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A concurrent resolution to commemorate, celebrate, and reaffirm the national motto of the United States on the 50th anniversary of its formal adoption.

Bill: 109-sconres-96
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Church and state
Government Operations and Politics
History
Patriotism
Religion
Signs and symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the national motto of the United States, &quot;In God We Trust,&quot; celebrates it as a fundamental aspect of the national life of U.S. citizens, and reaffirms that its substance is vital to the future success of the nation.
 


action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the national motto of the United States, &quot;In God We Trust,&quot; celebrates it as a fundamental aspect of the national life of U.S. citizens, and reaffirms that its substance is vital to the future success of the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S7443-7444)
action_date: 2006-07-12
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 S7443-7444)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7443-7444)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7443-7444)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4972)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.

Bill: 109-sconres-97
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2006-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Agricultural production
Agricultural wastes
Agriculture and Food
Alternative energy sources
Biomass energy
Cellulose
Energy crops
Energy development
Environmental Protection
Farm lands
Feeds
Fibers
Forests, forestry, trees
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Refuse as fuel
Wood

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that by January 1, 2025, U.S. agricultural, forestry, and working land should provide from renewable resources not less than 25% of the total U.S. energy consumption and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5605-5606)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5605)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commemorating the 39th anniversary of the reunification of the city of Jerusalem.

Bill: 109-sconres-98
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2006-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Capital cities
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Embassies
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Religion
Religious liberty
Relocation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: 
Congratulates the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 39th anniversary of the city's reunification, and believes that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected as they have been by Israel during the past 39 years. 
 
Calls upon the President and Secretary of State to affirm as U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain Israel's undivided capital.
 
 Urges the President to: (1) discontinue use of the waiver contained in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995; (2) carry out such Act's provisions immediately; and (3) begin the process of relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
 
 Urges U.S. officials, upon request, to record the birthplace of a U.S. citizen born in Jerusalem as Israel (as provided for by the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5672)
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the policy of the United States at the 58th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.

Bill: 109-sconres-99
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2006-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Biological research
Conferences
Diplomacy
Ecological surveys
Environmental Protection
Indigenous peoples
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine biology
Marine mammals
Marine parks and reserves
Meat
Minorities
Overfishing
Protection of animals
Science, Technology, Communications
Treaties
Whales
Whaling
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) at the 58th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission the United States should remain firmly opposed to commercial whaling (including any linking of a Revised Management Scheme (RMS) to the lifting of the commercial whaling moratorium), and take other specified related steps; and (2) the United States should make full use of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, federal law, relevant international laws and agreements, and other appropriate mechanisms to implement these goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5721-5722)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5722-5723)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within the United States Capitol.

Bill: 109-sconres-100
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2006-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Art
Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Cold War
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Ex-presidents
German reunification
Germany
Government Operations and Politics
History
International Affairs
Presidential messages
Reagan Administration
U.S.S.R.

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 
Declares the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, during which he uttered the immortal lines, &quot;Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,&quot; should be placed within the U.S. Capitol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5723)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5723-5724)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.

Bill: 109-sconres-101
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2006-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Diplomacy
Europe
European Union
Human rights
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Religion
Religious liberty
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: 
Calls on the government of Iran to cease repressive activities aimed at the Iranian Baha'i community, and holds the government of Iran responsible for upholding the rights of its nationals, including the Baha'i community.
 
 Requests the President to: (1) call for the government of Iran to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting those rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights covenants; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the government of Iran's human rights practices as a significant factor in U.S.-Iran foreign policy; and (3) initiate a consistent dialogue with other governments and the European Union (EU) in order to persuade the government of Iran to rectify its human rights practices. 

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 
Calls on the government of Iran to cease repressive activities aimed at the Iranian Baha'i community, and holds the government of Iran responsible for upholding the rights of its nationals, including the Baha'i community.
 
 Requests the President to: (1) call for the government of Iran to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting those rights guaranteed by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and other international human rights covenants; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the government of Iran's human rights practices, including its treatment of the Baha'i community and other religious minorities, as a significant factor in U.S.-Iran foreign policy; and (3) initiate a consistent dialogue with other governments and the European Union (EU) in order to persuade the government of Iran to rectify its human rights practices. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2006-12-05
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2006-11-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an 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 with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5879)
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.

Bill: 109-sconres-102
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2006-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
International Affairs
Murder
Names
Pennsylvania
Police
Streets
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: 
Condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.
 
 Urges the municipal government of St. Denis, France, to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the government of France to take appropriate action against St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal.
 
 Commends all police officers in the United States and throughout the world for their commitment to public service and public safety. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5967)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5967)
action_date: 2006-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery.

Bill: 109-sconres-104
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2006-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Awards, medals, prizes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Kansas
Law
Lawyers
Legislation
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' education
Veterans' organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Urges the President to posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery, who played a significant role in drafting the GI Bill of Rights.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6423)
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.

Bill: 109-sconres-105
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2006-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Canada
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Diplomacy
Drug abuse
Drug law enforcement
Drug traffic
Economic assistance
Economic development
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Insurgency
International cooperation
International military forces
Poverty
Social Welfare
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-26
text: 
Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; (2) working to secure a democratic and equal Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding counternarcotics efforts, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan of diplomacy, development, and defense. 
 
Commends the leadership of former Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chretien and Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen Harper for their commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom. 
 
Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. 

action_date: 2006-06-29
text: 

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

 
Commends the government of Canada for: (1) its renewed and long-term commitment to the Global War on Terror; (2) working to secure a democratic and equal Afghanistan; (3) its commitment to reducing poverty, aiding counternarcotics efforts, and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free Afghanistan; and (4) its three-pronged commitment to Afghanistan of diplomacy, development, and defense. 
 
Commends the leadership of former Canadian Prime Ministers Jean Jacques Chretien and Paul Martin and current Prime Minister Stephen Harper for their commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom. 
 
Expresses U.S. gratitude and appreciation for Canada's enduring friendship and leadership in the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2006-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6495)
action_date: 2006-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically elected officials of Taiwan.

Bill: 109-sconres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]
Introduced: 2006-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Right to travel
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) restrictions on U.S. visits by high-level elected and appointed officials of Taiwan, including the President of Taiwan, should be lifted; (2) the United States should allow direct Cabinet level exchanges in order to strengthen a policy dialogue with Taiwan; and (3) it is in the U.S. national interest to strengthen links with the democratically-elected government of Taiwan and demonstrate stronger support for democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6586)
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution congratulating Donald Andrew Hall for his selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 14th Poet Laureate of the United States and for his great accomplishments in prose and essays focusing on New England rural living, baseball, and how work conveys meaning to ordinary life.

Bill: 109-sconres-107
Sponsor: Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]
Introduced: 2006-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Baseball
Congress
Congressional agencies
Congressional tributes
Federal libraries
Housing and Community Development
Library of Congress
Literature
Poetry
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: 
Congratulates Donald Andrew Hall for his selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 14th Poet Laureate of the United States and for his great accomplishments in prose and essays focusing on New England rural living, baseball, and how work conveys meaning to ordinary life. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6724-6725)
action_date: 2006-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorize the printing of a revised edition of a pocket version of the United States Constitution and other publications.

Bill: 109-sconres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2006-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Botanical gardens
Commemorations
Congressional joint committees
Congressional publications
Flags
Government Operations and Politics
Joint Printing
Law
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 
Authorizes the printing of the following as Senate documents: (1) the 22nd edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution; (2) the 2006 revised edition of the publication entitled &quot;Our Flag&quot;; and (3) the book entitled &quot;A Botanic Garden for the Nation.&quot;

action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the printing of the following as Senate documents: (1) the 22nd edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution; (2) the 2006 revised edition of the publication entitled &quot;Our Flag&quot;; and (3) the book entitled &quot;A Botanic Garden for the Nation.&quot;

action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the printing of the following as Senate documents: (1) the 22nd edition of the pocket version of the U.S. Constitution; (2) the 2006 revised edition of the publication entitled &quot;Our Flag&quot;; and (3) the book entitled &quot;A Botanic Garden for the Nation.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5362)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5362)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Mr. Ehlers asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5361-5362)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7441-7442; text as passed Senate: CR S7441-7442; text of measure as introduced: CR S7426)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7441-7442; text as passed Senate: CR S7441-7442; text of measure as introduced: CR S7426)
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate