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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues and that Congress should act to end discrimination against citizens of the United State who live with a mental illness by making legislation relating to mental health parity a priority for the 110th Congress.

Bill: 109-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Discrimination in medical care
Ex-Members of Congress
Health insurance
Legislation
Mental health services
Mental illness
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; (2) Congress should act to help U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by enacting legislation to provide for equal coverage of mental health benefits with respect to health insurance coverage unless comparable limits are imposed on medical and surgical benefits; and (3) mental health parity legislation should be a priority for consideration in the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10749)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as 1 of the premier science and research institutions of the world.

Bill: 109-sres-595
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Laboratories
Research and development facilities
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Technological innovations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes the outstanding and unique role that the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley, California) has played over the past 75 years in the scientific and technological advancement of the United States and the international community.
 
Congratulates the Laboratory's dedicated scientists and researchers past and present who have worked to make the institution one of the greatest research resources in the world.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the outstanding and unique role that the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley, California) has played over the past 75 years in the scientific and technological advancement of the United States and the international community. 
 
Congratulates the Laboratory's dedicated scientists and researchers past and present who have worked to make the institution one of the greatest research resources in the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11097-11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11097-11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10749-10750)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Tuesday, October 10, 2006, as "National Firefighter Appreciation Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Designates Tuesday, October 10, 2006, as National Firefighter Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates Tuesday, October 10, 2006, as National Firefighter Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10750)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10750-10751)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the period beginning on October 8, 2006, and ending on October 14, 2006, as "National Hispanic Media Week", in honor of the Hispanic media of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-597
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Ethnic press
Government Operations and Politics
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Minorities in mass media
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Designates October 8-October 14, 2006, as National Hispanic Media Week in honor of the Hispanic media of the United States.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates October 8-October 14, 2006, as National Hispanic Media Week in honor of the Hispanic media of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10751)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10751)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 15, 2006, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 109-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civics education
Congress
Ethics
Government Operations and Politics
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Designates the week beginning October 15, 2006, as National Character Counts Week.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning October 15, 2006, as National Character Counts Week. Calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups to: (1) embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, fairness, caring, and citizenship; and (2) observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11098)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10751-10752)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10752)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of October 23, 2006, through October 27, 2006, as "National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week".

Bill: 109-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Environmental Protection
Families
Health
Lead poisoning
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Designates the week of October 23-October 27, 2006, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

action_date: 2006-11-16
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 27, 2006, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11098-11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11098-11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10753)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 12, 2006, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

Bill: 109-sres-600
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alternative energy sources
Biomass energy
Electric vehicles
Energy
Energy efficiency
Energy security
Fuel cells
Fuel consumption
Hydrogen
Motor vehicles
Natural gas vehicles
Propane
Special days
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Designates October 12, 2006, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.
 
Urges Americans to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the enactment of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

Designates October 12, 2006, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.

Urges Americans to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the enactment of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10753)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-601
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Earth sciences
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Mathematics
Minorities
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Scientists
Teacher education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) organize a &quot;Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day.&quot;
 
Congratulates Dr. Ines Cifuentes for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2006 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of her dedication to training science and mathematics educators and encouraging young students to study the earth sciences.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) organize a &quot;Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day.&quot; 
 
Congratulates Dr. Ines Cifuentes for being honored as the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year for 2006 by the Museum of Science & Industry, in recognition of her dedication to training science and mathematics educators and encouraging young students to study the earth sciences.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10753)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution memorializing and honoring the contributions of Byron Nelson.

Bill: 109-sres-602
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Golf
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Byron Nelson (professional golfer).

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and legacy of Byron Nelson (professional golfer).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11099)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10753-10754)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10754)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating Thursday, November 16, 2006, as "Feed America Day".

Bill: 109-sres-603
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Charitable contributions
Food relief
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Designates Thursday, November 16, 2006, as Feed America Thursday.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 16, 2006, and to donate the money that they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization for the purpose of feeding the hungry.

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Designates Thursday, November 16, 2006, as Feed America Thursday.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to sacrifice two meals on Thursday, November 16, 2006, and to donate the money that they would have spent on food to a religious or charitable organization for the purpose of feeding the hungry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11099-11100)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11099-11100)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10754)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10754)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the work and accomplishments of Mr. Britt "Max" Mayfield, Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center upon his retirement.

Bill: 109-sres-604
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Hurricanes
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Scientists in government
Weather forecasting

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Honors Mr. Britt &quot;Max&quot; Mayfield's 34 years of service and his commitment to improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasting upon his retirement as Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center. 

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Honors Mr. Britt &quot;Max&quot; Mayfield's 34 years of service and his commitment to improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasting upon his retirement as Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center. 
 
Commends Mr. Mayfield's dedication to expanding educational opportunities for state and local emergency management officials.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11100)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11100)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10755)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10755)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues and that Congress should act to end discrimination against citizens of the United States who live with a mental illness by making legislation relating to mental health parity a priority for the 110th Congress.

Bill: 109-sres-605
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Discrimination in medical care
Ex-Members of Congress
Health insurance
Legislation
Mental health services
Mental illness
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) on the fourth anniversary of his passing, Senator Paul Wellstone should be remembered for his compassion and leadership on social issues throughout his career; (2) Congress should act to end the discrimination against U.S. citizens who live with a mental illness by guaranteeing equal status for mental and physical illness by health insurance companies; and (3) mental health parity legislation should be a priority for consideration in the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10755)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-sres-606
Sponsor: Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]
Introduced: 2006-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer security measures
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
 
Declares that the Senate will work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S10755-10756)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate