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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.

Bill: 110-sres-656
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomats
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Intelligence officers
International Affairs
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel
Rescue work
September 11, 2001
Social Welfare
Special days
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Recognizes September 11, 2008, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001.
 
Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
 
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims and, in doing so, risked and often gave their own lives.
 
Recognizes the service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. personnel who have given so much to support our freedom and defend our security.
 
Reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work to defeat those who attacked us.

action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 

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

 
Recognizes September 11, 2008, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001.
 
Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
 
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims and, in doing so, risked and often gave their own lives.
 
Recognizes the service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. personnel who have given so much to support our freedom and defend our security.
 
Reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work to defeat those who attacked us.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8455; text as passed Senate: CR S8455; text of measure as introduced: CR S8417-8418)
action_date: 2008-09-11
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 S8455; text as passed Senate: CR S8455; text of measure as introduced: CR S8417-8418)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 13, 2008, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-657
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2008-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Diet
Digestive diseases
Grain
Health
Health education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-12
text: 
Designates September 13, 2008, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

Designates September 13, 2008, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9183)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9183)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8498)
action_date: 2008-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the former chief executive officers of Fannie Mae should not receive lavish severance packages at taxpayer expense.

Bill: 110-sres-658
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2008-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commerce
Executive compensation
Golden parachutes
Housing and Community Development
Mortgage banks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that former chief executive officers who presided over the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) during the period that led to a federal takeover should not receive lavish severance packages at taxpayer expense and that such packages should be carefully examined and eliminated or reduced to an appropriate level. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8498)
action_date: 2008-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day.

Bill: 110-sres-659
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alcoholism
Drug abuse
Drug abuse treatment
Drug addiction
Health
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Designates September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day.

action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 

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

Designates September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day.

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

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

Designates September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9876; text as passed Senate: CR S9876)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9876; text as passed Senate: CR S9876)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1084.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8531)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan.

Bill: 110-sres-660
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
China
East Asia
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
International military forces
Peace negotiations
Peacekeeping forces
Regionalism (International organization)
Russia
Sanctions (International law)
Sudan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) should seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Darfur, Sudan; and (2) supports U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1556 and 1591 imposing an arms embargo on all belligerents in Darfur.
 

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, and should continue to pursue a political solution to the deployment of the United Nations-African Union Mission peacekeeping forces in Darfur; (2) the United States supports U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1556 and 1591 imposing an arms embargo on all belligerents in Darfur; (3) in light of the transferred arms in Darfur from China and Russia and the government of Sudan's insistence that it will not abide by the embargo, all U.N. member states should cease all arms sales to the government of Sudan; and (4) the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations should seek an expansion of the arms embargo imposed by Resolutions 1556 and 1591.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10019)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8531-8532)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8532-8533)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-sres-661
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Birth defects
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Health
Nervous system
Preventive medicine
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month and of national organizations working for people with spina bifida; and (2) the development of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry.

Commends the work of national organizations that educate, support, and provide hope for individuals and their families who are affected by Spina Bifida.

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month and of national organizations working for people with spina bifida; and (2) the development of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry.

Commends the work of national organizations that educate, support, and provide hope for individuals and their families who are affected by Spina Bifida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9346-9347)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9346-9347)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9346-9347)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9346-9347)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8533)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.

Bill: 110-sres-662
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: 
Designates the week of October 2-October 4, 2008, as Celebrate Safe Communities week [
sic
]. 

Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and communities in the fight against crime. 

Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue efforts to reduce crime and build safer communities.

action_date: 2008-09-30
text: 

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

Designates the week of October 2-October 4, 2008, as Celebrate Safe Communities week [
sic
]. 

Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and communities in the fight against crime. 

Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue efforts to reduce crime and build safer communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10130)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10130)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10130-10131)
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10130-10131)
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8862)
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations, and expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should join other developed nations and ban the exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations.

Bill: 110-sres-663
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Developing countries
Electronics
Export controls
Exports
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International Affairs
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
Expresses: (1) concern over the federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations; and (2) support for joining other developed nations and banning such exportation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8955)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the centennial of Union Station in Washington, District of Columbia.

Bill: 110-sres-664
Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
District of Columbia
Railroad terminals
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
Celebrates the centennial of Union Station in Washington, DC.

action_date: 2008-12-11
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the centennial of Union Station in Washington, DC.
 
Encourages people of the United States to continue to visit and learn about Union Station and its storied history. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10957)
action_date: 2008-12-11
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 S10957)
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957)
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10957)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8955-8956)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 3, 2008, as "National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day".

Bill: 110-sres-665
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alternative energy sources
Energy
Energy efficiency
Energy security
Fuel consumption
Motor vehicles
Special days
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Designates October 3, 2008, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.

Urges Americans to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the enactment of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9437)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9437)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9437)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9437)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9038)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.

Bill: 110-sres-666
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Nonprofit organizations
Retirement
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding service.
 

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

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

 
Commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding service to people aged 50 and older.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9876-9877)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9876-9877)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9876-9877)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9876-9877)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9039)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution  designating September 2008 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-sres-667
Sponsor: Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical tests
Prostate cancer
Quality of care
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
 
 
Designates September 2008 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 

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

Designates September 2008 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 

Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9164-9165; text as passed Senate: CR S9165; text of measure as introduced: CR S9039-9040)
action_date: 2008-09-18
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 S9164-9165; text as passed Senate: CR S9165; text of measure as introduced: CR S9039-9040)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to commend the American Sail Training Association for its advancement of character building under sail and for its advancement of international goodwill.

Bill: 110-sres-668
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Boats and boating
Congressional tributes
Families
Sailing ships
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Commends the American Sail Training Association: (1) for its advancement of character building experiences for youth at sea; and (2) as the national sail training association of the United States.

Encourages citizens of all nations to join in the celebration of Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 and in the character building and educational experience that it represents for youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9040)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9040)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate