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A resolution to authorize the printing of a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate.

Bill: 109-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2005-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
Senate Rules and Administration
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 500 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 

action_date: 2005-06-09
text: 

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

 
Requires that a collection of the rules of the committees of the Senate be printed as a Senate document. Provides for 500 additional copies of such document for the Committee on Rules and Administration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6341; text as passed Senate: CR S6341; text of measure as introduced: CR S6340)
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6341; text as passed Senate: CR S6341; text of measure as introduced: CR S6340)
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of sun safety, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2005-06-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Health education
School health programs
Skin cancer
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: 
Recognizes the importance of sun safety and the need for school-based safety education programs.
 
Congratulates the Sun Safety Alliance for its efforts to promote sun safety and prevent skin cancer.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideas of National Sun Safety Week (June 5-June 11, 2005).

action_date: 2005-06-09
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of sun safety and the need for school-based safety education programs.
 
Encourages all American to protect themselves and their children from the dangers of excessive sun exposure.
 
Congratulates the Sun Safety Alliance for its efforts to promote sun safety and prevent skin cancer.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideas of National Sun Safety Week (June 5-June 11, 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6341; text as passed Senate: CR S6341; text of measure as introduced: CR S6340)
action_date: 2005-06-09
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 S6341; text as passed Senate: CR S6341; text of measure as introduced: CR S6340)
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing gratitude and sincere respect for Jesse R. Nichols.

Bill: 109-sres-168
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Senate
Senate Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: 
Expresses: (1) deep gratitude and sincere respect for Jesse R. Nichols, Sr. (first African American Clerk employed by the U.S. Senate) for his unfailing service and dedication to the Senate; and (2) condolences to the family due to his death on February 18, 2005.

action_date: 2005-06-13
text: 

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

 
Expresses: (1) deep gratitude and sincere respect for Jesse R. Nichols, Sr. (first African American Clerk employed by the U.S. Senate) for his unfailing service and dedication to the Senate; and (2) condolences to the family due to his death on February 18, 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6349-6351; text of measure as introduced: CR S6350; text as passed Senate: CR S6350-6351)
action_date: 2005-06-13
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 S6349-6351; text of measure as introduced: CR S6350; text as passed Senate: CR S6350-6351)
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to free trade negotiations that could adversely impact consumers of sugar in the United States as well as United States agriculture and the broader economy of the United States

Bill: 109-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
International Affairs
International competitiveness
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should negotiate and sign free trade agreements that are comprehensive in scope in order to ensure that the entire U.S. economy can benefit from new market opportunities provided by such agreements.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6419)
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of J. James Exon, former United States Senator for the State of Nebraska.

Bill: 109-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Nebraska
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable J. James Exon, former United States Senator for Nebraska.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 13, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Exon.

action_date: 2005-06-13
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 J. James Exon, former United States Senator for Nebraska.
 
Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 13, 2005, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Exon.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should submit to Congress a report on the time frame for the withdrawal of United States troops from Iraq.

Bill: 109-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2005-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congress
Congress and military policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Diplomacy
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
International cooperation
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military training
Military withdrawal
President and foreign policy
Rule of law
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: 
Supports the men and women of the Armed Forces in Iraq and deeply appreciates their admirable service. 
 
Recognizes that stability and democracy in Iraq are in the U.S. national interest.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should remain committed to providing long-term diplomatic and political support to Iraq; (2) the United States should continue to pursue a robust and multi-faceted campaign against international terrorist networks in Iraq and around the world; and (3) not later than 30 days after the Senate agrees to this resolution, the President should report to Congress describing the Armed Forces' remaining mission in Iraq, and a time frame for the subsequent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced:  CR S6494-6495)
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6495)
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the importance of a national weekend of prayer for the victims of genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur, Sudan, and expressing the sense of the Senate that July 15 through 17, 2005, should be designated as a national weekend of prayer and reflection for Darfur.

Bill: 109-sres-172
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2005-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Genocide
Human rights
International Affairs
Peace
Religion
Special days
Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) that the weekend of July 15-July 17, 2005, should be designated as a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan; and (2) urging U.S. churches, synagogues, mosques, and religious institutions to consider the issue of Darfur in their activities and to observe the National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection with appropriate activities and services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6767)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Burmese democracy activist and Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as a symbol of the struggle for freedom in Burma.

Bill: 109-sres-174
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2005-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Burma
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Conferences
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Dissenters
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Laos
Military regimes
Negotiations
Political persecution
Political prisoners
Regionalism (International organization)
Southeast Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 
Recognizes Burmese democracy activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as a symbol of the spirit and dedication of the people of Burma who are struggling for freedom, human rights, and justice. 
 
Calls for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience who are held by the State Peace and Development Council, the illegitimate military junta in power in Burma. 
 
Urges Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to initiate a discussion of the Council's repressive practices during the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations regional forum and post-ministerial meeting scheduled to take place in July 2005 in Vientiane, Laos. 

action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Burmese democracy activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as a symbol of the spirit and dedication of the people of Burma who are struggling for freedom, human rights, and justice. 
 
Calls for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience who are held by the State Peace and Development Council, the illegitimate military junta in power in Burma. 
 
Urges Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to initiate a discussion of the Council's repressive practices during the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations regional forum and post-ministerial meeting scheduled to take place in July 2005 in Vientiane, Laos. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6779-6780; text as passed Senate: CR S6780; text of measure as introduced: CR S6768)
action_date: 2005-06-16
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 S6779-6780; text as passed Senate: CR S6780; text of measure as introduced: CR S6768)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Michigan softball team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Championship on June 8, 2005.

Bill: 109-sres-175
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2005-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 
Commends the University of Michigan softball team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Championship.

action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Michigan softball team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Championship.
 
Recognizes all of the players and coaches who were instrumental in this achievement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6780-6781; text as passed Senate: CR S6781; text of measure as introduced: CR S6768)
action_date: 2005-06-16
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 S6780-6781; text as passed Senate: CR S6781; text of measure as introduced: CR S6768)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Cam Neely on his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Bill: 109-sres-176
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2005-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Hockey
Massachusetts
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: 
Honors the extraordinary achievements of Cam Neely during his brilliant career in ice hockey with the Boston Bruins and commends him for his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6833)
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6833)
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the protection of the rights of refugees.

Bill: 109-sres-177
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2005-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alien labor
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Detention of persons
Economic assistance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
International relief
Labor and Employment
Legislation
Refugees
Right to travel
Treaties
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: 
Expresses appreciation and gratitude for those States which host refugees and offer refugee resettlement, and denounces the practice of warehousing refugees. 
 
 Urges the Secretary of State to pursue refugee assistance models that permit refugees to enjoy all the rights recognized in: (1) the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees; and (2) the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.
 
 Calls upon the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to monitor refugee situations more effectively. 
 
 Encourages: (1) those countries that have not ratified the Convention or the Protocol to do so; and (2) all countries to enact legislation or promulgate policies to provide for the legal enjoyment of the basic rights of refugees as outlined in the Convention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6833)
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6833-6834)
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United States-European Union Summit.

Bill: 109-sres-178
Sponsor: Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2005-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Economic integration
Europe
European Union
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International cooperation
Nontariff trade barriers
Regionalism (International organization)
Summit diplomacy

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: 
 Welcomes the European Union leadership to the 2005 United States-European Union Summit in Washington, DC.
 
 Highlights the importance of the United States and the European Union working together to address global challenges. 
 
Recommends: (1) expanded political dialogue between Congress and the European Parliament; and (2) that the Summit focus on both short and long-term measures to expand the transatlantic relationship. 
 
Encourages: (1) adoption of practical measures to expand the United States-European Union economic relationship by reducing obstacles to economic integration; and (2) expanded cooperation between Congress and the European Parliament on global security issues. 

action_date: 2005-06-20
text: 

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

 
Welcomes the European Union leadership to the 2005 United States-European Union Summit in Washington, DC.
 
 Highlights the importance of the United States and the European Union working together to address global challenges. 
 
Recommends: (1) expanded political dialogue between Congress and the European Parliament; and (2) that the Summit focus on both short and long-term measures to expand the transatlantic relationship. 
 
Encourages: (1) adoption of practical measures to expand the United States-European Union economic relationship by reducing obstacles to economic integration; and (2) expanded cooperation between Congress and the European Parliament on global security issues. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6869; text as passed Senate: CR S6869; text of measure as introduced: CR S6834)
action_date: 2005-06-20
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 S6869; text as passed Senate: CR S6869; text of measure as introduced: CR S6834)
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for oversight over the Capitol Visitors Center by the Architect of the Capitol.

Bill: 109-sres-179
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2005-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Architect of the Capitol
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congressional agencies
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Senate Rules and Administration
Tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: 
Vests responsibility for the facilities management and operations of the Capitol Visitor Center in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), subject to congressional oversight by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and as determined separately by the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2005-06-23
text: 

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

 
Vests responsibility for the facilities management and operations of the Capitol Visitor Center in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), subject to congressional oversight by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and as determined separately by the House of Representatives.
 
Authorizes the AOC to appoint an Executive Director of the Center and to determine such individual's pay, not to exceed $1,500 less than the AOC's annual salary.
 
Provides that nothing in this Act shall be construed to remove the jurisdiction of the Capitol Preservation Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S7329)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S7329)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7329)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7329)
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7076)
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of the disease and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families.

Bill: 109-sres-180
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Skin diseases
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for a cure for the disease.

action_date: 2006-09-21
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for a cure for the disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10004)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10004)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10004)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10004)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7318)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate