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A resolution recognizing Kenneth M. Mead's service as the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation.

Bill: 109-sres-382
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2006-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Transportation
Government Operations and Politics
Inspectors general

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-17
text: 
Commends Kenneth M. Mead for his faithful and exemplary service to the Nation as the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation.

action_date: 2006-02-17
text: 

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

 
Commends Kenneth M. Mead for his faithful and exemplary service to the Nation as the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1477-1478; text as passed Senate: CR S1478; text of measure as introduced: CR S1473)
action_date: 2006-02-17
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 S1477-1478; text as passed Senate: CR S1478; text of measure as introduced: CR S1473)
action_date: 2006-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2, 2006, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 109-sres-384
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2006-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Books
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Parent and child
Reading
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 
Designates March 2, 2005, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 

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

 
Designates March 2, 2005, as Read Across America Day.
 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1554; text as passed Senate: CR S1554; text of measure as introduced: CR S1550)
action_date: 2006-02-28
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 S1554; text as passed Senate: CR S1554; text of measure as introduced: CR S1550)
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the Armed Forces who serve as military recruiters, commending their selfless service in recruiting young men and woman to serve in the United States military, particularly in support of the global war on terrorism.

Bill: 109-sres-385
Sponsor: Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]
Introduced: 2006-02-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
International Affairs
Legislation
Military operations
Recruiting and enlistment
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 
Commends military recruiters for their service and performance of duty during difficult times of sustained combat and the global war on terrorism.
 
Reaffirms the commitment to supporting all aspects of military recruiting services in order that recruiters may continue to meet and exceed military personnel requirements.

action_date: 2006-03-29
text: 

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

 
Commends military recruiters for their service and performance of duty during difficult times of sustained combat and the global war on terrorism.
 
Reaffirms the commitment to supporting all aspects of military recruiting services in order that recruiters may continue to meet and exceed military personnel requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S2540)
action_date: 2006-03-29
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 S2540)
action_date: 2006-03-29
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2540)
action_date: 2006-03-29
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2540)
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1551)
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1513-1514)
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Pre-Negro Leagues and Negro Leagues baseball players and executives elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2006.

Bill: 109-sres-386
Sponsor: Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO]
Introduced: 2006-03-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Athletes
Baseball
Blacks
Congress
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Missouri
Museums
New York State
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: 
Congratulates Ray Brown, Willard Brown, Andy Cooper, Frank Grant, Pete Hill, Biz Mackey, Effa Manley, Joe Mendez, Alex Pompez, Cum Posey, Louis Santop, Mule Suttles, Ben Taylor, Cristobal Torriente, Sol White, J.L. Wilkinson, and Jud Wilson on being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2006. Commends the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for their efforts to ensure such recognition.

action_date: 2006-03-01
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Ray Brown, Willard Brown, Andy Cooper, Frank Grant, Pete Hill, Biz Mackey, Effa Manley, Joe Mendez, Alex Pompez, Cum Posey, Louis Santop, Mule Suttles, Ben Taylor, Cristobal Torriente, Sol White, J.L. Wilkinson, and Jud Wilson on being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2006. Commends the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for their efforts to ensure such recognition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1586-1590; text as passed Senate: CR S1589-1590; text of measure as introduced: CR S1582-1583)
action_date: 2006-03-01
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 S1586-1590; text as passed Senate: CR S1589-1590; text of measure as introduced: CR S1582-1583)
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the need to replace the United Nations Human Rights Commission with a new Human Rights Council.

Bill: 109-sres-387
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2006-03-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Negotiations
President and foreign policy
Sanctions (International law)
United Nations
United Nations delegations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: 
States that the United States remains committed to the creation of a new Human Rights Council to replace the discredited United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC).
 
 Urges the President and the governments of other U.N. member countries to continue with negotiations for the creation of a Human Rights Council. 
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that a credible Human Rights Council would: (1) establish membership criteria that would exclude the worst human rights abusers, including exclusion of member countries subject to U.N. Security Council sanctions; (2) include Israel's full participation; (3) set a size limit consistent with ensuring that only countries that respect human rights are members of the primary U.N. human rights body; (4) exclude any provision that prevents the consecutive election of member countries to the Council; and (5) utilize a formula for the distribution of membership among U.N. member countries that gives priority to countries that respect human rights, while also giving consideration to geographical distribution, the representation of different forms of civilization, and the principal legal systems. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1657)
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

Bill: 109-sres-389
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2006-03-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Fraternal organizations
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-03
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

action_date: 2006-03-03
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1756-1757; text as passed Senate: CR S1757; text of measure as introduced: CR S1681)
action_date: 2006-03-03
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 S1756-1757; text as passed Senate: CR S1757; text of measure as introduced: CR S1681)
action_date: 2006-03-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning March 13, 2006, as "National Safe Place Week".

Bill: 109-sres-390
Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2006-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Child welfare
Families
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-06
text: 
Designates the week of March 13-March 19, 2006, as National Safe Place Week.
 
Calls on people and groups to promote awareness of, and volunteer involvement in, the Safe Place program (offers young people in early stages of crisis safe places where trained volunteers are available to counsel and advise them).

action_date: 2006-03-06
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of March 13-March 19, 2006, as National Safe Place Week.
 
Calls on people and groups to promote awareness of, and volunteer involvement in, the Safe Place program (offers young people in early stages of crisis safe places where trained volunteers are available to counsel and advise them).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1804-1805; text as passed Senate: CR S1805; text of measure as introduced: CR S1797)
action_date: 2006-03-06
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 S1804-1805; text as passed Senate: CR S1805; text of measure as introduced: CR S1797)
action_date: 2006-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Timothy P. Toms v. Alan Hantman, et al.

Bill: 109-sres-391
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-03-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional employees
Congressional legal counsel
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Parties to actions
Senate
Senate Appropriations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-06
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Carolyn E. Apostolou in the case of Timothy P. Toms v. Alan Hantman, et al.

action_date: 2006-03-06
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 Carolyn E. Apostolou in the case of Timothy P. Toms v. Alan Hantman, et al.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1805; text as passed Senate: CR S1805; text of measure as introduced: CR S1797)
action_date: 2006-03-06
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 S1805; text as passed Senate: CR S1805; text of measure as introduced: CR S1797)
action_date: 2006-03-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "International Women's Day".

Bill: 109-sres-392
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2006-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Access to health care
Armed Forces and National Security
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human rights
Minorities
Peacekeeping forces
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Political participation
Prostitution
Race relations
Sex discrimination
Sex-oriented businesses
Smuggling
Special days
Women in business
Women in public life
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: 
Designates March 8, 2006, as International Women's Day.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) end discrimination and increase the participation of women in decision-making positions in government and in the private sector; (2) end and prevent violence against women; (3) pursue policies that guarantee the basic rights of women in the United States and around the world; (4) improve access to quality health care for women; (5) protect the human rights of women and girls during and after conflict and to support the integration of gender perspectives in peacekeeping missions and post conflict processes; and (6) end the trafficking of women and girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1901)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1901-1902)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 8, 2006, as "International Women's Day".

Bill: 109-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2006-03-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Access to health care
Armed Forces and National Security
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Ethnic relations
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human rights
Minorities
Peace
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Political participation
Prosecution
Prostitution
Race relations
Religion
Religious liberty
Sex discrimination
Sex-oriented businesses
Small business
Smuggling
Special days
Women in business
Women in public life
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: 
Designates March 8, 2006, as International Women's Day.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to: (1) improve access to quality health care; (2) end and prevent violence against women, including the trafficking of women and girls, and ensure that the criminals who engage in those activities are brought to justice; (3) end discrimination and increase participation of women in decision-making positions in the government and private sectors; (4) extend full economic opportunities to women, including access to microfinance and microenterprise; and (5) strengthen the role of women as agents of peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1902)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1902-1903)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Bill: 109-sres-394
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congressional tributes
Iraq compilation
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Declares it is the sense of the Senate that all people in the United States should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26th, 2006, National Support the Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1971)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
American Competitiveness through Education Resolution

Bill: 109-sres-395
Sponsor: Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: College costs
Disabled
Economics and Public Finance
Elementary and secondary education
Federal aid to education
Finance and Financial Sector
Higher education
Income tax
Interest rates
Scholarships
Special education
Student loan funds
Tax credits
Tax deductions
Taxation
Tuition tax credits

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
American Competitiveness through Education Resolution or the ACE Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Congress should: (1) increase education tax benefits, Pell Grants, and the affordability of student loans; (2) keep its promises to children by fully funding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Head Start Act; and (3) reject the cuts in the President's education budget for FY2007.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1971-1972)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Rosey Fletcher for her Olympic bronze medal in the parallel giant slalom.

Bill: 109-sres-396
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Awards, medals, prizes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Olympic games
Skiing
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Congratulates Rosey Fletcher for winning the Olympic bronze medal in the parallel giant slalom.

action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Rosey Fletcher for winning the Olympic bronze medal in the parallel giant slalom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1984; text as passed Senate: CR S1984; text of measure as introduced: CR S1972)
action_date: 2006-03-09
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 S1984; text as passed Senate: CR S1984; text of measure as introduced: CR S1972)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the history and achievements of the curling community of Bemidji, Minnesota.

Bill: 109-sres-397
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Minnesota
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Recognizes the community of Bemidji, Minnesota, for its efforts in promoting the sport of curling.

action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the community of Bemidji, Minnesota, for its efforts in promoting the sport of curling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1984; text as passed Senate: CR S1984; text of measure as introduced: CR S1972)
action_date: 2006-03-09
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 S1984; text as passed Senate: CR S1984; text of measure as introduced: CR S1972)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to the censure of George W. Bush.

Bill: 109-sres-398
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Bush (George W.) Administration
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive relations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Electronic surveillance
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Misconduct in office
Presidential ethics
Senate
Warrants (Law)

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-13
text: 
Declares that the U.S. Senate censures George W. Bush, President of the United States, and condemns: (1) his unlawful authorization of wiretaps of Americans within the United States without obtaining the court orders required by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA); (2) his failure to inform the full congressional intelligence committees as required by law; and (3) his efforts to mislead the American people about the authorities relied upon by his Administration to conduct wiretaps and about the legality of the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-31
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
action_date: 2006-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2041-2042)
action_date: 2006-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate