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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "World Water Day".

Bill: 110-sres-478
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2008-03-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Economic assistance
Environmental Protection
Potable water
Poverty
Special days
Water Resources Development
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of World Water Day.
 
Urges the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal departments and agencies toward providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor.

action_date: 2008-03-31
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 World Water Day.
 
Urges the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal departments and agencies toward providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2250)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2250)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2250)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2250)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1821)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1821)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 20, 2008, as "Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-479
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2008-03-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Alaska
Health
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Indian medical care
Indigenous peoples
Medical tests
Minorities
Preventive medicine
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Designates March 20, 2008, as Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Recognizes the seriousness of the spread and threat of the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Encourages federal, state, and tribal governments, as well as Indian organizations and health care providers, to coordinate efforts in HIV/AIDS testing and in promoting prevention activities to reduce infection rates among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 

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

Designates March 20, 2008, as Second Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Recognizes the seriousness of the spread and threat of the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Encourages federal, state, and tribal governments, as well as Indian organizations and health care providers, to coordinate efforts in HIV/AIDS testing and in promoting prevention activities to reduce infection rates among American Indians and Alaska Natives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1892-1893; text as passed Senate: CR S1892-1893; text of measure as introduced: CR S1882)
action_date: 2008-03-11
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 S1892-1893; text as passed Senate: CR S1892-1893; text of measure as introduced: CR S1882)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-sres-480
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2008-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Diplomacy
Europe
Germany
Military assistance
Military bases
Military command and control
Peace

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: 
Recognizes the strategic importance of the African continent and welcomes the establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). 
 
Encourages African nations to take advantage of the opportunity which AFRICOM represents to collaborate in promoting peace and stability on the continent.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2009)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

Bill: 110-sres-481
Sponsor: Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Autism
Child development
Child health
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Employee training
Families
Federal aid to education
Federal aid to research
Labor and Employment
Medical research
Parents
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Secondary education
Special education
Special months
Teacher supply and demand

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Designates April 2008 as National Autism Awareness Month. Expresses support for increasing federal funding for autism research.
 
Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism.
 
Expresses support for the federal government funding 40% of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities.
 
Recognizes the shortage of appropriately trained teachers and the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2008, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 110-sres-482
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Special days
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Designates July 26, 2008, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 

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

 
Designates July 26, 2008, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4444)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4444)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4443-4444)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4443-4444)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163-2164)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the first weekend of May 2008 as "Ten Commandments Weekend".

Bill: 110-sres-483
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bible
Religion
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
 Recognizes the first weekend of May 2008 as Ten Commandments Weekend.
 
Celebrates the Ten Commandments as a significant aspect of the national life of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2164)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2008, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-484
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cerebral palsy
Health
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Designates March 25, 2008, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2008-03-31
text: 

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

 
Designates March 25, 2008, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2250-2251)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2250-2251)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2250-2251)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2250-2251)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2164-2165)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Howard Metzenbaum, former United States Senator for the State of Ohio.

Bill: 110-sres-485
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Ohio
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Howard Metzenbaum, a former member of the U.S. Senate. 
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses on March 13, 2008, it stand in recess as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Metzenbaum.
 

action_date: 2008-03-14
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Howard Metzenbaum, a former member of the U.S. Senate. 
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses on March 13, 2008, it stand in recess as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Metzenbaum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2165)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of measure as introduced: CR S2165)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to congratulate the X PRIZE Foundation for their efforts to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles that could help break the addiction of the United States to oil and stem the effects of climate change through the Automotive X PRIZE competition.

Bill: 110-sres-486
Sponsor: Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Automobiles
Awards, medals, prizes
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Energy
Energy efficiency
Energy security
Environmental Protection
Foundations
Fuel consumption
Motor vehicle pollution control
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation research

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Commends the X PRIZE Foundation's leadership for their efforts to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles through the Automotive X PRIZE competition.

action_date: 2008-03-14
text: 

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

Commends the X PRIZE Foundation's leadership for their efforts to inspire a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles through the Automotive X PRIZE competition.
 
Congratulates the Foundation on its innovation and vision in bringing together some of the finest minds in government, higher education, and industry to participate in the competition and applauds its commitment for encouraging solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2165-2166)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of measure as introduced: CR S2165-2166)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 22, 2008, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.

Bill: 110-sres-487
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Counseling
Disabled
Rehabilitation of the disabled
Social Welfare
Social work
Special days
Vocational rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Designates March 22, 2008, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2008-03-14
text: 

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

Designates March 22, 2008, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day. Commends the hard work and dedication that rehabilitation counselors provide and the efforts that professional organizations have made to assist those requiring rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2166)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of measure as introduced: CR S2166)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week".

Bill: 110-sres-488
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child safety
Child welfare
Families
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Designates the week of March 16 through 22, 2008, as &quot;National Safe Place Week.&quot;
 


action_date: 2008-03-14
text: 

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

Designates the week of March 16 through 22, 2008, as &quot;National Safe Place Week.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2166)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of measure as introduced: CR S2166)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month.

Bill: 110-sres-489
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2008-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Public broadcasting
Radio broadcasting
Radio programs
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 
Designates April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month, a time to celebrate all of America's public radio stations for their contributions to our nation's communities and enduring civic spirit.

action_date: 2008-03-14
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month, a time to celebrate all of America's public radio stations for their contributions to our nation's communities and enduring civic spirit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of measure as introduced: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service to the performing arts.

Bill: 110-sres-490
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Black history
Congressional tributes
Cultural relations
Education
Families
Higher education
History
Minorities
Performing arts
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: 
Recognizes and commends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) for 50 years of service as a cultural ambassador of the United States to the world, by bringing world-class American modern dance to people around the globe.

Recognizes that: (1) AAADT has been a true pioneer in the world of dance by establishing an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs to all people while using the beauty and humanity of African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people; and (2) the Ailey II company, the Ailey School, and the extensive and innovative Arts in Education and Community Programs of AAADT train future generations of dancers and choreographers while exposing young people to the arts. 

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

Recognizes and commends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) for 50 years of service as a cultural ambassador of the United States to the world, by bringing world-class American modern dance to people around the globe.

Recognizes that: (1) AAADT has been a true pioneer in the world of dance by establishing an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs to all people while using the beauty and humanity of African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people; and (2) the Ailey II company, the Ailey School, and the extensive and innovative Arts in Education and Community Programs of AAADT train future generations of dancers and choreographers while exposing young people to the arts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9344)
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 S9344)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9344)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9344)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2237)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the need and importance of providing additional Federal funds for the Secretary of the Army to carry out hurricane, coastal, and flood protection and hurricane and flood damage reduction activities and related features in the State of Louisiana.

Bill: 110-sres-491
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2008-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Coastal zone
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to water resources development
Flood control
Floods
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Standards
Storms
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: 
Recognizes the urgency for Congress to approve additional federal funds required by the Corps of Engineers by October 1, 2008, to complete hurricane, coastal, and flood protection and hurricane and flood damage reduction activities and related features to meet the President's commitment to complete the Corps work necessary for the updated 100-year protection standard for the greater New Orleans area by the 2011 hurricane season.

 Expresses the Senate's finding that the additional funds to reduce the risk to that area from storm surges and to provide at least an updated 100-year protection standard and address associated flood protection needs shall be carried out at full federal expense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2237)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending the majority party's membership on the Select Committee on Ethics for the remainder of the 110th Congress.

Bill: 110-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-03-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (Senate)
Members of Congress
Senate Ethics

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: 
Amends Senate Resolution 27 (making majority party appointments to the Senate Committees for the 110th Congress) to revise the membership on the Select Committee on Ethics, including the chairmanship.

action_date: 2008-03-31
text: 

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

 
Amends Senate Resolution 27 (making majority party appointments to the Senate Committees for the 110th Congress) to revise the membership on the Select Committee on Ethics, including the chairmanship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2250; text as passed Senate: CR S2250; text of measure as introduced: CR S2237)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2250; text as passed Senate: CR S2250; text of measure as introduced: CR S2237)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Introduced in Senate