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A resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Election Law Guidebook.

Bill: 109-sres-325
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
Senate
Senate Rules and Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Election Law Guidebook, Senate Document 106-14; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 500 additional copies beyond the usual number.

action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Election Law Guidebook, Senate Document 106-14; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 500 additional copies beyond the usual number.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13412; text as passed Senate: CR S13412; text of measure as introduced: CR S13398)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13412; text as passed Senate: CR S13412; text of measure as introduced: CR S13398)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 27, 2005, as "Drive Safer Sunday."

Bill: 109-sres-326
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Citizens band radio
Clergy
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Driver education
Education
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Police
Religion
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Students
Thanksgiving Day
Traffic accidents and safety
Truck drivers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Designates November 27, 2005, as &quot;Drive Safer Sunday.&quot;

action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 

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Encourages various institutions and people to urge drivers to be careful about safety when driving.
 
Designates November 27, 2005, as &quot;Drive Safer Sunday.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13417; text as passed Senate: CR S13417; text of measure as introduced: CR S13398-13399)
action_date: 2005-11-18
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 S13417; text as passed Senate: CR S13417; text of measure as introduced: CR S13398-13399)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering and commemorating the lives and work of Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, and Cleveland Lay Mission Team Member Jean Donovan, who were executed by members of the Armed Forces of El Salvador on December 2, 1980.

Bill: 109-sres-327
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Catholic Church
Church and social problems
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economic assistance
Education
El Salvador
Elementary and secondary education
Food relief
Health
Human rights
Hunger
Latin America
Missionaries
Murder
Poverty
Public health
Religion
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Remembers and commemorates the lives and work of Sisters Maura Clarke, Ita Ford, and Dorothy Kazel and lay missionary Jean Donovan, and extends sympathy and support for the families, friends, and religious communities of the four U.S. churchwomen. 
 
Calls upon the people of the United States and religious congregations to participate in local, national, and international events commemorating the 25th anniversary of their martyrdom.
 
Calls upon the President, the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the heads of other U.S. agencies to support the government of El Salvador and private sector, nongovernmental, and religious organizations to reduce poverty and to promote educational opportunity, health care, and social equity for the people of El Salvador. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.

Bill: 109-sres-328
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Legislation
Parent-school relationships
Special education
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.

Acknowledges the many and varied contributions of children with disabilities and their parents, teachers, related services providers, and other educators.

Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education.

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Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13399)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13399-13400)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Coach Bill Snyder for his achievements during 17 years as the head football coach of the Kansas State University Wildcats.

Bill: 109-sres-329
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charitable contributions
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Kansas
Mentoring
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Congratulates Coach Bill Snyder, upon his retirement, as the most successful coach in Kansas State University history.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13400-13401)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13401)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Eugene Joseph McCarthy, former United States Senator for the State of Minnesota.

Bill: 109-sres-330
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Minnesota
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Eugene J. McCarthy, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on December 12, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator McCarthy.

action_date: 2005-12-12
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Eugene J. McCarthy, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on December 12, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator McCarthy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13455; text as passed Senate: CR S13455; text of measure as introduced: CR S13454)
action_date: 2005-12-12
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 S13455; text as passed Senate: CR S13455; text of measure as introduced: CR S13454)
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding fertility issues facing cancer survivors.

Bill: 109-sres-331
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Health education
Informed consent (Medical law)
Medical research
Medical technology
Quality of life
Reproduction
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that cancer-related infertility is a serious quality of life issue for cancer patients.
 
Urges the medical community to increase its efforts to ensure that discussions about the risk of infertility and fertility preservation options are an integral part of pretreatment planning and consent for treatment for all reproductive-age patients. 
 
Calls for the federal government, acting through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to: (1) encourage research to strengthen fertility preservation technologies; (2) consider ways to improve access to fertility preservation options; and (3) raise awareness about the fertility side effects and preservation options. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13591)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of former Governor Carroll A. Campbell, and expressing the deepest condolences of the Senate to his family.

Bill: 109-sres-332
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Governors
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) extends its prayers and deepest condolences to the entire family of former Governor Carroll Campbell; (2) honors his life and expresses profound gratitude for his years of public service; and (3) acknowledges with appreciation his unfaltering commitment and loyalty to his family and South Carolina.

action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) extends its prayers and deepest condolences to the entire family of former Governor Carroll Campbell; (2) honors his life and expresses profound gratitude for his years of public service; and (3) acknowledges with appreciation his unfaltering commitment and loyalty to his family and South Carolina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13593; text as passed Senate: CR S13593; text of measure as introduced: CR S13591)
action_date: 2005-12-14
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 S13593; text as passed Senate: CR S13593; text of measure as introduced: CR S13591)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the centennial of sustained immigration from the Philippines to the United States and acknowledging the contributions of our Filipino-American community to our country over the last century.

Bill: 109-sres-333
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Filipino Americans
Immigrants
Immigration
Philippines

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Recognizes the centennial of sustained immigration from the Philippines to the United States.
 
 Acknowledges the achievements and contributions of Filipino Americans over the past century.
 
 Urges the people of the United States to observe this milestone with appropriate celebratory and educational programs, ceremonies and other activities.

action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the centennial of sustained immigration from the Philippines to the United States.
 
 Acknowledges the achievements and contributions of Filipino Americans over the past century.
 
 Urges the people of the United States to observe this milestone with appropriate celebratory and educational programs, ceremonies and other activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13593-13594; text as passed Senate: CR S13594; text of measure as introduced: CR S13592)
action_date: 2005-12-14
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 S13593-13594; text as passed Senate: CR S13594; text of measure as introduced: CR S13592)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of William Proxmire, former United States Senator from the State of Wisconsin.

Bill: 109-sres-334
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Senate
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable William Proxmire, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on December 15, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Proxmire.

action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable William Proxmire, a former member of the United States Senate.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on December 15, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Proxmire.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13683-13684; text as passed Senate: CR S13684; text of measure as introduced: CR S13681)
action_date: 2005-12-15
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 S13683-13684; text as passed Senate: CR S13684; text of measure as introduced: CR S13681)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring members of the radiation protection profession by designating the week of November 6 through November 12, 2005, as "National Radiation Protection Professionals Week."

Bill: 109-sres-335
Sponsor: Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]
Introduced: 2005-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Professional associations
Radiation
Radiation safety
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 
Designates the week of November 6-November 12, 2005, as National Radiation Protection Professionals Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13811)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to condemn the harmful, destructive, and anti-Semitic statements of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran, and to demand an apology for those statements of hate and animosity towards all Jewish people of the world.

Bill: 109-sres-336
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Antisemitism
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Iran
Israel
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Middle East and North Africa
Peace negotiations
Referendum
Religion
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
Voting

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 
Condemns recent statements by President Ahmadinejad of Iran that denied the occurrence of the Holocaust and supported moving the State of Israel to Europe, and demands an official apology for these anti-Semitic statements that ignore history, human suffering, and the loss of life during the Holocaust.
 
 Supports efforts by the people of Iran to exercise self-determination over the form of their country's government. 
 
Reaffirms the need for Iran to: (1) end its support for international terrorism; and (2) join other Middle Eastern countries in seeking a successful outcome of the Middle East peace process. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13811-13812)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to condemn the harmful, destructive, and anti-Semitic statements of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of Iran, and to demand an apology for those statements of hate and animosity towards all Jewish people of the world.

Bill: 109-sres-337
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Antisemitism
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Foreign leaders
History
Iran
Israel
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Middle East and North Africa
Peace negotiations
Religion
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 
Condemns recent statements by President Ahmadinejad of Iran that denied the occurrence of the Holocaust and supported moving the State of Israel to Europe, and demands an official apology for these anti-Semitic statements that ignore history, human suffering, and the loss of life during the Holocaust.
 
Reaffirms the need for Iran to: (1) end its support for international terrorism; and (2) join other Middle Eastern countries in seeking a successful outcome of the Middle East peace process. 

action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 

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

 
Condemns recent statements by President Ahmadinejad of Iran that denied the occurrence of the Holocaust and supported moving the State of Israel to Europe, and demands an official apology for these anti-Semitic statements that ignore history, human suffering, and the loss of life during the Holocaust.
 
Reaffirms the need for Iran to: (1) end its support for international terrorism; and (2) join other Middle Eastern countries in seeking a successful outcome of the Middle East peace process. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13767-13768; text as passed Senate: CR S13767)
action_date: 2005-12-16
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 S13767-13768; text as passed Senate: CR S13767)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have given their lives in service to the United States in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Bill: 109-sres-338
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2005-12-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
South Asia
Terrorism
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 
Honors the memory of, and identifies, 2398 members of the Armed Forces who died in service to the United States in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as of December 12, 2005.

action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 

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

 
Honors the memory of, and identifies, 2398 members of the Armed Forces who died in service to the United States in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as of December 12, 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13942; text as passed Senate: CR S13812-13856)
action_date: 2005-12-16
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 S13942; text as passed Senate: CR S13812-13856)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Introduced in Senate