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A concurrent resolution recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and the Nation.

Bill: 109-sconres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
Blacks
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foundations
Minorities
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Recognizes the teams and players of the barnstorming African-American basketball teams for their achievement, dedication, sacrifices, and contribution to basketball and to the nation prior to the integration of the white professional leagues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2005 S11239)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting "Lights On Afterschool", a national celebration of after school programs.

Bill: 109-sconres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
School-age child care
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11328)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows Program.

Bill: 109-sconres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2005-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Government internships
Higher education
Leadership

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the White House Fellows program and commends the White House Fellows for their continuing lifetime commitment to public service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11579)
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution directing the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Rosa Parks for placement in the Capitol.

Bill: 109-sconres-62
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2005-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Blacks
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Sculpture

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: 
Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Rosa Parks and cause it to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol.

action_date: 2005-11-16
text: 
Requires the Joint Committee on the Library to: (1) procure a statue of Rosa Parks and cause it to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol; and (2) consider all locations in the Capitol, including Statuary Hall, the Rotunda, and the Capitol Visitor Center.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S13039-13041)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12535)
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day.

Bill: 109-sconres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2005-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorations
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Secondary education
Special days
Students
Voter registration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day, and encourages all eligible students to register to vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12616)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

Bill: 109-sconres-64
Sponsor: Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]
Introduced: 2005-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commerce
Corporations
Department of Commerce
Directories
Government Operations and Politics
Government and business
Government contractors
Identification devices
International Affairs
International cooperation
Internet
Names
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-09
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11340)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12616-12617)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits and importance of Federally-qualified health centers and their Medicaid prospective payment system.

Bill: 109-sconres-65
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Clinics
Medicaid
Medical economics
Medically uninsured
Preventive medicine
Social Welfare
Welfare recipients

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medicaid prospective payment system for the federally-qualified health center program is critical to ensuring that both Medicaid recipients and the nation's uninsured population have access to quality affordable primary and preventive care services.
 
Recognizes the critical role of such health centers as an essential source of care for millions of Medicaid recipients and uninsured Americans, and supports continuation of the prospective payment system in helping to maintain this system of care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13184)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution affirming that the intent of Congress in passing the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 was to allow hunting and fishing on public land within the National Wildlife Refuge System and declaring that the purpose of reserving certain land as public land is to make the land available to the public for reasonable uses.

Bill: 109-sconres-66
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animals
Congress
Environmental Protection
Fishing
Hunting
Land use
Legislation
Sports and Recreation
Wildlife refuges

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
States that: (1) in passing the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Congress demonstrated its clear intent to allow hunting and fishing on public lands within the National Wildlife Refuge System (the System); (2) the intent of Congress has not changed in any way since the date of enactment of that Act, and any assumption to the contrary is misguided and misinterprets the clear intent of Congress; and (3) the general purpose of reserving certain land as public land, including the land within the System, is to make the land available to the public for reasonable uses, which include hunting, fishing, other wildlife-dependent sports, and other outdoor purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13185)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution urging Japan to honor its commitments under the 1986 Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sconres-67
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Access to health care
Administrative procedure
Commerce
Drug approvals
Drugs
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Health
International competitiveness
Japan
Law
Medical economics
Medical innovations
Medical supplies
Medical technology
Nontariff trade barriers
Prescription pricing
Science, Technology, Communications
Technological innovations
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Urges Japan to honor its commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals by: (1) reducing regulatory barriers to the approval and adoption of new medical technologies; (2) meeting or exceeding agency performance goals for premarket approvals and adopting an appropriate, risk-based postmarket system consistent with globally accepted practices; (3) promoting pricing policies that encourage innovation and eliminating reimbursement policies based on inappropriate comparisons to markets outside Japan; (4) implementing fair and open processes and rules that do not disproportionately harm U.S. medical technology products; and (5) providing opportunities for consultation with trading partners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13401-13402)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13402-13403)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 20, 2006, as "Negro Leaguers Recognition Day."

Bill: 109-sconres-68
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2005-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Special days
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: 
Designates May 20, 2006, as Negro Leaguers Recognition Day. Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13454)
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13454-13455)
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a Day of Hearts, Congenital Heart Defect Day in order to increase awareness about congenital heart defects, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sconres-69
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular diseases
Health
Health education
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of A Day of Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day (February 14, 2006).

action_date: 2006-02-07
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of A Day of Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day (February 14, 2006).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-02-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S777-778)
action_date: 2006-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S777-778)
action_date: 2006-02-07
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S777-778)
action_date: 2006-02-07
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S777-778)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13592)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the first draft of the proposed legislation as passed in its first reading in the State Duma that would have the effect of severely restricting the establishment, operations, and activities of domestic, international, and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation, or to modify the proposed legislation to entirely remove these restrictions.

Bill: 109-sconres-70
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Legislation
Legislative bodies
Nongovernmental organizations
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Urges: (1) the government of the Russian Federation to withdraw the proposed legislation that would restrict the establishment and activities of domestic and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the Russian Federation or to modify the legislation to remove such restrictions; and (2) in the event the proposed legislation is not withdrawn or sufficiently modified, the State Duma and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly to amend the legislation to ensure such freedoms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13681-13682)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that States should require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual.

Bill: 109-sconres-71
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Animals
Blind
Disabled
Dogs
Driver licenses
Driver tests
Self-help devices for the disabled
Traffic accidents and safety

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that each state should require any candidate for a driver's license to demonstrate, as a condition of obtaining one, an ability to: (1) associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals; and (2) exercise greatly increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.

action_date: 2006-09-11
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 each state should require any candidate for a driver's license to demonstrate, as a condition of obtaining one, an ability to: (1) associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals; and (2) exercise greatly increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-11
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601.
action_date: 2006-09-11
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 109-333.
action_date: 2006-09-11
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 109-333.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13682)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution requesting the President to issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sconres-72
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Armed Forces and National Security
Families
Food relief
Hunger
International Affairs
International cooperation
Peace
Poverty
Social Welfare
Special days
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing dedicated to eradicating violence, hunger, and poverty, and to establishing greater trust and fellowship among peace-loving nations and families everywhere.
 
 Requests that the President invite former U.S. Presidents, Nobel laureates, and other notables, including American business, labor, faith, and civic leaders, to join the President in promoting appropriate activities for the people of the United States and in extending appropriate greetings from the families of America to families in the rest of the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13856)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13856-13857)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month.

Bill: 109-sconres-73
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: History
Jews
Religion
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 
Urges the President to issue annually a proclamation calling on state and local governments and the people of the United States to observe an American Jewish History Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13857)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13857)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution encouraging all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of charitable giving in the United States by 1 percent.

Bill: 109-sconres-75
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-12-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Charitable contributions

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-21
text: 
Encourages all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of charitable giving in the United States by 1%.

action_date: 2005-12-22
text: 

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

 
Encourages all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of charitable giving in the United States by 1%.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-22
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2005-12-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-12-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2005-12-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14404-14405; text as passed Senate: CR S14405; text of measure as introduced: CR S14337)
action_date: 2005-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14404-14405; text as passed Senate: CR S14405; text of measure as introduced: CR S14337)
action_date: 2005-12-21
text: Submitted in the Senate.
action_date: 2005-12-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its flagrant violations of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and calling for certain actions in response to such violations.

Bill: 109-sconres-76
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2006-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
China
East Asia
Energy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International agencies
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear exports
Nuclear facilities
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons
Russia
Sanctions (International law)
Science, Technology, Communications
Technology transfer
United Nations
Uranium enrichment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-01-20
text: 
 Condemns the government of Iran for its flagrant violations of its obligations under the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons. 
 
Calls for the immediate suspension of all uranium enrichment activities of the government of Iran. 
 
Supports calls for an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council. 
 
Calls on: (1) all nuclear suppliers to cease cooperation with Iran on nuclear materials, equipment, and technology; and (2) the governments of Russia and China to support efforts to refer Iran to the Security Council and to take appropriate measures about Iran's violations under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 1/24/2006 S31)
action_date: 2006-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate