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

Bill: 109-sres-446
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-04-26 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: 2006-04-26
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary year of the Crop Science Society of America, and commends the Society for 50 years of dedicated service to advancing crop science.
 
 Acknowledges the promise of the Society to continue enriching the lives of U.S. citizens by improving stewardship of the environment, combating world hunger, and enhancing the quality of life.
 
 Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the President of the Crop Science Society of America. 

action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary year of the Crop Science Society of America, and commends the Society for 50 years of dedicated service to advancing crop science.
 
 Acknowledges the promise of the Society to continue enriching the lives of U.S. citizens by improving stewardship of the environment, combating world hunger, and enhancing the quality of life.
 
 Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the President of the Crop Science Society of America. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3631-3632; text as passed Senate: CR S3631-3632; text of measure as introduced: CR S3598)
action_date: 2006-04-26
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 S3631-3632; text as passed Senate: CR S3631-3632; text of measure as introduced: CR S3598)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-447
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Hockey
Sports and Recreation
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 
Congratulates the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team for an outstanding championship season.

action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Wisconsin men's hockey team for an outstanding championship season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3632; text as passed Senate: CR S3632; text of measure as introduced: CR S3598-3599)
action_date: 2006-04-26
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 S3632; text as passed Senate: CR S3632; text of measure as introduced: CR S3598-3599)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-448
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Life insurance
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.

action_date: 2006-09-06
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 National Life Insurance Awareness Month.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S9066)
action_date: 2006-09-06
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 S9066)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9066)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9066)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the extraordinary contributions of Max Falkenstien to The University of Kansas and the State of Kansas.

Bill: 109-sres-449
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Kansas
Radio broadcasting
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Commends broadcaster Max Falkenstien for 60 years of outstanding service to the University of Kansas and the state of Kansas, and offers him its best wishes for his future endeavors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3721-3722)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2006 as National Safety Month.

Bill: 109-sres-450
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Emergency Management
Health
Health education
Labor and Employment
Nonprofit organizations
Occupational health and safety
Preventive medicine
Social Welfare
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Designates June 2006 as National Safety Month.

action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2006 as National Safety Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5027)
action_date: 2006-05-23
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 S5027)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5027)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5027)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3722)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3722)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the American Ballet Theatre throughout its 65 years of service as "America's National Ballet Company".

Bill: 109-sres-452
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Cultural relations
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Recognizes and commends the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for over 65 years of service as &quot;America's National Ballet Company,&quot; during which it has provided world class art to audiences in all 50 states. 
 
Recognizes that: (1) the ABT serves as a true cultural ambassador for the United States by having performed in 42 countries and fulfilling its reputation as one of the world's most revered and innovative dance companies; and (2) the ABT's extensive and innovative education, outreach, and artistic development programs both train future generations of great dancers and expose students to the arts.

action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and commends the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for over 65 years of service as &quot;America's National Ballet Company,&quot; during which it has provided world class art to audiences in all 50 states. 
 
Recognizes that: (1) the ABT serves as a true cultural ambassador for the United States by having performed in 42 countries and fulfilling its reputation as one of the world's most revered and innovative dance companies; and (2) the ABT's extensive and innovative education, outreach, and artistic development programs both train future generations of great dancers and expose students to the arts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3761-3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3723)
action_date: 2006-04-27
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 S3761-3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3723)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-453
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charter schools
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.
 
Supports the seventh annual National Charter Schools Week.

action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.
 
Supports the seventh annual National Charter Schools Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3761-3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3723)
action_date: 2006-04-27
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 S3761-3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3723)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Malcolm P. McLean as the father of containerization.

Bill: 109-sres-454
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Containerization
Executives
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Celebrates the contributions of Malcom P. McLean to the development of trade and commerce in the United States through the containerization of cargo.
 
Honors the 50th anniversary of containerization and recognizes its role in the modernization of shipping practices and the U.S. economy.

action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the contributions of Malcom P. McLean to the development of trade and commerce in the United States through the containerization of cargo.
 
Honors the 50th anniversary of containerization and recognizes its role in the modernization of shipping practices and the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3761-3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3723-3724)
action_date: 2006-04-27
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 S3761-3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3762; text of measure as introduced: CR S3723-3724)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring and thanking Terrance W. Gainer, former Chief of the United States Capitol Police.

Bill: 109-sres-455
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Commemorations
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Declares that the Senate honors and thanks Terrance W. Gainer (former Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police), his wife Irene, and his entire family, for a professional commitment of service to the U.S. Capitol Police and Congress.
 

action_date: 2006-04-27
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 Terrance W. Gainer (former Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police), his wife Irene, and his entire family, for a professional commitment of service to the U.S. Capitol Police and Congress.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3764; text of measure as introduced: CR S3724)
action_date: 2006-04-27
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 S3764; text as passed Senate: CR S3764; text of measure as introduced: CR S3724)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English.

Bill: 109-sres-458
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Allegiance
Citizenship
Commemorations
English language
Immigration
Music
National anthems
Oaths

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: 
Reaffirms that statements or songs that symbolize the unity of the Nation, including the National Anthem, the Oath of Allegiance sworn by new U.S. citizens, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, should be recited or sung in English, the common language of the United States.

action_date: 2006-05-08
text: 

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

 
Reaffirms that statements or songs that symbolize the unity of the Nation, including the National Anthem, the Oath of Allegiance sworn by new U.S. citizens, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, should be recited or sung in English, the common language of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4162)
action_date: 2006-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4162)
action_date: 2006-05-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4161-4162)
action_date: 2006-05-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4161-4162)
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S3805)
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States participation and agreement in the Doha Development Round of the World Trade Organization.

Bill: 109-sres-459
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Commerce
Free trade
International Affairs
Manufacturing industries
Nontariff trade barriers
Tariff
Tariff agreements
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should not be a signatory to any agreement or protocol with respect to the Doha Development Round of the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, unless: (1) a nonagricultural market access (NAMA) agreement would lead to a significant reduction or elimination of the substantial inequities in the average level of industrial tariff rates of all WTO members; (2) substantial increases in market access and U.S. exports are achieved through reductions in average tariff rates applied to manufactured goods; (3) sectoral tariff agreements are included that would result in a significant number of countries eliminating tariffs on products and in sectors that would increase U.S. exports; and (4) real new market access is achieved through the dismantling of nontariff barriers, particularly in sectors of primary importance to American manufacturers.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3900-3901)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should increase its support to the people of Somalia in their efforts to end decades of violence, establish lasting peace, form a democratically elected and stable central government, and become an effective partner in eradicating radicalism and terrorism from their country and the region.

Bill: 109-sres-460
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Commerce
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Debt relief
Democracy
Droughts
Economic assistance
Embargo
Emergency Management
Extremist movements in politics
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign loans
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
International relief
Law
Nongovernmental organizations
Peace
President and foreign policy
Regionalism (International organization)
Rule of law
Smuggling
Somalia
Terrorism
United Nations
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States is working with the people of Somalia to build a stable and enduring democratic nation in the Horn of Africa that is prosperous and free of civil war.

action_date: 2006-06-29
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should increase its support to the people of Somalia in their efforts to end decades of violence, establish lasting peace, form a democratically elected and stable central government, and become an effective partner in eradicating radicalism and terrorism from their country and the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3901-3902)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting and commending the supporters of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service for encouraging all citizens of the United States to embark on a life of public service and recognizing those citizens who have already performed extraordinary deeds for their community and country.

Bill: 109-sres-461
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Citizen participation
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Public service employment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals that the creators instilled into the civic engagement initiatives of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service. Salutes and acknowledges the American Institute for Public Service and the role played by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service in promoting public service in the United States. 

action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals that the creators instilled into the civic engagement initiatives of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service. Salutes and acknowledges the American Institute for Public Service and the role played by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service in promoting public service in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3916-3917; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3917; text of measure as introduced: CR S3902)
action_date: 2006-05-02
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 S3916-3917; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3917; text of measure as introduced: CR S3902)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 8, 2006, as the day of a National Vigil for Lost Promise.

Bill: 109-sres-462
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2006-05-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: 
Designates June 8, 2006, as the day of a National Vigil for Lost Promise.
 
 Encourages: (1) young people to choose to live a drug-free life; (2) people to work to stop drug abuse before it starts and remain vigilant against the far reaching loss of promise caused by deaths from drug abuse; and (3) U.S. citizens to remember the lost promise of youth caused by drug abuse on this day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3990)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3990)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Introduced in Senate