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A resolution recognizing the victims of Hurricane Rita 6 months after the disaster, commending the resiliency of the people of Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas, and committing to stand by them in their relief and rebuilding efforts.

Bill: 109-sres-416
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2006-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: 
Expresses condolences to the victims of Hurricane Rita on the six-month anniversary of the disaster. Commends the resiliency and courage of the people of Louisiana and Texas. Expresses the Senate's commitment to providing necessary resources and to standing by the people of those states in relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.

action_date: 2006-03-31
text: 

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

 
Expresses condolences to the victims of Hurricane Rita on the six-month anniversary of the disaster. Commends the resiliency and courage of the people of Louisiana and Texas. Expresses the Senate's commitment to providing necessary resources and to standing by the people of those states in relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696; text as passed Senate: CR S2696; text of measure as introduced: CR S2691)
action_date: 2006-03-31
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 S2696; text as passed Senate: CR S2696; text of measure as introduced: CR S2691)
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 State veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans that are represented by that association for their contributions to the health care of veterans and the health-care system of the Nation.

Bill: 109-sres-417
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2006-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congress
Congressional tributes
Federal-state relations
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Long-term care
Medical personnel
Soldiers' homes
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: 
Honors the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 state veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans.
 
Commends all individuals who work in, or on behalf of, state veterans homes for their contributions in caring for elderly and disabled veterans.
 
Recognizes the importance of the partnership between the states and the Department of Veterans Affairs in providing long-term care to veterans.
 
Affirms the support of Congress for continuation of the state homes program to address the known and anticipated needs of veterans for institutional long-term care services.

action_date: 2006-03-31
text: 

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

 
Honors the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 state veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans.
 
Commends all individuals who work in, or on behalf of, state veterans homes for their contributions in caring for elderly and disabled veterans.
 
Recognizes the importance of the partnership between the states and the Department of Veterans Affairs in providing long-term care to veterans.
 
Affirms the support of Congress for continuation of the state homes program to address the known and anticipated needs of veterans for institutional long-term care services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2697; text of measure as introduced: CR S2691-2692)
action_date: 2006-03-31
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 S2696-2697; text as passed Senate: CR S2697; text of measure as introduced: CR S2691-2692)
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning April 2, 2006, as "Week of the Young Child".

Bill: 109-sres-418
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2006-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Day care
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Preschool education
Special weeks
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: 
Designates the week that begins on April 2, 2006, as Week of the Young Child.
 
Urges U.S. citizens to recognize the importance of comprehensive early childhood education programs.

action_date: 2006-03-31
text: 

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

 
Designates the week that begins on April 2, 2006, as Week of the Young Child.
 
Urges U.S. citizens to recognize the importance of comprehensive early childhood education programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2697-2698; text as passed Senate: CR S2697-2698; text of measure as introduced: CR S2692)
action_date: 2006-03-31
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 S2697-2698; text as passed Senate: CR S2697-2698; text of measure as introduced: CR S2692)
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the new United Nations Human Rights Council fails to adequately reform the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, thus preventing that body from becoming an effective monitor of human rights throughout the world.

Bill: 109-sres-419
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bush (George W.) Administration
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International cooperation
President and foreign policy
United Nations
United Nations delegations
United Nations structure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: 
Affirms that the United Nations Rights Council should uphold the ideals contained in the U.N. Charter and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
 
 Believes that countries charged with protecting human rights throughout the world should be required to hold democratic elections, allow for freedom of expression, and have a credible civil society.
 
 Finds that the creation of the Council fails to adequately reform the U.N. Commission on Human Rights, and prevent the worst human rights abusers from attaining Council membership. 
 
Applauds the Administration for opposing the creation of the new council, and believes that the United States should seek membership on such council.
 
Urges the Administration to not support the Council, and to advocate in favor of withdrawing financial support until meaningful reforms are undertaken.
 
 Believes the United States should strengthen the work of the international community of democracies by establishing an effective human rights oversight body outside the U.N. system. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2692-2693)
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2693)
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that effective treatment and access to care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis should be improved.

Bill: 109-sres-420
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2006-04-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Arthritis
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug therapy
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Medical research
Mental health
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications
Skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-03
text: 
Recognizes the need for enhanced public awareness of psoriasis and the importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment. 
 
Expresses support for the leadership of the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease for identifying a cure and developing safer, more effective treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
 
Encourages: (1) researchers to examine the negative psychological and physical effects of psoriasis; and (2) efforts to increase access to treatment and care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

action_date: 2006-07-31
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the need for enhanced public awareness of psoriasis and the importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment. 
 
Expresses support for the leadership of the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease for identifying a cure and developing safer, more effective treatments for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
 
Encourages: (1) researchers to examine the negative psychological and physical effects of psoriasis; and (2) efforts to increase access to treatment and care for individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S8475-8476)
action_date: 2006-07-31
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 S8475-8476)
action_date: 2006-07-31
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8475)
action_date: 2006-07-31
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8475)
action_date: 2006-04-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2006-04-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2735-2736)
action_date: 2006-04-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 21, 2006, as "National and Global Youth Service Day", and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-422
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Decision making
Families
Social Welfare
Special days
Volunteer workers
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of U.S. youth and encourages the cultivation of a common civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the Nation.
 
Designates April 21, 2006, as National and Global Youth Service Day.

action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the significant contributions of U.S. youth and encourages the cultivation of a common civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the Nation.
 
Designates April 21, 2006, as National and Global Youth Service Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2843-2844; text: CR S2844; text of measure as introduced: CR S2806)
action_date: 2006-04-04
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 S2843-2844; text: CR S2844; text of measure as introduced: CR S2806)
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 8, 2006, as "National Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day".

Bill: 109-sres-423
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Hormones
Special days
Syndromes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 
Designates April 8, 2006, as National Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day. (Describes Cushing's Syndrome as an endocrine or hormonal disorder that is caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissue to high levels of the hormone cortisol and that can cause abnormal weight gain, skin changes, and fatigue and lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and death.)

action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 

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

 
Designates April 8, 2006, as National Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day. (Describes Cushing's Syndrome as an endocrine or hormonal disorder that is caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissue to high levels of the hormone cortisol and that can cause abnormal weight gain, skin changes, and fatigue and lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and death.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2844-2845; text: CR S2845; text of measure as introduced: CR S2806)
action_date: 2006-04-04
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 S2844-2845; text: CR S2845; text of measure as introduced: CR S2806)
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating and commending the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, and the United States Olympic Committee, for their success and inspired leadership.

Bill: 109-sres-424
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
Disabled
East Asia
Europe
Italy
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Commends the 2006 U.S. Winter Olympic and Paralympic Teams for their performance in Torino, Italy.
 
Expresses appreciation for the U.S. Olympic Committee's leadership.
 
Expresses encouragement to U.S. athletes preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2915)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to commend the University of Maryland women's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Basketball Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-425
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Maryland
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Congratulates the University of Maryland Terrapins women's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I National Championship.

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Maryland Terrapins women's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3156-3158; text as passed Senate: CR S3157-3158; text of measure as introduced: CR S2916)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3156-3158; text as passed Senate: CR S3157-3158; text of measure as introduced: CR S2916)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-sres-426
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colleges
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drug abuse treatment
Education
Emergency Management
Fire prevention
Higher education
School security
Special months
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month and encourages students to participate in events and awareness initiatives during that month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2916-2917)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System.

Bill: 109-sres-427
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Construction industries
Department of Transportation
Government Operations and Politics
Infrastructure
Interstate highway system
Quality of life
Road construction
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Proclaims 2006 as the Golden (50th) Anniversary Year of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (Interstate Highway System).

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Proclaims 2006 as the Golden (50th) Anniversary Year of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (Interstate Highway System).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3158; text as passed Senate: CR S3158; text of measure as introduced: CR S2917)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3158; text as passed Senate: CR S3158; text of measure as introduced: CR S2917)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Wisconsin men's cross country team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Cross Country Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-428
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Running
Sports and Recreation
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Congratulates the University of Wisconsin men's cross country team for an outstanding championship season.

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3158-3159; text as passed Senate: CR S3158-3159; text of measure as introduced: CR S2917)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3158-3159; text as passed Senate: CR S3158-3159; text of measure as introduced: CR S2917)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Hockey Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-429
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Hockey
Sports and Recreation
Wisconsin
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Congratulates the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team on an outstanding championship season.

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team on an outstanding championship season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3159; text as passed Senate: CR S3159; text of measure as introduced: CR S2917-2918)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3159; text as passed Senate: CR S3159; text of measure as introduced: CR S2917-2918)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Basketball Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-430
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Florida
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Commends the University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Basketball Championship.

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Florida men's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Basketball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3159; text as passed Senate: CR S3159; text of measure as introduced: CR S2918)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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 S3159; text as passed Senate: CR S3159; text of measure as introduced: CR S2918)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in Senate