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A resolution honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 16 coal miners killed in various mine disasters in West Virginia, and recognizing the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

Bill: 109-sres-370
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2006-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Coal
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Energy
Industrial accidents
Labor and Employment
Mine safety
Miners
Rescue work
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: 
Recognizes Thomas Anderson, Alva Martin Bennett, Jim Bennett, Jerry Groves, George Hamner Jr., Terry Helms, David Lewis, Martin Toler, Fred Ware Jr., Jack Weaver, Jesse Jones, and Marshall Winans for their sacrifice in the Sago, West Virginia, coal mine.
 
Recognizes Don Israel Bragg and Ellery &quot;Elvis&quot; Hatfield for their sacrifice in the Aracoma Alma, West Virginia, coal mine.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the Nation to the families of these men.
 
Recognizes Edmund Vance and Paul Moss for their sacrifice in the Boone County, West Virginia, coal mines.
 
Recognizes Randal McCloy for his stamina and courage that enabled him to survive in severe conditions for over 40 hours.
 
Recognizes the rescue crews for their outstanding effort resulting in the safe rescue of Randal McCloy.
 
Recognizes the many volunteers who provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations.

action_date: 2006-02-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Thomas Anderson, Alva Martin Bennett, Jim Bennett, Jerry Groves, George Hamner Jr., Terry Helms, David Lewis, Martin Toler, Fred Ware Jr., Jack Weaver, Jesse Jones, and Marshall Winans for their sacrifice in the Sago, West Virginia, coal mine.
 
Recognizes Don Israel Bragg and Ellery &quot;Elvis&quot; Hatfield for their sacrifice in the Aracoma Alma, West Virginia, coal mine.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the Nation to the families of these men.
 
Recognizes Edmund Vance and Paul Moss for their sacrifice in the Boone County, West Virginia, coal mines.
 
Recognizes Randal McCloy for his stamina and courage that enabled him to survive in severe conditions for over 40 hours.
 
Recognizes the rescue crews for their outstanding effort resulting in the safe rescue of Randal McCloy.
 
Recognizes the many volunteers who provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S870-871; text as passed Senate: CR S871; text of measure as introduced: CR S868-869)
action_date: 2006-02-08
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 S870-871; text as passed Senate: CR S871; text of measure as introduced: CR S868-869)
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 22, 2006, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 109-sres-371
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY]
Introduced: 2006-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Special days
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-14
text: 
Designates July 22, 2006, as National Day of the American Cowboy. 

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 July 22, 2006, as National Day of the American Cowboy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S3160-3161)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3160-3161)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3160-3161)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3160-3161)
action_date: 2006-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1179)
action_date: 2006-02-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1179-1180)
action_date: 2006-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that oil and gas companies should not be provided  outer Continental Shelf royalty relief when energy prices are at historic highs.

Bill: 109-sres-372
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2006-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commerce
Continental shelf
Energy prices
Gas in submerged lands
Gas industry
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas royalties
Petroleum in submerged lands
Petroleum industry
Profit
Submarine oil well drilling

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Minerals Management Service should suspend all future royalty relief until the Secretary of the Interior can ensure that the citizens of the United States receive a fair return from oil and gas resources from the outer Continental Shelf; and (2) Congress must take steps to ensure that the oil and gas industry does not receive a windfall and is not unjustly enriched at citizen expense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1180)
action_date: 2006-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate should continue to support the National Domestic Violence Hotline, a critical national resource that saves lives each day, and commemorate its 10th anniversary.

Bill: 109-sres-373
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Family violence
Science, Technology, Communications
Telephone
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Calls for the Senate to: (1) continue to support for the National Domestic Violence Hotline; and (2) commemorate the Hotline's 10th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1436)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1436-1437)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation in United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian.

Bill: 109-sres-374
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional officers
Congressional privileges and immunities
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Evidence (Law)
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Lobbying
Members of Congress
Misconduct in office
Prosecution
Senate
Senate Indian Affairs
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Bryan D. Parker and any other employee of the Committee on Indian Affairs from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the case of United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Bryan D. Parker, and any other Members, officers, or employees of the Senate, in connection with the case.
 

action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Bryan D. Parker and any other employee of the Committee on Indian Affairs from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the case of United States of America v. David Hossein Safavian, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Bryan D. Parker, and any other Members, officers, or employees of the Senate, in connection with the case.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1444-1445; text as passed Senate: CR S1444-1445; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437)
action_date: 2006-02-16
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 S1444-1445; text as passed Senate: CR S1444-1445; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of New Hampshire v. William Thomas, Keta C. Jones, John Francis Bopp, Michael S. Franklin, David Van Strein, Guy Chichester, Jamilla El-Shafei, and Ann Isenberg.

Bill: 109-sres-375
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Senate
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Authorizes: (1) Carol Carpenter and other employees of Senator Judd Gregg's office from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the cases of State of New Hampshire v. William Thomas, Keta C. Jones, John Francis Bopp, Michael S. Franklin, David Van Strein, Guy Chichester, Jamilla El-Shafei, and Ann Isenberg, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carol Carpenter and such employees in connection with the cases.

action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes: (1) Carol Carpenter and other employees of Senator Judd Gregg's office from whom testimony or the production of documents may be required to testify and produce documents in the cases of State of New Hampshire v. William Thomas, Keta C. Jones, John Francis Bopp, Michael S. Franklin, David Van Strein, Guy Chichester, Jamilla El-Shafei, and Ann Isenberg, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carol Carpenter and such employees in connection with the cases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1444-1445; text as passed Senate: CR S1445; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437)
action_date: 2006-02-16
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 S1444-1445; text as passed Senate: CR S1445; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.

Bill: 109-sres-376
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Law
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Bill Frist, Joseph I. Lieberman, Mitch McConnell, Rick Santorum, and Ted Stevens in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.

action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators Bill Frist, Joseph I. Lieberman, Mitch McConnell, Rick Santorum, and Ted Stevens in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1444-1445; text as passed Senate: CR S1445; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437)
action_date: 2006-02-16
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 S1444-1445; text as passed Senate: CR S1445; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Dr. Norman Shumway and expressing the condolences of the Senate on his passing.

Bill: 109-sres-377
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Congress
Congressional tributes
Health
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Surgeons
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Mourns the loss of Dr. Norman Shumway and recognizes his contribution to medical science and discovery (performed the first successful heart transplant in the United States).

action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 

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

 
Mourns the loss of Dr. Norman Shumway and recognizes his contribution to medical science and discovery (performed the first successful heart transplant in the United States).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1445-1446; text as passed Senate: CR S1446; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437-1438)
action_date: 2006-02-16
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 S1445-1446; text as passed Senate: CR S1446; text of measure as introduced: CR S1437-1438)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 25, 2006, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

Bill: 109-sres-378
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Hereditary diseases
Metabolism
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Designates February 25, 2006, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis is a genetically determined lysosomal storage disorder that renders the body incapable of producing certain enzymes needed to break down complex carbohydrates).

action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 

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

 
Designates February 25, 2006, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis is a genetically determined lysosomal storage disorder that renders the body incapable of producing certain enzymes needed to break down complex carbohydrates).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1446-1447; text as passed Senate: CR S1447; text of measure as introduced: CR S1438)
action_date: 2006-02-16
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 S1446-1447; text as passed Senate: CR S1447; text of measure as introduced: CR S1438)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the creation of the NASCAR-Historically Black Colleges and Universities Consortium.

Bill: 109-sres-379
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Automobile industry
Automobiles
Black colleges
Colleges
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Education
Florida
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Minorities
Minority employment
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation
Technical education
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Recognizes the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR), the NASCAR Universal Technical Institute, and a collaboration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for their creation of a consortium to increase the number of quality job opportunities available to African American students in key racing and other related automotive business activities.
 
Encourages the Departments of Education and Labor and other appropriate federal agencies to provide suitable assistance and support to ensure the success of that effort.

action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR), the NASCAR Universal Technical Institute, and a collaboration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for their creation of a consortium to increase the number of quality job opportunities available to African American students in key racing and other related automotive business activities.
 
Encourages the Departments of Education and Labor and other appropriate federal agencies to provide suitable assistance and support to ensure the success of that effort.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1447; text as passed Senate: CR S1447; text of measure as introduced: CR S1438)
action_date: 2006-02-16
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 S1447; text as passed Senate: CR S1447; text of measure as introduced: CR S1438)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.

Bill: 109-sres-380
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Black history
Civil rights workers
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Discrimination in education
Discrimination in medical care
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Equality before the law
Health
Higher education
History
Law
Minorities
Minority education
Minority health
Murder
Racial discrimination
Segregation
Slavery
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Calls on U.S. citizens to observe Black History Month.
 
Acknowledges the tragedies of slavery, lynching, and segregation and condemns them as an infringement on human liberty and equal opportunity.
 
Honors citizens who: (1) risked their lives in the Underground Railroad and in other efforts to assist fugitive slaves and other African Americans; and (2) stood beside African Americans in the fight for equal opportunity.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the founding principles that all men are created equal and are endowed with certain inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
 
Commits the Senate to addressing situations in which the African American community struggles with disparities in education, health care, and other areas where the federal government can help improve conditions for all citizens. 

action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 

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

 
Calls on U.S. citizens to observe Black History Month.
 
Acknowledges the tragedies of slavery, lynching, and segregation and condemns them as an infringement on human liberty and equal opportunity.
 
Honors citizens who: (1) risked their lives in the Underground Railroad and in other efforts to assist fugitive slaves and other African Americans; and (2) stood beside African Americans in the fight for equal opportunity.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the founding principles that all men are created equal and are endowed with certain inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
 
Commits the Senate to addressing situations in which the African American community struggles with disparities in education, health care, and other areas where the federal government can help improve conditions for all citizens. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1447-1448; text as passed Senate: CR S1447-1448; text of measure as introduced: CR S1438-1439)
action_date: 2006-02-16
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 S1447-1448; text as passed Senate: CR S1447-1448; text of measure as introduced: CR S1438-1439)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 1, 2006, as National Sibling Connection Day.

Bill: 109-sres-381
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2006-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Foster home care
Siblings
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: 
Designates March 1, 2006, as Siblings Connection Day. Expresses support for efforts to respect and preserve sibling relationships that are at risk of being disrupted due to the placement of children into the foster care system.

action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 

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

 
Designates March 1, 2006, as Siblings Connection Day. Expresses support for efforts to respect and preserve sibling relationships that are at risk of being disrupted due to the placement of children into the foster care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1553; text as passed Senate: CR S1553)
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1553; text as passed Senate: CR S1553)
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1439)
action_date: 2006-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate