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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on reaching an agreement on the future status of Kosovo.

Bill: 109-sres-237
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2005-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Discrimination
Displaced persons
Ethnic relations
Europe
European Union
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International courts
Kosovo
Law
Minorities
NATO countries
National self-determination
Peace
Political violence
Prosecution
Regionalism (International organization)
Rule of law
Serbia
Serbia and Montenegro
Sovereignty
United Nations
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) that the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia and Montenegro and the representatives of the United Nations should work toward a Kosovo agreement on the future status of Kosovo and a plan for transformation in Kosovo; (2) with respect to what such agreement and plan should do; (3) that the discussions of the long-term status of Kosovo should result in a plan for implementing the Standards for Kosovo; and (4) concerning Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro, and the United Nations respecting requirements during the negotiations related to the long-term status of Kosovo.

action_date: 2005-10-07
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: (1) that the unresolved status of Kosovo is neither sustainable nor beneficial to the progress toward stability and peace in Southeast Europe and its integration with Europe; (2) that the leaders of Kosovo and Serbia and Montenegro and the representatives of the United Nations should work toward a Kosovo agreement on the future status of Kosovo and a plan for transformation in Kosovo; (3) with respect to what such agreement and plan should do; (4) that the discussions of the long-term status of Kosovo should result in a plan for implementing the Standards for Kosovo; and (5) concerning Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro, and the United Nations respecting requirements during the negotiations related to the long-term status of Kosovo. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11331-11332)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11331-11332)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11331-11332)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11331-11332)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10047-10048)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of our Nation.

Bill: 109-sres-238
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: 
 Recognizes September 15-October 15, 2005, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
 
Celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of our Nation.

action_date: 2005-09-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes September 15-October 15, 2005, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
 
Celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10055; text as passed Senate: CR S10055; text of measure as introduced: CR S10048)
action_date: 2005-09-14
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 S10055; text as passed Senate: CR S10055; text of measure as introduced: CR S10048)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Infant Mortality Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-sres-239
Sponsor: Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL]
Introduced: 2005-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Health
Health education
Infant mortality
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Infant Mortality Awareness Month (September 2005).

action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Infant Mortality Awareness Month (September 2005) to: (1) increase national awareness of infant mortality and its contributing factors; and (2) facilitate activities that will assist local communities in their efforts to meet the objective of reducing the rate of infant mortality to not more than 4.5 infant deaths per 1,000 births.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10391)
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10391)
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10391)
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10391)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10129)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2005, as "Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-241
Sponsor: Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT]
Introduced: 2005-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blood diseases
Cancer
Health
Health education
Leukemia
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 
Designates September 2005 as Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month.

action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2005 as Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10151; text as passed Senate: CR S10151; text of measure as introduced: CR S10130)
action_date: 2005-09-15
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 S10151; text as passed Senate: CR S10151; text of measure as introduced: CR S10130)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10151)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the President should appoint an individual to oversee Federal funds for the Hurricane Katrina recovery, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-242
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2005-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Alabama
Disaster relief
Economics and Public Finance
Floods
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Presidential appointments
Waste in government spending

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President, in order to coordinate efficiently and monitor spending, avoid duplication, and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, shall appoint an individual to oversee all federal work and the obligation of all federally appropriated funds for the purpose of Hurricane Katrina recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10130)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing Support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill: 109-sres-243
Sponsor: Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO]
Introduced: 2005-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Allegiance
California
Church and state
Congress
Congressional legal counsel
Constitutional law
District courts
Government Operations and Politics
Judicial opinions
Law
Oaths
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 
Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California in 
Newdow, et al. v. U.S. Congress, et al.
 (holding that the policy of daily teacher-led recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance by public school students violates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution).
 
Authorizes and instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to continue to cooperate fully with the Attorney General in such case to vigorously defend the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.

action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California in 
Newdow, et al. v. U.S. Congress, et al.
 (holding that the policy of daily teacher-led recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance by public school students violates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution).
 
Authorizes and instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to continue to cooperate fully with the Attorney General in such case to vigorously defend the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10147-10148; text as passed Senate: CR S10148; text of measure as introduced: CR S10131)
action_date: 2005-09-15
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 S10147-10148; text as passed Senate: CR S10148; text of measure as introduced: CR S10131)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10105)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill: 109-sres-244
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Allegiance
California
Church and state
Congress
Congressional legal counsel
Constitutional law
District courts
Government Operations and Politics
Judicial opinions
Law
Oaths
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 
Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the decision by the U.S. District Court in 
Newdow, et al. v. U.S. Congress, et al.
 (holding that the policy of daily teacher-led recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance by public school students violates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution).
 
Authorizes and instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to continue to cooperate fully with the Attorney General in such case to vigorously defend the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.

action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses the Senate's disapproval of the decision by the U.S. District Court in 
Newdow, et al. v. U.S. Congress, et al.
 (holding that the policy of daily teacher-led recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance by public school students violates the Establishment Clause of the Constitution).
 
Authorizes and instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to continue to cooperate fully with the Attorney General in such case to vigorously defend the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10148; text as passed Senate: CR S10148; text of measure as introduced: CR S10131)
action_date: 2005-09-15
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 S10148; text as passed Senate: CR S10148; text of measure as introduced: CR S10131)
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Simon Wiesenthal.

Bill: 109-sres-245
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Antisemitism
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
International Affairs
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Minorities
Nazism
Prosecution
Racism
Religion
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: 
Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Simon Wiesenthal, who spent more than 50 years helping to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.
 


action_date: 2005-09-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Simon Wiesenthal, who spent more than 50 years helping to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10254-10257; text as passed Senate: CR S10256; text of measure as introduced:  CR S10303-10304)
action_date: 2005-09-21
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 S10254-10257; text as passed Senate: CR S10256; text of measure as introduced:  CR S10303-10304)
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the missions and performance of the United States Coast Guard in responding to Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 109-sres-246
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2005-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Coast guard
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Floods
Government aircraft
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Rescue work
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Coast Guard should receive Congress's highest commendation for its response to the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina; (2) Congress should commit to providing the Coast Guard with resources it needs to modernize and maintain its fleet of vessels and aircraft; and (3) the Administration should ensure that the Coast Guard receives sufficient funding to cover its unexpected operational and capital costs associated with Hurricane Katrina. 

action_date: 2005-09-21
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. Coast Guard should receive Congress's highest commendation for its response to the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina; (2) Congress should commit to providing the Coast Guard with resources it needs to modernize and maintain its fleet of vessels and aircraft; and (3) the Administration should ensure that the Coast Guard receives sufficient funding to cover its unexpected operational and capital costs associated with Hurricane Katrina. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10325-10326; text as passed Senate: CR S10325-10326; text of measure as introduced:  CR S10304)
action_date: 2005-09-21
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 S10325-10326; text as passed Senate: CR S10325-10326; text of measure as introduced:  CR S10304)
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10304-10307)
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Library of Congress's private-sector advisory body, the James Madison Council, and its Founding Chairman, John W. Kluge, on 15 years of exemplary service to Congress and the Nation and looking forward to the Council's continued success in the years ahead.

Bill: 109-sres-247
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2005-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Commerce
Congress
Congressional agencies
Congressional tributes
Federal advisory bodies
Federal libraries
Library of Congress
Public-private partnerships

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 
Commends the Library of Congress's private-sector advisory body, the James Madison Council, and its Founding Chairman, John W. Kluge, on 15 years of exemplary service to Congress and the nation.

action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 

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

 
Commends the Library of Congress's private-sector advisory body, the James Madison Council, and its Founding Chairman, John W. Kluge, on 15 years of exemplary service to Congress and the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10389; text as passed Senate: CR S10389; text of measure as introduced: CR S10382-10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
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 S10389; text as passed Senate: CR S10389; text of measure as introduced: CR S10382-10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the West Oahu Little League Team for winning the 2005 Little League World Series.

Bill: 109-sres-248
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Hawaii
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 
Commends the West Oahu Little League Team from Ewa Beach for winning the 2005 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 

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

 
Commends the West Oahu Little League Team from Ewa Beach for winning the 2005 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10390: text as passed Senate: CR S10390; text of measure as introduced: CR S10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
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 S10390: text as passed Senate: CR S10390; text of measure as introduced: CR S10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the Oahu All-Stars for winning the 2005 Cal Ripken World Series and the Hawaii Warriors for winning the 2005 Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series (ages 9-under).

Bill: 109-sres-249
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Hawaii
Sports and Recreation
White House (Washington, D.C.)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 
Commends: (1) the Oahu All-Stars for winning the 2005 Cal Ripken World Series title game; and (2) the Hawaii Warriors for winning the 2005 Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series (ages 9 and under).

action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 

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

 
Commends: (1) the Oahu All-Stars for winning the 2005 Cal Ripken World Series title game; and (2) the Hawaii Warriors for winning the 2005 Continental Amateur Baseball Association World Series (ages 9 and under).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10390; text: CR S10390-10391; text of measure as introduced: CR S10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
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 S10390; text: CR S10390-10391; text of measure as introduced: CR S10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.

Bill: 109-sres-250
Sponsor: Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK]
Introduced: 2005-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Families
Mothers
Special days
War casualties
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.

action_date: 2005-09-22
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 Gold Star Mothers Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10391; text as passed Senate: CR S10391; text of measure as introduced: CR S10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
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 S10391; text as passed Senate: CR S10391; text of measure as introduced: CR S10383)
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate