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A resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 110-sres-430
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Labor and Employment
Mentoring
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-25
text: 
Designates January 2008 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
Praises those who are already serving as mentors. 
 
Encourages others to volunteer as mentors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S332)
action_date: 2008-01-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
action_date: 2008-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Sudan with essential tactical and utility helicopters.

Bill: 110-sres-432
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-01-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
International military forces
International relief
Military assistance
Military helicopters
Peacekeeping forces
Sudan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: 
Urges the members of the international community, including the United States, that possess the capability to expeditiously provide the tactical and utility helicopters needed for the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur to do so as soon as possible.

action_date: 2008-02-08
text: 

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

 
Urges: (1) the members of the international community, including the United States, that possess the capability to expeditiously provide the tactical and utility helicopters needed for the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur to do so as soon as possible; and (2) the President to personally ask other heads of state to contribute aircraft and crews for the Darfur mission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S820)
action_date: 2008-02-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S820)
action_date: 2008-02-08
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
action_date: 2008-02-08
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S820)
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S397-398)
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S398)
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and selfless service to the United States have led to more than 1 million lives saved over the course of its long and storied 217-year history.

Bill: 110-sres-433
Sponsor: Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alaska
Armed Forces and National Security
Bering Sea
Coast guard
Congressional tributes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine safety
Rescue work
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Honors the heroic accomplishments of Petty Officer Willard Milam, who represented the finest traditions of the United States Coast Guard during the rescue of four survivors from the Bering Sea. 
 
Honors the U.S. Coast Guard, America's lifesavers and guardians of the sea, for its unflinching determination and proud 217-year history of maritime search and rescue, resulting in over 1 million lives saved, and recognizes the tireless work, dedication, and commitment of Coast Guard men and women who commit themselves to executing this noble mission with honor, respect, and devotion to duty.

action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 

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

 
Honors the heroic accomplishments of Petty Officer Willard Milam, who represented the finest traditions of the United States Coast Guard during the rescue of four survivors from the Bering Sea. 
 
Honors the U.S. Coast Guard, America's lifesavers and guardians of the sea, for its unflinching determination and proud 217-year history of maritime search and rescue, resulting in over 1 million lives saved, and recognizes the tireless work, dedication, and commitment of Coast Guard men and women who commit themselves to executing this noble mission with honor, respect, and devotion to duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S454-455; text as passed Senate: CR S455; text of measure as introduced: CR S449)
action_date: 2008-01-29
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 S454-455; text as passed Senate: CR S455; text of measure as introduced: CR S449)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 10-16, 2008, as "National Drug Prevention and Education Week".

Bill: 110-sres-434
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Health
Health education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Designates the week of February 10-February 16, 2008, as National Drug Prevention and Education Week. Urges communities, schools, parents, and youth to carry out prevention and education activities to reduce and stop drug use.

action_date: 2008-02-05
text: 

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

Designates the week of February 10-February 16, 2008, as National Drug Prevention and Education Week. Urges communities, schools, parents, and youth to carry out prevention and education activities to reduce and stop drug use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S671)
action_date: 2008-02-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S671)
action_date: 2008-02-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671)
action_date: 2008-02-05
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S671)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S449-450)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S450)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-435
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Catholic Church
Church and education
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Private schools
Religion
Religious education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.

action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 

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

Recognizes the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that recognizes the vital contributions of thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States. 

Commends Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers for their ongoing contributions to education and the future of this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S455-456; text as passed Senate: CR S455-456; text of measure as introduced: CR S451)
action_date: 2008-01-29
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 S455-456; text as passed Senate: CR S455-456; text of measure as introduced: CR S451)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 110-sres-436
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Community and school
Education
Educational counseling
Elementary and secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Designates the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as National School Counseling Week. 

action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as National School Counseling Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456; text as passed Senate: CR S456; text of measure as introduced: CR S451)
action_date: 2008-01-29
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 S456; text as passed Senate: CR S456; text of measure as introduced: CR S451)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution establishing a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.

Bill: 110-sres-437
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2008-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Claims
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional investigations
Congressional oversight
Congressional reorganization
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense contracts
Economics and Public Finance
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government liability
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
South Asia
Subcontractors
Terrorism
War relief
Waste in government spending

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: 
Establishes the Special Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting to investigate the awarding and performance of contracts to conduct military, security, and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to support the prosecution of the war on terrorism.
 
Requires investigation, in particular, of allegations of wasteful and fraudulent practices, including allegations regarding any contract or spending entered into, supervised by, or otherwise involving the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), regardless of whether or not such contract or spending involved U.S. appropriated funds.
 
Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that any claim of fraud, waste, or abuse under the False Claims Act that involves any contract or spending by the CPA should be considered a claim against the U.S. Government.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S499-501)
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S501)
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2008".

Bill: 110-sres-438
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2008-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
Senate Appropriations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: 
 Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a compilation of materials entitled &quot;Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2008.&quot;
 

action_date: 2008-01-30
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a compilation of materials entitled &quot;Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2008.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S502; text as passed Senate: CR S502; text of measure as introduced: CR S502)
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S502; text as passed Senate: CR S502; text of measure as introduced: CR S502)
action_date: 2008-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources.

Bill: 110-sres-440
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2008-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural pollution
Carbon cycle
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restoration ecology
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Soil conservation
Soil science
Sustainable agriculture
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-31
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the necessity to develop and implement best practices for the long-term use of the nation's soil resources; and (2) the important role of soil scientists and soils professionals.

action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the necessity to develop and implement best practices for the long-term use of the nation's soil resources; and (2) the important role of soil scientists and soils professionals.
 
 Acknowledges the promise of soil scientists and soils professionals to continue to enrich the lives of all Americans by improving stewardship of the soil, combating soil degradation, and ensuring the future protection and sustainable use of our air, soil, and water resources. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
action_date: 2008-06-23
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 S5971)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5971)
action_date: 2008-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S551)
action_date: 2008-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

Bill: 110-sres-441
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Football
New Jersey
New York City
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: 
Congratulates the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

action_date: 2008-02-04
text: 

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

Congratulates the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S609-611; text as passed Senate: CR S611; text of measure as introduced: CR S603)
action_date: 2008-02-04
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 S609-611; text as passed Senate: CR S611; text of measure as introduced: CR S603)
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.

Bill: 110-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2008-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Judges
Law
Racial discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: 
Commemorates the life of the late A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., salutes the lasting legacy of his achievements, and encourages the continued pursuit of his vision of eliminating racial prejudice from all aspects of our society.

action_date: 2008-02-04
text: 

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

Commemorates the life of the late A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., salutes the lasting legacy of his achievements, and encourages the continued pursuit of his vision of eliminating racial prejudice from all aspects of our society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S611; text as passed Senate: CR S611; text of measure as introduced: CR S603-604)
action_date: 2008-02-04
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 S611; text as passed Senate: CR S611; text of measure as introduced: CR S603-604)
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S605-607)
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 2008 as "Go Direct Month."

Bill: 110-sres-443
Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
Introduced: 2008-02-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bank deposits
Congressional tributes
Electronic funds transfers
Finance and Financial Sector
Old age, survivors and disability insurance
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Social security beneficiaries
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-05
text: 
Designates February 2008 as &quot;Go Direct Month.&quot;
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the &quot;Go Direct&quot; campaign.
 
 Commends federal, state, and local governments, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector for promoting February as &quot;Go Direct Month.&quot;
 
Encourages people in the United States who are eligible to receive Social Security or other federal benefit payments to: (1) participate in events and awareness initiatives held during February; (2) become informed about the convenience and safety of direct deposit; and (3) consider signing up for direct deposit of federal benefit payments.

action_date: 2008-02-05
text: 

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

 
Designates February 2008 as &quot;Go Direct Month.&quot;
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the &quot;Go Direct&quot; campaign.
 
 Commends federal, state, and local governments, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector for promoting February as &quot;Go Direct Month.&quot;
 
Encourages people in the United States who are eligible to receive Social Security or other federal benefit payments to: (1) participate in events and awareness initiatives held during February; (2) become informed about the convenience and safety of direct deposit; and (3) consider signing up for direct deposit of federal benefit payments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S671; text as passed Senate: CR S671; text of measure as introduced: CR S662)
action_date: 2008-02-05
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 S671; text as passed Senate: CR S671; text of measure as introduced: CR S662)
action_date: 2008-02-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the strong alliance that has been forged between the United States and the Republic of Korea and congratulating Myung-Bak Lee on his election to the presidency of the Republic of Korea.

Bill: 110-sres-444
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Presidential inaugurations
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Congratulates Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishes him and the Korean people well on his inauguration on February 25, 2008.

action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishes him and the Korean people well on his inauguration on February 25, 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1083)
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1083)
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1083)
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S742)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S742-743)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in Senate