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A resolution designating July 1, 2007, as "National Boating Day".

Bill: 110-sres-235
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boats and boating
Environmental Protection
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
Designates July 1, 2007, as National Boating Day. 
 
Recognizes the value of recreational boating. Commemorates the boating industry for its environmental stewardship and contributions to the economy and to the health of those who enjoy boats.

action_date: 2007-06-26
text: 

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

 
Designates July 1, 2007, as National Boating Day. 
 
Recognizes the value of recreational boating. Commemorates the boating industry for its environmental stewardship and contributions to the economy and to the health of those who enjoy boats.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8520-8521; text as passed Senate: CR S8521)
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8520-8521; text as passed Senate: CR S8521)
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7753)
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to restore America's voice by re-teaching Americans to sing the national anthem.

Bill: 110-sres-236
Sponsor: Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
History
National anthems

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project which re-teaches Americans to sing the national anthem, &quot;The Star-Spangled Banner.&quot;
 
Commends those who have participated in such Project.
 
Encourages learning the national anthem and about its proud history. 

action_date: 2007-07-20
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project which re-teaches Americans to sing the national anthem, &quot;The Star-Spangled Banner.&quot;
 
Commends those who have participated in such Project.
 
Encourages learning the national anthem and about its proud history. 

action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project which re-teaches Americans to sing the national anthem, &quot;The Star-Spangled Banner.&quot;
 
Commends those who have participated in such Project.
 
Encourages learning the national anthem and about its proud history. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10527; text as passed Senate: CR S10527)
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10527; text as passed Senate: CR S10527)
action_date: 2007-07-20
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 276.
action_date: 2007-07-20
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-07-20
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7753-7754)
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.

Bill: 110-sres-237
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Family services
Murder
Nonprofit organizations
Parents
Social Welfare
Special days
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Recognizes the significant benefits offered by the organizations that provide services to the loved ones of murder victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7818)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending Senate Resolution 458 (98th Congress) to allow the Secretary of the Senate to adjust the salaries of employees who are placed on the payroll of the Senate, under the direction of the Secretary, as a result of the death or resignation of a Senator.

Bill: 110-sres-238
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional employees
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress
Salaries
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Amends Senate Resolution 458, 98th Congress, to allow the Secretary of the Senate, with the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, to adjust the salaries of the continuing employees of a Senator who has died or resigned until the Senator's office is closed.

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 

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

 
Amends Senate Resolution 458, 98th Congress, to allow the Secretary of the Senate, with the approval of the Senate Commitee on Rules and Administration, to adjust the salaries of the continuing employees of a Senator who has died or resigned until the Senator's office is closed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7833; text as passed Senate: CR S7833; text of measure as introduced: CR S7818)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7833; text as passed Senate: CR S7833; text of measure as introduced: CR S7818)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Administration should rigorously enforce the laws of the United States to substantially reduce illegal immigration and greatly improve border security.

Bill: 110-sres-239
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2007-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Alien labor
Bank accounts
Border patrols
Boundaries
College costs
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Criminal justice information
Data banks
Deportation
Detention of persons
Education
Employers' liability
Families
Federal law enforcement officers
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Identification devices
Illegal aliens
Immigrants
Labor and Employment
Latin America
Mexico
Prosecution
Science, Technology, Communications
Smuggling
Support of dependents
Visas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: 
Expresses the Senate's belief respecting specified immigration-related steps that the Administration should take to reduce illegal immigration and improve U.S. border security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7907-7908)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 21 through October 27, 2007, as "National Save for Retirement Week".

Bill: 110-sres-240
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Labor and Employment
Retirement income
Saving and investment
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Designates October 21 through October 27, 2007, as &quot;National Save for Retirement Week.&quot;
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness about the importance of adequate retirement savings and the availability of employer-sponsored retirement plans.
 
Calls on the federal government, states, localities, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities with the goal of increasing the retirement savings of all the people of the United States.

action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 

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

 
Designates October 21 through October 27, 2007, as &quot;National Save for Retirement Week.&quot;
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness about the importance of adequate retirement savings and the availability of employer-sponsored retirement plans.
 
Calls on the federal government, states, localities, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities with the goal of increasing the retirement savings of all the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S9057)
action_date: 2007-07-11
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 S9057)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9057)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9057)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8088)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reaffirm the commitments of the United States to the 2001 Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health and to pursuing trade policies that promote access to affordable medicines.

Bill: 110-sres-241
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Access to health care
Commerce
Developing countries
Drug industry
Drugs
Free trade
Generic drugs
Health
Intellectual property
International Affairs
Medical research
Patents
Pharmaceutical research
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Urges the United States to: (1) honor U.S. commitments made in the 2001 World Trade Organization Doha Declaration on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement and Public Health, which allows World Trade Organization (WTO) members to fully use the flexibilities in the TRIPS Agreement to protect public health and promote access to medicines for all; (2) not place countries on the &quot;Special 301&quot; Priority Watch List for exercising such flexibilites, such as issuing compulsory licenses to obtain generic medicines; (3) not ask developing nations that are trading partners to adopt measures to protect public health intellectual property rights in excess of protections required in the TRIPS Agreement; and (4) support new global norms for promoting medical research and development. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8088-8089)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls.

Bill: 110-sres-242
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: College sports
Discrimination in education
Education
Higher education
Sex discrimination
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Celebrates: (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education; and (2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and girls in sports.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Celebrates: (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education; and (2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and girls in sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8153-8154; text as passed Senate: CR S8153-8154; text of measure as introduced: CR S8089)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8153-8154; text as passed Senate: CR S8153-8154; text of measure as introduced: CR S8089)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and the considerable value of beaches and their role in American culture.

Bill: 110-sres-243
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Beaches
Environmental Protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Pollution control
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Volunteer workers
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week.
 
Recognizes the value of beaches to the American way of life and the important contributions of beaches to the economy, recreation, and natural environment of the United States.
 
Encourages Americans to keep beaches safe and clean for the continued enjoyment of the public and to engage in activities during National Clean Beaches Week to foster stewardship, healthy living, and volunteerism along our coastlines.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week.
 
Recognizes the value of beaches to the American way of life and the important contributions of beaches to the economy, recreation, and natural environment of the United States.
 
Encourages Americans to keep beaches safe and clean for the continued enjoyment of the public and to engage in activities during National Clean Beaches Week to foster stewardship, healthy living, and volunteerism along our coastlines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154; text as passed Senate: CR S8154; text of measure as introduced: CR S8089-8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8154; text as passed Senate: CR S8154; text of measure as introduced: CR S8089-8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2007 as National Safety Month.

Bill: 110-sres-244
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Emergency Management
Health
Health education
Labor and Employment
Nonprofit organizations
Occupational health and safety
Preventive medicine
Social Welfare
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

Designates June 2007 as National Safety Month. Recognizes the accomplishments of the National Safety Council.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Designates June 2007 as National Safety Month. Recognizes the accomplishments of the National Safety Council.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154; text as passed Senate: CR S8154; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8154; text as passed Senate: CR S8154; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Arizona Wildcats for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Softball Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-245
Sponsor: Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arizona
Baseball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Congratulates the University of Arizona Wildcats for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women's Softball Championship. 

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

Congratulates the University of Arizona Wildcats for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women's Softball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154-8155; text as passed Senate: CR S8155; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8154-8155; text as passed Senate: CR S8155; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-246
Sponsor: Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
Congressional tributes
Sports and Recreation
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2007 National Basketball Association Championship.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2007 National Basketball Association Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8155; text as passed Senate: CR S8155; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8155; text as passed Senate: CR S8155; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Washington Men's Crew, the 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing Association Champions.

Bill: 110-sres-247
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Awards, medals, prizes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Commends the University of Washington Men's Crew Team for winning the 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship and acquiring the Ten Eyck Trophy.

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Washington Men's Crew Team for winning the 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship and acquiring the Ten Eyck Trophy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8155-8156; text as passed Senate: CR S8156; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8155-8156; text as passed Senate: CR S8156; text of measure as introduced: CR S8090)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate