourages: (1) educational entities to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching students about threats to, and the restoration of, endangered species; and (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on educational information for use in schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3159-3160; text as passsed Senate: CR S3159-3160; text of measure as introduced: CR S2918)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3159-3160; text as passsed Senate: CR S3159-3160; text of measure as introduced: CR S2918)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony of a Member of the Senate in E.M. Gunderson v. Neil G. Galatz.

Bill: 109-sres-432
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Law
Legal fees
Members of Congress
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Authorizes Senator Harry Reid to testify in the case of 
E.M. Gunderson v. Neil G. Galatz
, except when his attendance at the Senate is necessary for the performance of his legislative duties and except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Reid in connection with such case.
 

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Authorizes Senator Harry Reid to testify in the case of 
E.M. Gunderson v. Neil G. Galatz
, except when his attendance at the Senate is necessary for the performance of his legislative duties and except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Reid in connection with such case.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3160; text as passed Senate: CR S3160; text of measure as introduced: CR S2918-2919)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3160; text as passed Senate: CR S3160; text of measure as introduced: CR S2918-2919)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for the 140 years of service that it has provided to the citizens of the United States and their animals.

Bill: 109-sres-433
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congress
Congressional tributes
Protection of animals

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Honors the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for its 140 years of service to U.S. citizens and their animals.

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Honors the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for its 140 years of service to U.S. citizens and their animals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3160; text as passed Senate: CR S3160; text of measure as introduced: CR S2919)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3160; text as passed Senate: CR S3160; text of measure as introduced: CR S2919)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 22, 2006, as "National Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week."

Bill: 109-sres-434
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Business ethics
Commerce
Corporate accountability
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 
Designates the week of May 22, 2006, as National Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3249)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of America's small businesses during National Small Business Week, beginning April 9,2006.

Bill: 109-sres-435
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2006-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Entrepreneurs
Government Operations and Politics
Small Business Administration
Small business
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 
Honors the entrepreneurial spirit of America's small businesses during the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Small Business Week beginning April 9, 2006.
 
Supports the purpose and goals of National Small Business Week.
 
Commends the SBA and their resource partners for their work in helping small businesses grow and develop.
 
Applauds the achievements of small business owners and their employees.

action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 

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

 
Honors the entrepreneurial spirit of America's small businesses during the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Small Business Week beginning April 9, 2006.
 
Supports the purpose and goals of National Small Business Week.
 
Commends the SBA and their resource partners for their work in helping small businesses grow and develop.
 
Applauds the achievements of small business owners and their employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3343-3344; text as passed Senate: CR S3343-3344; text of measure as introduced: CR S3249-3250)
action_date: 2006-04-06
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 S3343-3344; text as passed Senate: CR S3343-3344; text of measure as introduced: CR S3249-3250)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Federation Internationale de Football Association to prevent persons or groups representing the Islamic Republic of Iran from participating in sanctioned soccer matches.

Bill: 109-sres-436
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2006-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Athletes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Foreign leaders
History
Iran
Israel
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Soccer
Sports and Recreation
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 
Condemns the statements issued by the Iranian president.
 
Calls on the United Nations (UN) Security Council to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
 
Urges the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to ban persons or groups representing Iran from sanctioned international sporting competition, including the World Cup, until Iran: (1) rescinds its position disavowing the Holocaust; (2) repudiates its calls for the eradication of Israel; (3) ends its support for terrorism; and (4) ceases its pursuit of nuclear weapons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3250)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the Museum.

Bill: 109-sres-437
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2006-04-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Museums
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of The Year of the Museum.

action_date: 2006-04-06
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 The Year of the Museum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3345-3346; text as passed Senate: CR S3346; text of measure as introduced: CR S3250-3251)
action_date: 2006-04-06
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 S3345-3346; text as passed Senate: CR S3346; text of measure as introduced: CR S3250-3251)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that institutions of higher education should adopt policies and educational programs on their campuses to help deter and eliminate illicit copyright infringement occurring on, and encourage educational uses of, their computer systems and networks.

Bill: 109-sres-438
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Colleges
Computer crimes
Computer networks
Computer software
Computer viruses
Copyright
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Higher education
Intellectual property
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that colleges and universities should continue to take: (1) a leadership role in educating students regarding the detrimental consequences of online infringement of intellectual property rights; and (2) all practicable steps to deter and eliminate unauthorized peer-to-peer computer use by warning students of the risks of such use and educating them concerning the value of intellectual property.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3394)
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3394-3395)
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the third week of April 2006 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".

Bill: 109-sres-439
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2006-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caregivers
Child abuse
Child health
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Head injuries
Health
Health education
Infants
Parent and child
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: 
Designates the third week of April 2006 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. 

action_date: 2006-04-07
text: 

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

 
Designates the third week of April 2006 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. 
 
Commends those organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; and (2) educating parents and caregivers on how they can help protect children from injuries caused by abusive shaking.
 
Encourages participation in educational programs to help prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3400-3401; text as passed Senate: CR S3401; text of measure as introduced: CR S3395)
action_date: 2006-04-07
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 S3400-3401; text as passed Senate: CR S3401; text of measure as introduced: CR S3395)
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating and commending the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, and the United States Olympic Committee, for their success and inspired leadership.

Bill: 109-sres-440
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2006-04-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
Disabled
East Asia
Europe
Italy
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: 
Commends the 2006 U.S. Winter Olympic and Paralympic Teams.
 
Expresses appreciation for the U.S. Olympic Committee's leadership.
 
Expresses encouragement to U.S. athletes preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games.

action_date: 2006-04-07
text: 

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

 
Commends the 2006 U.S. Winter Olympic and Paralympic Teams.
 
Expresses appreciation for the U.S. Olympic Committee's leadership.
 
Expresses encouragement to U.S. athletes preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3402; text as passed Senate: CR S3402; text of measure as introduced: CR S3395-3396)
action_date: 2006-04-07
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 S3402; text as passed Senate: CR S3402; text of measure as introduced: CR S3395-3396)
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for an immediate, peaceful transition to democracy.

Bill: 109-sres-441
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Detention of persons
East Asia
Europe
European Union
Freedom of association
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
India
Insurgency
International cooperation
Legislative bodies
Monarchy
Nepal
Nonviolence
Parliamentary government
Peace negotiations
Political parties
Political prisoners
Political violence
Public demonstrations
Right of assembly
South Asia
United Kingdom
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Expresses support for the reconvening of the Parliament of Nepal and for a peaceful transition to democracy.
 
 Commends the desire of the people of Nepal for a democratic government and expresses support for their right to protest peacefully in pursuit of this goal. 
 
Acknowledges the April 24, 2006, statement by King Gyanendra regarding his intent to reinstate Parliament. 
 
Urges the Palace, the political parties, and the Maoists to support a process that returns the country to a stable, multi-party democracy. 
 
 Calls on Nepal's security forces to exercise maximum restraint and to uphold the highest standards of conduct in their response to the protests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3514-3515)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3515)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the deep disappointment of the Senate with respect to the election of Iran to a leadership position in the United Nations Disarmament Commission and requesting the President to withhold funding to the United Nations unless credible reforms are made.

Bill: 109-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control agreements
Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Energy
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
International control of nuclear power
Iran
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
President and foreign policy
Recognition (International law)
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
United Nations
United Nations delegations
United Nations finances
United Nations structure
Uranium enrichment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Expresses disappointment at the failure of the Asia group members of the United Nations Disarmament Commission to stop Iran's election as vice chair of that body. 
 
Asserts that the Commission has no credibility on disarmament issues due to Iran's participation, particularly in light of Iran's defiance in disregarding International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Security Council Presidential Statement resolutions relating to its nuclear program.
 
 Calls on the United States to reject all Commission resolutions. 
 
Condemns Iran's continued intransigence with respect to its nuclear program, treatment of Israel, and sponsorship of terror.
 
States that the Senate shall work to ensure that U.S. funding is withheld from: (1) the regular budget of the United Nations in the amount directed towards the Commission; and (2) any U.N. commission in which the worst violators of the principles it claims to promote are included in its membership.
 
 Calls on the United Nations to deny Iranian participation in any U.N. commission until it: (1) complies with Non-Proliferation Treaty and IAEA resolutions; (2) halts all uranium enrichment activities and its calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) withdraws terrorist support.
 
Calls on the President to monitor U.N. reform and withhold funding unless credible reforms are made prior to biannual budget discussions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3515)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3515-3516)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Francis R. Valeo, former Secretary of the Senate.

Bill: 109-sres-443
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional officers
Congressional tributes
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Frank Valeo, former Secretary of the Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on April 25, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Frank Valeo.

action_date: 2006-04-25
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 Frank Valeo, former Secretary of the Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on April 25, 2006, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Frank Valeo.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3523-3524; text as passed Senate: CR S3523-3524; text of measure as introduced: CR S3516)
action_date: 2006-04-25
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 S3523-3524; text as passed Senate: CR S3523-3524; text of measure as introduced: CR S3516)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Jewish Committee.

Bill: 109-sres-444
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International Affairs
Jews
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Commends the American Jewish Committee for a century of leadership.

action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 

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

 
Commends the American Jewish Committee for a century of leadership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3524; text as passed Senate: CR S3524; text of measure as introduced: CR S3516-3517)
action_date: 2006-04-25
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 S3524; text as passed Senate: CR S3524; text of measure as introduced: CR S3516-3517)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Bill: 109-sres-445
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Government Operations and Politics
History
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Minorities
Nazism
Prejudice
Racism
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day, which falls on April 25, 2006. Remembers the 6 million Jews and many others who were killed by the Nazis. Honors Holocaust survivors.

action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 

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

 
Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day, which falls on April 25, 2006. Remembers the 6 million Jews and many others who were killed by the Nazis. Honors Holocaust survivors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3524-3425; text as passed Senate: CR S3524; text of measure as introduced: CR S3517)
action_date: 2006-04-25
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 S3524-3425; text as passed Senate: CR S3524; text of measure as introduced: CR S3517)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate