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A resolution designating July 13, 2006, as "National Summer Learning Day".

Bill: 109-sres-529
Sponsor: Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]
Introduced: 2006-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Child safety
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Parent-school relationships
Special days
Year round schools

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: 
Designates July 13, 2006, as National Summer Learning Day.

action_date: 2006-07-13
text: 

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

 
Designates July 13, 2006, as National Summer Learning Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7539; text as passed Senate: CR S7539; text of measure as introduced: CR S7524-7525)
action_date: 2006-07-13
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 S7539; text as passed Senate: CR S7539; text of measure as introduced: CR S7524-7525)
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to urge the President to appoint a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan.

Bill: 109-sres-531
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2006-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Diplomats
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
President and foreign policy
Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: 
Commends the efforts of former Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick in Darfur and the contributions of White House Policy Advisor Michael Gerson, Ambassador Cindy Courville, and Ambassador Michael Ranneberger.
 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States needs an individual of Ambassadorial rank and high stature to devote exclusive attention to Darfur and related issues concerning peace and stability in Sudan; (2) such individual should formulate and coordinate policy, lead negotiations, engage with parties to the conflict to monitor their compliance with the May 2006 Darfur Peace Agreement, gather donor resources, and ensure that this crisis remains a top U.S. government priority; and (3) the President should appoint a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan with the rank of Ambassador and should provide not less than $250,000 to support the Presidential Special Envoy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7562-7563)
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the adults of the United States to support, listen to, and encourage children so that they may reach their potential.

Bill: 109-sres-532
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2006-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child development
Child welfare
Families
Parent and child
Quality of life
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Children and Families Day to encourage adults to support, listen to, and encourage children.

action_date: 2006-08-04
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Children and Families Day to encourage adults to support, listen to, and encourage children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 8/3/2006 S8902-8903)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 8/3/2006 S8902-8903)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8902-8903)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8902-8903)
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7563)
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the permanent integration of professional football by 4 pioneering players.

Bill: 109-sres-533
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2006-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Athletes
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Football
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the permanent integration of professional football. 

action_date: 2006-07-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the permanent integration of professional football. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7650; text as passed Senate: CR S7650; text of measure as introduced: CR S7632)
action_date: 2006-07-17
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 S7650; text as passed Senate: CR S7650; text of measure as introduced: CR S7632)
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals.

Bill: 109-sres-535
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND]
Introduced: 2006-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Associations, institutions, etc.
Cemeteries and funerals
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Motorcycles
Public demonstrations
Transportation and Public Works
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 
Expresses appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders who: (1) attend military funerals across the country to show respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces and, when needed, shield mourning family members and friends of the deceased from war protesters who interrupt, or threaten to interrupt, the dignity of a funeral; and (2) in so doing, help preserve the memory and dignity of the nation's fallen heroes.

action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders who: (1) attend military funerals across the country to show respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces and, when needed, shield mourning family members and friends of the deceased from war protesters who interrupt, or threaten to interrupt, the dignity of a funeral; and (2) in so doing, help preserve the memory and dignity of the nation's fallen heroes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8091)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8091)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8091)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8091)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7767)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the 25th year of service in the Federal judiciary by William W. Wilkins, Chief Judge of the United States Court of appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Bill: 109-sres-536
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Appellate courts
Congressional tributes
Judges
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Commends the 25th year of service in the federal judiciary and a lifetime of dedicated public service by William W. Wilkins, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8070)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the National Sexual Assault Hotline and commending the Hotline for counseling and supporting more than 1,000,000 callers.

Bill: 109-sres-537
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Counseling
Crime and Law Enforcement
Rape
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Telephone
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Expresses support for the National Sexual Assault Hotline and commends the Hotline for counseling and supporting more than 1 million callers.

action_date: 2006-09-08
text: 

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

Expresses support for the National Sexual Assault Hotline and commends the Hotline for counseling and supporting more than 1 million callers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9280-9281)
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9280-9281)
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9280-9281)
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9280-9281)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8070)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8070)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Rockefeller v. Bingaman, et al.

Bill: 109-sres-538
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional legal counsel
Law
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-21
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Jeff Bingaman and the U.S. Senate in the case of 
Rockefeller v. Bingaman, et al
.
 

action_date: 2006-07-21
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 Senator Jeff Bingaman and the U.S. Senate in the case of 
Rockefeller v. Bingaman, et al
.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8105; text as passed Senate: CR S8105; text of measure as introduced: CR S8104)
action_date: 2006-07-21
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 S8105; text as passed Senate: CR S8105; text of measure as introduced: CR S8104)
action_date: 2006-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas agriculture.

Bill: 109-sres-539
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2006-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural colleges
Agricultural extension work
Agricultural research
Agriculture and Food
Agronomy
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Kansas
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: 
Congratulates and commends the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas and the world.

action_date: 2006-09-21
text: 

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

 
Congratulates and commends the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas and the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10004-10005)
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 S10004-10005)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10004-10005)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10004-10005)
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8132)
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging all 50 States to recognize and accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at their churches, synagogues, houses of worship, and faith-based organizations.

Bill: 109-sres-540
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2006-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Bible
Church and education
Commemorations
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Religion
Religious education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: 
Calls on the states to recognize and accommodate those churches, faith-based organizations, and individuals that wish to release public school pupils from school attendance to attend religious classes.
 
Requests the President to proclaim the third week of November 2006 as Bible Education in School Time Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8132-8133)
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Spelman College on its 125th anniversary.

Bill: 109-sres-541
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Black colleges
Black history
Congressional tributes
Education
Georgia
Higher education
History
Minorities
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Congratulates Spelman College on its 125th anniversary.
 
Commends those associated with the College for their outstanding achievements and contributions to African American education, history, and culture.

action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Spelman College on its 125th anniversary.
 
Commends those associated with the College for their outstanding achievements and contributions to African American education, history, and culture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8395-8397; text as passed Senate: CR S8395; text of measure as introduced: CR S8382)
action_date: 2006-07-27
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 S8395-8397; text as passed Senate: CR S8395; text of measure as introduced: CR S8382)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideas of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week.

Bill: 109-sres-542
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Health
Health education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) raising awareness of the consequences of undiagnosed and untreated peripheral arterial disease and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue. Acknowledges the critical importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8382)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution temporarily suspending the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings for the purpose of permitting the taking of photographs in the area of the Daily Press Gallery.

Bill: 109-sres-543
Sponsor: Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Civil actions and liability
Law
Members of Congress
Photography
Senate
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Suspends provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the taking of pictures while the Senate is in session in the area of the Daily Press Gallery.
 
Allows the use of such photographs only in relation to 
United States District Court Civil Action No. 04-0026
.

action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 

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

 
Suspends provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the taking of pictures while the Senate is in session in the area of the Daily Press Gallery.
 
Allows the use of such photographs only in relation to 
United States District Court Civil Action No. 04-0026
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8397; text as passed Senate: CR S8397; text of measure as introduced: CR S8382)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8397; text as passed Senate: CR S8397; text of measure as introduced: CR S8382)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 20, 2006, as "National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day".

Bill: 109-sres-544
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Attention deficit disorders
Disabled
Families
Health
Health education
Mental health services
Public health
Quality of care
Quality of life
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Designates September 20, 2006, as National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a major public health concern. Encourages Americans to find out more about ADHD, support ADHD mental health services, and seek treatment and support. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about ADHD; and (2) consider ways to improve mental health services for children and adults with ADHD.

action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 

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

 
Designates September 20, 2006, as National Attention Deficit Disorder Awareness Day.
 
Recognizes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a major public health concern. Encourages Americans to find out more about ADHD, support ADHD mental health services, and seek treatment and support. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about ADHD; and (2) consider ways to improve mental health services for children and adults with ADHD.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8408-8409; text as passed Senate: CR S8408-8409; text of measure as introduced: CR S8414)
action_date: 2006-07-28
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 S8408-8409; text as passed Senate: CR S8408-8409; text of measure as introduced: CR S8414)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the life and achievements of Will Keith Kellogg.

Bill: 109-sres-545
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2006-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Food industry
Foundations
Grain
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-31
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the great contributions of Will Keith Kellogg to U.S. citizens and people of the world; (2) the 100th anniversary (April 1, 2006) of the creation of the first flaked breakfast cereal; and (3) the achievements of W.K. Kellogg and the benefits enjoyed by all those touched by his life.

action_date: 2006-08-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the great contributions of Will Keith Kellogg to U.S. citizens and people of the world; (2) the 100th anniversary (April 1, 2006) of the creation of the first flaked breakfast cereal; and (3) the achievements of W.K. Kellogg and the benefits enjoyed by all those touched by his life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 8/3/2006 S8903)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 8/3/2006 S8903)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8903)
action_date: 2006-08-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 8/3/2006 S8903)
action_date: 2006-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8454-8455)
action_date: 2006-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate