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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-sres-510
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Commerce
Cystic fibrosis
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Medical research
Medical tests
Public-private partnerships
Quality of care
Quality of life
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Honors the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Encourages early diagnosis and access to quality care for people with cystic fibrosis. Expresses support for research to find a cure by fostering an enhanced research program through a strong federal commitment and expanded public-private partnerships.

action_date: 2008-04-24
text: 

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

 
Honors the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Encourages early diagnosis and access to quality care for people with cystic fibrosis. Expresses support for research to find a cure by fostering an enhanced research program through a strong federal commitment and expanded public-private partnerships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3412)
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3412)
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3412)
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3412)
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2950)
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that John Sidney McCain, III, is a natural born citizen.

Bill: 110-sres-511
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Citizenship
Election candidates
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress
Presidential elections
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
States that John Sidney McCain, III, is a &quot;natural born Citizen'' under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States. 

action_date: 2008-04-24
text: 

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

 
States that John Sidney McCain, III, is a &quot;natural born Citizen'' under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States. 

action_date: 2008-04-30
text: 

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

 
States that John Sidney McCain, III, is a &quot;natural born Citizen'' under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3645-3646; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3646)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3645-3646; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3646)
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 715.
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2950)
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Charlton Heston.

Bill: 110-sres-512
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Motion pictures

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston. 
 
Extends the deepest sympathies of the Senate to the family of Charlton Heston for his loss. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2951)
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-513
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2008-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces reserves
Army
Congressional tributes
Families
Military dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: 
Congratulates the Army Reserve on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the enactment of its original authorizing law on April 23, 1908.
 
Recognizes and commends the Army Reserve for the service of its past and present citizen-soldiers whose personal courage, contributions, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedom and advance the national security and homeland defense of the United States.
 
Extends gratitude to the veterans, soldiers, families, and employers who have supported the Army Reserve in accomplishing its vital missions. 

action_date: 2008-04-14
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Army Reserve on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the enactment of its original authorizing law on April 23, 1908.
 
Recognizes and commends the Army Reserve for the service of its past and present citizen-soldiers whose personal courage, contributions, and sacrifices have helped preserve the freedom and advance the national security and homeland defense of the United States.
 
Extends gratitude to the veterans, soldiers, families, and employers who have supported the Army Reserve in accomplishing its vital missions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2982; text as passed Senate: CR S2981-2982; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979-2980)
action_date: 2008-04-14
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 S2981-2982; text as passed Senate: CR S2981-2982; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979-2980)
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Ice Hockey Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-514
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Hockey
Indiana
Massachusetts
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I National Ice Hockey Championship; and (2) the University of Notre Dame men's ice hockey team for its success in the 2007-2008 season and for reaching the Frozen Four for the first time in the team's history.

action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 

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

 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I National Ice Hockey Championship; and (2) the University of Notre Dame men's ice hockey team for its success in the 2007-2008 season and for reaching the Frozen Four for the first time in the team's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2994-2995; text as passed Senate: CR S2995; text of measure as introduced: CR S3032)
action_date: 2008-04-15
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 S2994-2995; text as passed Senate: CR S2995; text of measure as introduced: CR S3032)
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic April 1983 bombing of the United States Embassy in Beirut and remembering those who lost their lives and those who where injured.

Bill: 110-sres-516
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2008-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Bombings
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Embassies
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 
States that the Senate, on the 25th anniversary of the April 18, 1983, bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon: (1) remembers the victims of the bombing and joins family and friends in mourning the American and Lebanese victims; (2) condemns all terrorist acts that deliberately target the innocent; and (3) reiterates its support for the people of Lebanon and their government as they seek to build a future free from the threat of terrorist violence. 

action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 

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

 
States that the Senate, on the 25th anniversary of the April 18, 1983, bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon: (1) remembers the victims of the bombing and joins family and friends in mourning the American and Lebanese victims; (2) condemns all terrorist acts that deliberately target the innocent; and (3) reiterates its support for the people of Lebanon and their government as they seek to build a future free from the threat of terrorist violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3034; text as passed Senate: CR S3034; text of measure as introduced: CR S3033)
action_date: 2008-04-15
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 S3034; text as passed Senate: CR S3034; text of measure as introduced: CR S3033)
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child".

Bill: 110-sres-517
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Day care
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Preschool education
Special weeks
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Designates the week of April 13-19, 2008, as &quot;Week of the Young Child.&quot;

action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of April 13-19, 2008, as &quot;Week of the Young Child.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3082)
action_date: 2008-04-16
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 S3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3082)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".

Bill: 110-sres-518
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caregivers
Child abuse
Child health
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Head injuries
Health
Health education
Infants
Parent and child
Special weeks
Stress (Psychology)

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Designates the third week of April 2008 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses.

Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.

action_date: 2008-04-21
text: 

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

Designates the third week of April 2008 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses.

Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3210)
action_date: 2008-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3210)
action_date: 2008-04-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
action_date: 2008-04-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3210)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3082-3083)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3083-3084)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the United States and recognizing the unique insights his moral and spiritual reflections bring to the world stage.

Bill: 110-sres-519
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Catholic Church
Congressional tributes
Papacy
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI on the occasion of his first pastoral visit to the United States and recognizes the unique insights his moral and spiritual reflections bring to the world stage.

action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 

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

 
Welcomes Pope Benedict XVI on the occasion of his first pastoral visit to the United States and recognizes the unique insights his moral and spiritual reflections bring to the world stage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-18
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3105-3106; text as passed Senate: CR S3105-3106; text of measure as introduced: CR S3162)
action_date: 2008-04-17
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 S3105-3106; text as passed Senate: CR S3105-3106; text of measure as introduced: CR S3162)
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 16, 2008, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill: 110-sres-520
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restoration ecology
Special days
Teaching materials
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Designates May 16, 2008, as Endangered Species Day.

Encourages: (1) schools to spend at least 30 minutes on such Day teaching and informing students about threats to, and efforts to restore, endangered species; (2) organizations, businesses, private landowners, and agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate in developing educational information for use in schools; and (3) people to become educated about, and aware of, threats to species, success stories in species recovery, and opportunities to promote species conservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3162-3163)
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Senate.

Bill: 110-sres-521
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Photography
Senate
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at 2:15 p.m.
 

action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 

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

 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at 2:15 p.m.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3170; text as passed Senate: CR S3170; text of measure as introduced: CR S3163)
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3170; text as passed Senate: CR S3170; text of measure as introduced: CR S3163)
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.

Bill: 110-sres-522
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Peace negotiations
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the reestablishment of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.
 
 Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.
 
 Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society.
 
 Reaffirms support for Israel's right to defend itself against threats to its security and existence.
 
 Extends congratulations and best wishes to Israel and the Israeli people for a peaceful and successful future. 

action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 60th anniversary of the reestablishment of Israel as a homeland for the Jewish people.
 
 Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.
 
 Commends the people of Israel for their achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society.
 
 Reaffirms support for Israel's right to defend itself against threats to its security and existence.
 
 Extends congratulations and best wishes to Israel and the Israeli people for a peaceful and successful future. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3267)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3267)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3267)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3267)
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3163-3164)
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the progress made by States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention on the occasion of the Second Review Conference.

Bill: 110-sres-525
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Arms control verification
Business records
Chemical industries
Chemical warfare
Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
 Reaffirms support for the Chemical Weapons Convention.
 
 Calls on all States Parties to: (1) continue their compliance; (2) allow verification of industrial chemical declarations and monitoring of the non-diversion of chemicals for prohibited activities; and (3) adopt necessary laws and enforcement practices to ban chemical weapons activities and afford appropriate legal and regulatory assistance to other countries so as to achieve full implementation of the Convention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3261-3262)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3262)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate