hyperdemocracy/usc-billstatus huggingface dataset:
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and to foster understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.

Bill: 109-sres-546
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2006-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Kidney diseases
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-02
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week.
 
Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8629)
action_date: 2006-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the successes of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing adoption, observing the efforts that the Act has spurred, including National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, and encouraging citizens of the United States to consider adoption throughout the year.

Bill: 109-sres-547
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2006-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foster home care
Legislation
Social Welfare
Special days
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-02
text: 
Recognizes and supports: (1) the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and of the efforts it has spurred; and (2) the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Encourages U.S. citizens to consider adoption throughout the year.
 

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and supports: (1) the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and of the efforts it has spurred; and (2) the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Encourages U.S. citizens to consider adoption throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8629)
action_date: 2006-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding modern-day slavery.

Bill: 109-sres-549
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Human rights
International agencies
Nongovernmental organizations
Slavery
Summit diplomacy
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy; (2) the United States should continue to bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to fight modern-day slavery; (3) the federal government should continue to expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany; and (5) U.S. trade policy should reflect the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people. 

action_date: 2006-12-09
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 abolition of modern-day slavery should be a priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy; (2) the United States should continue to bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to fight modern-day slavery; (3) the federal government should continue to expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany; and (5) U.S. trade policy should reflect the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-12-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)
action_date: 2006-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 12/8/2006 S11841)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S8859)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 22 through October 28, 2006, as "National Save for Retirement Week".

Bill: 109-sres-550
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Labor and Employment
Retirement income
Saving and investment
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 
Designates October 22 through October 28, 2006, as National Save for Retirement Week.
 


action_date: 2006-09-13
text: 

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

 
Designates October 22 through October 28, 2006, as National Save for Retirement Week.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9565)
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9565)
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9565)
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9565)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S8859)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that illegal immigrants should not receive Social Security benefits and that this prohibition should be strictly enforced.

Bill: 109-sres-551
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Illegal aliens
Immigration
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Social security beneficiaries

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that illegal immigrants should not receive Social Security benefits and that this prohibition should be strictly enforced.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S8859)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2006 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-552
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Medical research
Medical screening
Prostate cancer
Quality of care
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 

 
 
 
Designates September 2006 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that it is critical to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to and the quality of health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

action_date: 2006-09-05
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2006 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Declares that it is critical to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to and the quality of health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S8978)
action_date: 2006-09-05
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 S8978)
action_date: 2006-09-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8978)
action_date: 2006-09-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8978)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S8859-8860)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative postage stamp be issued in honor of Varian Fry.

Bill: 109-sres-553
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
History
Immigration
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Postage stamps
Refugees

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative postage stamp be issued in honor of Varian Fry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S8860)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8860)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on the Budget, United States Senate, 32nd Anniversary, 1974-2006".

Bill: 109-sres-554
Sponsor: Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
Senate Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 
Authorizes the printing with illustrations as a Senate document of a compilation of materials entitled &quot;Committee on the Budget, United States Senate, 32nd Anniversary, 1974-2006.&quot; Requires the printing of up to 500 copies of such document in addition to the usual number.
 

action_date: 2006-08-04
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the printing with illustrations as a Senate document of a compilation of materials entitled &quot;Committee on the Budget, United States Senate, 32nd Anniversary, 1974-2006.&quot; Requires the printing of up to 500 copies of such document in addition to the usual number.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8900; text as passed Senate: CR 8/3/2006 S8900; text of measure as introduced:  CR 8/3/2006 S8860)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8900; text as passed Senate: CR 8/3/2006 S8900; text of measure as introduced:  CR 8/3/2006 S8860)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 109-sres-555
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional investigations
Congressional privileges and immunities
Evidence (Law)
Income tax
Law
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Tax evasion
Tax shelters
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other authorized individuals records of the Subcommittee's investigation into the use of offshore tax havens for abusive tax shelters. 

action_date: 2006-08-04
text: 

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

Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other authorized individuals records of the Subcommittee's investigation into the use of offshore tax havens for abusive tax shelters. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8900; text as passed Senate: CR 8/3/2006 S8900; text of measure as introduced:  CR 8/3/2006 S8860-8861)
action_date: 2006-08-04
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 8/3/2006 S8900; text as passed Senate: CR 8/3/2006 S8900; text of measure as introduced:  CR 8/3/2006 S8860-8861)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week and efforts to educate people about peripheral arterial disease.

Bill: 109-sres-556
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2006-08-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Health
Health education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) efforts to educate people about the disease, the consequences if it is not diagnosed and treated, and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue. Acknowledges the critical importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health.

action_date: 2006-08-04
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) efforts to educate people about the disease, the consequences if it is not diagnosed and treated, and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue. Acknowledges the critical importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8902; text as passed Senate: CR 8/3/2006 S8902; text of measure as introduced:  CR 8/3/2006 S8861)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8902; text as passed Senate: CR 8/3/2006 S8902; text of measure as introduced:  CR 8/3/2006 S8861)
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Submitted in the Senate.
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 10 through September 16, 2006, as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week" and supporting the goals and ideals of a National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease and to foster understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.

Bill: 109-sres-557
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2006-09-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Kidney diseases
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
Designates September 10 through September 16, 2006, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9061)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the lives and memory of the victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191, and extending the most sincere condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families and friends of those individuals.

Bill: 109-sres-558
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2006-09-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Airline passenger traffic
Aviation safety
Clergy
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Kentucky
Local officials
Medical personnel
Religion
Rescue work
Social Welfare
State officials
Transportation and Public Works
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
Recognizes and honors the victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, on August 27, 2006.
 
Conveys the condolences of the U.S. citizens to the families, friends, and communities of the victims.
 
Recognizes the rescue and safety workers and others who responded to the tragedy and commends those who provided support to the victims' families.

action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, on August 27, 2006.
 
Conveys the condolences of the U.S. citizens to the families, friends, and communities of the victims.
 
Recognizes the rescue and safety workers and others who responded to the tragedy and commends those who provided support to the victims' families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S9212-9213)
action_date: 2006-09-07
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 S9212-9213)
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9212-9213)
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9212-9213)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9061)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.

Bill: 109-sres-560
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Chemotherapy
Child health
Clinical trials
Curricula
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Families
Federal aid to research
Health counseling
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
Pharmaceutical research
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness of cancer in children; (2) investment in childhood cancer research; (3) medical trainees and investigators in the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.

action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 

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

 
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness of cancer in children; (2) investment in childhood cancer research; (3) medical trainees and investigators in the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9212; text as passed Senate: CR S9212; text of measure as introduced: CR S9193)
action_date: 2006-09-07
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 S9212; text as passed Senate: CR S9212; text of measure as introduced: CR S9193)
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of September 2006, as "Rural America Month".

Bill: 109-sres-561
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Housing and Community Development
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Designates September 2006 as Rural America Month.

action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 

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

 
Designates September 2006, as Rural America Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9212; text as passed Senate: CR S9212; text of measure as introduced: CR S9193)
action_date: 2006-09-07
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 S9212; text as passed Senate: CR S9212; text of measure as introduced: CR S9193)
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in Senate