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A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign.

Bill: 109-sres-208
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Citizen participation
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Government Operations and Politics
Public service advertising
Signs and symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 
Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign. Asks the people of the United States to join in the celebration of the Campaign, its icon (McGruff the Crime Dog), and its managing organization (the National Crime Prevention Council). Encourages the Council and the Crime Prevention Coalition of America to continue to promote individual and collective action, in collaboration with law enforcement and other supporting agencies, to reduce crime and build safer communities.

action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign. Asks the people of the United States to join in the celebration of the Campaign, its icon (McGruff the Crime Dog), and its managing organization (the National Crime Prevention Council). Encourages the Council and the Crime Prevention Coalition of America to continue to promote individual and collective action, in collaboration with law enforcement and other supporting agencies, to reduce crime and build safer communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9317)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9317)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9317)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9317)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8831)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8831)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to strengthen fiscal responsibility by improving Senate consideration of conference reports.

Bill: 109-sres-209
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2005-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee jurisdiction
Congressional conference committees
Congressional voting
Cost accounting
Finance and Financial Sector
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 
Makes it out of order to consider a conference report: (1) if it is not filed and made available 48 hours before presentation; (2) unless the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimate or table is available at the time of consideration; (3) if the preponderance of matter in the conference report is not in the jurisdiction of the committee (or Appropriations subcommittee for one of the regular appropriation bills) that had jurisdiction of the Senate passed bill submitted to conference; (4) if it contains extraneous material outside the scope of conference; or (5) if it contains extraneous material in the jurisdiction of a committee other than a committee from whom conferees were appointed.
 
Allows a Senator to raise a single point of order that several provisions of a bill, resolution, amendment, motion, or conference report violate this Act. 
 
Sets forth procedures for consideration of certain points of order.
 
Requires: (1) this Act to be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths (60) of the Members, duly chosen and sworn; and (2) the same three-fifths affirmative vote to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under this resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8833)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8832-8833)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Egypt in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks on Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt on July 23, 2005.

Bill: 109-sres-210
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bombings
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Egypt
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Ideology
International cooperation
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Race relations
Religion
Religious liberty
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 
Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses deep sympathies and condolences to the people of Egypt and the victims and the families of the victims for the heinous terrorist attacks that occurred in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt on July 23, 2005; (2) condemns the barbaric and unwarranted terrorist attacks that killed and injured innocent people there; (3) expresses strong and continued solidarity with the people of Egypt and pledges to remain shoulder-to-shoulder with them to bring the terrorists responsible for such brutal attacks to justice; and (4) calls upon the international community to renew and strengthen efforts to defeat terrorists by specified measures.

action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate: (1) expresses deep sympathies and condolences to the people of Egypt and the victims and the families of the victims for the heinous terrorist attacks that occurred in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt, on July 23, 2005; (2) condemns the barbaric and unwarranted terrorist attacks that killed and injured innocent people there; (3) expresses strong and continued solidarity with the people of Egypt and pledges to remain shoulder-to-shoulder with them to bring the terrorists responsible for such brutal attacks to justice; and (4) calls upon the international community to renew and strengthen efforts to defeat terrorists by specified measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8896; text as passed Senate: CR S8896; text of measure as introduced: CR S8833)
action_date: 2005-07-25
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 S8896; text as passed Senate: CR S8896; text of measure as introduced: CR S8833)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 19, 2005, as "National Dyspraxia Awareness Day" and expressing the sense of the Senate that all Americans should be more informed of dyspraxia.

Bill: 109-sres-211
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2005-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Child development
Commemorations
Disabled
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Health education
Learning disabilities
Special days
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: 
Designates August 19, 2005, as National Dyspraxia Awareness Day.
 
Calls for: (1) all Americans to be more informed of dyspraxia, its symptoms, and treatment; (2) the Secretary of Education to establish and promote a school campaign to encourage the social acceptance of dyspraxic children; and (3) the federal government to raise awareness of dyspraxia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8986)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8986-8987)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" to determine if the publisher deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an "Adults Only" rating.

Bill: 109-sres-212
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2005-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Deceptive advertising
Fines (Penalties)
Fraud
Governmental investigations
Law
Pornography
Science, Technology, Communications
Video games

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Trade Commission should: (1) investigate the publication of the video game &quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas&quot; to determine if the publisher, Rockstar Games, deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an &quot;Adults Only&quot; rating; and (2) impose the maximum penalty possible if a deception was committed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.

Bill: 109-sres-213
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Law
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.

action_date: 2005-07-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl in the case of Keyter v. McCain, et al.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9057; text as passed Senate: CR S9057: text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)
action_date: 2005-07-26
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 S9057; text as passed Senate: CR S9057: text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Jones v. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, et al.

Bill: 109-sres-214
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arizona
Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Law
Members of Congress
Minorities
Native Americans
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators John McCain, Jon Kyl, and other unnamed Senators in the case of Jones v. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, et al.

action_date: 2005-07-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senators John McCain, Jon Kyl, and other unnamed Senators in the case of Jones v. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, et al.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9057; text as passed Senate: CR S9057; text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)
action_date: 2005-07-26
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 S9057; text as passed Senate: CR S9057; text of measure as introduced: CR S8987)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 2005 as "National Pear Month".

Bill: 109-sres-215
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2005-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Fruit
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: 
 Designates December 2005 as National Pear Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9187)
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Bill: 109-sres-216
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Pennsylvania
Special days
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: 
Expresses appreciation to, and commends the heroism and bravery of, the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during World War II, known collectively as the &quot;Greatest Generation.&quot;
 
Honors such members on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the end of such War, and in conjunction with the &quot;Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend&quot; on September 2-September 5, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 
Honors all members of the Armed Forces, past and present, for defending U.S. freedom in times of both war and peace.
 
Commends the participants of such Weekend.

action_date: 2005-07-27
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation to, and commends the heroism and bravery of, the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served during World War II, known collectively as the &quot;Greatest Generation.&quot;
 
Honors such members on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the end of such War, and in conjunction with the &quot;Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend&quot; on September 2-September 5, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 
Honors all members of the Armed Forces, past and present, for defending U.S. freedom in times of both war and peace.
 
Commends the participants of such Weekend.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9199-9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9199-9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9187-9188)
action_date: 2005-07-27
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 S9199-9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9199-9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9187-9188)
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 13, 2005, as "National Marina Day".

Bill: 109-sres-217
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2005-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boats and boating
Environmental Protection
Marine terminals
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: 
Designates August 13, 2005, as National Marina Day.
 
Urges U.S. marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating.

action_date: 2005-07-27
text: 

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

 
Designates August 13, 2005, as National Marina Day.
 
Urges U.S. marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9188)
action_date: 2005-07-27
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 S9200; text as passed Senate: CR S9200; text of measure as introduced: CR S9188)
action_date: 2005-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2005 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-218
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2005-07-28 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: 2005-07-28
text: 
Designates September 2005 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: 2005-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9307)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "Endangered Species Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and the opportunity to promote species conservation worldwide.

Bill: 109-sres-219
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2005-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restoration ecology
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 
Designates March 8, 2006, as Endangered Species Day. 
 
Encourages: (1) educational entities to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching students about threats to, and the restoration of, endangered species; and (2) organizations, businesses, and agencies with an interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on educational information for use in schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9308)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9308)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the concern of the Senate regarding the passage of the anti-secession law by the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan on an equal footing without preconditions.

Bill: 109-sres-220
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2005-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
China
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
National self-determination
Negotiations
President and foreign policy
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should direct U.S. government officials to convey to their Chinese counterparts the grave concern with which the U.S. government views the threat of force embodied in the anti-secession law enacted by the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in particular, and the growing Chinese military threat to Taiwan in general; and (2) the U.S. government should encourage dialogue between the PRC and Taiwan on an equal footing and without preconditions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9308)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Campus Safety Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-221
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2005-07-28 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: 2005-07-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

action_date: 2005-09-14
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 National Campus Safety Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10055)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10055)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10055)
action_date: 2005-09-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10055)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9308-9309)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the victories of Team Discovery and American cyclists Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie in the 2005 Tour de France.

Bill: 109-sres-222
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2005-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Bicycles
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 
Honors: (1) the victory of Team Discovery in the 2005 Tour de France; (2) professional cyclist Lance Armstrong for his record seventh Tour victory; and (3) George Hincapie for his first Tour stage victory.

action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 

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

 
Honors: (1) the victory of Team Discovery in the 2005 Tour de France; (2) professional cyclist Lance Armstrong for his record seventh Tour victory; and (3) George Hincapie for his first Tour stage victory. Commends Armstrong and Hincapie for being pioneers of the sport of cycling in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9316; text as passed Senate: CR S9316; text of measure as introduced: CR S9309)
action_date: 2005-07-28
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 S9316; text as passed Senate: CR S9316; text of measure as introduced: CR S9309)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate